Boone Area Chamber of Commerce

Watauga leadership: to implement a leadership development program designed to meet the high country's need for the active participation of informed and educated leaders. Program service is accomplished by 1)identifying potential leaders and providing them with the resources needed to spur local action and involvement 2)providing participants of the program with opportunities to apply their talents throughout the community and 3)use resources to continue to design and evolve the program.

Business development: to use member expertise and resources in the support of existing business growth and prosperity and to assist entreprenuers and companies seeking to expand/relocate to the high country. Program service is accomplished by 1)initiating programs and services targeted to the advancement of small business 2)participating in community-based business councils to provide value-added local services 3)acting as a referral/distribution/communication source of business-beneficial information 4)partnering with tourism promotion organizations in the development of the high country as a major tourist destination and 5) parterning with local regional workforce development organizations.

Membership services: to promote the benefits of Chamber membership throughout the business and professional community. This is accomplished by developing and implementing a comprehensive ongoing membership program with the goal of building awareness, educating, and motivating for the purpose of recruiting and retaining members.