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Messages of Hope: A Docu-Series About Community Resilience
Messages of Hope: A Docu-Series About Community Resilience

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce extends heartfelt gratitude to UNC Health Appalachian for their generous support and to Real Boone Studios for their creative expertise, which made it possible to debut our new docu-series, Messages of Hope, during the High Country Economic Kickoff... Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Biddix
Date posted01/17/2025


2024 Q3 + Q4 Economic Indicators
2024 Q3 + Q4 Economic Indicators

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its final Economic Indicators report of 2024. This quarterly report examines five key statistics within the Watauga County & High Country Economy: Residential Home Sales Sales Tax Occupancy Tax Unemployment Rates New Single-Family Homes ... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted01/16/2025


Know Your Neighbor: AMOREM
Know Your Neighbor: AMOREM

“It is important to let people know what you believe in and to not spread negativity about what you don’t have,” says David Jackson, CEO of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. Jackson has been a supporter of AMOREM’s mission to provide quality, thoughtful, loving care to... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted01/16/2025


2024 Watauga County Business of the Year Winners Announced
2024 Watauga County Business of the Year Winners Announced

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Watauga County Business of the Year Awards. The annual Business of the Year Awards are sponsored by Carolina Mountain Title. Large Business of the Year: Tar Heel Capital/Wendy's Small Business of the Year:... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted01/14/2025


Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases December 2024 Business Snapshot Report
Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases December 2024 Business Snapshot Report

Report also includes information about Christmas week sales performance. BOONE, NC – 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 third... Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Biddix
Date posted01/13/2025


2025 Business After Hours Schedule Announced
2025 Business After Hours Schedule Announced

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2025 Business After Hours schedule. Networking and relationship building remain some of the most utilized aspects of BACC membership. Serving as one of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce signature events, Business After Hours provides... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted01/7/2025


Watauga Economic Development Commission Opens December 2024 Business Snapshot Survey
Watauga Economic Development Commission Opens December 2024 Business Snapshot Survey

Watauga EDC will release its full report for December 2024 business performance on January 13, 2025 BOONE, NC – As tracking of real-time conditions for local businesses recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene continues, the Watauga County Economic Development Commission has... Continue Reading

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted01/2/2025


Support Resilience Into the New Year with the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Support Resilience Into the New Year with the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation

As we leave 2024 and optimistically enter a new year, we are thankful for the incredible support we received from donors across the country after Hurricane Helene hit. The storm was a catastrophe for the High Country. Because of hundreds of donors and supporters, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce... Continue Reading

Postedby Ethan Dodson
Date posted12/31/2024


2024 in Review
2024 in Review

As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of resiliency, growth, celebration, connection, and meaningful progress for the Boone business community. From the vibrant events that brought us together to the communications and marketing efforts that kept everyone informed, every team within the... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted12/20/2024


Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases November 2024 Business Snapshot Report
Watauga Economic Development Commission Releases November 2024 Business Snapshot Report

Report also includes information about Thanksgiving Weekend sales performance BOONE, NC – 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

Postedby Joe Furman
Date posted12/16/2024


Attorney General Josh Stein Honors Western North Carolinians with Dogwood Award
Attorney General Josh Stein Honors Western North Carolinians with Dogwood Award

Last week, our staff was honored to join our friends at FizzEd and Zionville Ramp Company as Watauga County recipients of the 2024 Dogwood Award. These awards are distributed to honor people who are working to improve the health, safety, and well-being of their fellow North Carolinians. This... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted12/13/2024


Foundation Distributes $114,000 in Second Round of Business Resiliency Disaster Grants
Foundation Distributes $114,000 in Second Round of Business Resiliency Disaster Grants

BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES AN ADDITIONAL $114,000 IN SECOND ROUND OF BUSINESS RESILIENCY DISASTER GRANTS Hope for the High Country funds granted to an additional 76 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties.BOONE, NC – With nearly 230 total requests received... Continue Reading

Postedby Megan Biddix
Date posted12/12/2024