Reporting is open through December 13th. The Watauga EDC will release its full November 2024 report on December 16th Continue Reading
As 2024 moves toward its conclusion, now is a perfect time to consider professional development opportunities for the coming year. Registration is now open for the 2025 Watauga Leadership Institute cohorts. Watauga Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program designed... Continue Reading
Watauga EDC will release similar reports each month through October 2025 to chart Helene recovery Continue Reading
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Reopens Applications for Business Resiliency Disaster Grants Hope for the High Country grants were distributed to 86 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties in first round of funding. BOONE, NC – As it continues to fundraise for its Hope... Continue Reading
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Distributes $344,500 in First Round of Business Resiliency Disaster Grants Hope for the High Country funds were granted to 86 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties. BOONE, NC – After receiving nearly 150 requests in the first offering of... Continue Reading
Thank You! Two words that mean everything, directed with sincerity from the heart of Boone, Watauga County, and the High Country, toward everyone that had a role in making last weekend a positive step forward for our community. It wasn’t easy nor was everything perfect. The energy, hard... Continue Reading
The Duke Endowment has committed over $15 million to Helene relief efforts in the Carolinas. Continue Reading
Blue Ridge Parkway reopens 20 miles near Blowing Rock, North Carolina on Wednesday, Oct. 23 BLOWING ROCK, NC – On Wednesday morning, October 23, 2024, the Blue Ridge Parkway opened to traffic from milepost 285.5, at Bamboo Gap, to milepost 305, near Beacon Heights, in the Blowing Rock,... Continue Reading
Presentation included details on infrastructure loss throughout WNC and a timeline for aid consideration. Continue Reading
In the two weeks since Hurricane Helene arrived in Boone and Watauga County, we’ve seen devastation fuel unity and adversity build strength throughout these hills. Residents in the High Country always rally to help our own, but it’s the kindness of friends and strangers from afar that... Continue Reading
BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION RECEIVES $35,000 CHALLENGE MATCH FROM ANONYMOUS DONORS FOR HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS Funding will provide additional resources for short, medium, and long-term business support BOONE, NC – The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is... Continue Reading
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
