# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 10th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Event Description**: 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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boone/10th-annual-high-country-economic-kickoff-luncheon/200029357208617
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Boone
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 135 Jack Branch Dr, Boone, NC 28607, United States
- **lat**: 36.21256
- **long**: -81.68498
- **full address**: 135 Jack Branch Dr, Boone, NC 28607, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 10th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon being held?
  - **A:** 10th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon takes place on Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am to Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am at 135 Jack Branch Dr, Boone, NC 28607, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 10th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon?
  - **A:** 10th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon is organized by Boone Area Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 10th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boone, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 10th Annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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