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ReEnergize Watauga LIVE raises over $13,000 for local small business loan program

Virtual Fundraiser from Appalachian Theatre Raises $13,621 for Re-Energize Watauga Fund (Article submitted by the Appalachian Theatre. Photos by Jan Tood, Deep Creek Photography) The first virtual event ever broadcast live from the Doc Watson Stage at the Appalachian Theatre in Boone proved to be... Continue Reading

Show Your Love Campaign Unveiled

Article submitted by AppHealthCare A multi-county communication campaign, Show Your Love, is launching to encourage the community to take actions that show love for one another and slows the spread of COVID-19. AppHealthCare has partnered with the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, Blowing Rock... Continue Reading

ReEnergize Watauga Benefit Performance: Artist Announcement

ReEnergize Watauga: LIVE from the Appalachian Theater! Click here for a behind the scenes story of how this community based fundraiser came together. The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Appalachian Theatre of theHigh Country for a unique fundraising event titled,... Continue Reading

#KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday Promotion Concludes with over 83,000 meals distributed in 9 weeks

Over a nine-week period, Boone-area restaurants and food distribution programs reported 83,313 meals distributed as part of the #KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday promotion. The program was created to help provide visibility to restaurants and food distribution programs as they transitioned to... Continue Reading

Hyperlocal Fund Providing Rapid COVID19 Relief

The ReEnergize Watauga Fund Application Process Opens May 27th! Mountain BizWorks, in collaboration with the Watauga County Economic Development Commission, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, and other community partners have launched the ReEnergize Watauga Fund to provide a rapid source of... Continue Reading

BACC Statement Regarding the May 21st State of Emergency Declaration from the Town of Boone

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors strongly disagrees with the action taken by the Boone Town Council Thursday night in adopting their State of Emergency Declaration. The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce has advocated strongly from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, through the... Continue Reading

Boone Area Chamber remarks to the Boone Town Council

On behalf of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, staff, and membership of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, I’d like to thank you all for the opportunity to speak tonight. We recognize these are hard times for all our residents and difficult decisions lie ahead not only tonight,... Continue Reading

May Flood Service Providers List

Photo by: Lonnie Webster, High Country Press With flooding concerns prevalent throughout our area, 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... Continue Reading

Statement from BACC Regarding Action Taken By Boone Town Council Thursday Night

* - In the first version of this statement, a reference was made to a proposed limiting of short-term rentals of 25% of their occupancy. While that issue was discussed, the Town Attorney informed the council that such a decision to further restrict occupancy beyond 50% capacity would violate the... Continue Reading

Planning and Preparation: Face Masks, Suppliers, and Deep Cleaning

Local Supply Chain for Cloth Face Coverings/Masks and Hand Sanitizer Deep Cleaning Supplies and Services Additional Safety Precautions: Storage Units Access the EDPNC Vendor List for Personal Protective Equipment Local Supply Chain for Cloth Face Coverings and Masks The CDC has recommended the... Continue Reading

Addressing Challenges for Reopening: Next Steps for Leaders

What Next for Leaders? The Challenges for Reopening As states begin the process of loosening restrictions, businesses are about to face the challenges of reopening. Organization leaders are finding themselves in a situation where there is not clear guidance on what reopening should look like.... Continue Reading

#KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday Tops 11,000 Meals Distributed

A total of 31 local restaurants and food distribution sites served a reported 11,007 meals during the fifth #KeepBooneHealthy Takeout Tuesday, held on April 28th. This marks the second single-day tally of over 10,000 meals distributed and marks an increase of 714 meals over the previous week.... Continue Reading