The Watauga Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program designed to meet our community’s need for the active participation of informed and educated leaders. Continue Reading
Creation of annual October campaign will support childcare for childcare workers in Watauga County in 2025 In an ongoing effort to support the early childcare industry in Watauga County, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation (BACCF) made two significant fundraising announcements... Continue Reading
Hope for the High Country funds granted to an additional 61 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, & Avery Counties. With over 160 requests received through Hope for the High Country: Hurricane Helene Business Resiliency Disaster Grants, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has recently... Continue Reading
BOONE, NC – On Friday, March 21 2025, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation closed the application window for its 3rd round of Hope for the High Country Business Resiliency Disaster Grants. Over 140 businesses from Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties applied for funding during a... Continue Reading
BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIRD ROUND OF BUSINESS RESILIENCY DISASTER GRANTS 162 businesses have received Hope for the High Country grants in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties. BOONE, NC – After awarding grants to over 160 businesses in... Continue Reading
Governor Josh Stein Announces $30 Million Public-Private Partnership to Fund Grants for Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Helene North Carolina Will Also Send $6 Million To Baptists on Mission, Habitat for Humanity to Aid Home Repair Projects Today in Boone, Governor Josh Stein... Continue Reading
As we leave 2024 and optimistically enter a new year, we are thankful for the incredible support we received from donors across the country after Hurricane Helene hit. The storm was a catastrophe for the High Country. Because of hundreds of donors and supporters, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce... Continue Reading
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of resiliency, growth, celebration, connection, and meaningful progress for the Boone business community. From the vibrant events that brought us together to the communications and marketing efforts that kept everyone informed, every team within the... Continue Reading
BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES AN ADDITIONAL $114,000 IN SECOND ROUND OF BUSINESS RESILIENCY DISASTER GRANTS Hope for the High Country funds granted to an additional 76 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties.BOONE, NC – With nearly 230 total requests... Continue Reading
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Reopens Applications for Business Resiliency Disaster Grants Hope for the High Country grants were distributed to 86 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties in first round of funding. BOONE, NC – As it continues to fundraise for its Hope... Continue Reading
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Distributes $344,500 in First Round of Business Resiliency Disaster Grants Hope for the High Country funds were granted to 86 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties. BOONE, NC – After receiving nearly 150 requests in the first offering of... Continue Reading
The Duke Endowment has committed over $15 million to Helene relief efforts in the Carolinas. Continue Reading
