E-Newsletter - Blowing Rock, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce

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August 27, 2010
It’s a NEW LOOK for the Village Current!
This week is a special issue on Blue Ridge Heritage Days.

In this issue:

Main Street Festival, What You Need to Know… pg. 1
Calendar of Events …pg.2
History, Heritage and Haunts Tours … pg. 2
Art Show, September 4 - 18… pg. 3
Mountain Home Music Breakfast …pg. 3
Concerts and Street Dance…. pg. 3
Car Show and Parade…pg. 3
Photo Spot!…pg. 4
Links to Keep You Informed…pg. 4

August 13, 2010

In this issue:

Winterfest Added to Chamber Events… pg. 1
Ribbon Cutting at Climbing the Walls Tuesday Evening…pg.1
Business After Hours at Grandfather Mountain … pg. 1
Member of the Month: OASIS… pg. 2
Blue Ridge Heritage Days…pg. 2
Christmas Parade Remains at 2pm…. pg. 3
Parking Amended by Town Council…pg. 3
Hayes Center Fundraiser: Your Support is Important…pg. 3
This Week in Photos…pg. 4
Links to Keep You Informed…pg. 4

July 30, 2010.

In this issue:

Blue Ridge Heritage Days… pg. 1
Business After Hours at Grandfather Mountain … pg. 1
Meet Your Board: Margaret Holder… pg. 2
New Members …pg. 2
Protect Your Business from Burglars…. pg. 3
Shred Day, August 13 at First Citizens…pg. 3
Photos from the Symphony by Lonnie Webster…pg. 3
This Week in Photos…pg. 4
Links to Keep You Informed…pg. 4

July 16, 2010

In this issue:

Billie Rogers Comes on Board as Events Director… pg. 1
Symphony, July 23 … pg. 1
Public Forum, July 21 … pg. 1
Member of the Month: BRAHM…pg. 2
Ribbon Cutting for Watauga County High…pg. 2
Blue Ridge Heritage Day Street Festival…. pg. 3
Excellent Customer Service means Excellent Profit…pg. 3
Reminder: Computer Classes at the Hayes Center…pg. 3
This Week in Photos…pg. 4
Links to Keep You Informed…pg. 4

July 2, 2010

In this issue:

Enjoy a Hot Air Balloon Ride at the Symphony… pg. 1
Meet your Board: Don Hubble … pg. 2
Fourth of July Activities and Travel Outlook… pg. 2
Charles Hardin Completes US Chamber Organizational Management Training…pg. 3
Hayes Center Offers Computer Courses …pg. 3
New Members…. pg. 4
Member Accolades…pg. 4
This Week in Photos…pg. 5
Links to Keep You Informed…pg. 5

June 18, 2010

In this issue:

Auctions Return! We are In Need of Items for Auction on June 29… pg. 1
Member of the Month: Emily Angle Photography… pg. 2
Contribution to Firefighters’ Burn Fund… pg. 2
The Fire Marshal Advises Blowing Rock Businesses…pg. 3
Travel Outlook Looking Up …pg. 3
Invitation to Economic Outlook Breakfast…. pg. 3
This Week in Photos…pg. 5
Links to Keep You Informed…pg. 5

June 4, 2010

In this issue:

REMARKABLE Customer Service: Our Third How to Grow When It’s Slow Seminar is Thursday, June 10.
Concierge 101 is Tuesday, June 8… pg. 1
Meet Your Board: Genie Starnes… pg. 2
Enhance your BlowingRock.com listing… pg. 2
Turn Your Treasures Into Cash at the Auction…pg. 2
Symphony by the Lake is Just Around the Corner …pg. 3
Meet the Symphony of the Mountains …. pg. 3
This Week in Photos…pg. 4
Links to Keep You Informed…pg. 4

May 21, 2010

In this issue:

Bring YOur Business to Conierge 101 ...pg. 1
Member of the Month: Appalachian Signs and Design ...pg.2
Opportunites for Blowing Rock Businesses With the Shriners pg.. 2
North Carolina Wine & Culinary Center at Blowing Rock ...pg. 2
Chamber Picnic...June 1 ...pg. 3
New Members! ...pg. 3
This Week in Photos…pg.4
Links to Keep You Informed…pg.4

May 7, 2010

In this issue, a Special Review of Summer Events:

