Weekly Village Update 5.11.17

Chamber Events & News

Mother's Day Gift Guide Only Three Shopping Days Left! Mother's Day is This Sunday, May 14th  We encourage everyone to Shop Local for Mom this Mother's Day! Need inspiration? We asked members to send us their special items & sales, and we put it all together in a handy gift guide! Click the button to view it and get shopping!

Gift Guide

TODAY at Blue Ridge Realty & Investments, LLC Thursday, May 11th at 4 pm 1129-1 Main Street Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Celebration at the new Blowing Rock location of Blue Ridge Realty & Investments, LLC!

Bull & Bear Vacation Rentals 131 Morris Street Wednesday, May 17th at 5 pm RSVP via Email Facebook Event

The Speckled Trout Restaurant & Bottle Shop 922 Main Street Monday, May 22nd at 4 pm RSVP via Email Facebook Event

Business After Hours Tuesday, May 16th, 4 - 7 pm High Gravity Adventures Join the Blowing Rock and Caldwell Chambers of Commerce for a fun evening of networking and adventures! Participation is optional. Come to watch!  4 - 5:30 pm: Experience the aerial courses with a short complimentary climbing ticket. 5:30 - 7 pm: Social hour and the Three-person Giant Swing will be operating!   Reservations for adventures required! Contact donna@highgravityadventures.com

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Art in the Park Saturday, May 20th, 10 am - 5 pm Park Avenue May Art in the Park Highlights: It's our 55th Year!  80 Artists Featured Artist: Tim Turner 3 Non-Profit Booth: Dylan's Heart, The Blowing Rock Woman's Club, The Community Care Clinic FREE trolley from Tanger Outlets and Food Lion Located on Park Avenue again. See you there! Questions? Contact the Chamber at 828.295.7851

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Concert in the Park Sunday, May 21st at 4 pm Memorial Park Always on Sundays following Art in the Park, Sunday Concerts in the Park offer free, family-friendly entertainment! Bring a lawn chair or blanket! The 2017 Season of Concerts in the Park is sponsored by Diamond Properties and kicks off with Bluegrass/Folk/Blues by Handlebar Betty!

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Member Events & News

Mountain Ninja Warrior Sponsorship Applications Open The Mountain Ninja Warrior community fundraiser and competition is returning to High Gravity Adventures! Planning is underway for this all-day event to be held on Sunday, October 1st, and this is the call for your business to get involved! Event sponsorships and team fundraisers are available this year! Team Sponsor Application

Event Information

Music on the Lawn Friday, May 12th at 5:30 pm Inn at Ragged Gardens Music on the Lawn is held every Friday evening, May through October (weather permitting) with a different band featured every week. Concerts are free; cash bar & lawn menu are available. Bring a lawn chair and arrive early to secure a spot on the lawn. No pets, coolers or outside food and beverage. The 2017 season kicks off tomorrow with King Bees performing!

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8th Annual SNIPS Spring Plant Sale Saturday, May 13th, 8 am - Noon Precision Printing Company 1302 Blowing Rock Road, Boone Proceeds benefit Watauga Humane Society's spay/neuter program. Shoe Drive: The Watauga Humane Society is conducting a shoe collection drive May 15th - July 15th to raise funds for the care, feeding, love and medical needs of our shelter animals.    For more information, contact Watauga Humane Society at 828.264.7865

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Silicon Hollar Start-Up Social Monday, May 15th at 5:30 pm  The Greenhouse, 164 Depot St., Boone This anti-networking event is for entrepreneurs, coders, hackers and investors. We talk about upcoming Silicon Hollar events and provide updates on tech and entrepreneurship initiatives.

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Movies at the Museum Tyrus: The Documentary Thursday, May 18th at 7 pm Blowing Rock Art and History Museum Set against a backdrop of immigration, poverty and racial prejudice, Tyrus is the true story of 105 year old pioneering Chinese-American artist Tyrus Wong, revealed through the lens of filmmaker Pamela Tom. Tickets: $5 students, seniors / $7 general admission

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Midnight at the Oasis Friday, May 19th at 7 pm Meadowbrook Inn Celebrating 39 years of service, information and shelter. OASIS (Opposing Abuse with Service, Information, and Shelter) is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Watauga and Avery Counties. Tickets: $35 per person. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and dancing.

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Meet the First Citizens Bank Team Thursday, June 15th at 5 pm 540 Hwy 105 Ext., Boone Meet our new business banker and the rest of the team. A donation will be made to a local non-profit organization. For more information, contact First Citizens Bank at 828.295.3162

Chamber Information & Meetings

Upcoming Meetings:

Ribbon Cutting: Thursday, May 11th at 4pm, Blue Ridge Realty & Investments Business After Hours: Tuesday, May 16th at 5:30 pm, High Gravity Adventures Ribbon Cutting: Wednesday, May 17th at 5:30 pm, Bull & Bear Art in the Park: Saturday, May 20th at 10 am, Park Avenue (in front of Chamber) Concert in the Park: Sunday, May 21st at 4 pm, Memorial Park Gazebo (Handlebar Betty performing) Executive Board: Tuesday, May 23rd at 8 am Ribbon Cutting: Thursday, May 25th at 5 pm, Savannah's Oyster House Public Viewing of Sunset Drive Gateway Project: Tuesday, May 30th at 4:30 pm, American Legion Board of Directors: Wednesday, June 7th at 8 am, BRAHM All meetings are held in the Chamber Boardroom unless otherwise noted.

