EDC News

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

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

Watauga EDC will release similar reports each month through October 2025 to chart Helene recovery Continue Reading

Presentation included details on infrastructure loss throughout WNC and a timeline for aid consideration. Continue Reading

Watauga EDC to discuss cellular & broadband technology, childcare, and elect officers for the coming year. Continue Reading

Watauga EDC will hear multiple presentations along with an update on MyFutureNC Continue Reading

The Watauga Economic Development Commission unanimously adopted a resolution in support of myFutureNC’s goals for post-secondary degree attainment for Watauga County. The measure was adopted at the January meeting of the Watauga EDC, held January 18, 2024, in the Blue Ridge... Continue Reading

Health begins where we live, learn, work and play and starts long before any illness. The opportunity to improve health begins in our families, neighborhoods, schools and jobs. These areas can be viewed as building blocks to create a society where everyone can thrive. Each block is important,... Continue Reading

Meeting to take place January 18, 2024, at Blue Ridge Energy Watauga District Office Continue Reading

A sold-out audience of over 300 Watauga County business leaders attended the 8th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon on Wednesday, January 10, at the Grandview Ballroom on the campus of Appalachian State University. The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce and the Watauga... Continue Reading

During its scheduled meeting Tuesday, October 3, the Watauga County Board of Commissioners granted approval for the Watauga Economic Development Commission to conduct a comprehensive study and analysis of childcare in the county. The approval came along with a funding allocation from Watauga... Continue Reading

Meeting to take place at American Legion Building on September 21st Continue Reading