Chamber News

Dr. Kenneth Peacock to be Posthumously Recognized at 4 Under 40 Awards

As part of this week’s 8th annual 4 Under 40 Awards, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize the late Dr. Kenneth E. Peacock with its Respect Your Elder Award. This is one of five awards that will be presented during the ceremony, which will be held Wednesday, April 24th, from... Continue Reading

Chamber Welcomes Dr. Heather Norris as Interim Chancellor at App State; Salutes Dr. Sheri Everts

On her final day as Chancellor, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Dr. Sheri Everts for her near decade-long service to Appalachian State University. We hope she is able to take full advantage of the opportunity to concentrate on improving her health. Chancellor Everts was a... Continue Reading

Watauga Economic Development Commission to Meet April 18th in Beech Mountain

Watauga EDC to discuss cellular & broadband technology, childcare, and elect officers for the coming year. Continue Reading

Watauga County Childcare Study Data Released

Dancy Research completes Watauga County Childcare Study Continue Reading

Watauga Economic Development Commission to Hold March Meeting at Jones House in Downtown Boone

Watauga EDC will hear multiple presentations along with an update on MyFutureNC Continue Reading

4 Under 40 Finalists Announced

Sixteen members of the High Country community have been selected as category finalists for the 8th-annual Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Awards. This showcase of emerging leaders is presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate. Winners will be announced at the annual awards... Continue Reading

2024 Watauga Leadership Institute Cohorts are Underway

Watauga Leadership Institute (WLI) is a work program administered by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and encompasses all leadership development programming offered by the organization. Over 500 participants have engaged in Watauga Leadership Institute programming since 1998. Continue Reading

4 Under 40 Awards: Nominate an Emerging Leader

Nominate an emerging community leader for a Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 4 Under 40 Award with Title Sponsor, Appalachian Commercial Real Estate! The awards ceremony will take place Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Appalachian Theatre in Downtown Boone. Nominees must have... Continue Reading

Watauga Economic Development Commission Adopts Resolution Supporting MyFuture NC Attainment Goal

The Watauga Economic Development Commission unanimously adopted a resolution in support of myFutureNC’s goals for post-secondary degree attainment for Watauga County. The measure was adopted at the January meeting of the Watauga EDC, held January 18, 2024, in the Blue Ridge Energy... Continue Reading

2023 Economic Indicators: Q4 Release

With financial reporting for the year completed, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its Q4 Economic Indicators report of 2023. This quarterly report examines five key statistics within the Watauga County & High Country Economy: Residential Home Sales Sales Tax Occupancy... Continue Reading

STABLE Workplaces Aims to Create a Healthier Workforce

Health begins where we live, learn, work and play and starts long before any illness. The opportunity to improve health begins in our families, neighborhoods, schools and jobs. These areas can be viewed as building blocks to create a society where everyone can thrive. Each block is important,... Continue Reading

David Jackson Completes First Year at Institute for Organization Management

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Continue Reading