Blue Ridge Realty Expands into Blowing Rock

BLUE RIDGE REALTY & INVESTMENTS LLC EXPANDS

Blowing Rock, NC, May 11, 2017 – Todd Rice and Bill Aceto, co-owners of Blue Ridge Realty & Investments, LLC, are pleased to announce that they have expanded into Blowing Rock.  The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on May 11 at 4:00 pm at their newest location at 1129-1 Main Street in Blowing Rock.  Please join in the celebration.  Having purchased Kohler Enterprises at 1129-1 Main Street, Blue Ridge Realty & Investments LLC renovated the historic space while maintaining and preserving the early 20th Century charm.  Exposed brick walls, warm wood flooring, period lighting, and pre-war metal ceiling lend comfort.  The latest technology and up-to-date systems allow for state-of-the-art communications and presentation.  At this newest location, Blue Ridge Realty & Investments LLC is proud to host six full time Realtors who represent buyers and sellers in residential and developments, as well as commercial and land markets.  The new office is pleased to already have over 30 new listings and is representing nearly that many active buyers.  Having already expanded into Banner Elk and West Jefferson in addition to their primary office on Hwy 105 in Boone, Blowing Rock was always top of mind for Mr. Rice and Mr. Aceto when planning their next office location.  The incomparable community spirit, combined with the outstanding physical and architectural features make this a logical choice.  Mr. Rice is also a co-owner of the Blowing Rock Ale House on Sunset Drive, a micro-brewery and Inn where visitors can grab a bite, have a locally-produced beer and spend a relaxing weekend at a beautiful inn hosted by professional staff.    

Blue Ridge Realty & Investments, founded in 1981, was voted Best of the Best Real Estate Agency in 2016 and was recently honored again with the same distinction in 2017.  In addition to providing a full scope of residential sales services, Blue Ridge Realty has divisions specializing in Property Management, both Long and Short Term Rentals, as well as vacation rentals and POA Management.  Blue Ridge Realty truly is available to accommodate all your real estate needs.  

For more information, contact: Todd Rice

Todd Rice

Blue Ridge Realty & Investments

828 263-8711

FAX 828 263-8717

trice@brri.net

www.BlueRidgeRealty.net

Blowing Rock Investment Properties Joins Luxury Portfolio International®

Contact: Scott P. MacIntosh / Blowing Rock Investment Properties/ (828) 295-7337 / scott@brips.com

Blowing Rock Investment Properties Joins Luxury Portfolio International^®

- Blowing Rock Investment Properties expands its reach with membership in Luxury Portfolio, the leading global network of luxury real estate brokerage firms -

Blowing Rock, NC – 4/12/2017 – Blowing Rock Investment Properties recently joined Luxury Portfolio International^®, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World^® the largest global network of premier locally branded companies dominated by many of the world's most powerful independent luxury brokerages. Our award-winning website was launched in 2005 and in its first year featured more $1 million-plus residences than other luxury real estate organizations. Continuously growing, the network has marketed over 50,000 of the world's most astonishing homes last year and attracted over 3 million high-net-worth visitors by presenting a gallery of the finest luxury properties and brokerages worldwide, our brand is recognized throughout the world as the luxury standard of excellence.

Based in the United States, Luxury Portfolio International® is backed by the experience of the most well respected and well known experts in luxury real estate in markets worldwide. This group collectively has wide spans of experience in the high-end luxury real estate market.

Luxury Portfolio is the fastest growing luxury property network. The 200 selected affiliates represent the luxury component of an organization which encompasses over 550 companies, 4,000 offices and 128,000 associates producing $351 billion in sales last year, with over one million transactions in over 60 countries.

“Luxury Portfolio is thrilled to have Blowing Rock Investment Properties as part of our distinguished Broker Collection.  The company has an impeccable reputation for luxury marketing in the High Country, and we are committed to helping them achieve even greater success,” said Paul Boomsma, president of Luxury Portfolio. “Luxury Portfolio boasts the most comprehensive marketing program in the industry, encompassing print advertising in high net-worth publications, an award-winning website and premium marketing materials. The scope of the program benefits Blowing Rock Investment Properties and all of our members, as well as the luxury clientele they serve.”

Blowing Rock Investment Properties exceeded $57 Million in sales for the year 2016. Blowing Rock Investment Properties was proud to receive the Momentum Club Award given by Leading Real Estate Companies of the world.

“Experiencing the success of being part of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, Blowing Rock Investment Properties seized the invitation to join Luxury Portfolio International. This gives Blowing Rock Investment Properties and its associates the opportunity to offer their clients a more global & exclusive reach for their luxury real estate”. said Scott P. MacIntosh Owner/Broker In Charge of Blowing Rock Investment Properties.

Luxury Portfolio International^® marketed over 50,000 of the world’s most remarkable properties last year on its award-winning website, LuxuryPortfolio.com. The site attracts over 3 million high-net-worth visitors a year and features a total inventory of available properties in excess of $54 billion. Luxury Portfolio is unmatched in the global arena, with network members in 60 countries, site translation in nine languages and multiple currencies and visitors from 200 countries/territories visiting the site every month.

For more information on Luxury Portfolio, visit LuxuryPortfolio.com.  For more information on Blowing Rock Investment Properties, visit BRIPS.com or call (828) 295-7337.