Thursday, February 27, 2020

Weekly Village Update 2.27.20

Ribbon Cutting, SkyLine/SkyBest, Job Fair
Commerce Communications



Upcoming Events


Visit the Chamber Calendar of Events for more.

Grow with Google Seminar was a Success

On Thursday, February 20th the Chamber hosted Grow with Google at BRAHM.

This event was co-hosted with the SBTDC, Avery Chamber, Caldwell Chamber, and Boone Area Chamber. The event reached pre-registration max with 87 participants.


Mark your calendars for the next Grow with Google seminar on September 17th.

Save the Date!

Date: April 15, 2020
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Grandfather Mountain Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union


Registration Information
Company For-Profit: $125 (includes 2 representatives)
For-Profit Company & Local Chamber Member: $100 (includes 2 representatives)
Government & Non-Profit: $75 (includes 2 representatives)
Non-Profit & On-Campus: $50 (includes 2 representatives)*
Additional Representatives: $10 each
Registration Deadline: April 1, 2020




Blowing Rock Leadership Class Project Update
The Blowing Rock Leadership Challenge Class has almost fully funded the bathroom project for Blowing Rock School.

 If you're a local resident, you've probably visited our wonderful playground and/or field for recreation and understand this need. It will also provide a tourism benefit for the many visitors who use the playground and parking lot. Cash Custom Homes - Realty & Construction is serving as our general contractor, and donations are tax deductible through The Village Foundation of Blowing Rock. They only have $9,500 to go. The project will not begin until it is fully funded. Help the Leadership Class reach their goal of breaking ground this spring! Please consider supporting this project - no amount is too small!



Ribbon Cutting for Tomahawk Hill at Mystery Hill
Join the Blowing Rock and Boone Chambers for a ribbon cutting for Tomahawk hill, Mystery Hill's newest attraction on March 3rd at noon.

Tomahawk Hill is the perfect location for your next birthday party, family reunion or private event. It's completely enclosed, so no need to worry about weather!


Save the Date: March 17th Business After Hours
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce members and guests are invited for a special St. Patrick's Day "Business After Hours" from 5pm to 7pm at the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum.

The event is hosted by Carolina West Wireless and BRAHM and will feature wine, beer, snacks, and music by Chris Capozzoli & Jeff Moretz.


Member News

SkyLine/SkyBest
SkyLine/Sky Best is now offering fiber service for Blowing Rock Businesses. The SkyBest Communications team will be in Blowing Rock soon to stop by and speak with you about your telecommunications services.

SkyBest has just completed fiber-optic cable construction to Blowing Rock and we are excited to now be able to provide service to local businesses like yours.

Please feel free to give our dedicated Business Team a call at 1-844-SKYBEST or email us at BusinessSolutions@skyline.org to schedule a time to meet and learn more about us and our services.


Zap Fitness Athletes Prepare for 2020 Olympics

Zap Fitness has 8 runners competing in Olympic Marathon Trials this Saturday, Feb. 29th in Atlanta. The race will be broadcast live on NBC across the country starting at noon. Wish them luck!



2020 US Census
Invitations to respond to the 2020 Census will be delivered between March 12-20. Once you receive that invitation, you can respond online, by phone, or by mail.

A complete and accurate count is critical for you and your community, because the results of the 2020 Census will affect community funding, congressional representation, and more.


Spring Exhibition Celebration at the Turchin Center
On March 6 from 6-10 pm, the public is invited to explore the galleries of the Turchin Center during the Spring Exhibition Celebration with the opening of five new exhibitions.

Numerous exhibiting artists will be on-hand to meet visitors and provide insight into their intriguing work. The musical group Belleville Rendezvous will perform. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available and there will be creative art-making activities in the Moskowitz Gallery. This event is free and open to the public. 


March at Art of Living Retreat Center
MARCH 6-8
Women’s Health Retreat
Join us for a weekend of deep healing, transformation, bliss, and pampering with Women’s Health—an authentic Ayurveda-based program that will teach you simple, timeless, and sustainable daily wellness practices for greater health and happiness during the transitional phases of life. Get 15% off with discount code gift-of-health. Limited time only, register today! https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/event/ayurveda/womens-health 

MARCH 13-15
Soul Level Animal Communication
Learn how to intuitively connect with animals and receive the lessons they have to share with your soul. Discover Soul Level Animal Communication under the guidance of gifted communicator Danielle MacKinnon.

March 20-27
Anxiety, Depression, & Chronic Stress Wellness Retreat
Our specialized program for anxiety and chronic stress harmonizes the mind-body complex and addresses the root cause of an illness. Regain a life of vitality and balance, remove toxic build-up, and experience a more centered state of being through our 8-day retreat. 



Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit:
Tickets on Sale Next Week!

Tickets:
$60 adults, $50 students. *Limit 4 tickets per transaction*
MONDAY, MARCH 2 at 9AM – LOCAL/WALK-UP PRESALE - Maximum 500 tickets available for purchase in person only at the Schaefer Center Box Office, 733 Rivers Street, Boone, NC. No phone/online sales.
Beginning TUESDAY, MARCH 3 at 9AM – Online, in person, or by phone at www.appsummer.org, 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046.



More events can be found on our online calendar.

To submit your news to our weekly newsletter, email Suzy@BlowingRock.com by Wednesday.

Our newsletter reaches over 1,000 member contacts each Thursday!


Thank you to our 2020 Chamber Partners!