Chamber News

Foundation Funds Allocated to Cover Tuition Cost for Licensed Early Childhood Centers

BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION ALLOCATES FUNDS TO COVER TUITION COST FOR LICENSED EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS IN WATAUGA COUNTY FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER Funding will be allocated to centers through The Children’s Council of Watauga County BOONE, NC – In response to the... Continue Reading

Business Resources: Hurricane Relief Support

This page serves as a central hub for business resources in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. We will continue to update this list as new information becomes available. For additional updates and announcements regarding hurricane relief efforts, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We are... Continue Reading

Watauga County Information and Resources

This page highlights the efforts of our community partners across Watauga County in response to Hurricane Helene. Here, you will find direct links to our partners’ websites and information about various community initiatives. For ongoing updates and announcements, please follow the Boone... Continue Reading

Hurricane Helene Information

Thank you for your thoughtful interest, thoughts, and prayers for Boone, Watauga County, the entire High Country. These have been some of the most challenging hours our community has faced in quite some time. The silver lining is that our community responds when the need is greatest, and the... Continue Reading

Spirit of Boone: Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 75th Annual Membership Gathering

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Spirit of Boone, its 75th Annual Membership Gathering on September 12, 2024 at Appalachian State's Grandview Ballroom. With a crowd of over 350 attendees, the evening served as tribute to the Chamber's 75th year and a fun-filled opportunity for... Continue Reading

2024 Meet the Candidates Forum Archive

Thanks to JSA Productions and the Appalachian Theatre for their production assistance with this year's event. Additional Event Details Candidate Appearances Find the candidates on the video archive at the timestamps listed below. 6:04 - Candidates for US House of... Continue Reading

Know Your Neighbor: Greene Construction, Inc.

Three Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Members are working together to bring a patient care unit to the High Country! Hospice patients often need more support to address pain, symptoms and needs at end of life than can be provided at home. In 2021, the state granted AMOREM’s request to build... Continue Reading

Announcing the 2024 Community Award Winners for Spirit of Boone: 75th Annual Membership Gathering

Nine Awards Honor Local Leaders & Businesses for Spirit of Boone, 75th Annual Membership Gathering The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 75th Annual Membership Gathering on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Grandview Ballroom at Appalachian State's North End Zone Facility. Spirit... Continue Reading

Spirit of Boone: 75 Key Events

As we celebrate our 75th anniversary, we reflect on the rich history that has shaped the Chamber into what it is today. Our journey over the past seven and a half decades has been marked by innovation, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to the High Country's business community. Our history... Continue Reading

Economic Indicators: Q2 2024

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its second Economic Indicators report of 2024. 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

Introducing Watauga Leadership Institute's "Encore" for Fall 2024

Invest in your continued professional development by attending Encore, a course offered through the Watauga Leadership Institute, designed to further advance your personal leadership journey. This cohort-style course offers attendees the opportunity to expand their leadership knowledge,... Continue Reading

Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Adds Three Members to Board of Directors

After completing the membership voting process, the Nominating Committee of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it has approved the addition of three members to the organization’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. Halee Hartley, Owner, Kid Cove Gary Moss,... Continue Reading