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
Watauga County Board of Commissioners approved Watauga EDC recommendation at June 20th meeting Continue Reading
App State Innovation District Highlights $270M of Future Building Projects in Watauga County Continue Reading
Meeting to take place at Seven Devils Town Hall May 18th Continue Reading
Facilitated discussion helped to discuss and refine EDC priorities for the coming year Continue Reading
Retreat to take place in Blowing Rock at American Legion Hall Continue Reading
Presentation from Town of Blowing Rock Manager Shane Fox outlined Childcare Program for children of Blowing Rock town staff Continue Reading
