The Watauga Leadership Institute continued its 2026 Spring Cohort with Week 3 programming on Thursday, February 19, building on the momentum from the Week 2 focusing on self-leadership and authentic leadership practices. The day began with the Challenge Cohort session, “Leadership &... Continue Reading
The Watauga Leadership Institute continued its 2026 Spring Cohort with Week 2 programming, building on the momentum from the Kickoff Retreat and focusing on self-leadership and authentic leadership practices. The day began with the Challenge Cohort session, “What Does It Mean to Lead... Continue Reading
The Watauga Leadership Institute recently hosted a Kickoff Retreat, bringing together 29 local leaders for the 2026 Spring Cohort. The day focused on building a strong learning community while centering on leadership development and community involvement. Throughout the day, participants engaged... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has been named a Family Forward NC ® Certified Employer by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation’s Family Forward NC ® initiative. Launched in 2018, Family Forward NC ® is an innovative initiative to improve children’s health and... Continue Reading
As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year marked by deeper connection, growth, and renewed momentum for the Boone area business community. This year brought meaningful interaction with state leaders, expanded advocacy efforts, and a renewed focus on community gatherings and storytelling that... Continue Reading
Gift will fuel a $62,500 allocation from Early Childcare and Development Fund to local childcare centers Continue Reading
Hope for the High Country funds granted to an additional 65 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, & Avery Counties. With nearly 100 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
We all have moments of reflection. Striking as you hike along a favorite trail, flashing as you drive past a scenic overlook, or hitting amid the most mundane of tasks. Reflections are sparked by our memories and can be turned into motivation when matched with vision and purpose. We happen to live... Continue Reading
Grant funds awarded from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's Truist Foundation Western NC Recovery and Resiliency Fund BOONE, NC – The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation (BACCF) is excited to announce it has received a $250,000 grant from the Center for Disaster... Continue Reading
209 businesses have received Hope for the High Country grants in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties. After awarding grants to over 200 businesses in its previous funding rounds, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation has reopened applications for its Hope for the High Country: Hurricane... Continue Reading
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
