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 - Austin Northern - Blue Deer Cookies
May 20, 2021 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBA High Country roadside business has turned into a four-location empire of tasty treats. Hear how Blue Deer Cookies has grown its business model to serve the entire High Country, while also establishing a regionally recognizable brand. Mind Your Business is produced weekly thanks to a partnership between Appalachian Commercial Real Estate and High Country Radio. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Mind Your Business - Jennifer Greene - AppHealthCare - New NC Executive Orders & What to Expect This Summer
April 29, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBWe thank you for listening to this week's Mind Your Business podcast, produced in partnership with High Country Radio and Appalachian Commercial Real Estate. We thank those of you that have reached out to our community over the last few days as we continue to grieve and recover from the tragic events of Wednesday, April 28th. This week's show will focus on North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's latest Executive Order, and its impact over the next month. We talk with Jennifer Greene, Director ...
Mind Your Business - The Children's Council of Watauga County - Care for Children & Marvelous Moms
April 22, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBEarly childhood development and care for our youngest community members remains one of Watauga County's top priorities. With the upcoming changes to North Carolina's Executive Orders in June, how is our early childhood system ready to deal with the changes to our community's operational schedules. The Children's Council of Watauga County is the source for all things early childhood in Watauga County. Executive Director Elisha Childers and Board Member Kindsay Reeder share their thoughts on ...
Mind Your Business - Antlers & Acorns Songwriters Festival - Special Artist Announcement
April 15, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThe Antlers & Acorns Boone Songwriters Festival is set for September 9-11th. Over the last few weeks event organizer Shari Smith, of Working Title Farm, has announced the first wave of songwriters and performers that will appear as part of this year's festival. This week on Mind Your Business, we get an update on ticket sales, festival details, and other details about this three-day musical showcase. We also get introduced to one of the featured performers of this year's festival. He is a p...
Mind Your Business - Upcoming Boone Area Chamber events & hybrid event management
April 08, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBAs we transition to spring, many organizations are gearing up for their first in-person events in more than a year. Changes to North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's Executive Orders have allowed for increased capacity for indoor and outdoor events, but what are event attendees comfortable with as they begin to mark calendars and purchase tickets? This week, we detail some upcoming Boone Area Chamber of Commerce events while explaining how we will work in the hybrid event space throughout 20...
Mind Your Business - State of the Community Series Recap
April 01, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBEarlier this week, representatives from across Watauga County joined the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce for the first installment of our State of the Community Series, presented by Blue Ridge Energy. This four-part conversation focuses on community-wide projects within local government, education, infrastructure development, and tourism operations. Our first installment dealt directly with local government operations. Hear portions of our conversation with Deron Geouque (Watauga County Man...
Mind Your Business - Jennifer Greene - AppHealthCare - Group 4 Vaccines & Essential Workers
March 18, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBEarlier this week, the State of North Carolina moved to Group 4 of its COVID-19 vaccination effort. Now, people with chronic health conditions are eligible for vaccination and can schedule appointments with any of the High Country vaccine providers. As more people become eligible for vaccination, having trusted and credible information about the process is an essential ingredient for making the best decisions about whether or not you wish to receive the vaccine. For business owners and man...
Mind Your Business - Making sense of recent State and Federal legislation
March 11, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBNew COVID-related legislation is making the rounds from the State of North Carolina and the Federal Government. What does it mean for Watauga County residents? On this week's installment of Mind Your Business, we examine NC SB220 and the American Rescue Plan, and discuss the ways they will impact businesses and families in our area. Mind Your Business is produced weekly in partnership between High Country Radio and Appalachian Commercial Real Estate. Support the show (https://www.boonec...
Keep Boone Healthy - Frontline Worker Vaccination Schedules
March 04, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBFrontline Essential Workers have moved to the top of the list in the State of North Carolina's COVID-19 vaccination deployment schedule. On this week's Mind Your Business, we discuss which categories of workers are eligible now, who becomes eligible next, and where workers can receive their shots. We also lay out considerations for businesses relating to operational continuity as they begin to schedule employees for vaccination. Mind Your Business is produced each week through a partne...
