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Finalists Announced For 6th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards Sixteen members of the High Country community have been selected as category finalists for the 6th annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards. This showcase of emerging leaders is presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate and... Continue Reading
As momentum continues to build in the conversation around housing impacts in Watauga County, discussion shifted toward accessibility during the latest session of the Watauga County Housing Forums. The community-led work session was held Monday night at the Watauga County Community Recreation Center Continue Reading
A celebrated national author and labor economist joins forces with one of the State’s leading economic development strategists to headline, Vision Northwest North Carolina 2022, a one-day summit focused on Creating Tomorrow's Workforce. Ron Hetrick, author of The Demographic Drought, and... Continue Reading
One of the most important and potentially transformative discussions in our community in decades got started last night as the series of Watauga Housing Forums kicked off at the Watauga County Recreation Center. This community-led work session was focused on housing safety and featured... Continue Reading
Our website offers an abundance of tools, resources, and news beneficial to members and partners. However, the website is only beneficial if you know how to utilize it, and we are here to help. The Member Compass is an area tailored to your membership and member engagement. You can... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce seeks applications for the organization's Board of Directors. Four seats are available and those selected will serve a three-year term beginning in July of 2022 lasting through June of 2025. Those interested in serving on the Board of Directors are expected to... Continue Reading
Over the past two days, the Watauga County Board of Education and Town of Boone Council held public meetings to discuss mask mandates and policies. Tuesday night, the Watauga County Board of Education voted 5-0 to move to mask-optional operations for students and staff, effective Monday... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is Now Accepting Nominations for the 6th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards. Continue Reading
Earlier today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 metrics and trends. As North Carolina’s COVID-19 metrics continue to move in the right direction and with vaccines... Continue Reading
On the strength of two-decades of professional work in the High Country, Reggie Hunt takes over as Executive Director of the Boone Area Sports Commission effective March 1, 2022. Continue Reading
Examination of key economic statistics to show the strength of the Watauga County & High Country Economy Continue Reading
Regional economist Dr. Harry Davis delivered his annual High Country Economic Forecast Continue Reading
