Watauga County Emergency Services on Facebook Follow this page for the most up-to-date information. Emergency Service Providers Contact Page We encourage you to print out or document this website page to keep in case of a power outage. Watauga Forward An initiative of the Long Term Recovery... Continue Reading
Click here for PDF version. The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has released its final Economic Indicators of 2025. This quarterly report examines five key statistics within the Watauga County & High Country Economy: Residential Home Sales Sales Tax Occupancy Tax Unemployment Rates New... Continue Reading
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 is sponsored by Appalachian Commercial... Continue Reading
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
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
