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 - May 7 - LouElla South - South's Specialty Clothiers
May 07, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThe impacts of COVID-19 have landed a tremendous punch to our High Country retail businesses. LouElla South has been working in this field for over 30 years, and details the ways she has stayed connected with customers, tracked industry trends, and counseled other small businesses on how to weather the economic impacts of this crisis. Her her story, along with plenty more, on this week's episode of Mind Your Business, produced in partnership with High Country Radio and Appalachian Commercial...
Mind Your Business - April 30 - Mary Goodnight - Watauga County Farmers Market
April 30, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThe Watauga County Farmers Market is back this weekend, though the way you interact with this event will be very different than any other time in the event's 45-year history. Mary Goodnight, Market Manager, joins us to explain the market's COVID-19 response plan, how you can access vendors at the event, and what to expect from a product availability standpoint as the spring growing season comes to market. All this and more on this week's Mind Your Business, presented in partnership with High...
Mind Your Business - April 23 - Talia Freeman - Beech Mountain Resort - Keep Boone Healthy Virtual Marathon
April 23, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBBusinesses and individuals continue to use creativity to engage with their customers during these times of digital connection. Talia Freeman, Director of Marketing for Beech Mountain Resort, is part of the organizing group that has created this weekend's #KeepBooneHealthy Run/Walk/Move Virtual Marathon. The event serves as a way to get people off the couch while also raising money for eight community non-profit businesses that are deeply involved in the local COVID-19 response. Hear about ho...
Mind Your Business - April 16 - Chuck Eyler, Peak Insurance Group
April 16, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBHow have your business and personal insurance needs changed in the COVID-19 era? Is your policyholder making provisions to help save you money on premiums during this time? Chuck Eyler, Executive Vice President of Peak Insurance Group, outlines the insurance industry response to COVID-19, and what you can expect to see from an insurance product development standpoint in the near future. All this, and plenty more, on this week's installment of Mind Your Business. Support the show (https://w...
Mind Your Business - April 9 - Sheriff Len Hagaman - Watauga County Sheriff's Department
April 09, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThe Watauga County Sheriff's Department is one of the many local agencies playing a roll in the COVID-19 response. On this week's Mind Your Business, Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman discusses how his staff is working to enforce elements of the State's Stay-At-Home Order and new guidelines on social distancing for essential businesses. He also discusses the COVID-19 impact on short-term rentals and hotels, and why Watauga County moved to limit out-of-area travel. Sheriff Hagaman closes by ...
Mind Your Business - April 2 - Lisa Cooper - Mast General Store
April 02, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBMany local businesses throughout the High Country are doing what they can to assist others during the COVID-19 crisis. Mast General Store is helping local food banks in the communities they save by donating 20% of proceeds from any gift cards purchased at MastGeneralStore.com. President Lisa Cooper explains the vision behind their outreach, as well as how one of Boone's iconic businesses is handling their altered operations during the COVID-19 crisis. All this, and information on community r...
Mind Your Business - March 26 - John Welch, Chairman, Watauga County Commissioners
March 26, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBAs Watauga County continues to respond to COVID-19, we hear from John Welch, Chair of the Watauga County Board of Commissioners. He will update the county's response effort, discuss the working relationship with the Governor's office, and will discuss trends throughout the State that may play into future actions in Watauga County. We end the show on a lighter note, as we unveil the 2020 Class of 4 Under 40 Award nominees. All this and more on this week's Mind Your Business. Support the show...
Mind Your Business - March 19 - Jeremy Barnes - SBTDC - SBA Loan Information
March 19, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBSmall Businesses are dealing with new realities by the minute. On this week's show, Jeremy Barnes of the SBTDC Hickory office shares information about how Small Businesses can begin the process of applying for SBA loans, what they need to have at the time of application, and updates on timelines for when capital will be provided. This information and other community-related updates are waiting for you on Mind Your Business, presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate. Support the show (...
Mind Your Business - March 12 - Lauren Brown - A Designer's Touch
March 12, 2020 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWe all live and work in spaces that could probably use some design work, but how do you even go about the process of making these changes? Lauren Brown, the owner of High Country-based A Designer's Touch, explains how she's channeled 30-years of industry experience into helping people make choices that will make their spaces beautiful for years to come. Hear her story, and more, on this week's installment of Mind Your Business, presented by Appalachian Commercial Real Estate. Support the sh...
Mind Your Business - March 5- Corey Furman - Boone Drugs, Inc.
