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Watauga Leadership Institute Fall Cohort Registration is Live
Watauga Leadership Institute Fall Cohort Registration is Live

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the first ever opportunity to register for our Watauga Leadership Development class in the fall! The Watauga Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program designed to meet our community’s need for the... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted07/5/2023


Watauga EDC Approved To Allocate Funds To Watauga Community Housing Trust
Watauga EDC Approved To Allocate Funds To Watauga Community Housing Trust

Watauga County Board of Commissioners approved Watauga EDC recommendation at June 20th meeting Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted06/22/2023


Watauga EDC to Hold June Meeting in Beech Mountain
Watauga EDC to Hold June Meeting in Beech Mountain

Meeting to take place at Beech Mountain Club June 15th Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted06/8/2023


Trends in Employee Recuitment & Retention Discussed at 4th Annual Vision NWNC Summit
Trends in Employee Recuitment & Retention Discussed at 4th Annual Vision NWNC Summit

Examining the factors driving recruitment, retention, and continued training of employees were the central topics of the 4th annual Vision Northwest North Carolina summit, held Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Appalachian State University’s Leon Levine Hall in Boone, NC. Headlined by keynote... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted06/6/2023


Welcome New 2023 Board Members!
Welcome New 2023 Board Members!

After completing the membership voting process, and consultation with the Nominating Committee, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it will add seven members to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023. A total of 19 nominees appeared on the ballot for consideration... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted05/31/2023


Watauga EDC Discusses App State Innovation District & Area Housing Needs at May Meeting
Watauga EDC Discusses App State Innovation District & Area Housing Needs at May Meeting

App State Innovation District Highlights $270M of Future Building Projects in Watauga County Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted05/23/2023


2023 Economic Indicators: Q1 Release
2023 Economic Indicators: Q1 Release

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released the Q1 Economic Indicators report of 2023. This quarterly report examines five key statistics within the Watauga County & High Country Economy, featuring a summary of local impacts by Dr. Harry Davis, Appalachian State and North Carolina Bankers... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted05/11/2023


Watauga Economic Development Commission To Hold Its May Meeting in Seven Devils
Watauga Economic Development Commission To Hold Its May Meeting in Seven Devils

Meeting to take place at Seven Devils Town Hall May 18th Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted05/11/2023


Watauga Economic Development Commission Holds Planning Retreat
Watauga Economic Development Commission Holds Planning Retreat

Facilitated discussion helped to discuss and refine EDC priorities for the coming year Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted05/6/2023


2023 Watauga Women in Leadership Mentor Program Concludes
2023 Watauga Women in Leadership Mentor Program Concludes

The Watauga Women in Leadership (WWIL) Mentor Program kicked off in February of 2023 with a Mentor Match Up event where the Women of Walker (WOW) were matched with their mentors and given the opportunity to network with industry professionals from Boone and the surrounding area. “WWIL... Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Mason (deleted)
Date posted05/4/2023


2023 Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Application
2023 Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Application

Applications open through April 28th Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted04/18/2023


Watauga Economic Development Commission To Hold Board Retreat April 20th
Watauga Economic Development Commission To Hold Board Retreat April 20th

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

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted04/13/2023