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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Watauga County Business of the Year Awards. These awards will be presented in three categories including Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, & Start-Up Business of the Year. They will be presented... Continue Reading
Reporting is open through December 13th. The Watauga EDC will release its full November 2024 report on December 16th Continue Reading
As 2024 moves toward its conclusion, now is a perfect time to consider professional development opportunities for the coming year. Registration is now open for the 2025 Watauga Leadership Institute cohorts. Watauga Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program designed... Continue Reading
Watauga EDC will release similar reports each month through October 2025 to chart Helene recovery Continue Reading
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Reopens Applications for Business Resiliency Disaster Grants Hope for the High Country grants were distributed to 86 businesses in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties in first round of funding. BOONE, NC – As it continues to fundraise for its Hope... Continue Reading
