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

A weekly podcast produced by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.

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47:01

The Sale of Hawksnest & the Understanding the...

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2026/04/09

Earlier this week, Lenny Cottom announced the sale of Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Zipline after 35-years of family ownership. Fortunately, this was part of the Cottom's plan, and they worked to find a buyer that shared their vision for the future of this long-time outdoor playground. Business succession does not always go so smoothly, and sometimes a lack of planning can force the hand of a business owner in a way that has a negative impact on employees, customers, and the surrounding communi...

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36:01

FEMA Funds Headed to Watauga County Schools

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2026/04/02

Earlier this week, FEMA announced its allocation of $103 million in Hurricane Helene related Public Assistance funding across 50 projects throughout Western North Carolina. Watauga County schools is set to receive over $28 million for the repair and repurposing of the old Valle Crucis School site. On this week's Mind Your Business, we'll talk to Dr. Leslie Alexander, Superintendent of Watauga County Schools, about how this process took place, and what could become of the site once repair...

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45:10

Recapping the 10th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards

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2026/03/26

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 10th annual 4 Under 40 Awards ceremony, Wednesday, March 18th, at the Appalachian Theatre in Downtown Boone. On this week's Mind Your Business, we hear from each of the 16 finalists, including reaction from each of the category winners as their names were called. Mind Your Business is written and produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercia...

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40:15

The Latest on the Blue Ridge Parkway Restoration Project

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2026/03/19

As we have discussed over the last several weeks, restoration work tied to the Great American Outdoors Act of 2021 has resumed along in the Blue Ridge Parkway in Watauga County. This work will impact areas around Boone and Blowing Rock, though detour routes and staggard closures will ensure access to popular attractions like Cone Manor, the Linn Cove Viaduct, and Price Park throughout the duration of the work. On this week's Mind Your Business, we visit with Leesa Brandon, External Affai...

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37:02

Built in Boone: Jackson Sumner & Associates

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2026/03/12

There are numerous businesses here in the High Country that we all drive by every day and wonder, "what do they do in there?" This week we continue our 12-part series: Built in the High Country. This monthly feature will take us physically inside some of the most unique and successful businesses in Watauga County, as we examine what got them started and why they chose the High Country as the home for their business. This week on Mind Your Business, we visit Jackson Sumner & Associate...

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39:51

Business Dreams & the Community Supports that Make it...

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2026/03/05

Turning the napkin sketch into a viable business is one of the most exhilarating and equally terrifying tasks in the entrepreneurial journey. Here in the High Country, we are fortunate to have several partner organizations and programs that can help a small business move from theory to reality. This week on Mind Your Business, we show how these partners work to provide insight and expertise for budding business owners -- through the lens of the food truck community. Road Ready: Food Truck Fun...

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45:08

Passing the Leadership Torch to Light the Path for...

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2026/02/26

The Olympics may be complete, but this episode of Mind Your Business is all about how we pass the torch. In communities across the High Country, we see the emergence of a new crop of leaders that are ready to make their mark. Events like the 10th annual 4 Under 40 Awards help spotlight those who are ready to do more, whether it's within their own business or industry, or by impacting the community through the giving of their time and expertise. On this week's show, we visit with two of o...

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39:25

What's Next for the #1 State for Business?

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2026/02/19

North Carolina has been named by CNBC as the #1 State for Business in the country in three of the last four years. The State's success is not just about its running list of economic development wins, but how those projects are boosted by our business climate, workforce pipelines, and quality of life. It takes all economic strengths and assets along with regional partnership to deliver the world-class experience that impacts business recruitment and retention. So how does North Carolina stay o...

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42:44

Celebrating Small Business Longevity One Cheeseburger...

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2026/02/12

Everyone that happens to own a small business will tell you a different story when it comes to the concepts, creation, and execution involved in turning their dream into reality. Each will also admit that small business success is hard to achieve, with constant variables and market influences -- and then occasionally it snows! The opportunity to keep the dream alive keeps small business owners motivated to clock in each day, no matter the circumstances, and when they achieve a milestone, it's...

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43:40

Supporting the System that Trains the Workforce: K-12...

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2026/02/05

Workforce Development has been a popular topic of focus for the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce as 2026 gets started. While we celebrate programs tied to the recruitment and retention of talent, we must not take for granted the system that creates the classroom experience that seeds important workforce pipelines. Education is Everyone's Business is an upcoming community conversation and workshop that will highlight the K-12 public school system's role in workforce development, while also highl...

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46:41

Boone Mayor Dalton George: What's Ahead for 2026 and...