Mind Your Business - Boone Fire Rating Changes Lead To Insurance Savings - Mike Teague & Chuck Eyler
February 25, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn every community, things happen behind the scenes that have a tangible impact on our everyday lives. In the summer of 2020, the Town of Boone Fire Department saw its Fire Protection Class rating change after evaluation from the N.C. State Fire Marshall's office. That change in class has a direct impact on how fire insurance rates are calculated for commercial and residential policy holders, and in this case, a positive change to the rating means a positive impact on the wallets of many in...
Mind Your Business - Denise Presnell - Watauga Compassionate Community Initiative
February 18, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThe Watauga Compassionate Community Initiative works to promote health and resiliency in our community and to effectively prevent, recognize and treat trauma by creating safe, stable, nurturing environments and relationships. Lead organizer Denise Presnell joins us on this week's Mind Your Business to discuss this year's annual conference, "Community is the Solution", and how the business community can engage deeper in the conversations that will advance the goals of preventing trauma and b...
Mind Your Business - Antlers & Acorns Songwriters Festival - Shari Smith
February 11, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBBoone and the High Country have deep roots into the world of arts and music. Listening to an old Doc Watson tune, enjoying the book penned by a local author (purchased at "The Pine" of course), or savoring an artist's vision that's inspired by High Country surroundings, our area serves as an open canvas for creative professionals. Working Title Farm is a destination where artists find inspiration and opportunities to collaborate on works of all types. Owner Shari Smith saw the talent coming...
Mind Your Business - Dr. Mark Poarch - Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
February 04, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThe North Carolina Community College system is well positioned to support the local business community as we rebound from the COVID-19-induced challenges we all face. Dr. Mark Poarch serves as President of Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute, with campuses in Caldwell and Watauga counties. On this week's show, Dr. Poarch speaks about how CCC&TI has altered operations to continue to provide classes and training for students during the pandemic. He also details enrollment trend...
Mind Your Business - 2020 Watauga County Businesses of the Year
January 28, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBCheck out our extended cut of this week's Mind Your Business radio show, where we visit with representatives from the 2020 Watauga County Businesses of the Year. Hear how Local Lion, Mountain Vista Window Washing, and the Paul H. Broyhill Wellness Center each persevered through their own set of challenges to help better our community during the roller coaster year that was 2020. Mind Your Business is produced weekly thanks to a partnership between Appalachian Commercial Real Estate and Hi...
Mind Your Business - Community Vaccine Update & Upcoming Event Schedule
January 21, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBAs Watauga County continues its deployment of COVID-19 vaccine, we can an update from Sean Burroughs, Director of Pharmacy from Appalachian Regional Healthcare System and Jennifer Greene, Director of Public Health/CEO of AppHealthCare, about where things stand in Watauga County. We'll also give an update on where things stand with definitions for future vaccine groups. Mind Your Business is produced weekly thanks to a partnership between High Country Radio and Appalachian Commercial Real Es...
Mind Your Business - Jason Triplett - First Horizon Bank - PPP Loan Re-Authorization
January 14, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBAs the Paycheck Protection Program comes back on the radar, how can businesses ready themselves to take advantage of another round of Federal stimulus. Jason Triplett, Senior VP and High Country Market President, with First Horizon Bank shares details about what is available through the PPP re-authorization, what first-time applicants can prepare now, and how second-draw PPP funds can be applied for by businesses that received funding in 2020. Mind Your Business is produced weekly through ...
