10th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon
Schedule
Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
135 Jack Branch Dr, Boone, NC 28607, United States | Boone, NC
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The High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon will take place on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 10:30 AM-1:00 PM in the Grandview Ballroom, located at Appalachian State's North End Zone Facility.The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce and the Watauga Economic Development Commission proudly serve as co-hosts of this event.
Highstreet Insurance & Financial Partners returns as the title sponsor of this year's event. With additional sponsorship from Appalachian State University, Allen Wealth Management, and Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.
This event brings together business and community leaders for a forward-looking start to the year. The event includes the presentation of the Watauga County Business of the Year Awards, a meaningful panel discussion, Workforce R&R: Recruitment and Retention, featuring insights from five local leaders, and the highly anticipated annual economic forecast from Dr. Harry Davis.
Doors open at 10:30 AM for an opportunity to network with over 300 event attendees from across the High Country. A buffet-style lunch will be served beginning at 11:00 AM, prior to the start of the presentation.
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