Mind Your Business - A Podcast Series produced by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsA weekly podcast produced by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.
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Mind Your Business - What is Going On with the Banking Industry - Brian Greer, Watauga Market President, Lifestore Bank
March 16, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBNews of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse late last week jolted the banking industry and sent many people's anxiety levels to an elevated state as they contemplated the ramifications of more financial turmoil. As this story continues to evolve on a national scale, having local context of the associated impacts of this recent instability is important for business owners and residents alike. On this week's Mind Your Business, we visit with Brian Greer, Watauga Market President of LifeStore Ba...
Mind Your Business - Helping Your Employees Save on Health Insurance, Community Partnerships, and Grand Opening News with Wayne Randall of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
March 09, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWe've talked a lot recently about workforce influences. From our past episodes on workplace conditions, housing availability, and childcare access, you'll see each of these topics plays off one another. This week's Mind Your Business heads in a similar direction as we focus on working to improve your employee benefits, paying attention to both what you can provide and what you can pass along in terms of savings. This is one of the topics we'll discuss with Wayne Randall, Manager of the Blu...
Mind Your Business - What's Going On with Early Child Care Funding - Elisha Childers & Hunter Varipapa - The Children's Council of Watauga County
March 02, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThe access and affordability of early childcare has always been an important component to a thriving workforce in Watauga County. With conditions in the labor market already tricky, the last thing our community needs is for it to become even more difficult to find quality childcare for those participating or returning to the workforce. On this week's Mind Your Business, Elisha Childers and Hunter Varipapa from The Children's Council of Watauga County discuss stabilization grants issued as ...
Mind Your Business - What's Going On with the High Country Real Estate Market? Stacie Pineda - Stacie Pineda Real Estate Group
February 23, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThe High Country Real Estate market is... Your answer to that question depends on your perspective. For many, their answer will be laced with some level of frustration. Investors see opportunity, but that comes at the expense of those trying to find affordable solutions across all inventory types. Then comes the issue of availability, and what limited supply does to a market where demand remains high. Our answer to the above prompt...complex! On this week's Mind Your Business, we speak w...
Mind Your Business - Seth Sullivan - The Cardinal - What is going on with High Country restaurants?
February 16, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWhen any business closes, on the surface, a casual observer could assume the worst. Upon digging deeper you may find the worst case scenario is actually true -- the business just didn't make ends meet. Or you could find out that a successful run in the industry sees the time right to pass the tourch to a new operator with new ideas. The point being, we don't learn by guessing or by applying "last time's logic." We must study the trends, talk to the experts, and take the pulse of one of our a...
Mind Your Business - Economic Indicators and what the numbers mean for Northwest NC
February 09, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBEarlier this week, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce released its Q4 Economic Indicators report, tracking activity in five key categories as it relates to the health and stability of the local economy. On this week's Mind Your Business, we examine the numbers and tell the story of how the High Country economy fared in 2022. We also will discuss some big picture topics at the State level that will have an impact on our area. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber ...
Mind Your Business - What drives the outdoor economy in Watauga County?
February 02, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThe outdoor economy is a vast subject. In Watauga County, that conversation encompasses the trails, streams, and other features we enjoy daily, while it also covers the businesses that make the "things" we use when we enjoy our favorite outdoor places. Hundreds of millions of dollars flow through our area annually when it comes to outdoor tourism spending. Who controls those dollars and the projects they fund? Are there plans to rehabilitate the trails and features that got "over used" duri...
Mind Your Business - Town of Boone Non-Discrimination Ordinance - Todd Carter & Dalton George
January 26, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBOn Wednesday January 25, 2023, the Town of Boone adopted a Non-Discrimination ordinance that will take effect June 1, 2023. Boone becomes the 22nd municipality in the State of North Carolina to pass such legislation. On this week's Mind Your Business, we talk to Boone Town Council Members Todd Carter and Dalton George about what is included in this ordinance, what led the Town to adopt this policy, and what is included in terms of protections for residents and visitors. Town of Boone Non-D...
Mind Your Business - 2023 High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon Keynote Address - Tracy Swartout - Superintendent Blue Ridge Parkway
January 20, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBAs we recap the 2023 High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon, listen to the keynote presentation from Tracy Swartout, Superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. The radio show airs each Thursday morning at 10:05AM on WATA (1450AM/96.5FM) in the High Country. The podcast version of the program is made possible each week by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate and sponsored in part by Appalachian Regional Healthcare S...