March 05, 2020 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBWith coronavirus driving conversations driving talk across the country, hear from a trusted local source about ways to present the spread of any disease. Corey Furman, President of Boone Drugs, Inc. joins us with important information on this week's Mind Your Business. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Mind Your Business - February 27th - Kyle Petty, Mark Freed, Lane Moody - Boone St. Patrick's Day Parade
February 27, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBNASCAR legend Kyle Petty will be the Grand Marshall of the Boone St. Patrick's Day Parade March 14th. Hear about his previous parade experience along with his upcoming April performance as part of The Jones House Indoor Concert Series on this week's Mind Your Business. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Mind Your Business - February 13th - Daniel Cape - Experience To Creativity
February 18, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBAre you looking for a way to tap your creativity, or the collective creativity that lives inside your staff? Daniel Cape, Owner of Experience to Creativity discusses the ways his business can help you bring out all of those great ideas that are stored inside on this week's installment of Mind Your Business. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Mind Your Business - January 16 - Dr. Harry Davis - NC School of Banking / Walker College of Business
January 17, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBDr. Harry Davis presented his annual High Country Economic Forecast in front of a standing-room only audience Thursday morning. This week on Mind Your Business, we go deeper with Dr. Davis on expected trends in the High Country for 2020 while also discussing a forecast for considerable population growth in North Carolina by 2030. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Mind Your Business - January 9th - Chelsea Jackson - Howard Station
January 09, 2020 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBHoward Station starts 2020 as one of Downtown Boone's newest restaurants! Chelsea Jackson previews their January 24th Grand Opening Celebration and gives the history on what brought delicious BBQ to Downtown Boone on this week's installment of Mind Your Business. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Mind Your Business - November 21 - Watauga Leadership
November 21, 2019 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBOn today's Mind Your Business, we explore the Watauga Leadership Institute, and discuss courses that will be offered in early 2020. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Mind Your Business - November 7 - Wayne Randall - Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
November 08, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBOpen enrollment time is here and we discuss policies, deadlines, and other insurance topics with Wayne Randall of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina on this week's Mind Your Business. As Manager of the Boone BCBSNC center, Randall discusses services that BCBS members can take advantage of, in person, at their Howard Street location. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Mind Your Business - October 17 - Corey Furman - Boone Drugs, Inc.
October 21, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBA High Country business has turned 100 years old! Corey Furman, President of Boone Drugs, Inc, discusses the company's history and looks to the future of the company on this week's installment of Mind Your Business. Furman also updates us on winter health and wellness trends, including information about flu shot stock in the area. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Boone Town Council Candidate Podcast - Nancy LaPlaca
October 14, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this installment of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Town Council Candidate Podcast series we hear from Nancy LaPlaca. Questions were selected by the BACC Government Relations Committee. David Jackson, President/CEO of the BACC serves as the host of the podcast. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Boone Town Council Candidate Podcast - Loretta Clawson
October 14, 2019 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this installment of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Town Council Candidate Podcast series we hear from Loretta Clawson. Questions were selected by the BACC Government Relations Committee. David Jackson, President/CEO of the BACC serves as the host of the podcast. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Boone Town Council Candidate Podcast - Virginia Roseman
October 14, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MBIn this installment of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Town Council Candidate Podcast series we hear from Virginia Roseman. Questions were selected by the BACC Government Relations Committee. David Jackson, President/CEO of the BACC serves as the host of the podcast. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Boone Town Council Candidate Podcast - Dustin Hicks
October 14, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this installment of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Town Council Candidate Podcast series we hear from Dustin Hicks. Questions were selected by the BACC Government Relations Committee. David Jackson, President/CEO of the BACC serves as the host of the podcast. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Mind Your Business - October 10 - Bob & Julie Gates - Valle Country Fair
October 10, 2019 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBIt's almost time for Valle Country Fair! Event organizers Bob & Julie Gates gives us a preview of this year's event, brag on volunteers, and share some of the history surrounding one of the High Country's signature October tourism draws on this week's installment of Mind Your Business. Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)
Mind Your Business - October 3 - Kim Jochl - Sugar Mountain Resort
October 03, 2019 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBKim Jochl of Sugar Mountain Resort gives the details on the 29th annual Oktoberfest on this week's installment of Mind Your Business. She also details infrastructure changes that have been made at the mountain in advance of Sugar's 50th-anniversary season. Support the show
Mind Your Business - September 26th - Appalcart - Craig Hughes
September 27, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBAppalcart Director Craig Hughes discusses the latest regarding Watauga County's public transportation system. He shares ridership data from the first two weeks of the school year along with details regarding the newly-formed Night Owl route. Support the show
Mind Your Business - September 12 - Jonathan Allen - Allen Wealth Management
September 12, 2019 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBJonathan Allen of Allen Wealth Management provides his quarterly financial update on this week's Mind Your Business. Jonathan talks about interest rate changes, the local impact of tariffs, and steps you can take with your personal and business finances as the 2019 calendar year comes to a close. Support the show
Mind Your Business - September 5 - Jason Triplett - Capital Bank
September 06, 2019 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBJason Triplett of Capital Bank discusses how small businesses can improve their cash flow on this week's Mind Your Business. Triplett also lays out the plans for a special seminar, set for September 17th, called Optimizing Your Cash Flow: A Success Seminar for Small Business Owners. Support the show