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Now Accepting Nominations for 2023 Businesses of the Year
Now Accepting Nominations for 2023 Businesses of the Year

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

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted11/9/2023


Watauga County Childcare Study
Watauga County Childcare Study

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

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted10/31/2023


Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Receives Grant for STABLE Workplaces
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Receives Grant for STABLE Workplaces

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

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted10/26/2023


Municipal Election 2023 Boone Town Council Candidates
Municipal Election 2023 Boone Town Council Candidates

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

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted10/19/2023


Watauga EDC Back to Seven Devils for October Meeting
Watauga EDC Back to Seven Devils for October Meeting

Meeting to be held at Seven Devils Town Hall Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted10/13/2023


Watauga EDC Commissions Childcare Study
Watauga EDC Commissions Childcare Study

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

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted10/5/2023


Spirit of Boone: Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 74th Annual Membership Gathering
Spirit of Boone: Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 74th Annual Membership Gathering

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Spirit of Boone, its 74th annual membership gathering on September 21, 2023. With a crowd of nearly 350 attendees, the evening served as fun-filled opportunity for connection and celebration. The highlight of the event was a video presentation that... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted09/21/2023


Watauga Economic Development Commission to Meet in Blowing Rock in September
Watauga Economic Development Commission to Meet in Blowing Rock in September

Meeting to take place at American Legion Building on September 21st Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted09/15/2023


Announcing the 2023 Community Award Winners for Spirit of Boone: 74th Annual Membership Gathering
Announcing the 2023 Community Award Winners for Spirit of Boone: 74th Annual Membership Gathering

Nine awards honor local leaders and businesses for Spirit of Boone: 74th Annual Membership Gathering The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 74th Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Grandview Ballroom at Appalachian State's North End Zone Facility. This... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted09/6/2023


Watauga EDC to Hold August Meeting in Sugar Grove
Watauga EDC to Hold August Meeting in Sugar Grove

Meeting to take place at Old Cove Creek School on August 17th Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted08/11/2023


2023 Economic Indicators: Q2 Release
2023 Economic Indicators: Q2 Release

With the High Country in the midst of another busy summer season, Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its Q2 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 by Dr.... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted08/10/2023


Watauga EDC to Hold July Meeting with NC House Representative Ray Pickett
Watauga EDC to Hold July Meeting with NC House Representative Ray Pickett

Meeting to take place at Boone Area Chamber of Commerce July 21st Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted07/12/2023