Mind Your Business - 2023 High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon Keynote Address - Dr. Harry Davis North Carolina Economist
January 20, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBAs we recap the 2023 High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon, listen to the keynote presentation from Dr. Harry Davis, renowned regional economist and Dean of the North Carolina School of Banking. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. The radio show airs each Thursday morning at 10:05AM on WATA (1450AM/96.5FM) in the High Country. The podcast version of the program is made possible each week by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate and sponsored in part b...
Mind Your Business - 2022 Watauga County Business of the Year Winners
January 19, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBOn this week's Mind Your Business, we unveil the 2022 Watauga County Business of the Year award winners. We also give you a preview of a new Boone Area Chamber of Commerce podcast entitled Reaching Your Peak. Our first guest, App State coaching legend Jerry Moore, talks about what brought him back to football after being fired at Texas Tech. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. The radio show airs each Thursday morning at 10:05AM on WATA (1450AM/96.5...
Mind Your Business - Mayor Tim Futrelle - The Year Ahead for the Town of Boone
January 12, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThe early part of a new year is an organizer's dream. With 365-days of space, many of us have taken the last few weeks to get our thoughts together about the possibilities that exist within our business and personal pursuits for the upcoming year. How does a town perform that same task of getting organized for both its short and long-term future? We go straight to the source to find out what's on the horizon for the Town of Boone in 2023 in an exclusive conversation with Mayor Tim Futrell...
Mind Your Business - Starting the New Year on a Productive Note
January 05, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MB2023 is off and running! The turn of the calendar provides a natural time to examine organize your business and personal lives that can help promote a successful year ahead. On this week's Mind Your Business, we discuss How to Get Organized In Your Business Before the New Year, thanks to a list provided by our friends at Calendar.com. We will also review some upcoming Chamber events, including the 7th annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon. Mind your Business is produced weekly b...
Mind Your Business - Previewing the 2023 Economic Kickoff Luncheon
December 29, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBOn this week's episode of Mind Your Business , we preview some upcoming January events, including the 2023 High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon, set for January 19th. We'll listen back to some of the predictive comments from last year's economic forecast from Dr. Harry Davis, and see how accurate his "crystal ball," happened to be when discussing labor, retail performance, and the stock market. For a full list of 2023 events, please visit BooneChamber.com. Mind your Business is produced ...
Mind Your Business - Winter Tourism Economy w/ Talia Freeman - Beech Mountain Resort
December 22, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBA well-timed artic blast is settling into the mountains of Northwest North Carolina! While some may dream of warmer conditions, ski and snowboard enthusiasts could not have planned for a shot of cold air to come at a better time. The cold temperatures and snowfall help promote North Carolina's winter sports industry. Skiers and snowboarders flock to the mountains during the holidays, and the resorts that welcome these visitors provide the backbone for memorable experiences. On this week's...
Mind Your Business - Dr. Jim Street - Watauga Leadership Institute
December 15, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThe end of a calendar year provides an excellent time to take stock of all we accomplished as time draws to a close, while also examining the goals we wish to achieve as we turn the page toward new opportunities. How are you poised to lead the discussion around "what's next," for yourself or your business? On this week's Mind Your Business, we discuss the value of leadership development as we outline the upcoming Watauga Leadership Institute cohorts. Dr. Jim Street, owner of Ridgeline Leade...
Mind Your Business - Doug Middleton - How local businesses can benefit from Name, Image, Likeness, and build relationships with App State student-athletes
December 01, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBAs the holiday season approaches, small businesses far and wide are looking for unique ways to amplify their products and services. The additional reach of an advertisement or paid social media post could provide a noticeable difference in success at the register. What if your business was able to partner with a group of regionally recognizable figures who have influence in the social media world? What if you were able to build a long-term relationship that saw mutual benefit in attaching y...
Mind Your Business - Western Youth Network - Festival of Trees
November 17, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThe Festival of Trees is a magical holiday event sure to please all! Beautifully designed trees will be displayed throughout the community and online, available to purchase through an online auction. Wreaths will be on display at the Watauga Recreation Center 11/29 - 12/1 On this edition of Mind Your Business, we talk with presenting sponsor Leslie Eason of the Leslie Eason Real Estate Team and Erica Lackey, Festival of Trees committee member. For more info on the events: See Complete Sch...
Mind Your Business - Allison Coakley - Wine to Water Filter Build Project
November 10, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBAs 2022 comes to a close, many businesses are looking for an opportunity to gather as a company, share some holiday cheer, and embark on a task that benefits others at the same time. Local non-profit powerhouse Wine to Water has just the project that combines that quest for philanthropic engagement with putting the spirit of the High Country into a project with a global impact. On this week's Mind Your Business podcast, we visit with Allison Coakley of Wine to Water to hear more about Fi...
