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

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

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164 episodes

Mind Your Business - What's Going On with Healthcare in the High Country - Chuck Mantooth - UNC Health Appalachian

The health and wellbeing of employees and their families is an essential part of a high-functioning business. The realities and experiences of life during the pandemic brought new focus toward how business owners can prioritize employee well-being, while also shining light on the available heathcare resources in our region. UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN http://www.apprhs.org, formerly Appalachian Regional Healthcare System, has worked to evolve their services and facilities to meet the ever-changing healthcare needs in the High Country. How has the system adapted to demographic changes to our community? How are they addressing efficiency through technology? What are the driving forces behind hiring staff for one of the High Countrys largest employers? On this weeks , we tackle these questions and more as we visit with CHUCK MANTOOTH, President/CEO of UNC Health Appalachian, as we ask, "Whats Going On with Healthcare in the High Country." is a weekly production of the BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE http://www.boonechamber.com. The program is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate. http://www.appalachiancre.com Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

26m
Mar 14
Mind Your Business - What's Going On with the Economy - Jonathan Allen - Allen Wealth Management

Financial information comes at you from many directions and in many flavors in todays economy. What are the indicators and trends that speak best to the day-to-day realities of business and personal life in Watauga County? What trends should we pay attention to as it relates to the next big shift? Simply asked, "Whats Going On with the Economy?" On this weeks we present our quarterly check-in with JONATHAN ALLEN of ALLEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT http://www.allenwealthmanagement.com. We talk taxes, interest rates, inflation, and we even work in some discussion about the value of cold, hard cash in todays economic landscape. Well asl discuss indicators, and what we should be paying attention to here in Northwest North Carolina as it relates to our individual financial picture. is produced weekly by the BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE http://www.boonechamb and made possible through the sponsorship support of APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE. http://www.appalachiancre.com Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

26m
Feb 29
Mind Your Business - 2024 Primary Election Special Episode - Matt Snyder, Watauga County Board of Elections

BONUS CONTENT!!! On this special episode of we visit with MATT SNYDER, Director of the WATAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS https://www.wataugacounty.org/App_Pages/Dept/BOE/home.aspxabout the upcoming 2024 Primary election. Hear specifics about early voting ahead of the March 5th election, polling site and voter ID information, changes to districts for the upcoming Watauga County Commissioners races, and plenty more. is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and is made possible through the sponsorship support of APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE. http://www.appalachiancre.com Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

19m
Feb 22
Mind Your Business - What's Going On with the Northern Peaks State Trail - Jordan Sellers - Blue Ridge Conservancy

Positive connections between communities make a region like the High Country stronger. Partnership on one project can lead to future dialogue about other collaborative opportunities. The more we work to connect our local towns, counties, and their governmental entities, the better the chance for businesses and individuals to find similar ways to work with one another. The BLUE RIDGE CONSERVANCY http://www.blueridgeconservancy.org works each day to protect and preserve the places we love throughout the High Country. Unique projects like the MIDDLE FORK GREENWAY https://www.middleforkgreenway.org/, which will connect Boone and Blowing Rock with 6.5 miles of greenway trail along the middle fork of the New River, bring a physical connection to two towns that already work with one another on a variety of projects. The physical linkage between the two will only enhance the case for future partnerships between Watauga Countys two largest municipalities. On this weeks we learn more about a similar project, the NORTHERN PEAKS STATE TRAIL https://blueridgeconservancy.org/northern-peaks-trail, that will one day connect Downtown Boone to Downtown West Jefferson. This project includes the permanent protection of an important High Country viewshed and will foster more access points to public lands that include several of the areas most scenic settings. JORDAN SELLERS, Northern Peaks State Trail for Blue Ridge Conservancy, tells us how the project came together, how environmental stewardship plays into the trails development, and how the trail will positively impact the towns of Boone and West Jefferson. is produced weekly by the BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE http://www.boonechamber.com and is made possible through the sponsorship support of APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE. http://www.appalachiancre.com Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

30m
Feb 22
Mind Your Business - What's Going On with Childcare in Watauga County?

