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Navigating Your Member Compass
Navigating Your Member Compass

Our website offers an abundance of tools, resources, and news beneficial to members and partners. However, the website is only beneficial if you know how to utilize it, and we are here to help. The Member Compass is an area tailored to your membership and member engagement. You can... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted03/22/2022


Seeking Board of Director Applicants
Seeking Board of Director Applicants

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce seeks applications for the organization's Board of Directors. Four seats are available and those selected will serve a three-year term beginning in July of 2022 lasting through June of 2025. Those interested in serving on the Board of Directors are expected to... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted03/18/2022


Changes Coming to Local Mask Policies
Changes Coming to Local Mask Policies

Over the past two days, the Watauga County Board of Education and Town of Boone Council held public meetings to discuss mask mandates and policies. Tuesday night, the Watauga County Board of Education voted 5-0 to move to mask-optional operations for students and staff, effective Monday... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted02/23/2022


Now Accepting Nominations: 6th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards
Now Accepting Nominations: 6th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is Now Accepting Nominations for the 6th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards. Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted02/21/2022


Community Response to Governor Cooper's Mask Briefing
Community Response to Governor Cooper's Mask Briefing

Earlier today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 metrics and trends. As North Carolina’s COVID-19 metrics continue to move in the right direction and with vaccines... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted02/18/2022


Hunt Named Executive Director of Boone Area Sports Commission
Hunt Named Executive Director of Boone Area Sports Commission

On the strength of two-decades of professional work in the High Country, Reggie Hunt takes over as Executive Director of the Boone Area Sports Commission effective March 1, 2022. Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted02/15/2022


Quarter 4 Economic Indicators: Closing Down 2021
Quarter 4 Economic Indicators: Closing Down 2021

Examination of key economic statistics to show the strength of the Watauga County & High Country Economy Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted01/27/2022


Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Announces the 2021 Watauga County Business of the Year Awards
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Announces the 2021 Watauga County Business of the Year Awards

Mustard Seed Market, Mane Habit Salon, and Appalachian FC Honored Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted01/20/2022


Boone and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce Host the 6th Annual Economic Kickoff Breakfast
Boone and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce Host the 6th Annual Economic Kickoff Breakfast

Regional economist Dr. Harry Davis delivered his annual High Country Economic Forecast Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted01/20/2022


Winter Storm Service Providers
Winter Storm Service Providers

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. Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted01/14/2022


Town of Boone: Boil Advisory Lifted
Town of Boone: Boil Advisory Lifted

Public Works Department Press Release – Boil Water Advisory January 13, 2022 The Town of Boone Public Works Department is pleased to announce that the boil advisory notice issued yesterday has now been lifted. Ricky L Miller Water Plant staff have completed the required testing throughout... Continue Reading

Postedby Emma Faulkner
Date posted01/13/2022


Limited Space Remains for 2022 Watauga Leadership Institute
Limited Space Remains for 2022 Watauga Leadership Institute

The Watauga Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program designed to meet our community’s need for active participation of informed and educated leaders. Graduates of WLI programs enjoy lifelong networking opportunities with over 300 program alumni.  Continue Reading

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted01/3/2022