Mind Your Business - Sean Burroughs (ARHS) & Jennifer Greene (AppHealthCare)
January 07, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBAppalachian Regional Healthcare System Director of Pharmacy Sean Burroughs and AppHealthCare Director of Public Health/CEO Jennifer Greene provide an update on COVID-19 vaccine deployment in Watauga County. As our county prepares to move into phase 1b, the two discuss how their agencies plan to inform people in Group 1 about upcoming opportunities to schedule vaccination appointments. They also discuss additional methods that will be used to gather information from people who wish to be vac...
Mind Your Business - Vaccine Deployment Information
December 31, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBOn Wednesday, the North Carolina Coronavirus Task Force discussed changes to the State's Vaccine Deployment plan, and gave definition to the phases and groups that will be used to distribute vaccine across the population. We provide details about this process, including insight on frontline essential workers, and how those vaccine needs will be addressed. Further detail about these plans can be found at this link. Mind Your Business is presented each week through a partnership between Hig...
Mind Your Business - Holiday Reflection
December 24, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBAs we bring 2020 to its close, we take some time on this week's program to reflect back on some of the influencers in the High Country that helped our area through the pandemic. Mind Your Business is produced each week through a partnership between Appalachian Commercial Real Estate and High Country Radio. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Mind Your Business - Sheriff Len Hagaman - Holiday/COVID-19 scams
December 10, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBWe have enough stuff on our minds right now. Criminals often taken advantage of these times to sneak past too-good-to-be-true offers or quick calls that sound like asks for information for legitimate reasons. Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman updates us on some known scams circulating around the Boone/High Country area, and offers suggestions on ways you can protect yourself and your finances from scams and criminal activity related to COVID-19 and the upcoming holiday season. Mind Your B...
Mind Your Business - Melinda Goforth - Mimi G's
December 03, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThrough the #KeepBooneHealthy campaign we have talked at length about the value of local purchase decisions. Those extra steps taken by local shoppers take on added meaning during the holiday shopping season, especially given all of the disruptions and timeline changes COVID-19 has brought to our area retail community. This week, we tell the story of the experience of retailers while also taking you inside one of King Street's newest shops. Melinda Goforth opened Mimi G's in the midst of th...
Mind Your Business - Elisha Childers - The Children's Council of Watauga County
November 12, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThe Children's Council of Watauga County continues to provide valuable resources for the youngest members of our community and important outreach for the families raising them. Executive Director Elisha Childers visits with us this week to discuss how The Children's Council has risen to the various challenges brought along by COIVD-19. Like many non-profit support agencies, The Children's Council is getting creative with fundraising opportunities. Elisha provides information on Bid With A P...
Mind Your Business - Ben Cox - High Country Dining Pass
November 05, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBSample the flavors of the High Country with the High Country Dining Pass. Ben Cox, owner of High Country 365, joins us to discuss how this pass can not only serve as your passport to great food, but will also serve as a much needed fundraiser for our local schools. The High Country Dining pass offers BOGO meals at a wide variety of restaurants, from fine-dining to fast food in Watauga, Ashe, and Avery counties. Buy one meal get the second of equal or lesser value, FREE. Some restaurant...
Mind Your Business - Ben Henderson - Boone Sunrise Rotary Club Fruit Sale
October 22, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBCivic organizations play an important role in a the development and well-being of our communities. Fundraising efforts and special projects often provide items or services that could otherwise not be provided. The Boone Sunrise Rotary Club is set to host it's annual Fruit Sale, using 100% of the profits to impact local projects and outreach opportunities. To view the ordering information, please click here. Ben Henderson, former Boone Sunrise Rotary Club President and current Fundraising C...
Mind Your Business - Jennifer Greene - AppHealthCare
October 08, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBFor the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic, Watauga County has seen a steady rise in positive cases. Jennifer Greene, Director of Public Health for AppHealthCare, shares her thoughts on the change in trajectory, the critical importance of contract tracing, and what the community can do to help reverse the course of this rise in spread of the virus. She will also discuss what local health officials are doing to help businesses make operational decisions related to staffing and employ...
