Chamber News

Foundation Distributes $114,000 in Second Round of Business Resiliency Disaster Grants

BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES AN ADDITIONAL $114,000 IN SECOND ROUND OF BUSINESS RESILIENCY DISASTER GRANTS Hope for the High Country funds granted to an additional 76 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties.BOONE, NC – With nearly 230 total requests received... Continue Reading

Now Accepting Nominations for 2024 Businesses of the Year

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Watauga County Business of the Year Awards. These awards will be presented in three categories including Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, & Start-Up Business of the Year. They will be presented... Continue Reading

Watauga EDC Opens November 2024 Business Snapshot Survey

Reporting is open through December 13th. The Watauga EDC will release its full November 2024 report on December 16th Continue Reading

Registration Open for 2025 Watauga Leadership Institute Cohorts

As 2024 moves toward its conclusion, now is a perfect time to consider professional development opportunities for the coming year. Registration is now open for the 2025 Watauga Leadership Institute cohorts. Watauga Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program designed... Continue Reading

Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases October 2024 Business Snapshot Report

Watauga EDC will release similar reports each month through October 2025 to chart Helene recovery Continue Reading

Foundation Reopens Applications for Business Resiliency Disaster Grants

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Reopens Applications for Business Resiliency Disaster Grants Hope for the High Country grants were distributed to 86 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties in first round of funding. BOONE, NC – As it continues to fundraise for its Hope... Continue Reading

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Distributes $344,500 in First Round of Grants

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Distributes $344,500 in First Round of Business Resiliency Disaster Grants Hope for the High Country funds were granted to 86 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties. BOONE, NC – After receiving nearly 150 requests in the first offering of... Continue Reading

Hurricance Helene Support: Thank you!

Thank You! Two words that mean everything, directed with sincerity from the heart of Boone, Watauga County, and the High Country, toward everyone that had a role in making last weekend a positive step forward for our community. It wasn’t easy nor was everything perfect. The energy, hard... Continue Reading

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Receives $250,000 Gift From The Duke Endowment

The Duke Endowment has committed over $15 million to Helene relief efforts in the Carolinas. Continue Reading

Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens 20 Mile Section & Grandfather Mountain Reopens Oct 23

Blue Ridge Parkway reopens 20 miles near Blowing Rock, North Carolina on Wednesday, Oct. 23  BLOWING ROCK, NC – On Wednesday morning, October 23, 2024, the Blue Ridge Parkway opened to traffic from milepost 285.5, at Bamboo Gap, to milepost 305, near Beacon Heights, in the Blowing Rock,... Continue Reading

Senator Ralph Hise Visits Watauga Economic Development Commission Post Hurricane Helene

Presentation included details on infrastructure loss throughout WNC and a timeline for aid consideration. Continue Reading

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Receives $35,000 Challenge Match

BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION RECEIVES $35,000 CHALLENGE MATCH FROM ANONYMOUS DONORS FOR HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS Funding will provide additional resources for short, medium, and long-term business support BOONE, NC – The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is... Continue Reading