Mind Your Business - Mike Raymond - Appalachian FC
November 03, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThe High Country features dozens of businesses that have a unique approach that is central to their company DNA. These are the special traits that make these businesses magnets, for visitors and locals alike, who may be on the hunt for something new in the marketplace. While the core elements of these unique businesses will always remain visible, the most successful companies have found ways to enhance their products and offerings, while not straying far away from what made them attractive ...
Mind Your Business - Wright Tilley - Watauga County Tourism Performance
October 27, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBThere are signs around Watauga County that the tourism season has been successful. Or at least traffic, would suggest that is the case! The Watauga County and Boone Tourism Development Authorities can back up the perceived performance with hard data, tracking where visitors come from and how much they spend annually in the area. How does 2022 compare with others? How can occupancy tax be spent locally? How does tourism data and activity inform policy decisions? On this episode of Mind You...
Mind Your Business - Converting Viewers to Visitors
October 20, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWith peak leaf season in our rear view and lots of App State football excitement and notoriety still churning up daily conversation, many people ask about the impact of high-volume events on our community. Do viewers of nationally televised football games translate into visitors? How do events like Valle Country Fair serve to "introduce" people to an area they'd like to visit in the future? How do social media impressions convert into dollars for our local business community? On this editio...
2022 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum - NC House District 93
October 13, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThe Watauga County Meet the Candidates forum was broadcast live from the Appalachian Theatre on Thursday, October 6, 2022. The event was co-hosted by the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce. The race for NC House District 93 includes incumbent Representative Ray Pickett (R) and challenger Ben Massey (D). Thanks to JSA Productions for making this audio available in podcast form. Support the show
2022 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum - Watauga County Board of Commissioners
October 13, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThe Watauga County Meet the Candidates forum was broadcast live from the Appalachian Theatre on Thursday, October 6, 2022. The event was co-hosted by the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce. The race for the Watauga County Board of Commissioners includes incumbents Billy Kennedy and Larry Turnbow and challengers Todd Castle, Angela King, Braxton Eggers, and Melissa Tausche. Thanks to JSA Productions for making this audio available in podcast form. Support the show
2022 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum - Watauga County Sheriff
October 13, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBThe Watauga County Meet the Candidates forum was broadcast live from the Appalachian Theatre on Thursday, October 6, 2022. The event was co-hosted by the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce. The race for the Watauga County Sheriff includes incumbent Sheriff Len Hagaman (D) and challenger David Searcy (R). Thanks to JSA Productions for making the audio of these forums available in podcast form. Support the show
2022 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum - US House 5th District
October 13, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThe Watauga County Meet the Candidates forum was broadcast live from the Appalachian Theatre on Thursday, October 6, 2022. The event was co-hosted by the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce. The race for the US House 5th District includes incumbent Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R) against challenger Kyle Parrish (D). Thanks to JSA Productions for making the audio of these forums available in podcast form. Support the show
2022 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum - Watauga County Board of Education
October 13, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThe Watauga County Meet the Candidates forum was broadcast live from the Appalachian Theatre on Thursday, October 6, 2022. The event was co-hosted by the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce. The race for the Watauga County Board of Education includes incumbents Marshall Ashcraft, Gary Childers, and Jay Fenwick along with challengers Chad Cole, Jennifer Hanifan, and Dustin Kerley. Thanks to JSA productions for making these recordings available in podcast form. Support the show
Mind Your Business - Ben Henderson - Boone Sunrise Rotary Annual Fruit Sale
October 13, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn communities like ours, the support of local service-based organizations remains a critical component of the quality of life that makes our area unique. The local civic organizations, groups, and families that raise funds for these organizations and projects, help provide a difference-making impact on the community as a whole. On this week's Mind Your Business, we visit with Ben Henderson, Co-chair of Fundraising for the Boone Sunrise Rotary Club. It's time for the club's Annual Fruit Sal...
Mind Your Business - Valle Country Fair - John & Tracey Heiss
October 06, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBAs the leaves begin to show their magical fall colors, thousands of visitors will make their way to the High Country over the next several weeks to experience the beauty of autumn in the mountains. One of the staple events that brings people to our area is the Valle Country Fair. On this week's episode of Mind Your Business, we hear from co-chairs John & Tracey Heiss about this year's event schedule and the impact the Fair has on our local community. We'll hear details on the artists schedu...
Mind Your Business - Sara Crouch - OASIS
September 29, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBQuality of life is a defining characteristic of communities throughout our region. We rely on a number of local organizations and agencies to fuel the pursuit of advocacy and education in a way that supports residents throughout the High Country. On this week's episode of Mind Your Business, we hear from Sara Crouch, Director of Community Programs with OASIS. She shares details on an awareness campaign that speaks to the depth of services OASIS provides in our community, beyond serving as a...
