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Sendoff Scheduled Tuesday For App State Football Team
Sendoff Scheduled Tuesday For App State Football Team

Press Release Prepared by Town of Boone Cultural Resources The Appalachian State University Football team departs Tuesday, December 11th, for New Orleans, Louisiana, to participate in the 2018 R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. The Jones House, the Downtown Boone Development Association, the... Continue Reading

Postedby Pilar Fotta (deleted)
Date posted12/10/2018


2019 Business After Hours Schedule Announced
2019 Business After Hours Schedule Announced

Networking and relationship building remains one of the most utilized aspects of membership in the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. We are excited to announce the 2019 Business After Hours Schedule. These events not only provide a perfect setting for business-to-business marketing, but they also... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted12/4/2018


SugarFest at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort December 7-9
SugarFest at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort December 7-9

SugarFest at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort happens Friday, December 7 through Sunday, December 9. Rubbing shoulders with two-time Olympic alpine skiing medalist, Andrew Weibrecht and Olympic figure-skating medalist, Paul Wylie is a sure bet. Test driving this season’s skis & snowboards is... Continue Reading

Postedby Kim Jochl
Date posted11/29/2018


Sun Belt Football Championship Game Set for Live Wrap-Around Coverage on ESPN3
Sun Belt Football Championship Game Set for Live Wrap-Around Coverage on ESPN3

Press Release prepared by Sun Belt Conference The 2018 Sun Belt Conference Football Championship Game is set for three hours of live programming on ESPN3, providing wrap-around coverage of the Saturday, Dec. 1 matchup between Appalachian State and Louisiana in Boone, N.C. The day’s... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted11/28/2018


Boone Welcomes Sun Belt, ESPN for Inaugural Football Championship Game
Boone Welcomes Sun Belt, ESPN for Inaugural Football Championship Game

News Release prepared by Sun Belt Conference Office The inaugural Sun Belt Conference Football Championship Game is headed to Boone, N.C. as Appalachian State won its piece of the Sun Belt East Division Saturday afternoon and claimed the right to host West Division representative Louisiana.... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted11/25/2018


2019 Watauga Leadership Challenge Registration Opens
2019 Watauga Leadership Challenge Registration Opens

Registration is now open for the 2019 Watauga Leadership Challenge. The Watauga Leadership Challenge is an innovative leadership development program designed to meet our community’s need for the active participation of informed and educated leaders. Graduates of WLC programs enjoy lifelong... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted11/9/2018


Registration for 2019 Program Partners is Underway
Registration for 2019 Program Partners is Underway

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce serves our membership daily by enhancing connection points in the community, advocating on the behalf of our membership on key issues, and providing further education and leadership development opportunities throughout the year. Businesses that have become... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted11/2/2018


Lunch & Learn on Affordable Health Insurance for Local Businesses Set for November 15
Lunch & Learn on Affordable Health Insurance for Local Businesses Set for November 15

As businesses plan for personnel costs, health insurance remains one of the top line items. These benefits can be a deciding factor in terms of employee recruitment and retention. What happens when High Country businesses find health insurance is to costly to maintain for their employees? Are... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted10/26/2018


New Member: Lavender Fields Skin Care Salon
New Member: Lavender Fields Skin Care Salon

We are excited to welcome Lavender Fields Skin Care Salon to our Chamber family! Lavender Fields Skin Care Salon is unique in the variety of services offered and the special care of each individual that walks thru the door. Our mission is to help each guest look and feel their best. All our... Continue Reading

Postedby Wysteria White (deleted)
Date posted10/25/2018


2018 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum Archives
2018 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum Archives

Photo by: Kayla Lasure - Watauga Democrat Candidates from eight races appearing on the November ballot in Watauga County participated in the 2018 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum. The event was co-hosted by the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce. Audio archives from the... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted10/23/2018


Michael Update: Local Service Providers
Michael Update: Local Service Providers

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of local service providers that may be helpful to you and your business in the event of dangerous weather conditions. Chamber members are listed in bold. We strongly urge each of you to consider your own situations and what types of needs you... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted10/11/2018


Public Comment Period Open For Proposed NC 105 Improvements (Updated 10/19)
Public Comment Period Open For Proposed NC 105 Improvements (Updated 10/19)

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce continues to monitor developments related to the proposed improvements to N.C. 105 in the Town of Boone. The NCDOT held a public meeting Tuesday, October 9th, on the Watauga Campus of Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in Boone to discuss the... Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted10/10/2018