Over 385 members of the High Country business community filled Appalachian State's Grandview Ballroom on September 24, 2026, for Spirit of Boone, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce's 77th Annual Membership Gathering. The night centered on the Chamber's nine annual community award winners,... Continue Reading
On Tuesday, October 6, business leaders gathered at The Beacon Butcher Bar for the State of the Community Luncheon to hear directly from the people leading key projects and get a sense of what's ahead for our area in 2027. State of the Community was presented by UNC Health Appalachian with... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the Western North Carolina Economic Recovery Plan, as adopted by GROW NC. Stakeholders from across the region, including many from the High Country, participated in the research and development of this report. As we work to implement our own... Continue Reading
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Spirit of Boone is the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Gathering, holding it's 77th event on Thursday, September 24. The evening includes a special tribute to the 2026 Community Award Recipients. These leaders have played a significant role in supporting the prosperity of our... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce closed out its run as a 2026 Chamber of the Year finalist this week, with winners announced live on Tuesday, July 21, at ACCE's Annual Convention in New Orleans. Named by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, the finalist distinction is among... Continue Reading
After more than a year of negotiations, North Carolina has a 2026-27 State Budget! Signed into law on July 7, 2026, it is the state's first full budget in more than two years, and it touches several areas that matter to High Country businesses, from childcare to transportation. No budget is... Continue Reading
BOONE, N.C. – Earlier today, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed S257, the 2026 Appropriations Act into law. The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Task Force lists continued Helene recovery funding as one of its top legislative priorities for 2026, and our support is reflected in... Continue Reading
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The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist for the 2026 Chamber of the Year award, presented by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The national award is the most prestigious recognition in the chamber industry, presented annually to organizations that... Continue Reading
Photo by Bailey Little, Watauga County Schools Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and Watauga County Schools Honor CTE Credential Earners with Inaugural Trades Signing Day The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and Watauga County Schools hosted the inaugural Trades Signing Day on Tuesday, April 21 at... Continue Reading
