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
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
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
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
The Horton Hotel & Rooftop Lounge Expands with New Luxury Rooms, The Foundry Event Space, Gym, and Sauna — Now Offering Curated Adventures to Enhance Every Stay BOONE, N.C. — The Horton Hotel & Rooftop Lounge proudly announces the successful expansion of its downtown... Continue Reading
Gift will fuel a $62,500 allocation from Early Childcare and Development Fund to local childcare centers Continue Reading
Two key staff transitions took effect this fall within the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce’s Communications team. Emma Faulkner, previously the organization’s Content Manager, has been promoted to Director of Communications as of August 2025. In addition, Mario Espinoza joined the... Continue Reading
Shop Small, Give Big A Guide to Supporting the High Country from Thanksgiving to Giving Tuesday The holiday season is here, and with it comes a week full of opportunities to celebrate community, support local businesses, and give back to the organizations that make the High Country stronger.... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Watauga County Business of the Year Awards. These awards will be presented in three categories including Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, & Start-Up Business of the Year. The awards will be... Continue Reading
NC Chamber, Blue Cross NC Partner to Help Small Businesses Afford Health Coverage BOONE, N.C. – With small businesses feeling the impacts of rising health care costs, the NC Chamber has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) to provide a new, more... 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
Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) Announces Outstanding Chamber of the Year for 2025 The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) recognized the 2025 Outstanding Chamber of the Year (for a chamber with over 700 members) at their Annual... Continue Reading