The ability to access affordable childcare in Watauga County remains as much a part of the conversation around economic prosperity as accessing affordable housing. Even if you dont have a child that requires childcare, chances are you work with someone that does, and workforce reliability remains an important topic for all to consider. Also, from a workforce retention standpoint, employers that remain educated about the opportunities and challenges that staff members are facing when it comes to finding childcare are more likely to retain employees when they align resources and policies in ways that are supportive On this weeks we visit with VIRGINIA FORD and WES BERRY of THE CHILDREN'S COUNCIL OF WATAUGA COUNTY http://www.thechildrenscouncil.org and HALEE HARTLEY, Owner of Kid Cove, as we discuss the current State of Childcare in Watauga County, and how agencies, businesses, and local government are all working together to improve circumstances for children, their families, and the workforce that drives the industry. is a weekly production of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce and is made possible through the sponsorship support of APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE. http://www.appalachiancre.com Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

39m
Feb 15
Mind Your Business - What's Going On with Residential Real Estate - Stacie Pineda - Stacie Pineda Real Estate Group

The residential real estate market is one of the most complex, and at times frustrating aspects of our local economy. The need for housing of all types and price points, for sale and rent, remains a pressing workforce challenge. STACIE PINEDA of the STACIE PINEDA REAL ESTATE GROUP https://staciepineda.com/ joins us on this weeks to answer the question: "Whats Up with Residential Real Estate." Shell discuss current inventory and its impact on prices, how cash buyers and interest rates are influencing activity, and what advice she has for those selling or buying in todays market. is produced each week by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, and made possible through the sponsorship support of APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE. http://www.appalachiancre.com Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

30m
Feb 08
Mind Your Business - Recapping the 2023 Watauga County Businesses of the Year

As part of the 8TH ANNUAL HIGH COUNTRY ECONOMIC KICKOFF LUNCHEON https://www.boonechamber.com/news/8th-annual-high-country-economic-kickoff-luncheon-event-highlights, the BOONE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE http://www.boonechamber.com/ was pleased to present the 2023 WATAUGA COUNTY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS. This ceremony was presented thanks to the support of CAROLINA MOUNTAIN TITLE http://www.carolinamountaintitle.com/. On this weeks we revisit the podium speeches from each of our winners, which could possibly serve as motivation for those that are charting their own progress for 2024. is a weekly production of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. Its presented each week thanks to the sponsorship support of APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE. http://www.appalachiancre.com/ Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

16m
Jan 26
Mind Your Business - STABLE Workplaces rollout & the Boone Next Community Project

Its been a fast and furious start to the year for the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. Between the High Country Economic Kickoff luncheon https://www.boonechamber.com/news/8th-annual-high-country-economic-kickoff-luncheon-event-highlights, the start of Watauga Leadership Institute https://www.boonechamber.com/watauga-leadership-institute, and participation in the first Boone Next https://www.boonenext.com/ community convening, our team has been in the middle of some important conversations. We also were excited to be a part of the community-wide launch of STABLE WORKPLACES http://www.stableworkplaces.org earlier this week, a multi-agency project designed to bring Staff Training and Leadership Development for Evolving workplaces. On this weeks we bring some important details on each of these projects, as well as provide a deeper dive on the STABLE workplaces initiative, including comments from business leaders like Lisa Cooper, CEO of Mast General Store, Angus Lamond, General Manager of Cheotla Resort, and Michelle Bollman, General Manager of Stick Boy Bread Co. is a weekly production of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. The show is made possible thanks to the support of APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE. http://www.appalachiancre.com Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

21m
Jan 19
Mind Your Business - High Country Economic Kickoff recap episode

The 2024 HIGH COUNTRY ECONOMIC KICKOFF https://www.boonechamber.com/news/8th-annual-high-country-economic-kickoff-luncheon-event-highlights is in the books. On this weeks we feature the full remarks from GARY SALAMIDO https://ncchamber.com/profile/gary-j-salamido-ms/, President/CEO of the NORTH CAROLINA CHAMBER. We also bring you the entirety of the 2024 High Country Economic Forecast from DR. HARRY DAVIS https://finance.appstate.edu/directory/harry-davis-phd. is a weekly production of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. It is presented in partnership with APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE. http://www.appalachiancre.com Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

1h 6m
Jan 12
Mind Your Business - Top 5 Storylines Entering 2024

Tis the season for lists and goals...and lists of goals! The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce does not want to leave fans of the disappointed, so we start a new season of our program with a list of the Top 5 storylines we are watching heading into 2024. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/. Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

26m
Jan 04
Mind Your Business - Watauga Leadership Institute - Duane Wade - Hampton Inn & Suites of Boone

