Foundation News

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

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