Mind Your Business - Wayne Randall - Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NC Boone Center
September 22, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBHealth insurance open enrollment season is almost upon us. Which plans are right for you and your family? Can you gain affordable access to health insurance for your employees? Do you have healthcare needs in the coming year that will require you to make changes to your current policy? On this week's installment of Mind Your Business, we'll hear from Wayne Randall, Manager of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Boone Retail Center. He'll share the dates for the upcoming open en...
Mind Your Business - Boone Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram
September 15, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThere is a new logo on the door, but much of what remains behind the glass at Boone Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram remains the same. The expert sales team, trained technicians, and friendly staff that made Ross Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram such a successful business have all transitioned under new ownership group that holds the same values for service and customer satisfaction. On this week's Mind Your Business, we speak with General Manager Steve Silver and Ownership Partner Matt Matt Murchison ...
Mind Your Business - Doug Gillin - App State prepares for one of its most anticipated football seasons
September 01, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBKidd Brewer Stadium offers one of the most unique college football atmosphere's in the country. That ambiance will be supercharge this weekend as the Mountaineers welcome their former coach Mack Brown and his University of North Carolina Tar Heels for their first visit to The Rock. Doug Gillin, Director of Athletics at Appalachian State, shares details on this week's anticipated gameday experience. He also talks about the current state of college football, and how Boone and the High Country...
Mind Your Business - Kyle Petty & Shari Smith - Antlers & Acorns Songwriters Festival
August 25, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBThe lyrics that make up our favorite songs inspire us, whether it's to crank up the volume as we are riding down the road or perhaps even to take the next big chance in our life. Antlers & Acorns: The Boone Songwriters Festival was built to connect music lovers with the songwriters that created these special personal connections. On this week's Mind Your Business, we talk with event organizer Shari Smith, and get a full rundown of the Antlers & Acorns Schedule, which runs September 5-11 th...
Mind Your Business - Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Partners with Watauga County for administration of Economic Development program
August 18, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Watauga County Board of Commissioners and Boone Area Chamber of Commerce have reached a funding agreement that returns the Chamber to its role of coordinating and administrating the county’s Economic Development program. On this week's Mind Your Business, we explain what is involved in a typical Economic Development relationship between a county and a local Chamber of Commerce, and how the Boone Area Chamber will work with local partners to create a county-wide strategy for this work. ...
Mind Your Business - Spencer Hodges - Boone Drug, Inc
August 11, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBLong before things like Google, WebMD, and Facebook found themselves at the top of our list of trusted partners for medical information, communities like ours counted on local doctors and pharmacists to provide quality and accurate healthcare guidance. Thankfully, Spencer Hodges, Corporate Pharmacy Manager at Boone Drug, Inc, is kind enough to visit with us each quarter to help educate us on prevalent topics related to health and wellness. This week's episode of Mind Your Business features ...
Mind Your Business - Ed Miller - App State New River Light & Power
August 04, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBEnergy costs more right now, a statement we can across multiple sectors. Whether it's at the gas pump or the thermostat, we've seen higher prices throughout 2022. While gas prices have been moving in a downward direction over the last couple of months, other energy sectors are still dealing with high production costs, meaning that change is passed along to the consumers of those services. Appalachian State's New River Light and Power has worked hard to keep those costs down for Town of Boon...
Mind Your Business - The Children's Council of Watauga County
July 28, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBSupporting the workforce behind the workforce is an essential step to ensure businesses can meet their labor goals. Without the work of The Children's Council of Watauga County, we would see many more families overwhelmed by lack of childcare options, making the next paycheck that much harder to find. On this week's installment of Mind Your Business, we hear from Executive Director Elisha Childers and Tara Stollenmaier, Fundraising and Outreach Director of The Children's Council of Watauga ...
Mind Your Business - The Road Home - Stop 3 - Peak Insurance Group
July 27, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBWe have a special edition of the Mind Your Business podcast series, as we bring you stop three of The Road Home. When it became clear that the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce would need a temporary home between moves, former Chamber Board Chair, Chuck Eyler, and the Peak Insurance team generously offered space in their office at New Market Center. Their coffee is delicious! This roommate relationship also opened opportunities for both businesses to learn from one another as they each exper...