The WATAUGA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE https://www.boonechamber.com/watauga-leadership-instituteserves as the community leadership development arm of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. Each year, participants enjoy a cohort-style program that helps them unlock leadership and fine tine leadership skills, while also helping them better understand the way the High Country community functions. On this weeks , we hear from DUANE WADE, Director of Operations at the HAMPTON INN & SUITES OF BOONE https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=945711b6aac52d3aJmltdHM9MTcwMzExNjgwMCZpZ3VpZD0yYmI0ZWJkYS1kMTE2LTY3ODItMGU4MS1mOWE1ZDAzYTY2MGYmaW5zaWQ9NTI0Ng&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=2bb4ebda-d116-6782-0e81-f9a5d03a660f&psq=hampton+inn+boone+nc&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGlsdG9uLmNvbS9lbi9ob3RlbHMvaGt5Ym9oeC1oYW1wdG9uLXN1aXRlcy1ib29uZS8&ntb=1, and a Watauga Leadership Challenge graduate, about his experiences as a participant, and how his leadership style was impacted by the lessons he learned throughout the program. is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN http://www.apprhs.org. Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

31m
Dec 21, 2023
Mind Your Business - Economic Value of Winter Sports In North Carolina - Kim Jochl - NC Ski Areas Association

It always seems to be tourism season in the High Country! While the summer months may provide the right climate for people to enjoy the outdoors at a more comfortable temperature, the winter sports season provides a similar chance to focus on outdoor recreation, only this time with a jacket, bibs, and comfy socks. The NORTH CAROLINA SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION https://www.goskinc.com/ recently released its latest ECONOMIC VALUE ANALYSIS, https://www.goskinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2022-23-NCSAA-Economic-Value-Analysis-Final-Report-10.10.23.pdf which captures the 2022-23 season. On this weeks we visit with Kimberly Jochl, Vice President of SUGAR MOUNTAIN RESORT https://skisugar.com/ and President of the NC Ski Areas Association. Well dive into the numbers that show the impact of the winter sports economy on the High Countrys overall landscape. Well also hear how the rise in participation during the COVID pandemic has brought along upgrades to infrastructure and technology that will support the industry for years to come. is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com and UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN http://www.apprhs.org. Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

30m
Dec 14, 2023
Mind Your Business - Blue Ridge Rising Recap - Caroline Stahlschmidt - Destination by Design

BLUE RIDGE RISING http://www.blueridgerising.com is an initiative of the BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FOUNDATION https://www.brpfoundation.org/about-us, the nonprofit fundraising partner for the Blue Ridge Parkway, to strengthen cross-jurisdictional relationships, foster economic development within the region’s gateway communities, and establish a unified regional voice. On December 5-6, 2023, the Blue Ridge Rising Two-State Summit was held in Blowing Rock, bringing together key community members across the Parkway to further discuss how this important economic and recreational asset can be best utilized and preserved in the future. On this weeks podcast, we get an overview of Blue Ridge Rising from CAROLINE STAHLSCHMIDT, SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER with Boone-based DESTINATION BY DESIGN https://dbdplanning.com/. Well also hear about key take-aways from the summit, and what to expect moving forward with this important project. is produced each week by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com and UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN. http://www.apprhs.org Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

31m
Dec 08, 2023
Mind Your Business - Medicaid Expansion and its Impact on the High Country

NORTH CAROLINA IS EXPANDING WHO CAN GET MEDICAID STARTING DECEMBER 1, 2023. https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/north-carolina-expands-medicaid Who is eligible for coverage? What documents do you need to have to get registered? How will Medicaid expansion benefit the High Country healthcare landscape? We have assembled a group of community health care leaders from UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN http://www.apprhs.org, HIGH COUNTRY COMMUNITY HEALTH https://www.highcountrycommunityhealth.com/, and APPHEALTHCARE http://www.apphealthcare.com,  who will tackle these questions and many more on this weeks podcast. is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN. http://www.apprhs.org Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

31m
Nov 30, 2023
Mind Your Business - Cyndi Dancy - Watauga County Childcare Study

