Chamber News

Watauga Economic Development Commission Opens April 2025 Business Snapshot Survey

Watauga EDC will release its full report for April 2025 business performance on May 27th BOONE, NC – In a continued effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission has... Continue Reading

Keeping Childcare in Focus: An Economic Development Priority

How the Boone Chamber and Watauga EDC Are Staying Engaged in Local & Regional Conversations Access to affordable, high-quality childcare continues to be a critical priority of the Watauga County Economic Development Commission. This month, we have been actively engaged in conversations... Continue Reading

2025 Q1 Economic Indicators

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its first Economic Indicators report 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 Single-Family Homes ... Continue Reading

Know Your Neighbor: UNC Health Appalachian

Watauga Surgical Introduces the da Vinci 5 Surgical Robot: Advanced Technology, Close to Home BOONE, NC – For more than 40 years, Watauga Surgical has provided personalized care and innovative solutions to meet the surgical needs of patients across the High Country. That commitment... Continue Reading

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Opens Applications for 2025-28 Board of Directors

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce seeks applications for nomination from those interested in serving as a member of the organization's Board of Directors. Two seats are available for the upcoming term and those selected will serve a three-year appointment beginning in July 1, 2025 lasting... Continue Reading

Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases March 2025 Business Snapshot Report

Sixth month of data collection shows improvement on Helene’s impact on the local economy BOONE, NC – In an ongoing effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission... Continue Reading

Know Your Neighbor: New River Light and Power

App State’s New River Light and Power Celebrates Local Lineworkers By Mariana Greene, Public Communication Specialist at New River Light & Power BOONE, N.C. — On two days in April, Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) joins others across the... Continue Reading

Watauga County Economic Development Opens March 2025 Business Snapshot Survey

Watauga EDC will release its full report for March 2025 business performance on April 17th BOONE, NC – In a continued effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission has... Continue Reading

Boone Chamber Staff on the Move: Awards, Conferences, and Community Impact

From Monday, March 24, to Wednesday, March 26, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce team was on the move, representing our community at key conferences, earning prestigious awards, and continuing our commitment to professional development. David Recognized at the NC Rural Summit in Raleigh,... Continue Reading

Funding Partnership with Mountain Bizworks Announced

BOONE, NC – On Friday, March 21 2025, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation closed the application window for its 3rd round of Hope for the High Country Business Resiliency Disaster Grants. Over 140 businesses from Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties applied for funding during a... Continue Reading

2025 4 Under 40 Awards Winners Announced

A class of 16 emerging leaders and a longtime industry and community mentor were among the honorees at the 9th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards, held Wednesday, March 26th, in front of a crowd of over 200 people at the Appalachian Theatre in Downtown Boone. The event was made possible thanks to the... Continue Reading

Livestream the 2025 4 Under 40 Awards

Livestream the 2025 4 Under 40 Awards Additional Links Learn more about the 2025 Finalists here. Access information about the event itself here.Please note, doors open for this event at 5:30, but the show itself should begin around 6:30PM, and that is when this livestream link will begin working. Continue Reading