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10th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards: Nominate an Emerging Leader
10th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards: Nominate an Emerging Leader

Each spring, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards honors 16 emerging leaders in the High Country, with four receiving special recognition for their outstanding contributions alongside the annual Respect Your Elder award. This annual event shines a spotlight on the next... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted01/21/2026


10th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff
10th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff

Chancellor Norris receiving the 2025 Large Business of the Year award on behalf of Appalachian State University. Photo by Martha McGougan. An audience of over 300 Watauga County business leaders attended the 10th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday, January 15, at App... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted01/16/2026


Combs, Tennant & Carpenter, P.C.
Combs, Tennant & Carpenter, P.C.

Administrative Assistant Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted01/16/2026


Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has been named a Family Forward NC ® Certified Employer
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has been named a Family Forward NC ® Certified Employer

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has been named a Family Forward NC ® Certified Employer by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation’s Family Forward NC ® initiative. Launched in 2018, Family Forward NC ® is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted01/14/2026


David Jackson Completes Third Year at Institute for Organization Management
David Jackson Completes Third Year at Institute for Organization Management

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that David Jackson, President/CEO, of the Boone Area Chamber of... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted01/9/2026


2025 Watauga County Business of the Year Winners Announced
2025 Watauga County Business of the Year Winners Announced

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its winners of the 2025 Watauga County Business of the Year Awards. Large Business of the Year: Appalachian State University Small Business of the Year: High Country Radio Startup Business of the Year: King Street Flowers & Gifts... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted01/8/2026


Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

Director of Congregational Life Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted01/7/2026


Tweetsie Railroad
Tweetsie Railroad

Local Entertainment Auditions Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted01/7/2026


Town of Boone
Town of Boone

Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator & More Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted01/5/2026


NC Department of Commerce - Rural Economic Development
NC Department of Commerce - Rural Economic Development

Business Manager Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted12/22/2025


A Year of Impact: 2025 in Review
A Year of Impact: 2025 in Review

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year marked by deeper connection, growth, and renewed momentum for the Boone area business community. This year brought meaningful interaction with state leaders, expanded advocacy efforts, and a renewed focus on community gatherings and storytelling that... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted12/18/2025


Blackburn, Childers & Steagall, PLC
Blackburn, Childers & Steagall, PLC

Audit & Tax Associate | Administrative Assistant Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted12/18/2025