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Watauga Economic Development Commission to Hold First Meeting of 2024
Watauga Economic Development Commission to Hold First Meeting of 2024

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

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted01/12/2024


Watauga EDC Commissions Childcare Study
Watauga EDC Commissions Childcare Study

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

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted10/5/2023


Watauga Economic Development Commission to Meet in Blowing Rock in September
Watauga Economic Development Commission to Meet in Blowing Rock in September

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

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted09/15/2023


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 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


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


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


Watauga Economic Development Commission Meets in Blowing Rock, Discusses Childcare & Future Projects
Watauga Economic Development Commission Meets in Blowing Rock, Discusses Childcare & Future Projects

Presentation from Town of Blowing Rock Manager Shane Fox outlined Childcare Program for children of Blowing Rock town staff Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted03/22/2023


Watauga Economic Development Awarded Grant for Boone/Blowing Rock Corridor Study
Watauga Economic Development Awarded Grant for Boone/Blowing Rock Corridor Study

Grant to help fund feasibility study to explore how the arts may be advanced along the US-321 corridor. Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted03/8/2023


Watauga Economic Development Commission Holds First Meeting with New Members
Watauga Economic Development Commission Holds First Meeting with New Members

Pete Gherini elected board Chair and Lee Rankin voted Vice Chair Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted02/10/2023


Watauga County / Boone & Blowing Rock Selected for 2022 Appalachian Gateways Community Initiative
Watauga County / Boone & Blowing Rock Selected for 2022 Appalachian Gateways Community Initiative

Watauga County / Boone and Blowing Rock has been selected for the 2022 Appalachian Gateways Community Initiative! In late October, a team from Watauga County will head to Lake Junaluska, NC to represent our area and leverage natural and cultural assets to create economic... Continue Reading

Postedby Staff
Date posted09/21/2022