Nominations closed on Friday, February 28 at noon. Finalists will be released on Monday, March 3 with the winner of each category announced at the 4 Under 40 Awards Event on Wednesday, March 26. Each spring, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards honors 16... Continue Reading
A sold-out audience of over 300 Watauga County business leaders attended the 9th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Thursday, January 16, at the Grandview Ballroom on the campus of Appalachian State University. The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce and the Watauga... Continue Reading
On January 17, 2024, the Mind Your Business Podcast was on-location in Swannanoa, NC, one of the most devastated communities in Western North Carolina from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a regionally-focused panel discussion entitled Business... Continue Reading
As we kick off the new year, it’s the perfect time to remind our members of the many benefits available to help your business grow and connect. Joining the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce opens the door to a wide range of perks designed to support and promote your business. From networking... Continue Reading
On January 14, 2024, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Watauga County Childcare Legislative Day, an event designed to spotlight the ongoing challenges and opportunities within the local childcare landscape. Held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Boone, the day began with our Connecting... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its final 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
“It is important to let people know what you believe in and to not spread negativity about what you don’t have,” says David Jackson, CEO of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. Jackson has been a supporter of AMOREM’s mission to provide quality, thoughtful, loving care to... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Watauga County Business of the Year Awards. The annual Business of the Year Awards are sponsored by Carolina Mountain Title. Large Business of the Year: Tar Heel Capital/Wendy's Small Business of the Year:... Continue Reading
Report also includes information about Christmas week sales performance. 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 released its third... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2025 Business After Hours schedule. Networking and relationship building remain some of the most utilized aspects of BACC membership. Serving as one of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce signature events, Business After Hours provides... Continue Reading
Watauga EDC will release its full report for December 2024 business performance on January 13, 2025 BOONE, NC – As tracking of real-time conditions for local businesses recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continues, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission has... Continue Reading
The High Country is built upon the many unique small businesses and unforgettable experiences that make Boone such a special place, and this year, supporting them is more important than ever. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, local businesses have faced challenges ranging from unexpected repairs... Continue Reading
