Samaritan's Purse is based in Boone.
Largest Employers
According to the Town's 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:
Employer Employees
1 Appalachian State University 1,000+
2 Watauga County Board of Education 500-999
3 Watauga County 500-999
4 Wal-Mart 250-499
5 Town of Boone 100-250
6 Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation 100-250
7 Lowes Home Centers 100-250
8 IRC/TT Electronics 100-250
9 Hospitality Mints 100-250
10 Appalachian Hospitality 100-250
