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2020 4 Under 40 Awards: Rising Stars
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

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted07/21/2020


Shop Local Saturday Deals
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

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted07/17/2020


2020 4 Under 4 Awards: Non-Profit Business Professionals
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

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted07/16/2020


2020 4 Under 40 Awards: Business Owners
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

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted07/15/2020


Watauga Butchery Visionaries Redefine What Local Means
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

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted07/14/2020


ReEnergize Watauga Loan Fund Expands to Short-Term Rental Businesses
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

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted07/13/2020


Leading with Character and Intention When There Are No Easy Answers
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

Postedby Dr. Jim Street
Date posted07/13/2020


Boone Sunrise Rotary Club Endorses Show Your Love Campaign
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

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted07/7/2020


Chamber Sets 2020-21 Executive Committee & Board of Directors
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

Postedby David Jackson
Date posted07/6/2020


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

Postedby Katie Greene (deleted)
Date posted06/29/2020


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

Postedby Keith Martin
Date posted06/21/2020


Show Your Love Campaign Unveiled
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

Postedby Melissa Bracey
Date posted06/19/2020