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- Blowing Rock Farmers Market - Every Thursday through Sept 29th @ 3pm - 6pm
- Art in the Park - September 10th @ 10am - 5pm
- Alair Summer Concert Series - September 11th @ 3pm - 5pm
- Business Before Hours: My Mortgage @ Famous Toastery - Sept 14th @ 8am
- Residential Members Social - September 14th @ 5pm
- Business After Hours @ SouthMarke - September 20th @ 5:30pm
- "It's Fall Y'all" Food Truck Night @ 1st Baptist Church - Sept 25th from 5-8pm
- Partner Appreciation Reception at Gideon Ridge - Sept 27th @ 5:00-6:30pm
- Mining For A Purpose @ McCoy Minerals & Doc's Rocks - Oct 1st @ 9:30am-5pm
- Fall Festival @ Blowing Rock School - Oct 8th @ 11am-3pm
- A Simple Gesture Food Bag Pick-Up - Oct 14th - Morning Pick-up
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| Business After Hours@ SouthMarke
September 20th @ 5:30 - 7pm
Stop by and network with fellow members at the amazing shoppes off Main Street in SouthMarke.
Open bar, appetizers & sweets. Prizes and Surprises too!!! |
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| Invest in the future of Blowing Rock and become a Star.
By supporting the Village Foundation, you help fund projects such as the History Walk and grants for many varied village projects. For More Information.
Receive a 2022 Rock Star decal with your donation! |
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| Meet the Candidates Forum
The annual Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum is scheduled for Thursday, October 6th, from 5:00-9:30pm. The event is co-hosted by the Boone Area & Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce. For those who cannot attend, this will be broadcast live from the Appalachian Theatre in Downtown Boone.
For More Information |
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State of the Town Video
If you were not able to attend the annual State of the Town, it can be viewed on the Town of Blowing Rock's YouTube channel.
Watch Here |
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| Farmer's Market Continues
Reminder that the Blowing Rock Farmers Market continues every Thursday thru September 29. Come join us on Park Avenue from 3 - 6pm. |
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As our local restaurants continue to face unpredictable staffing and abrupt changes in travel patterns, restaurant hours continue to change often. The Chamber of Commerce is currently maintaining a listing of Blowing Rock restaurant hours. The hours are updated weekly. Bookmark this page for reference so you can help your guests and customers when they are looking for dining!
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| James Pearson
James is the new Executive Director of the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. He comes to BRAHM from the Homer and Dolly Hand Art Center at Stetson University where he served as Director and as a professor in Museum Studies. He previously served as the Director of the Southwest Museum of Photography in Daytona Beach, Florida. A native of Candler, NC, Pearson completed his undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina, Asheville and holds an MA in Art History & Criticism from Stony Brook University. James, his wife Molly, and their two daughters are excited to make the High Country their home and look forward to becoming members of the Blowing Rock community. |
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| Mast Store Celebrates Friends Day
September 10th On September 10, each Mast Store location will donate 10% of the day’s sales to benefit the efforts of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. Guests may also round up their purchases to provide additional support September 9-11.
View Press Release |
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| Mining for a Purpose Returns
October 1st @ 9:30am - 5pm Join Doc's Rocks Gem Mine & Appalachian Fossil Museum and McCoy Minerals for a day of Fun & Charity. Silent Auction Treasure Hunt Gemstone Raffle Rubber Duck Race And More... 100% of the proceeds are donated to cancer patients via the 'Cancer Patient Emergency Fund'.
Doc's Rocks Facebook Page
Purchase Raffle Tickets & T-Shirts Online |
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| AMOREM Offering Virtual Advance Care Planning Workshop
September 15th @ 12pm - 1pm The goal of advance care planning is for you to live well, in a way that is meaningful to you, for as long as you live.
There is no cost to the community, but registration is required to receive the Zoom link. For more information, or to register, call 828.754.0101 or 1.844.4AMOREM, or email bbonn@amoremsupport.org.
Full Press Release |
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| Need help starting a business?
Tuesdays - Sept 13 - Oct 4 via Zoom In this FREE four week long cohort, participants will learn about different aspects of starting a business, including identifying potential markets, writing a business plan, running the finances of a business, and marketing a business. You'll work with mentors and peers in fun breakout activities designed to help strengthen your business ideas and prepare you for success!
For More Information & to Register |
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| Women’s Leadership Conference, presented by Catawba Valley Health System
Tuesday - October 25th @ 8:30am-4:00pm Hickory Metro Convention Center Our goal with this conference is to create a high-quality local professional development opportunity for women in leadership roles (and male allies) within our region. It also gives attendees an opportunity to connect and foster relationships.
