Chamber News

Spirit of Boone: Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 74th Annual Membership Gathering

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Spirit of Boone, its 74th annual membership gathering on September 21, 2023. With a crowd of nearly 350 attendees, the evening served as fun-filled opportunity for connection and celebration. The highlight of the event was a video presentation that... Continue Reading

Watauga Economic Development Commission to Meet in Blowing Rock in September

Meeting to take place at American Legion Building on September 21st Continue Reading

Announcing the 2023 Community Award Winners for Spirit of Boone: 74th Annual Membership Gathering

Nine awards honor local leaders and businesses for Spirit of Boone: 74th Annual Membership Gathering The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 74th Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Grandview Ballroom at Appalachian State's North End Zone Facility. This... Continue Reading

Watauga EDC to Hold August Meeting in Sugar Grove

Meeting to take place at Old Cove Creek School on August 17th Continue Reading

2023 Economic Indicators: Q2 Release

With the High Country in the midst of another busy summer season, Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its Q2 Economic Indicators Report for 2023. This quarterly report examines five key statistics within the Watauga County & High Country Economy, featuring a summary of local impacts by Dr.... Continue Reading

Watauga EDC to Hold July Meeting with NC House Representative Ray Pickett

Meeting to take place at Boone Area Chamber of Commerce July 21st Continue Reading

Watauga Leadership Institute Fall Cohort Registration is Live

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the first ever opportunity to register for our Watauga Leadership Development class in the fall! The Watauga Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program designed to meet our community’s need for the... Continue Reading

Watauga EDC Approved To Allocate Funds To Watauga Community Housing Trust

Watauga County Board of Commissioners approved Watauga EDC recommendation at June 20th meeting Continue Reading

Watauga EDC to Hold June Meeting in Beech Mountain

Meeting to take place at Beech Mountain Club June 15th Continue Reading

Trends in Employee Recuitment & Retention Discussed at 4th Annual Vision NWNC Summit

Examining the factors driving recruitment, retention, and continued training of employees were the central topics of the 4th annual Vision Northwest North Carolina summit, held Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Appalachian State University’s Leon Levine Hall in Boone, NC. Headlined by keynote... Continue Reading

Welcome New 2023 Board Members!

After completing the membership voting process, and consultation with the Nominating Committee, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it will add seven members to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2023. A total of 19 nominees appeared on the ballot for consideration... Continue Reading

Watauga EDC Discusses App State Innovation District & Area Housing Needs at May Meeting

App State Innovation District Highlights $270M of Future Building Projects in Watauga County Continue Reading