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2025 Q3 Economic Indicators
2025 Q3 Economic Indicators

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

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted10/23/2025


Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Distributes Additional $307,500 in Fourth Round of Grants
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Distributes Additional $307,500 in Fourth Round of Grants

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

Postedby Ethan Dodson
Date posted10/23/2025


Appalachian State University
Appalachian State University

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

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted10/22/2025


La Quinta
La Quinta

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

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted10/22/2025


Women's Fund of the Blue Ridge
Women's Fund of the Blue Ridge

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

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted10/22/2025


State of the Community Event Recap and Resources
State of the Community Event Recap and Resources

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

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted10/17/2025


Boone Showcases Why North Carolina is #1 in Business
Boone Showcases Why North Carolina is #1 in Business

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

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted10/17/2025


Town of Boone
Town of Boone

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

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted09/29/2025


Reflecting on One Year After Hurricane Helene
Reflecting on One Year After Hurricane Helene

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

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted09/26/2025


Messages of Hope: A Docu-Series
Messages of Hope: A Docu-Series

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

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted09/26/2025


Spirit of Boone: Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual Membership Gathering
Spirit of Boone: Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual Membership Gathering

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

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted09/26/2025


BACCF Receives $250,000 Grant to Support Long-Term Economic Recovery and Small Business Resilience
BACCF Receives $250,000 Grant to Support Long-Term Economic Recovery and Small Business Resilience

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

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted09/25/2025