As the High Country economy moves through its busy summer tourism period, and the State of North Carolina reclaims its ranking as the #1 state for business in the United States, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its Q2 Economic Indicators Report for 2025. This quarterly report examines... Continue Reading
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With a gifted Chamber membership, Mast General Store invests in Pearl’s Kitchen + Tiny Market When the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce added a new gifted membership option to its Summit Level benefits, the idea was simple: empower established businesses to extend opportunity to new... Continue Reading
Tara Brossa to serve as Chair of Board of Directors for 2025-26 fiscal year BOONE, NC – The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce several leadership transitions to its Board of Directors and staff as it begins its 2025-26 fiscal year. Tara Brossa, General... Continue Reading
Watauga EDC will release its combined report for May-June 2025 business performance on July 24th BOONE, NC – In a continued effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic... Continue Reading
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for our 2025 Community Awards, which will be presented during this year’s Spirit of Boone, taking place Thursday, September 18, 2025. Save the date! As we honor the businesses and individuals who exemplify community... Continue Reading
A Letter of Thanks On behalf of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce staff, Board of Directors, and the many local businesses who benefited from the experience of this four-day homecoming, we say thank you! As High Country residents, we’ve gathered for many reasons over the last nine months,... Continue Reading
We officially kicked off WNC Open for Business Week with a celebration that highlights one of the High Country’s most powerful economic drivers: the outdoors. On Monday, we had the honor of welcoming North Carolina First Lady Anna Stein to the High Country, where she helped us host a... Continue Reading
You're Invited: BrainFest 2025 A Celebration of Brain Health & Community! June 14th | 10 AM – 2 PM | Blue Ridge Brain CenterYou're invited to BrainFest—a FREE community event filled with fun, food, and a hands-on introduction to the powerful brain-based services we offer at... Continue Reading
Regional effort coordinated by WNC Chamber Business Coalition to bring eyes and visitors to the area. BOONE, NC – To kick off the summer tourism season and generate visitor traffic, the Western North Carolina Chamber Business Coalition is pleased to announce #WNCOpenforBusiness week Monday,... Continue Reading
Stability among key indicators highlights predictability in both revenue and performance for businesses In an ongoing effort to track real-time conditions for local businesses as recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continue, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission released its... Continue Reading
Watauga Women in Leadership (WWIL) continues to cultivate space for connection, growth, and shared wisdom among women across the High Country. As part of our ongoing storytelling series, we’re highlighting the voices and experiences of local women who lead with intention and inspire those... Continue Reading
The 6th annual Vision Northwest North Carolina summit, held Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Watauga Campus of Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute brought together over 110 leaders from across the region for a day of cross-sector collaboration, practical solutions, and... Continue Reading