Weekly Village Update 1.11.18

Chamber Events & News

Art in the Park LAST CHANCE to Apply! Artists, time is running out! If you want to be considered for Art in the Park and haven't applied, please do so now! New Policy: Booth fees are not due until after Jury in February! Just pay $35 application fee at this time. Applications are only being taken via ZAPP. Application Deadline: January 15th! Apply Now

Questions? Contact Loni at 828.295.7851 or loni@blowingrock.com.

LAST CHANCE to Vote for Chamber Award Winners! We are down to the finalists for the Annual Chamber Awards! Use the "vote now" button to cast your vote for the winners. Winners will be announced at the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, February 13th at the Green Park Inn. Purchase your ticket(s) today and plan to join us at 11:30 am to see who won! Voting closes January 17th! Vote Now

Luncheon tickets are $25 each. Please call Harrison at 828.295.7851 to RSVP and pay.

WinterFest Schedule of Events and Call for Volunteers Our 20th Year of Blowing Rock WinterFest is January 25th - 28th! Click the button below for an updated, printable schedule of events! Please share this schedule with your staff and help support this event! We also have Facebook events you can share! Printable Schedule

We need you! Can you lend Crystal & Chilly a hand? Volunteer Sign-Up

For all things WinterFest, please visit www.blowingrockwinterfest.com or call the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce at 828.295.7851.

Dr. Harry Davis Predicts 2018 to be the Best Economic Period in Years The High Country Economic Kickoff Breakfast was held on January 9th. “I’m as positive about the economy right now as I have been in 10 years," said Davis, a professor of banking and economics for Appalachian State University and the North Carolina Bankers Association. Read more in the Watauga Democrat's article recapping the event.

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Marketing Tips for January It's likely still a busy time for you! It's important to carry the holiday momentum into January and beyond. Here's a resource to give you a head start on your email marketing planning for 2018. Remember - Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce members receive special Constant Contact pricing based on your affiliation with our chamber! Sign-Up

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NCDOL Safety Awards Nominations The NC Department of Labor has begun accepting applications from businesses that qualify for a workplace safety award. Safety awards are presented to companies throughout the year that have demonstrated above-average worker safety and health programs. Read More

Deadline for submissions: February 16th. Learn More

Member Events & News

Chetola Spa and Recreation Center Director Hits Milestone The end of 2017 marked a personal and professional milestone for Chetola Spa and Recreation Director Robyn Lindenmuth, whose combined departments reached the $1 million mark in annual revenue for the first time ever. It is a mark worth celebrating, as Lindenmuth is on the cusp of her 10-year anniversary, which she celebrates in February. Read More

Partnership Opportunity The Office of Relocation and Dual Career Assistance within Appalachian State University is a new university program developed collaboratively by the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Human Resources. Its purpose is to support new and prospective faculty, staff and their dual career partners and families in relocating to the local community. Read More Please email Becky Gosky or call 828-262-6483 to discuss how we may partner to help our new Appalachian faculty and staff and the Blowing Rock Chamber members.

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Tunes at the Trout Tonight! Thursday, January 11th at 6:30 pm The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop Kick off MLK weekend with some fun live music at The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop. Our musician this Thursday is MaisCeu. For more information, or event line-up, please visit the website.

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Blood Drive Tuesday, January 16th at 12:30 pm Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church Please give blood at this quarterly event held by Rotary Club of Blowing Rock and American Red Cross. Click the sign-up button to view available donation times and to reserve your time slot.

Sign Up Questions? Call Melissa Pickett at 828.773.7643.

Movies at the Museum: MC Richards: The Fire Within Thursday, January 18th at 6 pm Blowing Rock Art and History Museum In the film, we witness M.C. Richards engaging in contemplative questioning regarding the nature of art, imagination, wholeness, community, and our place in the cosmos. This is a film not just about M.C. It’s about all of our quests to become authentic creators of art and community.

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WinterFashions Show Friday, January 26th at 11 am Meadowbrook Inn The newest winter and spring fashions will be featured from the area’s top retail stores! Come find out what you need in your closet! Tickets (available online, at the Chamber, or at the door) are $35 and include lunch after the show! Doors & cash bar open at 11 am. The runway opens at 11:30 am. Learn More

Retailers: do you want to participate and show your fashions and/or accessories? Contact Loni at 828.295.7851 or loni@blowingrock.com.

Polar Plunge Brunch Saturday, January 27th, 10 am - Noon Timberlake's at Chetola Resort Chetola will feature a Polar Plunge Brunch Buffet in Timberlake’s for those folks who don’t want to brave possibly frigid temps but still want to get in on the action. WBTV’s John Carter is returning to emcee and a videographer from the station will connect a live feed for viewing in the Timbers Room in conjunction with a special brunch buffet. $22 adults; $16 children (12 and younger) Includes iced tea, hot tea and coffee; does not include alcohol and gratuity.

Limited seating. Reservations recommended, call 828.295.5531

Please visit our website calendar for more events!

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Chamber Events, Information & Meetings

Blowing Rock WinterFest: Thursday - Sunday, January 25th - 28th, Downtown Blowing Rock Ribbon Cutting: Tuesday, January 30th at 3:30 pm, reFresh Your Space, Boone Chamber Awards Luncheon: Tuesday, February 13th at 11:30 am, Green Park Inn All meetings are held in the Chamber Boardroom unless otherwise noted.