Mind Your Business - A Podcast Series produced by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce - Podcasts

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2026 Fall Festival Season Primer: From Apple Butter...

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2026/10/08

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 widely viewed as Peak Weekend in the High Country, both for viewing the autumn leaves and experiencing two of the most unique festivals North Carolina has to offer. On this week's Mind Your Business, we give you the scoop on the 47th annual Valle Country Fair, staged annually in beautiful Valle Crucis, and Banner El...

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2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - NC Senate &...

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2026/10/02

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 in the NC Senate & House races. NC Senate District 47 Ralph Hise (R) (I) Frank Hughes, III (D) NC House of Representatives District 93 Ray Pickett (I) (R) Charlie Wallin (D) NC House of Representatives District 87 Iris Bender (D) Destin Hall (R) (I) Candidates in bold attended the event. All a...

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2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Watauga...

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2026/10/02

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 of Education District 1 Yolanda Adams Ellen Lamont District 4 Chad Cole Megan (Chayyim) Kornhouser All archives for each race are available at boonechamber.com. Support the show

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2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Watauga...

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2026/10/02

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 of Commissioners District 1 Adam Hege (D) Rick Woods (R) District 2 Savva Kostis (R) Ray Russell (D) All archives for each race are available at boonechamber.com. Support the show Support the show

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2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Charles...

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2026/10/01

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 candidate for Watauga County Clerk of Court. Candidates for Watauga County Board of Education, Watauga County Board of Commissioners, and the North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives were featured as part of our in-person forum on Thursday, October 1st, at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country. Candidates...

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2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Darin...

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2026/10/01

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 Watauga County Sheriff. Candidates for Watauga County Board of Education, Watauga County Board of Commissioners, and the North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives were featured as part of our in-person forum on Thursday, October 1st, at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country. Candidates for Watauga County...

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2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Chuck...

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2026/10/01

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 North Carolina's Fifth District of the US House of Representatives. Candidates for Watauga County Board of Education, Watauga County Board of Commissioners, and the North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives were featured as part of our in-person forum on Thursday, October 1st, at the Appalachian Theatre...

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2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Holly Fehl...

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2026/10/01

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 Watauga County Clerk of Court. Candidates for Watauga County Board of Education, Watauga County Board of Commissioners, and the North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives were featured as part of our in-person forum on Thursday, October 1st, at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country. Candidates for Watauga C...

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2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Len Hagaman...

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2026/10/01

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 for Watauga County Sheriff. Candidates for Watauga County Board of Education, Watauga County Board of Commissioners, and the North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives were featured as part of our in-person forum on Thursday, October 1st, at the Appalachian Theatre of the High Country. Candidates for Watau...

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2026 Watauga County Meet the Candidates - Dr....

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2026/10/01

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 candidate for North Carolina's Fifth District of the US House of Representatives. Candidates for Watauga County Board of Education, Watauga County Board of Commissioners, and the North Carolina Senate and House of Representatives were featured as part of our in-person forum on Thursday, October 1st, at the Appal...

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38:43

Unveiling the Western North Carolina Economic...

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2026/09/24

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 Western North Carolina Recovery and established GROW NC (Governor's Recovery Office for Western North Carolina) to serve as the lead organization to guide immediate physical and economic recovery efforts. In early 2026, a sub-committee was formed to examine the region's long term economic outlook, and make reco...

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38:49

High Country Businesses Working Together to Create...

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2026/09/17

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, the type of interactions people enjoy during their stay, and how events are communicated business to business all impact the visitor experience. The current date on the calendar matters greatly when it comes to how businesses schedule staff, how they throttle their operational expectations, and ultimately the impact t...

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47:39

Who's Going To Do Something About This Traffic? You Can!

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2026/09/04

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 that looks at transportation needs for a 25-30 year snapshot, and that document is currently going through a planned revision. On this week's Mind Your Business, we explain the CTP process, how an important survey is gathering public input that informs this work, and how your experiences can be added to future ...

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34:52

State of App State Athletics with Doug Gillin

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2026/08/27

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 surrounding High Country region. How the business of college athletics moves forward has a direct impact on the economic performance of a key time of year for our community. On this week's Mind Your Business, we bring you our annual conversation with App State Director of Athletics Doug Gillin. Heading into his 12th ...

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44:33

The Student Economy, a Great July, and a Howard...

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2026/08/20

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 students settle into their new routines and begin to look for money to spend. On this week's Mind Your Business, we hear from some voices that see the direct benefit of the student economy, from meals served to jobs filled. Aram and Megan Kevorkian own SouthEnd Brewing Company on King Street, and will discuss th...

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44:36

Introducing the Spirit of Boone Community Award...

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2026/08/13

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 honorees was announced on WATA's Mark in the Morning show on August 11th, marking the beginning of the storytelling about the accomplishments of this year's class. On this week's Mind Your Business, we unveil this year's list of honorees, and talk about what made them a choice for this year's spotlight. We also...

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A preview of Encore with Watauga Leadership...

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2026/08/06

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 with Dr. Jim Street, Curriculum Coordinator for the Watauga Leadership Institute and Founder of Ridgeline Leadership. He'll preview this year's Encore program, and we'll talk about the value of team and individual skill development, and how that applies to work, life, and helps define ones sense of commun...

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43:01

Exploring the Benefits and Structure of Employee...

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2026/07/30

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 over the years, and that exit from the daily grind becomes more complicated when retiring from a business you own, and that entity has a less than certain future. How do you step away while still providing employment opportunities for your team? How do you get the full value for decades of hard work? On this week's...

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Unveiling WNC's post-Helene Strategy for Long Term...

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2026/07/24

It's been almost 21-months since Hurricane Helene's impact was felt across Western North Carolina. While the region has largely recovered from some of the notable physical aspects of the story, the economic recovery will be going on for quite some time. Last week, Governor Stein's Advisory Committee for Western North Carolina recovery met in Boone, where the draft version of the region's Long-Term Economic Recovery plan was discussed. While the full version has not yet been released, valuable...

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How the Federal Reserve Measures the High Country...

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2026/07/16

The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. Its mandate is to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy. Sometimes such high-flying agencies or policy influencing organizations can feel detached from the day-to-day experiences that make up the High Country economy. However, the Federal Reserve uses a network of economists and data analysts to ensure the voice of Main Street is being heard and helping inform Federal policy and direction. On this week's Mind Y...

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