During its scheduled meeting Tuesday, October 3, the Watauga County Board of Commissioners granted approval for the Watauga Economic Development Commission to conduct a comprehensive study and analysis of childcare in the county. https://www.boonechamber.com/news/watauga-county-childcare-study The study will be conducted by DANCY RESEARCH https://dancyresearch.com/, a North Carolina-based economic development research firm, who recently conducted a similar study for the Wilkes County Economic Development Commission. CYNDI DANCY, Owner and Principal, will team with Dr. Pamela Shue, an Associate Professor for in the Department of Family and Child Studies at Appalachian State University to conduct the research. They will use a collaborative and economic approach to gather pertinent information from statistical sources and stakeholders, identify gaps in service, and make recommendations of action steps to fill those gaps. The full study is projected to take seven months to complete. On this weeks we talk with Cyndi Dancy about how this type of data collection and community survey can help make the case for further work and investment on this important project. Shell also outline how  data will be collected and ways for the community to engage in the process. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN. http://www.appalachiancre.com Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

24m
Nov 02, 2023
Mind Your Business - Jonathan Allen - Allen Wealth Management

The financial world moves fast and its important to keep a close eye on national issues that can have a direct impact on the High Country economy. On this weeks , we host our quarterly conversation with JONATHAN ALLEN of ALLEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND ALLEN TAX http://www.allenwealthmanagement.com. Well get an overview of the economic picture, complete with discussion around potential interest rate adjustments and how military conflicts abroad can impact US markets. Well also hear some conversation around tax planning and other financial considerations for businesses and individuals as we creep closer toward the end of the 2023 calendar year. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN. http://www.apprhs.org Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

28m
Oct 26, 2023
Mind Your Business - Boone Town Council Candidate - Eric Plaag

Boone Town Council candidate ERIC PLAAG visits with Boone Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO David Jackson in advance of the 2023 Town of Boone municipal election. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN. http://www.apprhs.org Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

35m
Oct 19, 2023
Mind Your Business - Boone Town Council Candidate - Edie Tugman

Boone Town Council incumbent candidate EDIE TUGMAN visits with Boone Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO David Jackson in advance of the  2023 Town of Boone municipal election. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN http://www.apprhs.org. Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

26m
Oct 19, 2023
Mind Your Business - Boone Town Council Candidate - Dalton George

Boone Town Council incumbent candidate DALTON GEORGE visits with Boone Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO David Jackson in advance of the  2023 Town of Boone municipal election. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN. http://www.apprhs.org Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

25m
Oct 19, 2023
Mind Your Business - A New Look to Ray'sWeather.com - Ray Russell

Since the late 1990s, RaysWeather.com has provided local and reliable weather forecasts and data for High Country residents and guests. Five-golf ball days, snowman-o-meters, and fearless forecasts have become part of our local vocabulary, while benefiting from a weather forecast that is generated for the High Country, by a Boone-based small business. The forecast area has grown over the years, with RAYSWEATHER.COM https://raysweather.com/ now providing services and hosting real-time weather data and webcam stations throughout Northwest North Carolina, Northeast Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia. Technology upgrades over the years have helped this highly-trafficked collection of weather websites move toward a new look, built around efficiency and an elevated end-user experience. On this weeks Mind Your Business, RaysWeather.com namesake and founder Ray Russell will discuss changes to his family of sites, what it means for the daily weather forecast seeker, and how a new structure for generating revenue will lead to more options for users. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN. http://www.apprhs. Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

49m
Oct 12, 2023
Watauga Women in Leadership on WATA

Listen as Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Events Carrie Henderson and Mary Sheryl Horine, of Girls on the Run of the High Country, discuss the upcoming WATAUGA WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP GALA https://www.boonechamber.com/events/2nd-annual-wwil-gala on https://www.facebook.com/WATA1450 on October 11, 2023.  Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

13m
Oct 12, 2023
Mind Your Business - Open Enrollment for Health Coverage - Wayne Randall - Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NC

Tis the season for health care open enrollment! For individuals, its an important time to make adjustments based on life and health changes. For employers that dont offer health care as a benefit, this is important information to pass along to your employees so they can get any necessary changes made for coming year. On this weeks , WAYNE RANDALL of BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH CAROLINA http://www.bcbsnc.com shares important information about the proper time to make adjustments, what qualifies as a "life event" that may allow someone to make plan changes outside of the coming window, and how different plans can impact different periods of life. Well also hear the latest on Blue Cross and Blue Sheilds community outreach activity in the High Country region, including new programs for seniors and veterans. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN. http://www.apprhs.org Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

27m
Oct 05, 2023
Mind Your Business - 2023-25 NC State Budget & Impact on Watauga County - NC House Rep Ray Pickett

