A report from the Boone Chamber of Commerce, offering insight on the local economy, features a summary by Dr. Harry Davis, Appalachian State University Professor of Finance and North Carolina Bankers Association Professor. The report covers the second quarter of 2022.
Unemployment for Watauga County remains low and in fact, remains one of the lowest rates for counties in the state. Tourism and restaurant sales are in full swing. Occupancy tax numbers continue to reflect how strong the tourism season remains for the area.
Employers in North Carolina and the High Country still face a shortage of workers and that labor force disruption combined with the high cost of goods still only moderately dampens a strong summer.
View Q2 Economic Indicators Report
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Economic insight from Harry Davis featured in Boone Chamber's Q2 Economic Indicators Report
Harry Davis, Boone Chamber