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The
voice "FOR BUSINESS" in Blowing Rock and beyond
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The
Chamber will be closed December 24th & 25th to be with family
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The Weekly
Village Update will not run next week on Thursday, Dec. 26th.
Please submit material to suzy@blowingrock.com for the
newsletter that will be published on
Thursday,
Jan. 2nd.
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Submit
your nominations by Friday, January 3rd.
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Awards Luncheon
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We need your help with
selecting our 2019 Chamber Award Winners.
Tell us,
"who" is the best in the following categories:
· Commercial Renovation
· New Construction
· Outstanding Business Service
· Best Customer Service
· Service to Community
· Jerry Burns Ambassadorial Award
· Business of the Year
Be sure to include a
description of "why" your nominee should win the award.
Our membership
committee compiles all nominations and sends the ballot of
finalists in each category to all Chamber members for popular
vote to determine the final winners, which are announced at our Award
Luncheon on Feb. 11th at Chetola Resort.
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Ads and Updated Business Listings for 2020-2021
Visitor Guide due January 11th
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It's time
to reserve your ad space in the 2020-2021 Visitor Information
Guide & Member Directory - the most requested publication in
Blowing Rock! Download the sales sheet
for details and pricing.
We're
also asking all members to trim your business descriptions for
the guide and our website for simplicity and consistency between
listings. Please visit the online Google form to provide an updated
description limited to 250 characters (including spaces). Or if
you prefer, email your description to sarah@blowingrock.com.
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4th Annual Economic Kickoff Breakfast
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Hosted
by the Blowing Rock & Boone Area Chamber of Commerce
Thursday,
Jan. 16th - 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Meadowbrook
Inn
Featured guest include
the Keynote Speaker,
Dr.Harry Davis from
the Walker College of Business and Presenter, Brad Moretz from
Appalachian Ski Mountain.
To
register for the breakfast, click
here. Blowing Rock Chamber Members should use code
"BROCK" at checkout to receive a $5 discount on their
registration fee.
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WinterFest Update
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WinterFest
is January 23rd- 26th
The 22nd Annual Blowing
Rock WinterFest is quickly approaching. Visit the WinterFest
website for
a full list of events.
Act fast and purchase
tickets today! The 6:45 pm seating of WinterFeast is SOLD OUT.
Tickets are still available for the 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm seating.
Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Chamber at
828.295.7851
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New Member: High Country Caregivers
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High
Country Caregivers provides advocacy, support, and education for
kinship caregivers and their families. We are dedicated to
relatives, respite, and resources for kinship caregivers, and
relatives caring for loved ones with life-limiting illnesses and debility.
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The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge Inn named one of
Top 100 Restaurants
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Green Park Inn Host New Year's Eve Gala
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Ring
in 2020 at Green Park Inn's Annual New Year's Eve Gala - $90
Tuesday,
December 31, 2019
Four course meal, High
Standards Big Band, Champagne toast at midnight.
Call the Green Park
Inn for reservations at 828.414.9230
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Carolina West Wireless Holiday Event
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It’s the
Holiday 250 Event at Carolina West Wireless! Save $250 on any
smartphone when activating a new line of service! Click here for current offers.
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Westglow Gift Certificates Special
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Give the
gift of Westglow this year! Now through Christmas, enjoy
attractive rates on Westglow Gift Certificates! Visit the link to
purchase instantly.
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NYE at The Horton Hotel
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The Horton Hotel
and Rooftop Lounge is excited to invite everyone to Boone's
First Annual New Year's Eve Ball Drop. Join them for a
complimentary bubbly toast and count down to the New Year with a
dazzling ball that will be dropped from the rooftop.
Doors open at 6 pm and
will stay open with last call at 12:30 am. Stay the night
and add on our NYE Bubbly Package to your stay so you can
sleep in at The Horton as well as secure your spot in our lobby
lounge and rooftop.
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Sugar Celebrates 50 Years!
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Sugar Mountain Resort
is celebrating 50 years in business.
Click here to watch Sugar Mountain Resorts 50th
Anniversary Documentary.
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Mountain Alliance Dinning Guide
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Sponsor transformative
experiences, support for local teens and support local businesses
all while eating at some of the area’s best restaurants! 100% of
the proceeds support
after-school tutoring, experiential education and
incredible experiential
education and incredible opportunities for Avery and
Watauga teens. Get great deals at some of the best High
Country restaurants, support local
businesses, and sponsor opportunities for local teens.
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Upcoming Events at Art of Living Retreat Center
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The
Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting last Friday at 4 Forty Four's new
design studio.
Learn more
about the design studio by visiting their website here.
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The
Chamber hosted the artist behind the 2019 Christmas ornament Ed
Springs on Wednesday to sign ornaments and for cookies and hot
cider. The annual Christmas ornament features a local landmark.
This year the ornament is of Mayview Manor. Christmas Ornaments
are still available for purchase at the Chamber for $15.
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Our
newsletter reaches over 1,000 member contacts each Thursday!
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Thank
you to our 2019 Chamber Partners!
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