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October 28, 2011
Inside this Issue:
- Craftsmen of the Year/Best Dish NC... pg. 1
- Upcoming Events... pg. 2
- Director's Cut (Executive Director)... pg. 2
- Lunch & Learn... pg. 2
- Healthy Carolinians Program... pg. 2
- Partner Focus (The Blowing Rock Inn)... pg. 3
- The Inner Circle (Membership)... pg. 3
- The Turn of Events (Events)... pg. 3
- Customer Service Star Award (Claudine Lewis)... pg. 4
- Freeze Frame (Photo Spot) ...pg. 4
September 28, 2011
Inside this Issue:
- BRAHM To Open... pg. 1
- Upcoming Events... pg. 2
- Director's Cut (Executive Director)... pg. 2
- What Can the Chamber Do For You... pg. 2
- Partner Focus (4 Forty Four)... pg. 3
- The Inner Circle (Membership)... pg. 3
- The Turn of Events (Events)... pg. 3
- Customer Service Star Award (Lauren Stutts)... pg. 4
- Freeze Frame (Photo Spot) ...pg. 4
August 31 , 2011
Inside this Issue:
- Partner Appreciation at Westglow... pg. 1
- Upcoming Events... pg. 2
- Director's Cut (Executive Director)... pg. 2
- Board Elections... pg. 2
- Partner Focus (The Last Straw)... pg. 3
- The Inner Circle (Membership)... pg. 3
- The Turn of Events (Events)... pg. 3
- Customer Service Star Award (Ray Pickett)... pg. 4
- Freeze Frame (Photo Spot) ...pg. 4
July 29 , 2011
Inside this Issue:
- Symphony By The Lake... pg. 1
- Calendar of Events... pg. 2
- Partner Focus (Blowing Rock Hospital)... pg. 2
- Victoria's Paw Spa Grand Opening... pg. 2
- New Members... pg. 3
- Grand Re-Opening of Climbing the Walls... pg. 3
- Terri Bailey is New Membership Services Director... pg. 3
- Pet Portraits at Victoria's Paw Spa... pg. 4
- Photo Spot...pg. 4
June 22, 2011
Inside this Issue:
- Blowing Rock Goes Wireless... pg. 1
- Calendar of Events ... pg. 2
- Chamber Partners: Appalachian Energies... pg. 2
- Want to Know More about the Wireless? ... pg. 2
- Symphony by the Lake Information ...pg. 3
- Wireless, Con’t... pg. 3
- Photo Spot! ...pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch... pg. 4
June 8, 2011
Inside this Issue:
- June Marks the Beginning of a Busy Summer...pg. 1
- Calendar of Events ...pg. 2
- Meet Your Board: John Aldridge...pg. 2
- Business After Hours for June, Westglow...pg. 2
- Beep Beep! A Note on Parking at BRS...pg. 2
- New Members...pg. 3
- Grand Openings and Re-Openings...pg. 3
- Recycling is Important...pg. 3
- Photo Spot!...pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch...pg. 4
April 22, 2011
Inside this Issue:
- Rewarding Great Customer Service... pg. 1
- Calendar of Event... pg. 2
- Concierge 101 & World’s Largest Dessert Party... pg. 2
- WorkWell NC...pg. 2
- Business After Hours for May... pg. 2
- Scenes from the Wine Festival... pg. 3
- Grand Opening: TazMaRaz... pg. 3
- Member of the Month: Bill Babb, CFP... pg. 3
- Photo Spot!...pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch... pg. 4
April 1, 2011
Inside this Issue:
- Get Involved in the Wine Festival... pg. 1
- Calendar of Events... pg. 2
- Meet Your Board: Chelsea Garrett... pg. 2
- E-mail & Social Network Marketing...pg. 2
- New Members for March...pg. 3
- WorkWell NC Seminar...pg. 3
- Keeping in the Theme... pg. 3
- Photo Spot!...pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch... pg. 4
March 18, 2011
Inside this Issue:
- Leadership Challenge... pg. 1
- Calendar of Events...pg. 2
- Counterfeit Bills Alert!... pg. 2
- North Carolina Small Business Report...pg. 2
- Map Advertising...pg. 2
- Trout Derby... pg. 2
- Business After Hours: BRAHM, March 22...pg. 3
- Wine Festival Events...pg. 3
- Return to Mitford... pg. 3
- Photo Spot!... pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch... pg. 4
March 4, 2011
Inside this Issue:
- Countdown to the Wine Festival... pg. 1
- Calendar of Events...pg. 2
- Meet Your Board: Melissa Pickett...pg. 2
- Map Advertising...pg. 2
- Natural Products Conference...pg. 2
- New Members... pg. 3
- Saving Energy in the Summer... pg. 3
- Business After Hours at BRAHM... pg. 3
