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Meeting to take place January 18, 2024, at Blue Ridge Energy Watauga District Office Continue Reading
A sold-out audience of over 300 Watauga County business leaders attended the 8th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Wednesday, January 10, at the Grandview Ballroom on the campus of Appalachian State University. The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce and the Watauga... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2024 Business After Hours schedule. Networking and relationship building remains one of the most utilized aspects of BACC membership. Serving as one of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce signature events, Business After Hours... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Watauga County Business of the Year Awards. The annual Business of the Year awards are sponsored by Carolina Mountain Title.Large Business of the Year: MOLTOX, Inc Small Business of the Year: Baker Forge &... Continue Reading
Watauga Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program designed to meet our community’s need for active participation of informed and educated leaders. Graduates of WLI programs enjoy lifelong networking opportunities with over 300 program alumni. Continue Reading
As the push toward the holiday and winter tourism seasons progress, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its Q3 Economic Indicators Report for 2023. This quarterly report examines five key statistics within the Watauga County & High Country Economy, featuring a summary of local impacts... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2023 Watauga County Business of the Year Awards. Sponsored by Carolina Mountain Title, these awards will be presented in three categories including Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, & Start-Up... Continue Reading
What is the goal of this study? To assess the existing childcare infrastructure and its impact on the people and businesses throughout Watauga County. The study will be conducted by Dancy Research, a North Carolina-based economic development research firm, who recently conducted a similar... Continue Reading
The Carolinas Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (CACCE) awarded their 2023 Innovative Program and Continuing Education Grants at their Annual Management Conference awards ceremony held this evening at the Hilton Garden Inn in Summerville, SC. The goal of the Innovative Program Grants... Continue Reading
Boone Town Council incumbent candidates Dalton George, Eric Plaag, and Edie Tugman visit with Boone Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO David Jackson in advance of the 2023 Town of Boone municipal election. WATAUGA COUNTY MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION Dalton George YouTube... Continue Reading
Meeting to be held at Seven Devils Town Hall Continue Reading
During its scheduled meeting Tuesday, October 3, the Watauga County Board of Commissioners granted approval for the Watauga Economic Development Commission to conduct a comprehensive study and analysis of childcare in the county. The approval came along with a funding allocation from Watauga... Continue Reading
