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AVERY COUNTY — The Avery County Chamber of Commerce has received a grant in the amount of $100,000 courtesy of the Appalachian Regional Commission to complete the second phase of
NEWLAND â The Avery County Economic Development Committee reconvened for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 26, in which the committee discussed several upcoming projects, including a website redesign, a broadband grant and a potential cattle processing facility.
As the first order of business, the committee welcomed Angie Berry as the newest member of the board. In addition, Ken Walter was re-appointed as chairman of the board, while Clayton Harpold was re-appointed as vice chair.
After nearly two months of planning, the committee received design options for a new website, which will combine elements present in the countyâs website, as well as the Avery County Chamber of Commerce website in order to provide important information to potential business owners and workers as a means to promote economic development in the area. Walter said that he has yet to receive a cost estimate from Big Boom Design but should have one by the time he submits the request to the Avery Cou
BANNER ELK â The time has come once again for people across the county to answer the call to lead, and there is no better opportunity to do so than by participating in the Avery County Chamber of Commerceâs Leadership Avery program.
Since 2016, the Chamber has welcomed the countyâs burgeoning leaders to connect with and learn from the local businesses and organizations that are integral to the fabric of everyday life within Avery County. Participants embark on an eight-month journey meant to enlighten them on how the various organizations and institutions throughout the county operate, both individually and together.
Tourism Booming In High Country, Some Attractions, Lodging Sold Out For MLK Weekend Published: 15 January 2021
NC High Country winter tourism is off to a great start. The region is experiencing sell-out weekends and large volumes of weekend day-trip visitors.
According to the Avery County Chamber of Commerce, for the upcoming Martin Luther King weekend, ski resorts and snow tubing with online bookings (including Beech & Hawksnest) are already sold out for Saturday and Sunday.
Sugar Mountain Resort offers in-person ticket sales, but they expect to sell-out quickly after opening.
Most area lodging is booked as well.
Following N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper’s current restrictions, ski resorts and area attractions have limited capacity and most are selling tickets online.