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7th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards Recap
7th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards Recap

An evening designed to celebrate 16 emerging High Country’s leaders was highlighted by five honorees earning accolades during the 7th annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards ceremony. The event was hosted on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in front of a crowd of over 200 attendees... Continue Reading

Date posted04/12/2023


Watauga Economic Development Commission Meets in Blowing Rock, Discusses Childcare & Future Projects
Watauga Economic Development Commission Meets in Blowing Rock, Discusses Childcare & Future Projects

Presentation from Town of Blowing Rock Manager Shane Fox outlined Childcare Program for children of Blowing Rock town staff Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted03/22/2023


Watauga Economic Development Awarded Grant for Boone/Blowing Rock Corridor Study
Watauga Economic Development Awarded Grant for Boone/Blowing Rock Corridor Study

Grant to help fund feasibility study to explore how the arts may be advanced along the US-321 corridor. Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted03/8/2023


Watauga County Economic Development Commission to Meet March 16th
Watauga County Economic Development Commission to Meet March 16th

Meeting to take place in Blowing Rock at American Legion Hall Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted03/7/2023


Finalists Announced for 7th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards
Finalists Announced for 7th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards

Sixteen members of the High Country community have been selected as category finalists for the 7th-annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards. This showcase of emerging leaders is presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate. Winners will be announced at the annual awards ceremony,... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted03/6/2023


Watauga Economic Development Commission Holds First Meeting with New Members
Watauga Economic Development Commission Holds First Meeting with New Members

Pete Gherini elected board Chair and Lee Rankin voted Vice Chair Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted02/10/2023


2022 Economic Indicators: Q4 Release
2022 Economic Indicators: Q4 Release

Regional economist Dr. Harry Davis predicts a mild recession sometime in late 2023 or early 2024 Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted02/6/2023


Watauga County Economic Development Commission to Meet February 9
Watauga County Economic Development Commission to Meet February 9

First meeting for Watauga EDC since new board and administrative oversight have taken effect Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted02/1/2023


2023 Watauga Leadership Institute Cohorts Begin Coursework
2023 Watauga Leadership Institute Cohorts Begin Coursework

Watauga Leadership Institute (WLI) is a work program administered by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and encompasses all leadership development programming offered by the organization. Over 500 participants have engaged in Watauga Leadership Institute programming since 1998. Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted01/31/2023


Nominations Open for 7th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards
Nominations Open for 7th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards

Annual awards ceremony to honor emerging leaders in the High Country Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted01/23/2023


7th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon Event Recap
7th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon Event Recap

A sold-out audience of over 300 Watauga County business leaders attended the 7th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon, Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Grandview Ballroom on the campus of Appalachian State University. The event was presented by Peak Insurance Group with additional... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted01/20/2023


2022 Watauga County Business of the Year Winners Announced
2022 Watauga County Business of the Year Winners Announced

Alray Tire & Automotive, AMOREM, and 180 Float Spa recognized as 2022 Watauga County Business of the Year winners. Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted01/18/2023