Weekly Village Update 3.3.22

 

Chamber News Upcoming Meetings & Events Chamber Board Meeting - March 2nd Blowing Rock Town Council - March 8th Business Before Hours at Edward Jones - March 9th Hometown Harvest - March 13th Business After Hours: Hellbender Bed & Beverage - March 15th Business Before Hours Please join us for Food, Friendship, and a Boost of Caffeine  before you start your day!  Wednesday, March 9 – 7:30am – 9:00am   Door Prizes  Located next to the Food Lion in Blowing Rock at  7535 Valley Blvd  RSVP Here Talent Jam Talent Jam is Thursday, March 31st at Ransom Pub in Boone from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Are you hiring? Or looking for a job? This event is for you! An event that authentically connects our local talent and the organizations that need them in ways that traditional networking events or job fairs simply don't. This is a high-energy, hyperlocal event that features dueling, open-mic pitches where companies looking for talent, and people that have talent, each deliver alternating 60-second pitches. The event is followed by a casual but impactful networking reception. Register online here. Town of Blowing Rock Communication If you are not yet following the Town of Blowing Rock on Facebook, make sure to like their page! Timely updates on road work, programming, and Town facilities are posted there frequently. The Town's e-newsletter is also a great way to stay informed. It is sent bi-weekly on Fridays at 6pm. Sign up for the e-newsletter by emailing admin@tobr.us with "newsletter" in the subject line.  US Chamber: Special Briefing on Russia-Ukraine Crisis Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine has created a global crisis. The current situation is not only a humanitarian crisis, but also one that will have impacts on the U.S. economy and the global business community. Please join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a special briefing on the Russia-Ukraine crisis on Friday, March 4 at 2:00 pm ET. We also invite you to extend this invitation to your members and feature this briefing as a special benefit to your member organizations. Speakers include: •   John Murphy, Senior Vice President, International Affairs •   Chris Roberti, Senior Vice President, Cyber Intelligence and Security •   Marty Durbin, President, Global Energy Institute •   Marc DeCourcey, Senior Vice President, Corporate Citizenship Center, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation During this special briefing, the topics covered will include: •   An overview of the current situation in Ukraine and measures being taken by the United States and our allies.  •   An overview of Russian cyber capability, current activity and how businesses should prepare for potential disruption. •   An overview of the impact to our energy resources and domestic energy policy. •   An overview of the humanitarian crisis and what businesses can do to assist. Click here to register. Restaurant Hours With unpredictable staffing and abrupt changes in travel patterns due to covid-19, restaurant hours have been changing 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!  Restaurant Hours List Member News Member Tip of the Week This week’s tip comes from member, Tim Miller of Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery and his tips for Visiting an Art Gallery are as follows:   Have an open mind! Not all art is created equal, and if you have something in mind for a certain space, you may not find what you want. Keep your mind open to different sizes, colors, mediums, and subjects. Do some research. Check out the gallery website to make sure they have things by artists that you like. Some galleries, like ours, keep the website completely up to date with online inventory and will even sell and ship paintings to you wherever you are! Do not hesitate to ask questions about the paintings or sculptures, the gallery attendants love to chat about their passion. Check gallery hours before visiting. Sometimes museums and galleries run on different schedules than other retail stores. Give them a call or check their website. Do sign up for their emails and follow them on social media. This way you will always see what’s new and fresh. Lastly, enjoy it and take your time. Visual art is one of the greatest expressions of human creativity, enjoy it!  High Country Care Givers Golf Tournament High Country Caregivers presents this inaugural team golf event on May 24, 2022. During this four person scramble tournament, players will have an opportunity to meet and play golf with Hall of Fame coaches including our very own board member, Jerry Moore, while also competing for several awards and prizes.  Learn more here. Tweetsie Job Fair Are you looking for a fun rewarding job that can help develop your career skills? Tweetsie Railroad is the answer. We are hiring 250 brand ambassadors to fill a variety of customer service roles for the theme park’s 2022 season.   You can choose from a variety of options, from audit to deer park, ride operator to food service, ticketing to grounds. There is something for everyone, regardless of your experience.  We invite you to join us on Saturday, March 5th in the Tweetsie Palace from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm to meet our management team and learn more about becoming a part of the Tweetsie team. Visit https://tweetsie.com/employment for more information. Welcome New Members! The Boutique Collection The Boutique Collection features casually elegant styles in a full-service boutique. You’ll find designer-inspired lines at fantastic values! We have great scarves, handbags, and jewelry as well, all at great prices. We keep up with the most current trends and palettes in all of our stores! (828) 295-3110  Located at 1077 Main Street Blowing Rock, NC 28605 * www.boutiquecollectioncarriagetrade.com The Getaway Newly opened,Twelve luxury vacation townhomes have arrived to 830 Main Street Blowing Rock, NC Each townhome is accompanied by a kitchenette, king bed, genuine leather sleeper sofa , private balcony, electric fireplace, two full bathrooms, smart TV’s, blazing fast WiFi, smart locks and self check-in, and much more.Visit our website thegetawaybr.com Call/text 828-237-1925 Email contact@thegetawaybr.com Say Cheese Opening in April, Say Cheese is an outdoor café located in downtown Blowing Rock in the SouthMarke shopping center. Each of our gourmet sandwiches has a melted cheese component and are toasted to perfection. It’s our version of comfort food. Open daily from 11 AM to 4 PM. Dogs are welcome. SouthMarke Shops, Pavilion 6, 1179 Main Street, Blowing Rock. 828-999-9630 www.saycheesebr.com. ore events and updates 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 2022 Chamber Partners!