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2026 Q1 Economic Indicators
2026 Q1 Economic Indicators

2026 Q1 Economic Indicators Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted06/18/2026


Know Your Neighbor: Beech Mountain Resort
Know Your Neighbor: Beech Mountain Resort

A year-round hub for tourism, outdoor recreation, live music, and fun for all ages. Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted06/15/2026


Know Your Neighbor: Boone Bigfoots
Know Your Neighbor: Boone Bigfoots

Your Hometown Team! Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted06/11/2026


Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Named Finalist for National Chamber of the Year Award
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Named Finalist for National Chamber of the Year Award

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2026 Chamber of the Year award, presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The national award is the most prestigious recognition in the chamber industry, presented annually to organizations that... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted06/4/2026


Know Your Neighbor: Go Postal
Know Your Neighbor: Go Postal

Your local one stop shop for design, printing, and shipping! Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted06/4/2026


Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great American Outdoors Act Latest: Step 4
Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great American Outdoors Act Latest: Step 4

Updated Friday, April 17 Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted05/19/2026


Foundation Launches Campaign to Provide Retention Bonus to Childcare Workers in Watauga County
Foundation Launches Campaign to Provide Retention Bonus to Childcare Workers in Watauga County

BACCF continues the tradition of linking the High Country business community to ongoing support for the childcare industry and its critical workforce The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation (BACCF) announced a fundraising campaign to provide a direct, one-time retention bonus to every... Continue Reading

Postedby Ethan Dodson
Date posted05/19/2026


Know Your Neighbor: High Country Radio
Know Your Neighbor: High Country Radio

Local Heart. Local Voices. Local Impact. Local Partnerships. Regional Reach. Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted05/6/2026


The High Country's Next Class of Leaders: 2026 Watauga Leadership Institute in Review
The High Country's Next Class of Leaders: 2026 Watauga Leadership Institute in Review

The Watauga Leadership Institute (WLI) wrapped up its Spring 2026 cohort on April 16, closing out seven weeks of programming that brought 29 Boone area professionals together to deepen their leadership practice and their connection to this community. The two cohorts, the Watauga Leadership... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted04/28/2026


Inaugural Trades Signing Day
Inaugural Trades Signing Day

Photo by Bailey Little, Watauga County Schools Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and Watauga County Schools Honor CTE Credential Earners with Inaugural Trades Signing Day The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and Watauga County Schools hosted the inaugural Trades Signing Day on Tuesday, April 21 at... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted04/22/2026


Know Your Neighbor: M-Prints
Know Your Neighbor: M-Prints

Local Roots. Proven Experience. Continue Reading

Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted04/22/2026


Final Meeting of 2026 Watauga Leadership Institute Week 7: The Next Step
Final Meeting of 2026 Watauga Leadership Institute Week 7: The Next Step

The Watauga Leadership Institute concluded its 2026 Spring Cohort with Week 7 programming, bringing both cohorts together for a powerful final day centered on growth, reinvention, and what comes next. Watauga Leadership Challenge The Challenge cohort began with a What's Different & What... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted04/16/2026