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Watauga Economic Development Commission Opens April 2025 Business Snapshot Survey
Watauga Economic Development Commission Opens April 2025 Business Snapshot Survey

Watauga EDC will release its full report for April 2025 business performance on May 27th BOONE, NC – In a continued effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission has... Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Biddix
Date posted05/12/2025


Keeping Childcare in Focus: An Economic Development Priority
Keeping Childcare in Focus: An Economic Development Priority

How the Boone Chamber and Watauga EDC Are Staying Engaged in Local & Regional Conversations Access to affordable, high-quality childcare continues to be a critical priority of the Watauga County Economic Development Commission. This month, we have been actively engaged in conversations... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted05/6/2025


Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases March 2025 Business Snapshot Report
Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases March 2025 Business Snapshot Report

Sixth month of data collection shows improvement on Helene’s impact on the local economy BOONE, NC – In an ongoing effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission... Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Biddix
Date posted04/17/2025


Watauga County Economic Development Opens March 2025 Business Snapshot Survey
Watauga County Economic Development Opens March 2025 Business Snapshot Survey

Watauga EDC will release its full report for March 2025 business performance on April 17th BOONE, NC – In a continued effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission has... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted04/7/2025


Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases February 2025 Business Snapshot Report
Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases February 2025 Business Snapshot Report

Fifth month of data collection shows continuing evidence of Helene’s impact on the local economy BOONE, NC – In an ongoing effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development... Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Biddix
Date posted03/24/2025


Watauga County Economic Development Association Opens February 2025 Business Snapshot Survey
Watauga County Economic Development Association Opens February 2025 Business Snapshot Survey

Watauga EDC will release its full report for February 2025 business performance on March 18th BOONE, NC - In a continued effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission has... Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Biddix
Date posted03/4/2025


Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases January 2025 Business Snapshot Report
Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases January 2025 Business Snapshot Report

BOONE, NC - In an ongoing effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission released its fourth monthly Business Snapshot Report, which highlights activity for the month of January... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted02/20/2025


Watauga Economic Development Commission Opens January 2025 Business Snapshot Survey
Watauga Economic Development Commission Opens January 2025 Business Snapshot Survey

Watauga EDC also assists in launching Regional Business Impact Survey BOONE, NC – In a continued effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission has opened its... Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Biddix
Date posted02/6/2025


Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases December 2024 Business Snapshot Report
Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases December 2024 Business Snapshot Report

Report also includes information about Christmas week sales performance. BOONE, NC – In an ongoing effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission released its third... Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Biddix
Date posted01/13/2025


Watauga Economic Development Commission Opens December 2024 Business Snapshot Survey
Watauga Economic Development Commission Opens December 2024 Business Snapshot Survey

Watauga EDC will release its full report for December 2024 business performance on January 13, 2025 BOONE, NC – As tracking of real-time conditions for local businesses recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continues, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission has... Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted01/2/2025


Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases November 2024 Business Snapshot Report
Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases November 2024 Business Snapshot Report

Report also includes information about Thanksgiving Weekend sales performance BOONE, NC – In an ongoing effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission released its... Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted12/16/2024


Watauga EDC Opens November 2024 Business Snapshot Survey
Watauga EDC Opens November 2024 Business Snapshot Survey

Reporting is open through December 13th. The Watauga EDC will release its full November 2024 report on December 16th Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted12/2/2024