The Watauga Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program designed to meet our community’s need for the active participation of informed and educated leaders. Continue Reading
Creation of annual October campaign will support childcare for childcare workers in Watauga County in 2025 In an ongoing effort to support the early childcare industry in Watauga County, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation (BACCF) made two significant fundraising announcements... Continue Reading
As one Helene recovery project wraps up, another historic road maintenance project moves forward BOONE, NC – On Aug. 4, the National Park Service reopened approximately four miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 280.9 to 285.5, near Bamboo Gap. This opening signifies another... Continue Reading
As the High Country economy moves through its busy summer tourism period, and the State of North Carolina reclaims its ranking as the #1 state for business in the United States, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its Q2 Economic Indicators Report for 2025. This quarterly report examines... Continue Reading
With a gifted Chamber membership, Mast General Store invests in Pearl’s Kitchen + Tiny Market When the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce added a new gifted membership option to its Summit Level benefits, the idea was simple: empower established businesses to extend opportunity to new ventures... Continue Reading
Tara Brossa to serve as Chair of Board of Directors for 2025-26 fiscal year BOONE, NC – The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce several leadership transitions to its Board of Directors and staff as it begins its 2025-26 fiscal year. Tara Brossa, General... Continue Reading
Watauga EDC will release its combined report for May-June 2025 business performance on July 24th 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... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for our 2025 Community Awards, which will be presented during this year’s Spirit of Boone, taking place Thursday, September 18, 2025. Save the date! As we honor the businesses and individuals who exemplify community... Continue Reading
A Letter of Thanks On behalf of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce staff, Board of Directors, and the many local businesses who benefited from the experience of this four-day homecoming, we say thank you! As High Country residents, we’ve gathered for many reasons over the last nine months,... Continue Reading
We officially kicked off WNC Open for Business Week with a celebration that highlights one of the High Country’s most powerful economic drivers: the outdoors. On Monday, we had the honor of welcoming North Carolina First Lady Anna Stein to the High Country, where she helped us host a... Continue Reading
You're Invited: BrainFest 2025 A Celebration of Brain Health & Community! June 14th | 10 AM – 2 PM | Blue Ridge Brain CenterYou're invited to BrainFest—a FREE community event filled with fun, food, and a hands-on introduction to the powerful brain-based services we... Continue Reading
Regional effort coordinated by WNC Chamber Business Coalition to bring eyes and visitors to the area. BOONE, NC – To kick off the summer tourism season and generate visitor traffic, the Western North Carolina Chamber Business Coalition is pleased to announce #WNCOpenforBusiness week Monday,... Continue Reading