- Photo Spot! ... pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch...pg. 4
Special Awards 2010 Edition of The Village Current
Special 2010 Awards Issue:
- Business of the Year... pg. 1
- Honoring 2010 President Nancy Santay...pg. 2
- Volunteer of the Year...pg. 2
- Green Business Award... pg. 3
- Award for Cultural Enrichment...pg. 3
- Award for Service to our Community ... pg. 3
- Award for Commercial Renovation... pg. 3
- Photo Spot! ... pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch...pg. 4
February 4, 2011
Inside this Issue:
- Chamber Awards Luncheon, Feb. 8... pg. 1
- Calendar of Events ... pg. 2
- Nominees for 2010... pg. 2
- New Members ... pg. 3
- Directory Updates... pg. 3
- Business After Hours at AppSki, Feb 15...pg. 3
- Minding the Store: Stay Open... pg. 3
- Photo Spot!... pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch... pg. 4
January 14, 2011
Inside this Issue:
- Chamber Awards Luncheon Feb. 8... pg. 1
- New Parking Ordinance for Snow... pg. 1
- Calendar of Events ...pg. 2
- Chamber Partners... pg. 2
- Leadership Challenge ... pg. 2
- Directory Updates ... pg. 2
- Winterfest Begins Jan. 27th...pg. 3
- Meet Margaret Holder, President 2011... pg. 3
- Renewing Members for 2011...pg. 3
- Photo Spot!... pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch...pg. 4
December 17, 2010
Inside this Issue:
- New Board to be Seated Jan. 5... pg. 1
- Calendar of Events...pg. 2
- Find Us on Facebook... pg. 2
- Winterfest Silent Auction Gathers Items... pg. 2
- Member to Member Discount Card... pg. 2
- Directory Advertising... pg. 2
- New Members...pg. 3
- Westglow Receives High Honor... pg. 3
- Renewing Members for 2011...pg. 3
- Photo Spot! ... pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch...pg. 4
November 19, 2010
Inside this Issue:
- It’s Glow Time... pg. 1
- Calendar of Events.. pg. 2
- Thanksgiving Farmers Market... pg. 2
- Chamber Holiday Party...pg. 2
- New Feature on BlowingRock.com.. pg. 2
- Directory Advertising..pg. 2
- Member of the Month: Orian Carter.. pg. 3
- Renewing Members for 2011... pg. 3
- Photo Spot! ..pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch...pg. 4
October 22, 2010
Inside this Issue
- Energy: A Health & Wellness Program...pg. 1
- Calendar of Events...pg. 2
- Business After Hours 2011... pg. 2
- Renewing Members for 2011... pg. 2
- NC Depts. of Commerce and Revenue...pg. 3
- Glow Time Approaches... pg. 3
- Christmas Ornaments Available... pg. 3
- Photo Spot!... pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch... pg. 4
October 8, 2010
Inside this Issue:
- What Can the Chamber do for YOU?... pg. 1
- Calendar of Events... pg. 2
- Fifty Bucks for Your Business...pg. 2
- Member of the Month: Gregory Alan’s...pg. 2
- Introducing Our Newest Members... pg. 3
- Photo Spot! ... Pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch... Pg. 4
September 24, 2010
Inside this Issue:
- Thanks to our Volunteers ...pg. 1
- Calendar of Events ... pg. 2
- Business After Hours... pg. 2
- Call for Board Members... pg. 2
- Mountain Alliance Gathers Items... pg. 2
- Don’t Forget: Fire Training...pg. 3
- Department of Tourism Report ...pg. 3
- Letter from the US Chamber...pg. 3
- Photo Spot! ... Pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch ... Pg. 4
September 10, 2010
Inside this Issue:
- Things to Know: Heritage Days ...pg. 1
- Calendar of Events... pg. 2
- Parking in Blowing Rock Goes High Tech ...pg. 2
- Stop Bein’ so Trashy! ...pg. 2
- Meet Your Board: Julie Robertson... pg. 3
- Area Agencies Train for Wildfire ...pg. 3
- Photo Spot! ...Pg. 4
- Links to Keep You In Touch ...Pg. 4
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
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Chamber Partners Program Launched … Pg. 1
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Business After Hours, October 13…Pg. 1
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Annual Meeting, October 20 …. Pg. 1
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Meet Your Board: Dick Goosman … Pg. 2.