Farmer’s Market Returns … pg. 1
Art in the Park… pg. 2
Concerts in the Park…pg. 2
Auctions Return …pg. 3
Symphony …. pg. 3
Shriner’s Are Coming … pg. 3
Businesses Get Ready for the Season … pg. 3
May – October Chamber Calendar … pg. 4
This Week in Photos…pg.5
Links to Keep You Informed…pg.5

April 23, 2010

In this issue:

Farewell to Jerry Burns … pg. 1
Information on the new Health Care Bill & Small Business… pg. 2
Scenes from the Wine Festival…pg. 2
Travel Equals Tax Cuts …pg.2
News and Notes from our Members…. pg. 3
Scenes from the Wine Festival … pg. 3
Restaurant Industry Meeting … pg. 3
This Week in Photos…pg.4
Links to Keep You Informed…pg.4

April 2, 2010

In this issue:

SBA Approves Economic Injury Loans … pg. 1
Member of the Month: The Office of Dr. Adam Hill … pg. 2
The Gavel Falls on the Green Park Inn: SOLD! A Report by Ginny Stevens of the Blowing Rock Historical Society … pg. 2
The Hayes Center Needs Your Help …. pg. 3
Meeting With Lt. Gov. Dalton on Small Business Recovery Planned, from Senator Steve Goss … pg. 3
This Week in Photos…pg.4
Links to Keep You Informed…pg.4

March 19, 2010

In this issue:

Sponsorship Opportunities at The Blue Ridge Wine and Food Festival, Art in the Park and Other Chamber Events… pg. 1
Meet Your Board: Cathy Williamson of Kilwin’s … pg. 2
Opportunities for Your Business at the Wine Festival … pg. 2
Governor Perdue Delivers Address to High Country Business Leaders …. pg. 3
This Week in Photos…pg.4
Links to Keep You Informed…pg.4

March 5, 2010

In this issue:

Governor Bev Perdue Addresses Area Chambers in Boone MONDAY at 1pm… pg. 1
Seminar: E-Commerce and Social Media Marketing … pg. 1
Member of the Month: Blowing Rock Rotary … pg. 2
Opportunities for Your Business at the Wine Festival … pg. 2
Business After Hours, Tuesday, March 16th …. pg. 3
Help ASU with Research on High Country Businesses…pg.3
Start Your Own Business Workshop…pg. 3
This Week in Photos…pg.4
Links to Keep You Informed…pg.4

February, 19, 2010

Special Awards Banquet Issue: Award winners and photos from our delightful evening.

January 29, 2010

In this issue:

Chamber Awards Banquet ...Pg.1
Winterfest... It's ON! ...Pg.1
Meet Your Board: Christopher Brantley...Pg. 2
Member to Member Discounts, Get Involved ... Pg. 2
Meet Our Newest Members... Pg. 3
Concerts in the Park Need Your Support... Pg. 3
Links to Keep You Informed … Pg. 4
This Week in Photos…Pg 4

January 15, 2010

In this issue:

Chamber Partners Introduced ...Pg.1
More Green Park Ornaments on the way...Pg.1
Meet Your Board: 2010 President Nancy Santay ...Pg. 2
Chamber Member in Our State ... Pg. 2
Chamber Awards ... Pg. 2
2010 Census ... Pg. 3
US Chamber Calls for Job Creation ... Pg. 3
Links to Keep You Informed … Pg. 4
This Week in Photos…Pg 4

December 18, 2009

In this Issue:

New Board Memebers to Be Seated ...Pg. 1
Award Nominations Sought ... Pg. 1
Town Seeks Citizens to Serve on Boards ...Pg. 2
Holiday Decorating Contest ... Pg. 2
Membership Dues Investment ...Pg. 2
Thank You for Festive Friday ...Pg 3
Photos from Holiday Events ... Pg. 3
Links to Keep You Informed … pg. 4
This Week in Photos … Pg. 4

December 4, 2009

In this issue:

Festive Friday: A Hometown Holiday, Dec. 11 … pg. 1
Chamber Holiday Party, Dec. 15 … pg. 1
Holiday Farm Fresh Market, Dec. 17 … pg. 1
Board Meeting Review … pg. 2
‘Tis the Season to Beware Scams … pg. 3
Hayes Center Repositions for the Future … pg. 3
Links to Keep You Informed … pg. 4
This Week in Photos … Pg. 4

