As the High Country economy and seasons transition, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its Q3 Economic Indicators Report for 2025. This quarterly report examines five key statistics within the Watauga County & High Country Economy: Residential Home Sales Sales Tax Occupancy... Continue Reading
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Hope for the High Country funds granted to an additional 65 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, & Avery Counties. With nearly 100 requests received through Hope for the High Country: Hurricane Helene Business Resiliency Disaster Grants, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has recently... Continue Reading
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, AppState offers a challenging academic environment, energetic campus life and breathtaking location. AppState combines the best attributes of a small liberal arts college with those of a large research university. At Appalachian State... Continue Reading
Night Audit OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Night Auditor to join our team . The Night Auditor plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the front desk during the night shift, providing exceptional customer service to our guests while performing essential... Continue Reading
Business Operations Manager Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge (WFBR) Boone, NC Full-Time | Exempt | 32 hours/week (Monday–Thursday) About Us The Women’s Fund of the Blue Ridge (WFBR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a better life for women and girls in Western... Continue Reading
As we move into the last few months of 2025, the High Country has no shortage of important conversations that are driving our economic development landscape. On Wednesday, October 8, at The Beacon Butcher Bar, a group of over 80 attendees heard directly from those involved in key projects... Continue Reading
EDPNC Billboard on the Blue Ridge Parkway near the Linn Cove Viaduct, October 14, 2025. North Carolina has once again been named the #1 state for business, and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to showcase how the High Country contributes to that statewide success. As part of the... Continue Reading
Maintenance Specialist The Town of Boone Department of Public Works is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Specialist. Performs intermediate semiskilled and skilled work in a variety of installation, maintenance and repair projects; operates trucks, backhoe, dozer,... Continue Reading
We all have moments of reflection. Striking as you hike along a favorite trail, flashing as you drive past a scenic overlook, or hitting amid the most mundane of tasks. Reflections are sparked by our memories and can be turned into motivation when matched with vision and purpose. We happen to live... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce extends heartfelt gratitude to UNC Health Appalachian for their generous support and to Real Boone Studios for their creative expertise, which made it possible to debut our new docu-series, Messages of Hope, during the 2025 High Country Economic Kickoff... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Spirit of Boone, its Annual Membership Gathering on September 18, 2025 at Appalachian State's Grandview Ballroom. With a crowd of over 400 attendees, the evening served as tribute to the strong and resilient spirit that has defined our community over the... Continue Reading
Grant funds awarded from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Truist Foundation Western NC Recovery and Resiliency Fund BOONE, NC – The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation (BACCF) is excited to announce it has received a $250,000 grant from the Center for Disaster... Continue Reading