Mind Your Business - A Podcast Series produced by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce
by David Jackson · 30 episodes
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A weekly podcast produced by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.
Latest episodes
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36 min
Supporting the Team Through the Product: The Story of Mountaineer Tavern
It's not hard to imagine the color scheme behind the brand of Mountaineer Tavern, one of Boone's newest restaurants, and a business that has attached itself to its core audience --…
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37 min
Charting the State of Healthcare in the High Country
Pull up the headlines from any day of the week, and chances are something related to healthcare is listed among the topics. As part of the 4th annual State of the Community luncheo…
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39 min
2026 Fall Festival Season Primer: From Apple Butter in the Valle, Wolly Worms & More
October is PRIME TIME in the High Country for visual wonder, culinary joy, and a genuine connection to all of the good that arts and culture bring to our world.October 17-18th is w…
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2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Watauga County Board of Commissioners
The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce present the 2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum.This episode features candidates running for the Watauga County Board…
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1 h 07
2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - NC Senate & House Candidates
The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce present the 2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum.This episode features candidates running to represent Watauga County…
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59 min
2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Watauga County Board of Education
The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce present the 2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum.This episode features candidates running for the Watauga County Board…
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10 min
2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Charles Haynes - Watauga County Clerk of Court
The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce present the 2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum.This episode features Charles Haynes, the incumbent Republican candid…
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11 min
2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Holly Fehl - Watauga County Clerk of Court
The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce present the 2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum.This episode features Holly Fehl, the Democratic candidate for Wataug…
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28 min
2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Len Hagaman - Watauga County Sheriff
The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce present the 2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum.This episode features Len Hagaman, the incumbent Democratic candidate…
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19 min
2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Darin Church - Watauga County Sheriff
The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce present the 2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum.This episode features Darin Church, the Republican candidate for Wata…
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37 min
2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Dr. Virginia Foxx - US House - NC-5
The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce present the 2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum.This episode features Dr. Virginia Foxx, the incumbent Republican can…
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29 min
2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Chuck Hubbard - US House - NC-5
The Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce present the 2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates Forum.This episode features Chuck Hubbard, the Democratic candidate for Nor…
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39 min
Unveiling the Western North Carolina Economic Recovery Plan
It's been nearly two years since Hurricane Helene's impact was felt across Western North Carolina. In January 2025, Governor Josh Stein appointed a special Advisory Committee for W…
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39 min
High Country Businesses Working Together to Create Seasonal Experiences
Fall color is about a month away from its peak here in the High Country, but the seasonal shift toward autum economic behavior is already underway. The impact on visitor counts, th…
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48 min
Who's Going To Do Something About This Traffic? You Can!
This just in...sometimes it's hard to move around in Watauga County due to traffic congestion!The Watauga County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is the steering document th…
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35 min
State of App State Athletics with Doug Gillin
The game of football means a great deal to the High Country and its economy. For decades, championship success on the field has fueled business growth and activity throughout the s…
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45 min
The Student Economy, a Great July, and a Howard Street Update
Students are back at they are EVERYWHERE! The economic impact of the ringing of the school bell certainly drives business, but it also includes a boost to the local workforce, as s…
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45 min
Introducing the Spirit of Boone Community Award Honorees for 2026
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Spirit of Boone, its 77th annual membership gathering, September 24th in the Grandview Ballroom at Kidd Brewer Stadium.The full slate of ho…
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35 min
A preview of Encore with Watauga Leadership Institute's Dr. Jim Street
Registration opened this week for the 3rd installment of the Encore program, the latest offering from the Watauga Leadership Institute. On this week's Mind Your Business, we visit…
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43 min
Exploring the Benefits and Structure of Employee Ownership
It doesn't take long to think about someone in your life that has stayed in the working world for longer than they may have liked. The retirement dream and target has changed a lot…