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2026/01/29

In late 2025, Jon Dalton George was sworn in as Mayor of the Town of Boone, succeeding Tim Futrelle. In making this move, George vacated his seat on Town Council to assume the Mayor's chair. The town has recently opened the application process for those who wish to be considered for that vacant seat. On this week's Mind Your Business, we discuss why Dalton George sought this new leadership perspective. We also discuss his vision for the town moving into 2026, how the Boone Next Comprehen...

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47:26

2026 High Country Economic Kickoff Recap

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2026/01/22

Information was flying fast and furious at the 10th annual High Country Economic Kickoff Luncheon, held January 15, 2026, and hosted by the Boone Area and Blowing Rock Chambers of Commerce. On this week's Mind Your Business, we revisit some of the key discussions from the event, including a one-on-one interview with Dr. Harry Davis, Economist for the NC Bankers Association and longtime App State professor. Other highlights include: Workforce R&R: Recruitment and Retention Panel Findi...

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36:21

Built in the High Country: Baker Forge & Tool

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2026/01/15

There are numerous businesses here in the High Country that we all drive by every day and wonder, "what do they do in there?" As we roll into 2026, we are excited to launch a new 12-part series: Built in the High Country. This monthly feature will take us physically inside some of the most unique and successful businesses in Watauga County, as we examine what got them started and why they chose the High Country as the home for their business. This week on Mind Your Business, we visit Bak...

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45:18

Examining Commercial Development Activity in the High...

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2026/01/08

We are excited to bring you our first Mind Your Business for 2026! Our first episode of the new year examines the recent spike in activity in commercial development, particularly in the housing market. Recent large-scale projects have made headlines due to scope, location, and their potential impact on the local housing market. As these developments make their way through various stages of approval, we get some context and details about the development process from James Milner, Pr...

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45:18

Wrapping Up 2025 with RISE Caldwell Watauga Details...

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2025/12/18

In what is quickly becoming the season of saying, "for the last time in 2025," we bring you the final episode of Mind Your Business for the calendar year! On this week's episode, we take a closer look at the RISE Caldwell Watauga program, and how its connecting local employers with apprenticeships designed to enhance work-based learning for high school students interested in careers in the trades, manufacturing, health care, and hospitality sectors. Executive Director Tara Brossa will explain...

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45:50

Solving Your Office IT Needs Locally

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2025/12/11

This week's High Country weather brought its fair share of schedule disruptions, placing a premium on remote connectivity for the majority of us, from small business owners to local school students. As a small business, how do you stay up-to-date on the technology needs within your workplace, and how are those processes and programs accessed on a day when Old Man Winter decides we aren't going anywhere! On this amazingly topical episode of Mind Your Business, we visit with Nate Solberg a...

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34:59

Closing the Books: Year-End Financial Insights for...

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2025/12/04

As we kick off the final month of the year, this edition of Mind Your Business serves up a fresh slate of insights and stories from across the High Country. We sit down with Jonathan Allen of Allen Wealth Management to break down the financial to-dos local businesses and individuals should check off before the calendar turns, and we look at some of the driving economic forces of the past year along with those poised to shape 2026 in our region. We’ll also spotlight our next trio o...

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41:32

Giving Thanks for Job Creation, Impactful Leaders,...

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2025/11/26

This Thanksgiving edition of Mind Your Business features a buffet of stories from across the High Country. We'll learn more about the recent expansion announcement made by GE Aerospace for its Ashe County campus, and what this economic development win means for the Northwest region. We'll also recap the Evergreen Voices Gala that inspired our Watauga Women in Leadership attendees last week, and we'll hear about a trio of family-owned local businesses who have our next Holiday Shop Local...

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67:30

Bonus Episode: 2025 Evergreen Voices WWIL Gala

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2025/11/26

A holiday week is the PERFECT time to drop a bonus episode of Mind Your Business, just in case you need a podcast to get you through a long drive or out of an impossible conversation! We take you inside the Inn at Crestwood for the 2025 Watauga Women in Leadership Evergreen Voices Gala. This year's conversation centers on work ethic and hustle, the drive that pushes us to do hard things, stay committed through challenges, and find purpose in the process. Our featured guests:&n...

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46:19

The Business of Running: Inside the Mountaineer 10 Miler

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2025/11/20

Every race has a story, and the Mountaineer 10 Miler is no exception. On this week's Mind Your Business, we connect with Charlie Mercer and Ryan Anderson of Capstone Event Group, the visionaries behind this new event. They share how the race got its start, the lessons they’ve learned from successful events in other communities, and what that experience could mean for Boone. From inspiring participation to creating economic opportunities, Charlie and Ryan discuss how local organizations ...

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