SPECIAL EPISODE: 2020 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum - NC House & Senate
October 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBThe 2020 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum was hosted Thursday, October 1st, by the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce at the Appalachian Theatre in Boone. Listen to the session for candidates running for the North Carolina House of Representatives and North Carolina Senate races: NC Senate - District 45 Deanna Ballard (R) (I) Jeanne Supin (D) NC House of Representatives - District 93 Ray Russell (D) (I) Ray Pickett (R) Support the show (https://www.boonechamber...
SPECIAL EPISODE: 2020 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum - Watauga County Commissioner
October 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThe 2020 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum was hosted Thursday, October 1st, by the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce at the Appalachian Theatre in Boone. Listen to the session for candidates running for Watauga County Board of Commissioners: District 1 Carrington Pertalion (D) Todd Castle (R) District 2 John Welch (D) (I) District 5 Charlie Wallin (D) (I) Bart Keller (R) Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
SPECIAL EPISODE: 2020 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum - Watauga County Board of Education
October 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBThe 2020 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum was hosted Thursday, October 1st, by the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce at the Appalachian Theatre in Boone. Listen to the session for candidates running for the Watauga County Board of Education: Steve Combs (I) Marshall Ashcraft Jason Cornett Ronny Holste Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
SPECIAL EPISODE: 2020 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum - US House of Representatives
October 02, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBThe 2020 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum was hosted Thursday, October 1st, by the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce at the Appalachian Theatre in Boone. Listen to the session featuring candidates running for the US House of Representatives - NC5th District: Virginia Foxx (R) (I) David Wilson Brown (D) Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Mind Your Buisness - Robert Huddleston - Boone Underground
October 01, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBCo-working spaces are popular throughout the country, providing small businesses and start-ups quality office space and the camaraderie of an office setting, even if your operation only features one or two employees. Boone Underground recently opened its doors in the High Country, in a centrally located location on State Farm Road. Founder Robert Huddleston hopes Boone Underground can be that landing space for the small business operator that can benefit from a few hours in a professional ...
Mind Your Business - September 24th - Scott Hamilton, Golden Leaf Foundation
September 24, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBAs North Carolinians continue to face the health and economic ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important to stay abreast of the various funding options that are available for small businesses that can help take the edge off these financial realities. Scott Hamilton, President/CEO of the Golden Leaf Foundation, provides an update on the North Carolina Rapid Recovery Loan Program, and how it can be a useful tool for businesses that are looking to infuse capital at a time where unc...
Mind Your Business - September 17th - Lost Province Brewing Company & App State Department of Chemistry & Fermentation Sciences
September 17, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBPartnerships are deeply embedded in Boone's DNA. For generations, we've seen neighbors help neighbors and businesses help businesses. Dr. Brett Taubman, Director of Fermentation Sciences at Appalachian State, and Andy Mason, co-owner of Lost Province Brewing Company, have worked on a number of partnerships over the years. They were part of a group that helped spark High Country Beer Fest, held annually at the end of August in the Boone area. This week's episode focuses on two partners comi...
Mind Your Business - September 10th - Matt Snyder - Watauga County Board of Elections
September 10, 2020 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBThere is no way to escape conversation about the upcoming election. With all of the discussion about Decision 2020, there has also been some confusion about the physical process of casting a ballot and how that will look in North Carolina, and specifically Watauga County. Our guest this week is Matthew Snyder, Director of Elections for the Watauga County Board of Elections, and he breaks down the facts about the voting process for the 2020 general election. He will discuss procedures for ma...
Mind Your Business - September 3 - Amy Huffman - NCDIT Broadband Survey
September 03, 2020 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBAs we rely more on internet access in our daily routines, it's important to know that our community has easy and affordable access to high-speed internet services. While some areas of the High Country are well covered by broadband services, others are not as fortunate. The North Carolina Department of Information Technology has deployed a survey to better understand how broadband penetrates individual communities and neighborhoods across the State. The data collected will be used to better...
