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
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Nominate an emerging community leader for a Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Award with Title Sponsor, Appalachian Commercial Real Estate! The awards ceremony will take place Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Appalachian Theatre in Downtown Boone. Nominees must have... Continue Reading
The Watauga Economic Development Commission unanimously adopted a resolution in support of myFutureNC’s goals for post-secondary degree attainment for Watauga County. The measure was adopted at the January meeting of the Watauga EDC, held January 18, 2024, in the Blue Ridge Energy... Continue Reading
With financial reporting for the year completed, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its Q4 Economic Indicators report of 2023. This quarterly report examines five key statistics within the Watauga County & High Country Economy: Residential Home Sales Sales Tax Occupancy... Continue Reading
Health begins where we live, learn, work and play and starts long before any illness. The opportunity to improve health begins in our families, neighborhoods, schools and jobs. These areas can be viewed as building blocks to create a society where everyone can thrive. Each block is important,... Continue Reading
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Continue Reading
Meeting to take place January 18, 2024, at Blue Ridge Energy Watauga District Office Continue Reading
A sold-out audience of over 300 Watauga County business leaders attended the 8th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Wednesday, January 10, 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
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 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: MOLTOX, Inc Small Business of the Year: Baker Forge & Tool... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2024 Business After Hours schedule. Networking and relationship building remains one of the most utilized aspects of BACC membership. Serving as one of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce signature events, Business After Hours... Continue Reading
Watauga Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program designed to meet our community’s need for active participation of informed and educated leaders. Graduates of WLI programs enjoy lifelong networking opportunities with over 300 program alumni. Continue Reading
As the push toward the holiday and winter tourism seasons progress, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its Q3 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... Continue Reading