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Candidates Forum …. Pg. 2.
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Local Chambers, A Best Resource … Pg. 3.
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Minding the Store: Upcoming Holiday Shopping … Pg. 3.
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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:
- Meet Your Board: Linda Gilleland, Secretary… Page 2
- Board Meeting Review… Page 2
- Chetola Earns Blue Ribbon From US Chamber …Page 3
- Sponsorships for Concerts in the Park….Page 3
- Minding the Store: Find the Info You Need …. Page 3
- Ways to Manage Business Debt …Page 4
- Links to Keep You Informed…Page 5
- This Week in Photos... Page 5
February 27, 2009
In this Issue:
- Watauga Green Business Plan In Blowing Rock … Pg. 1
- First Business After Hours … Pg. 1
- Calendar of Very Important Events … Pg 1
- Meet Your Board: Immediate Past President Bill Hall…Pg. 2
- New Member! … Pg. 2
- Downtown Scavenger Hunt … Pg. 2
- Member to Member Discount Cards in Your Mailbox … Pg. 3
- Leadership Challenge Participants … Pg. 3
- US 321 Update … Pg. 3
- Toastmasters Organizing … Pg. 3
- Links to Keep You Informed … Pg. 4
- This Week in Photos…Pg 4
February 20, 2009
Special Awards Banquet Edition!
February 6, 2009
In this issue:
- “A Night at the Oscars” Awards Banquet, Feb. 17 ….Pg 1
- Blowing Rock Named One of America’s Great Towns…Pg 1
- Meet Your Board: Vice President Nancy Santay…Pg 2
- New Members for January …Pg 2
- The Last Straw Turns Twenty and Still Going Strong...Pg 2
- Leadership Challenge …Pg 3
- Committee Report: Business Support Works with CodeRed… Pg 3
- Links to Keep You in Touch …Pg 4
- This Week in Photos…Pg 4
January 23, 2009
In this issue:
- 2009 Board Seated, Officers Elected….Pg 1
- Awards Banquet for 2008 …Pg 1
- Meet Your Board: President Rita Davis…Pg 2
- Blue Ridge Parkway Info Session…Pg 2
- Member to Member Helpout!…Pg 2
- Wine Festival Sponsorships…Pg 3
- Member Notes… Pg 3
- Fundraising Workshops for Non-Profits …Pg 3
- This Week in Photos…Pg 4
January 9, 2009
In this issue:
- Virtual Village Tour Hits the Web….Pg 1
- Time to Nominate for Chamber Awards…Pg 1
- Ads in Blowing Rock Visitor Information Guide and Directory…Pg 2
- Glidewell’s Ribbon Cutting Jan. 21 …Pg 2
- Get Ready for Winterfest!...Pg 2
- Board Meeting Review…Pg 3
- New Members… Pg 3
- Appalachian Enterprise Center hosts Small Business Financing Class…Pg 3
- This Week in Photos…Pg 4
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