Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great American Outdoors Act Latest: Step 4
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Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted05/19/2026
Chamber News
The latest from the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce.
Foundation Launches Campaign to Provide Retention Bonus to Childcare Workers in Watauga County
BACCF continues the tradition of linking the High Country business community to ongoing support for the childcare industry and its critical workforce The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation (BACCF) announced a fundraising campaign to provide a direct, one-time retention bonus to every... Continue Reading
Postedby Ethan Dodson
Date posted05/19/2026
Know Your Neighbor: High Country Radio
Local Heart. Local Voices. Local Impact. Local Partnerships. Regional Reach. Continue Reading
Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted05/6/2026
The High Country's Next Class of Leaders: 2026 Watauga Leadership Institute in Review
The Watauga Leadership Institute (WLI) wrapped up its Spring 2026 cohort on April 16, closing out seven weeks of programming that brought 29 Boone area professionals together to deepen their leadership practice and their connection to this community. The two cohorts, the Watauga Leadership... Continue Reading
Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted04/28/2026
Inaugural Trades Signing Day
Photo by Bailey Little, Watauga County Schools Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and Watauga County Schools Honor CTE Credential Earners with Inaugural Trades Signing Day The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and Watauga County Schools hosted the inaugural Trades Signing Day on Tuesday, April 21 at... Continue Reading
Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted04/22/2026
Know Your Neighbor: M-Prints
Local Roots. Proven Experience. Continue Reading
Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted04/22/2026
Final Meeting of 2026 Watauga Leadership Institute Week 7: The Next Step
The Watauga Leadership Institute concluded its 2026 Spring Cohort with Week 7 programming, bringing both cohorts together for a powerful final day centered on growth, reinvention, and what comes next. Watauga Leadership Challenge The Challenge cohort began with a What's Different & What... Continue Reading
Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted04/16/2026
Know Your Neighbor: Bigfoot Builders
Legendary Homes. Built for the Mountains. Continue Reading
Postedby Mario Espinoza
Date posted04/15/2026
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Releases 2025 Childcare Workforce Initiative Report
First-of-its-kind local pilot provided tuition assistance to childcare workers and emergency stabilization to every licensed center in Watauga County Continue Reading
Postedby Ethan Dodson
Date posted04/14/2026
Boone Chamber Staff East Bound and Down
From Wednesday, March 25, to Thursday, April 2, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce team was on the move, representing our community at key conferences and gatherings across the state and continuing our commitment to professional development. Continue Reading
Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted04/2/2026
2026 Watauga Leadership Institute Week 6: CommUNITY
The Watauga Leadership Institute continued its 2026 Spring Cohort with Week 6 programming on Thursday, April 2, building on the momentum from week 5, strategic planning and conflict resolution. Watauga Leadership Challenge The Challenge cohort began with a The Strength of We: Unity As a... Continue Reading
Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted04/2/2026
2026 Watauga Leadership Institute Week 5: Strategic Planning and Conflict Resolution
"The question isn't what are we going to do. The question is what aren't we going to do?" — Ferris Bueller's Day Off The Watauga Leadership Institute continued its 2026 Spring Cohort with Week 5 programming on Thursday, March 19, building on the momentum from the Week 4, focusing on... Continue Reading
Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted03/19/2026