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Boone Area Chamber Applauds NC Congressional Delegation for Supporting Great American Outdoors Act

The U.S. House of Representatives logged a historic vote on Wednesday when it approved the Great American Outdoors Act, a bill that will invest in priority repairs at National Park Service (NPS) sites in North Carolina and across the country. From the Blue Ridge Parkway to Cape Hatteras National... Continue Reading

2020 4 Under 40 Awards: Rising Stars

As we prepare for Thursday's broadcast of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards, presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate, we continue to feature our groups of finalists as we lead up to the event. The 4th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards will be held Thursday, July 23rd, from... Continue Reading

2020 4 Under 4 Awards: Education Professionals

As we prepare for tomorrow's broadcast of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards, presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate, we will feature each group of finalists as we lead up to the event. Today, we focus on the four finalists in the Education Professionals category. The... Continue Reading

Shop Local Saturday Deals

Shop Local Saturday Exclusive Offers/Deals/Promotions Shop Local Saturday aims to raise awareness and increase support for a wide variety of local businesses during COVID19. Occurring on the third Saturday of every month, this local event will encourage us to think creatively about how we can... Continue Reading

2020 4 Under 4 Awards: Non-Profit Business Professionals

As we prepare for next week's broadcast of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards, presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate, we will feature each group of finalists as we lead up to the event. Today, we focus on the four finalists in theNon-Profit Business Professionals... Continue Reading

2020 4 Under 40 Awards: Business Owners

As we prepare for next week's broadcast of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards, presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate, we will feature each group of finalists as we lead up to the event. Today, we focus on the four finalists in the Business Owner category. The 4th Annual... Continue Reading

Watauga Butchery Visionaries Redefine What Local Means

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual ribbon cutting for the Watauga Butchery on July 8th, 2020, serving as both a commemorative multi-generational moment, but also a landmark event for local farmers in the High Country. The Watauga Butchery, headed by Shipley Farms, has been... Continue Reading

ReEnergize Watauga Loan Fund Expands to Short-Term Rental Businesses

REENERGIZE WATAUGA LOAN PROGRAM EXPANDING TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL BUSINESSES Thanks to the fundraising success for the ReEnergize Watauga Fund, Mountain BizWorks, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission, and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the program has now... Continue Reading

Leading with Character and Intention When There Are No Easy Answers

There is no business leader out there who is eager to close the doors to their operation for a second time. No one wants the back and forth of uncertainty and no one has experience with this particular phenomenon we are collectively enduring. While there are most certainly wrong courses to take,... Continue Reading

Boone Sunrise Rotary Club Endorses Show Your Love Campaign

The Boone Sunrise Rotary Club announced its endorsement of the Show Your Love campaign and its commitment to assist the Town of Boone in creating information-based signage for high-traffic areas in the community. A multi-county communication campaign, Show Your Love, is aimed at encouraging the... Continue Reading

Chamber Sets 2020-21 Executive Committee & Board of Directors

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its 2020-21 Executive Committee, along with two new members to the organization’s Board of Directors. Dr. Scott Elliott assumes the role as Chair of the Board of Directors. A member of the Chamber Board since 2016, Elliott has served... Continue Reading

4th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards (Virtual) Scheduled for July 23rd

After several months of COVID-19 pandemic-related postponements, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce arrangements for the 4th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards Ceremony. This annual showcase of emerging leaders is presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate, with additional... Continue Reading