Mind Your Business - August 27th - Watauga County Public Library
August 27, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBDuring normal times, the Watauga County Public Library serves as a community hub for information, outreach programs, and access to on-line resources for many people in the High Country. While COVID-related restrictions have limited some of the physical capacity of what the Watauga County Public Library has to offer, their staff has worked hard to implement many of the same services and outreach programs with social-distancing in mind. This week, Monica Caruso and her team discuss how you c...
Mind Your Business - August 20th - Josiah Davis - Local Lion Coffee
August 20, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBDuring the shutdown in April and May, many businesses took the opportunity to examine their operation and implement new strategies and ideas. Now those businesses are realizing the benefits of that time well spent. Local Lion is an example of such an operation, taking time to think about their longterm sustainability while also concentrating on projects that could make their shop run more efficiently. Owner Josiah Davis details how "pressing pause" paid off for Local Lion, and how these time...
Mind Your Business - August 12th - Spencer Hodges - Boone Drug, Inc
August 13, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBAs our community continues to deal with the challenges stemming from COVID-19, it's reassuring to know that local partners are hard at work to help aid in that response. Boone Drug, Inc has been a valued member of our healthcare community for over a century, and once again, "The Biggest Little Chain Around," is working to alleviate the strain on COVID-19 testing in our region. Hear more details from Spencer Hodges, Commercial Pharmacy Manager, along with helpful advice about the upcoming flu...
Mind Your Business - August 6th - Doug Gillin - Appalachian State Atheltics
August 06, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBFootball at The Rock in Boone is an experience joined by generations of App State Football fans. What are the plans for gameday in Boone this fall? How will scheduling ramifications in other leagues impact how many home games the Mountaineers will play this season? Doug Gillin, Director of Athletics at Appalachian State, answers some of these questions as we discuss the economic impact of college football on our area, and help businesses begin to make operational decisions based on what fall...
Mind Your Business - July 30th - Back 2 School Festival - Tara Stollenmaier & Kendra Sink
July 30, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBAs students prepare for the start of a new school year, the Back 2 School Festival returns August 7th-8th at Watauga High School to help ensure a prepared and confident start to the academic term. The Back to School Festival (B2SF) was created to lift the heavy financial burden that back-to-school shopping creates for local families. When families are unable to afford supplies the responsibility often falls on faculty and staff and can leave the child feeling insecure or inadequate. Organi...
Mind Your Business - July 22nd - Ashli Kemo - Spangler Restoration
July 23, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBLocal partners are always some of the best resources to help deal with life's toughest challenges. Whether dealing with the various cleaning procedures brought forward by COVID-19, or the quick actions needed when disaster strikes your home or business, Spangler Restoration is equipped with the tools to aid in these difficult circumstances. Ashli Kemo visits with us this week to detail Spangler's COVID-19 cleaning services, as well as detail how the full-service disaster restoration company ...
Mind Your Business - July 16 - Craig Hughes - AppalCart
July 16, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBAppalCart has been serving Watauga County's public transportation needs since 1981. Like many businesses and service providers, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on how AppalCart operates and has impacted the funding sources that keep busses moving through the High Country. Earlier this week, AppalCart announced a set of temporary route changes that will be put in place on August 10th, as the system modifies its operation to ensure efficiency in travel times during the pandemic. ...
Mind Your Business - July 9th - Graham Holshouser, Jump Inc.
July 09, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBThe event industry has been one of the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The spring event season can serve as a bridge to the higher traffic of normal summer months. The impact and closures brought along by COVID-19 knocked out the months of April and May for many event-driven businesses. How have they responded in June and July? Graham Holshouser, owner of Jump, Inc, has been providing inflatable games and rides for people of all ages for years. Hear how he applied the lessons learned...