November 13, 2009
In this issue:

Board Holds Annual Planning Retreat at SweetGrass … Pg. 1
Business After Hours is Tues., Nov. 17 …pg. 1
Thanksgiving Fresh Market, Nov. 24 … pg. 1
Concierge 102 is November 18 … pg. 2
Green Park Inn Featured on 2009 Ornament … pg. 2
Directory Ads, Special Pricing Available … pg. 3
Membership Renewals … pg. 4
This Week in Photos … Pg. 5

October 30,2009
In this issue:

Concierge 102 is coming WEDNESDAY November 18 … Pg. 1
Glow Time poster and Events Listings …pg. 1
Meet Your Board: J.B. Lawrence … pg. 2
Regional Leadership Summit … pg. 2
Member News and Notes … pg. 3
Minding the Store … pg. 3
ASU’s AEISEC Chapter … pg. 3
This Week in Photos … Pg. 4

October 10, 2009

Chamber Partners Program Launched … Pg. 1
Business After Hours, October 13…Pg. 1
Annual Meeting, October 20 …. Pg. 1
Meet Your Board: Dick Goosman … Pg. 2.
Candidates Forum …. Pg. 2.
Local Chambers, A Best Resource … Pg. 3.
Minding the Store: Upcoming Holiday Shopping … Pg. 3.
This Week in Photos … Pg. 4

September 25, 2009

This issue is a Special “Economy Check Issue” with articles looking at the three major sections of the Blowing Rock economy: retail, real estate and lodging.
In this issue:

Retail Looking Up? Maybe. …. Pg. 1
What’s Happening in Real Estate … Pg. 3
Lodging Indicators Report … Pg. 5
Consumer Confidence Stabilizes … Pg. 5

September 11, 2009
In this issue:

Virtual Village: Get Your Business In Cyberspace…Pg. 1
Business After Hours at The Last Straw…Pg. 1
Meet Your Board: Cindy Milner of Bistro Roca … Pg. 2
North Carolina Tourism Annual Report … Pg. 2
Minding the Store: Cycle NC …Pg. 2
Upcoming Educational Opportunities for Businesses…Pg. 3
Board Meeting Review …Pg. 3
Board Nominations Sought … Pg. 3
Links to Keep You in Touch …Pg. 4
This Week in Photos…Pg. 4

August 28, 2009
In this issue:

IMPORTANT: Temporary Increase in Sales Tax…pg.1
Board Nominations…pg. 1
Meet Your Board: Cathy Robbins of Tweetsie Railroad…pg.2
New Visitor Center to Open on Rt. 421 … pg.2
Minding the Store: Your E-Commerce Site … pg. 3
Two Important Events…pg. 3
Information on Health Care Reform from the US Chamber …pg. 3
Links to Keep You in the Know … pg. 4
This Week in Photos … pg. 4

August 14, 2009
In this issue:

Town Council: Fresh Market Moves to Wallingford, Outdoor Dining Extended, Parking on Main Extended…Pg. 1
Business After Hours at Tweestsie…Pg. 1
Meet Your Board: Deborah McDowell of the Mountainaire … Pg. 2
Board Meeting Review …Pg. 2
Shred Old Documents Pg. 2
Hayes Center to Temporarily Cease Operations …Pg. 3
A Statement from the Chamber on the Hayes Center …Pg. 3
Table at Crestwood takes Third at Best Dish NC …Pg. 3
Minding the Store: Get Your Marketing Groove On… Pg. 4
Bans on Disposal of Plastic Bottles, Other Items, in Landfills…Pg. 4
Links to Keep You in Touch …Pg. 5
This Week in Photos…Pg. 5

July 31, 2009
In this issue:

Watering Blowing Rock; Interconnection to Begin, Land Exchange Passes US House …pg. 1 & 2
Meet Your Board: Dan Phillips ... pg. 2
New Members for June & July …pg. 3
Minding the Store:Keep Your Web-site Current … pg. 4
Help the Fresh Market Locate to a Permanent Home … pg 4
Symphony … pg. 4
Links to Keep You Informed … pg. 5
This Week in Photos …. Pg. 5

July 17, 2009
In this issue:

Fresh Market Arrives in Downtown Blowing Rock…pg. 1
Banners Pass Town Council … pg. 1
Meet Your Board: Heidi Ellis of Tanger Shoppes … pg. 2
Mid-Season Economic Update … pg. 2
Guest Column: Conserve Energy with your A/C … pg. 3
Minding the Store: Emergency Loans from the SBA … pg.3
Links to Keep You Informed … pg. 4
This Week in Photos …. Pg. 4

July 3, 2007
In this issue:

It’s the Fourth, Get in on Tonight’s Downtown Fun … pg. 1
FRESH MARKET COMES TO BLOWING ROCK … pg. 1
Meet Your Board: Doug Pegram … pg. 2
Board Meeting Review … pg. 2
Symphony Tents are on Sale … pg. 2
Note on Mtn Home Music … pg. 3
Minding the Store: Trash Talkin’ … pg. 3
Parking in Downtown Becomes Easier ... pg. 3
Links to Keep You in the Know … pg. 4
This Week in Photos … pg. 4

June 19, 2009
In this issue:

The 22nd Annual Symphony by the Lake …Pg. 1
Meet Your Board: Joellyn Gibbons … Pg. 2
VOLUNTEER Opportunities … Pg. 2
The New Visitor Information Guide and Directories are Here .. Pg. 2
Minding the Store: Member to Member Discount …Pg. 3
Hot Spots for Info … Pg. 3
The Last Straw Turns Twenty! … Pg. 3
Links to Keep You in Touch …Pg 4
This Week in Photos…Pg 4

June 5, 2009
In this issue:

Secret Shopper Program Gets Underway … pg. 1
Meet Your Board: Betsy Collins … pg. 2
Board Meeting Review …pg.2
Minimum Wage Increase …pg.2
Appalachian Women’s Fund Luncheon …pg. 3
EDC Hosts Lunch & Learn on Federal Contracts… pg. 3
New Members! … pg. 3
Links to Keep You Informed …pg. 4
This Week in Photos…Pg 4

May 22, 2009

In this issue:

Concierge 101 ...pg. 1
CONGRATS to Chetola... pg. 1
Meet Your Board: Tim Miller ...pg.2
Parking to Open...pg. 2
Summer Events Update ... pg. 2
Minding the Store: What a Great Looking Town!... pg. 3
Travel Insudtry Updates ...pg. 3
Links to Keep You Informed …pg. 4
This Week in Photos…Pg 4

May 8, 2009

In this issue:
Chamber Picnic is May 12 pg. 1
$20,000 Granted from Rural Center.. pg 1
Meet Your Board: Greg Clark ... pg 2
Water Resources Bill ...pg 2
Art in the Park ... pg 2
NC Legislature School Start Date Bill ... pg 3
Minding the Store.. pg 4
Board Meeting Review ... pg 4
Links to Keep You Informed …pg. 5
This Week in Photos…pg 5

April 24, 2009

In this issue

How to Grow When It's Slow Seminar.. pg 1
Meet Your Board: John Aldridge ...pg 2
New Members! ... pg. 2
Chamber Invloved in Community Clean-ups ..pg 2
Pass it on Down: Ceaning Up the New River ..pg 3
Minding the Store: Simple Tips for Greening Your Business ...pg 3
Chamber Cook-out, May 12 ...pg. 4
Scenes from the Blue Ridge Wine & Food Festival ... pg 4
Links to Keep You Informed …pg. 5
This Week in Photos…pg 5

April 10, 2009

In this issue:
Make the Most of Visitors During the Wine Festival page 1
Open Stores Get the Customer page 1
Meet Your Board: Babette McAuliffe page 2
Board Meeting Review page 2
Minding the Store: SHOP LOCAL page 3
Using Social Networking for Your Business page 3
Links to Keep You Informed page 4
This Week in Photos page 4

March 27, 2009

In this issue:
Blue Ridge Wine Festival Moves Downtown… Page 1
Chamber Welcomes 4 new members… Page 1
Meet board member Margaret Holder, Treasurer …Page 2
Fire on the Rock brings sizzle to festival….Page 2
Flat Stanley Visits Blowing Rock…Page 3
Minding the Store: Get Your Customer’s Attention …. Page 3
Links to Keep You Informed about issues affecting your business in Raleigh and Washington…Page 5
This Week in Photos... Page

March 13, 2009

In this issue: