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Foundation Distributes $114,000 in Second Round of Business Resiliency Disaster Grants
Foundation Distributes $114,000 in Second Round of Business Resiliency Disaster Grants

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

Postedby Megan Biddix
Date posted12/12/2024


Foundation Reopens Applications for Business Resiliency Disaster Grants
Foundation Reopens Applications for Business Resiliency Disaster Grants

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

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted11/8/2024


Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Distributes $344,500 in First Round of Grants
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Distributes $344,500 in First Round of Grants

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

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted11/4/2024


Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Receives $250,000 Gift From The Duke Endowment
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Receives $250,000 Gift From The Duke Endowment

The Duke Endowment has committed over $15 million to Helene relief efforts in the Carolinas. Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted10/25/2024


Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Receives $35,000 Challenge Match
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Receives $35,000 Challenge Match

BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION RECEIVES $35,000 CHALLENGE MATCH FROM ANONYMOUS DONORS FOR HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS Funding will provide additional resources for short, medium, and long-term business support BOONE, NC – The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted10/11/2024


Foundation Funds Allocated to Cover Tuition Cost for Licensed Early Childhood Centers
Foundation Funds Allocated to Cover Tuition Cost for Licensed Early Childhood Centers

BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION ALLOCATES FUNDS TO COVER TUITION COST FOR LICENSED EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS IN WATAUGA COUNTY FOR MONTH OF OCTOBER Funding will be allocated to centers through The Children’s Council of Watauga County BOONE, NC – In response to the... Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Biddix
Date posted10/3/2024


Watauga County Childcare Study Data Released
Watauga County Childcare Study Data Released

Dancy Research completes Watauga County Childcare Study Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted04/13/2024


STABLE Workplaces Aims to Create a Healthier Workforce
STABLE Workplaces Aims to Create a Healthier Workforce

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

Postedby Megan Biddix
Date posted01/18/2024