Mind Your Business - July 2nd - James Milner - Appalachian Commercial Real Estate
July 02, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBThe business of community building continues even in the midst of a pandemic. Commercial Real Estate brokers serve as some of the most involved professionals in business development, helping companies of all sizes find the right fit for their physical workspace. James Milner, President/CEO of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate discusses the importance of a good working relationship between commercial landlords and tenants, what businesses should consider when its time to find space, and how ...
Mind Your Business - June 26th - Jennifer Greene - AppHealthCare & John Cooper - App Theatre
June 25, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBWith North Carolina staying in Phase 2 of their easing of restrictions and adopting a State-wide face coverings mandate, naturally there are many folks out there with questions. We brought in AppHealthCare Director of Public Health Jennifer Greene to answer some of the most common questions we could find on the Internet. We also talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the Appalachian Theatre with John Cooper. Mind Your Business is produced in partnership each week thanks to High Country Radio a...
Ming Your Business - June 18th - ReEnergize Watauga Live - Laura Kratt & Danny Wilcox
June 18, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBReEnergize Watauga Live hits the stage at the Appalachian Theatre this Saturday night! The virtual concert event serves as a fundraiser to raise money for the ReEnergize Watauga Fund, a loan program for Watauga County businesses that are in search of capital as they rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. Appalachian Theatre Executive Director Laura Kratt and Appalachian Mountain Brewery's own Danny Wilcox join us to talk about the origin of this idea, they'll detail the bands that will be perfo...
Mind Your Business - June 11 - Jonathan Allen & Cara White - Allen Wealth Management
June 11, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBAs we move through the summer, all eyes are on the economy with businesses and individuals assessing the present while planning for the future. Jonathan Allen & Cara White from Allen Wealth Management join us for their quarterly check-in and discuss local and national economic concerns. They examine current conditions, discuss the ramifications of PPP and EIDL loans on business planning, and address items for you to consider over the next six months from an income tax perspective. All this, ...
Mind Your Business - June 4 - Kaylie Kushmer - WJ Office
June 04, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBLots of considerations come to mind when talking about what it takes to safely and responsibly reopen a business. Part of that conversation centers around having the proper tools to provide a clean environment for staff and guests, as people continue to respond to the challenges presented by COVID-19. Kaylie Kushmer from WJ Office joins us for this week's show to discuss new products available for office cleaning and disinfecting. She also has good information on supply chain expectations fo...
Mind Your Business - May 28th - Re-energize Watauga Fund - Chris Grasinger - Mountain BizWorks
May 28, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBAccess to capital remains an important component in the conversation regarding business survival in the COVID-19 era. On this week's show, we enveil the Re-energize Watauga Fund, a local loan program that can provide Watauga County-based businesses with access to funds to address items like the implementation of new safety standards, re-ordering supplies, and more. Chris Grasinger, High Country Regional Manager for Mountain BizWorks, details the program and provides information on how your b...
Mind Your Business - May 21st - Ricki Pedroni - Casa Rustica
May 21, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWith North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announcing Phase 2 of the State's Easing of Restrictions Wednesday night, restaurants are among the businesses that are gearing up re-open in-person customer experiences. Just because dining rooms can open doesn't mean all restaurants will choose to do so Friday at 5pm. Ricki Pedroni, owner of Casa Rustica explains how he has brought his business back from a two-month closure, why he is taking extra time in the re-opening process, and what he has done ...
Mind Your Business - May 14 - AppHealthCare Director of Public Health Jennifer Greene & US Senator Thom Tillis
May 14, 2020 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBThe local response to the COVID-19 crisis continues here in Watauga County. During Wednesday night's Keeping Boone Healthy Town Hall, hosted by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, AppHealthCare Director of Public Health Jennifer Greene updated the community on the latest public health trends and information. Wednesday on the Keep Boone Healthy Facebook page, we were joined by US Senator Thom Tillis, as he detailed the Federal Government's response to COVID-19, and how that is impacting North...