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Latest Updates... June 17, 2022 Thanks to mostly dry weather and expedient work by the contractor, the King Street resurfacing project is nearly complete. Work has concluded for the week and nearly all of the roadway has been resurfaced and striped for traffic control and parking access. Work... Continue Reading
The subject of workforce trends and realities and the importance of strong workplace culture were the central topics of the 3rd annual Vision Northwest North Carolina summit, held for over 170 attendees Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Appalachian State University’s Leon Levine Hall in... Continue Reading
Slide Decks Morning Keynote - Ron Hetrick, The Demographic DroughtThe Demographic Drought: Bridging the Gap in our Labor Force Afternoon Keynote - Adrienne Cole, President & CEO, Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Rethinking Our Approach to Talent The Importance of Workplace... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Releases the Economic Indicators Report for the First Quarter of 2022. Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce announced the 6th Annual 4 Under 40 Award Winners. Continue Reading
The ballot for the 2022 Board of Directors is open for voting now through May 20th at 4:30 pm. Continue Reading
The scars of a year ago are still visible throughout Watauga County. A community stricken with grief was uplifted by friends and strangers alike in the wake of the tragic events of April 28th, 2021. While the emotions of those days will forever remain etched in our hearts and minds, we move... Continue Reading
The four-part Watauga Housing Forum series concluded Monday night with spirited discussions around potential solutions to the High Country’s housing challenges. The community-led work session was held at the Watauga County Community Recreation Center in front of 145 in-person participants and over 6 Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of Ethan Walton as Director of Communications and Marketing. He will lead the efforts of the Communications team to continue to effectively position the organization as a trusted source for business and community information, while Continue Reading
The third installment of the Watauga Housing Forum centered on affordability. Continue Reading
Dustin Kerley, Athletic Director, Watauga County Schools Dustin Kerley is in his 6th year as Assistant Principal and Athletics Director at Watauga High School. He was a four-year member of the baseball program at Mars Hill University and earned an undergraduate degree in Physical Education in... Continue Reading