Mind Your Business - Finding our Why - Dr. Jim Street, Ridgeline Leadership
July 21, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will open its new headquarters at Greenway Commons in Boone later this fall. Over the next several weeks, the Chamber will share the story of the conversations, partnerships, and member interactions that helped transform the idea of what "space" means to the organization. This series is simply called, The Road Home, and will include numerous details about the concept behind our move and the people that helped along the way. On this week's Mind Your Busine...
Mind Your Business - Senator Deanna Ballard - NC State Budget & Impact on Watauga County
July 14, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBNorth Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed the proposed FY22 NC State Budget into law recently. How does this budget specifically impact Watauga County? This week's Mind Your Business features NC Senator Deanna Ballard, who represents Watauga County in the State legislature, and was very involved in crafting this year's spending plan. Hear details about what this budget means on a State-wide level in terms of allocations and savings plans for the year ahead. We'll also hear about budget imp...
Mind Your Business - Wendy Patoprsty - Middle Fork Greenway
July 07, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn the High Country, the month of July means fireworks, the Highland Games, and the Roundup for the Middle Fork Greenway! The Middle Fork Greenway is a multi-use recreational trail being developed to connect Blowing Rock to Boone, providing residents and visitors of all ages safe and healthy access to the natural world while protecting the environment and strengthening our local economy. The Middle Fork Greenway is a Blue Ridge Conservancy project in partnership with the Town of Blowing R...
Mind Your Business - 4th of July Weekend Festivities
June 30, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBThis week's Mind Your Business brings our 4th of July calendar into focus, with the scoop on parades, fireworks, and other celebrations that mark one of the busiest tourism weekends of the year in our community. We'll also share details on some Chamber calendar items, including three ribbon cuttings planned for the month of July and information about our upcoming celebration to commemorate 150 years of business in Boone. Mind Your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Com...
Mind Your Business - An Appalachian Summer Festival
June 23, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThe summer of music continues in the High Country. After back-to-back successful weekends that included the High Country Jazz Festival and Boonerang, we settle in for even more quality entertainment over the next month. On this week's episode of Mind Your Business, we talk with organizers of the 2022 installment of An Appalachian Summer. We'll hear about the festival's roots and development into a signature High Country event. We'll also get a comprehensive list of artists and shows for th...
Mind Your Business - Mark Freed - Boonerang Festival
June 16, 2022 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBGet the full scoop on the Booneerang Music Festival from Mark Freed, Director of Cultural Resources for the Town of Boone. Mind Your Business is produced by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce thanks in part to a partnership between Appalachian Commercial Real Estate and High Country Radio. Support the show
Mind Your Business - King Street Resurfacing & High Country Jazz Fest
June 02, 2022 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThe High Country is center stage for some exciting music festivals and stage performances over the next few months. The High Country Jazz Festival gets the party started, with this showcase set for June 8-12th in various venues throughout the High Country. Keith Martin, from the Appalachian Theatre, and High Country jazz legend Todd Wright join us on this week's installment of Mind Your Business to discuss how this festival came together and what spectators can expect in terms of performers...
Mind Your Business - Vision Northwest North Carolina - Workplace Culture recap
May 26, 2022 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThe Boone Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted Vision Northwest North Carolina, an annual summit focused on workforce trends in our region. The afternoon session focused on workplace culture, and how employees respond to the intentional efforts of employers that aim to create a friendly, engaging, and sincere environment for their staff. This week's Mind Your Business recaps our Afternoon keynote session, featuring an excerpt from Adrienne Cole's presentation on Rethinking Our Approach ...
Mind Your Business - Chuck Mantooth - Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
May 12, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBOn May 3rd, The Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) Board of Trustees and the UNC Health Board of Directors announced the approval of a comprehensive, long-term Management Services Agreement (MSA) between the two organizations to expand local health care services and improve access to resources for patients in the High Country region of North Carolina. What does this agreement include? How will it impact access to quality health care in the High Country? To get the answers to the...
Mind Your Business - Michael Hitchcock - Appalachian FC
May 05, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThe sophomore campaign of Appalachian FC is just around the corner. The 2021 Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Startup Business of the Year is eager to build off a global brand release that was complemented by a NPSL playoff appearance in their first season on the pitch. Michael Hitchcock, principal owner of Appalachian FC returns to Mind Your Business to discuss year two for a growing startup business. Hear how has the club worked to improve its market share, fan engagement, and brand penetr...
Mind Your Business - Patrick Woodie - NC Rural Center
April 28, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBFollowing the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, few experts could have accurately predicted what was about to happen to the entrepreneurial landscape in North Carolina and across the nation. While the early days of the pandemic saw many businesses shutter and close their doors, few expected that over the next two years new business formations in North Carolina would be at an all-time high. Since 2020, the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State has reported over 300,000 ne...