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Show Your Love Campaign Unveiled
Show Your Love Campaign Unveiled

Article submitted by AppHealthCare A multi-county communication campaign, Show Your Love, is launching to encourage the community to take actions that show love for one another and slows the spread of COVID-19. AppHealthCare has partnered with the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, Blowing Rock... Continue Reading

Postedby Melissa Bracey
Date posted06/19/2020


ReEnergize Watauga Benefit Performance: Artist Announcement
ReEnergize Watauga Benefit Performance: Artist Announcement

ReEnergize Watauga: LIVE from the Appalachian Theater! Click here for a behind the scenes story of how this community based fundraiser came together. The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Appalachian Theatre of theHigh Country for a unique fundraising event titled,... Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted06/9/2020


Hyperlocal Fund Providing Rapid COVID19 Relief
Hyperlocal Fund Providing Rapid COVID19 Relief

The ReEnergize Watauga Fund Application Process Opens May 27th! Mountain BizWorks, in collaboration with the Watauga County Economic Development Commission, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, and other community partners have launched the ReEnergize Watauga Fund to provide a rapid source of... Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted05/28/2020


BACC Statement Regarding the May 21st State of Emergency Declaration from the Town of Boone
BACC Statement Regarding the May 21st State of Emergency Declaration from the Town of Boone

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors strongly disagrees with the action taken by the Boone Town Council Thursday night in adopting their State of Emergency Declaration. The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has advocated strongly from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, through the... Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted05/22/2020


Boone Area Chamber remarks to the Boone Town Council
Boone Area Chamber remarks to the Boone Town Council

On behalf of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, staff, and membership of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, I’d like to thank you all for the opportunity to speak tonight. We recognize these are hard times for all our residents and difficult decisions lie ahead not only tonight,... Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted05/21/2020


May Flood Service Providers List
May Flood Service Providers List

Photo by: Lonnie Webster, High Country Press With flooding concerns prevalent throughout our area, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of local service providers that may be helpful to you and your business in the event of dangerous weather conditions. Chamber members are... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted05/19/2020


Statement from BACC Regarding Action Taken By Boone Town Council Thursday Night
Statement from BACC Regarding Action Taken By Boone Town Council Thursday Night

* - In the first version of this statement, a reference was made to a proposed limiting of short-term rentals of 25% of their occupancy. While that issue was discussed, the Town Attorney informed the council that such a decision to further restrict occupancy beyond 50% capacity would violate the... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted05/8/2020


Planning and Preparation: Face Masks, Suppliers, and Deep Cleaning
Planning and Preparation: Face Masks, Suppliers, and Deep Cleaning

Local Supply Chain for Cloth Face Coverings/Masks and Hand Sanitizer Deep Cleaning Supplies and Services Additional Safety Precautions: Storage Units Access the EDPNC Vendor List for Personal Protective Equipment Local Supply Chain for Cloth Face Coverings and Masks The CDC has recommended the... Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted05/5/2020


Addressing Challenges for Reopening: Next Steps for Leaders
Addressing Challenges for Reopening: Next Steps for Leaders

What Next for Leaders? The Challenges for Reopening As states begin the process of loosening restrictions, businesses are about to face the challenges of reopening. Organization leaders are finding themselves in a situation where there is not clear guidance on what reopening should look like.... Continue Reading

Postedby Dr. Jim Street
Date posted05/4/2020


North Carolina's 3 Phase Plan to Ease Restrictions
North Carolina's 3 Phase Plan to Ease Restrictions

Steps To Ease Restrictions As information continues to disseminate regarding the phased reopening of North Carolina, reliable local resources are more important than ever. A large number of "frequently asked questions" arise as we find ourselves navigating the various information channels. The... Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted04/30/2020


#KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday Tops 11,000 Meals Distributed
#KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday Tops 11,000 Meals Distributed

A total of 31 local restaurants and food distribution sites served a reported 11,007 meals during the fifth #KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday, held on April 28th. This marks the second single-day tally of over 10,000 meals distributed and marks an increase of 714 meals over the previous week.... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted04/30/2020


Virtual Race Encourages Unity and Nonprofit Support
Virtual Race Encourages Unity and Nonprofit Support

The High Country Comes Together for the First #KeepBooneHealthy Virtual Walk/Run/Just Move A total of 348 community members, including their pets, raced in the High Country’s first #KeepBooneHealthy Virtual Walk/Run/Just Move on Saturday, April 25th. The event raised $7,498.50 of funds to... Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted04/27/2020