Use the promo code: PARTNER to receive our Chamber Partner rate of $85.00 (a $14.00 discount) that can be applied at check-out. (Please note: The promo code is case sensitive!)
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| Yola Kicks Off The Schaefer Center Presents Fall Season
Friday, September 16th @7pm The Country-Soul, Pop-Funk and R&B Rising Star Comes to Boone on Her "Stand for Myself Tour".
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Limited tickets are available. Get yours today! |
| Don't Miss it!!! 2022 Denim Ball Celebration Thursday, Sept. 15th @ 6:00pm |
Funds raised at this event will support the programs and continuing preservation efforts on the estate. Thanks to our friends at Rosemyr & Modern Automotive of Boone for supporting this event. This event will recognize the tremendous community efforts to restore the exterior of Flat Top Manor, as well as a celebration of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's 25th anniversary. Please join us to celebrate all we have accomplished together! You are so important to these efforts! I hope you will be able to join us so we can thank you for being a part of Flat Top's amazing transformation. Limited tickets are available, so get yours today! |
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| J. McLaughlinFall Sip, Shop & Celebrate
Friday September 16th @ 1:00pm - 5:00pm Our hostess will be Jackie Christian.
15% of Sales will benefit the Blowing Rock Women's Club Scholarship Fund. |
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Chamber DiscountJust For You |
| Proudly supporting small businesses. |
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The Career Development Center at Appalachian State University invites you to participate in the Internship & Job Fair. The Internship & Job Fair is Appalachian State University's largest and most comprehensive career event. Serving students and alumni of all majors and skills, the event is host to many organizations across all industry sectors that are ready to network with students and introduce them to valuable internship and job opportunities. Spaces in each career fair are limited to ensure that both students and employers have an opportunity to interact in a meaningful way. As a result, we strongly suggest that you register in Handshake now as spaces will fill up quickly! If you are seeking to only hire students from the Walker College of Business, visit their website to learn about Walker Business Connections. |
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Appalachian State University's Cyber Summit is our annual one-day professional development event where attendees will learn from the leading experts in the cybersecurity field. Held on Appalachian's campus in the new Grandview Ballroom at Kidd Brewer Stadium, attendees will network with industry specialists, business leaders and develop partnerships with the Department of Computer Information Systems and its rising star students. All Proceeds from the event fund student scholarships in the Department of Computer Information Systems.
Click for a copy of the Attendee Brochure |
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NCDOT Fall Litter Sweep September 10-24, 2022 The 2022 Fall Litter Sweep is just around the corner, and we need your help keeping North Carolina beautiful! The sweep will run from Sept. 10–24. Click below for information about how to get involved.
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|  | Voting lasts until September 26th 2nd Annual Community Care Clinic Pet Photo Contest: Pawfect Pets for Community Health!
$1 Per Vote. Funds raised will support the Community Care Clinic of Boone.
To Vote For Your Favorite |
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| Next Pick-Up Date October 14thThe Chamber is a collection point. Please stop in and pick up an empty bag to fill.
A Simple Gesture makes it easy, convenient, and inexpensive to give food, and thus supplies a steady flow of food to our food banks and food pantries.
For More Information |
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Residential Members -
- Jean Kitchin
- Susan & Bob Ott
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| We are your one stop shop for all of your business needs. Between our Print and Marketing Services center, Tech Services, and Office Supplies, we have everything you need for your business all in one location. Whether you're starting a new business or continuing to grow your current business, stop in and meet the team today so we can tell you all about the amazing things Staples is doing to help support our local businesses. Download the brand new Staples Connect app to access our exclusive app-only deals, keep up with all of your rewards account information including rewards coupons, and even get signed up with classroom rewards giving you the ability to donate to our local schools and teacher for no extra cost! Interested to learn more? Stop in today and speak with one of our team members about the all of the exciting things we're up to!
Brad Williams - Phone: 828-263-0551 Staples in Boone, NC |
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| We believe that experiential travel is awe-inspiring, soul-stirring, heart-opening, and above all, life-changing. It’s our passion to design itineraries that allow you to touch the hearts of others, interact, learn, expand consciousness, and grow connections with other cultures and people. Savored Moments Travel helps family, friends, and affinity groups deepen their connections through well-planned, savory travel experiences.
Yolanda Robertson - Phone: 828-341-1655 Travel & Retreat Planning Concierge and Owner |
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Our newsletter reaches over 1,000 member contacts each Thursday! |
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Thank you to our 2022 Chamber Partners! |
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