On Friday, September 22nd, the North Carolina General Assembly have final approval to NC HOUSE BILL 529 https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2023/HB259, the Current Operations Act of 2023. More commonly referred to as the 2023-25 NC State budget, this document includes a number of well publicized spending priorities, like raises for State employees and educators, early childhood development, and affordable housing. The passing of the budget also triggered Medicaid Expansion for North Carolina, which will go into effect December 1st, and stands to benefit patients and heath care providers across the State. Statewide priorities are only part of the story, and on this weeks , NC HOUSE DISTRICT 93 REPRESENTATIVE RAY PICKETT https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/772 provides an update on specific budget inclusions that will have a direct impact on Watauga County. He also discusses NC General Assembly priorities, such as enrollment growth for Appalachian State University, future budget wishes, and plenty more. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN http://www.apprhs.org.  Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

30m
Sep 28, 2023
Mind Your Business - Welcome SouthEnd Brewing - Aram & Megan Kevorkian

Family Weekend is here and the App State Mountaineers will be hosting East Carolina at The Rock Saturday as one of many highlighted activities in and around the High Country. Speaking of family, it was a family connection that brings one of Downtown Boone’s newest businesses to King Street. On this week’s , we will hear the story of SOUTHEND BREWING http://www.southendbrewing.com/, and how the opportunity to expand a successful family business has helped reshape one of the area’s longest standing restaurant locations. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN. http://www.apprhs.org Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

34m
Sep 14, 2023
Mind Your Business - Campus Updates & Fun Facts from the Start of the Fall Semester at App State

The 2023 fall semester is officially underway at Appalachian State University. As students and faculty settle into their routines, its a great time to catch up on new details that come to light each time a new semester begins.  On this episode of Mind Your Business, Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Communications Officer Megan Hayes talks about the excitement of a new semester. We discuss new student and faculty projects that combine education with community impact. Well also get the latest on campus construction and hear about new and refreshed undergraduate and graduate programs that see Boone serve as the center of academic discovery.  Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN http://www.apprhs.org/. Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

34m
Sep 07, 2023
Mind Your Business - Food Is Medicine - Hunger & Health Coalition & Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC

Health food is the key to a healthy life. Studies show that the leading risk factor for chronic diseases is poor nutrition. Two local businesses are teaming up to bring fresh, local foods to those that are looking to improve their diets and combat medical conditions. On this weeks Mind Your Business, we learn more about the Food is Medicine Program. Hunger and Health Coalition collects and distributes healthy foods to help prevent and manage chronic illnesses like Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Hypertension. They provide medically tailored food boxes catered to your specific nutrition needs. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina sees Food is Medicine as a pathway to preventative care, and works with organizations like Hunger and Health Coalition to fund the costs of the program and prioritize the communication of this program as a member benefit. Hear about the connection between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolinas Boone Center and the staff at Hunger and Health Coalition, and how these two organizations are working daily to bring farm fresh foods to health kitchen tables across the High Country. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN. http://www.apprhs.org Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

28m
Aug 31, 2023
Mind Your Business - Training the Trades - Lucas Underwood - L&N Performance Automotive Repair

Business ownership does not come with an easy to understand manual. How an entrepreneur organizes themselves at the beginning of their business life has an overwhelming impact on how successful the organization will become. LUCAS UNDERWOOD was a skilled diesel mechanic without much background as a business owner during the early years of L&N PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR https://lnautorepair.com/. Stuck in the day-to-day of keeping the lights on and his staff employed, he had a line in the sand moment that changed everything. Today L&N Performance Automotive Repair is one of the most successful automotive shops on the east coast, and Underwood had found a niche in helping others learn from his experiences in a way thats fostered community within his industry. On this weeks Mind Your Business, hear about how a local business used a renewed focus on people -- how to treat them and train them -- to help create a voice of stability and hope for those just starting out in a complex industry. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by UNC HEALTH APPALACHIAN. http://www.apprhs.org Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

36m
Aug 17, 2023
Mind Your Business - 2023 Back 2 School Festival

The 11th annual BACK 2 SCHOOL FESTIVAL http://www.back2schoolfest.org is coming up Saturday, August 12th, benefiting school-aged children and families in Watauga County. On this weeks , we visit with members of the Back 2 School Festival organizing team to get the latest details on this years event, including distribution schedule, details on shoes and haircuts, and how community members can support this project throughout the year. is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. http://www.apprhs.org/ Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

25m
Aug 10, 2023
Mind Your Business - UNC Health Appalachian - Chuck Mantooth

Effective July 27, 2023, APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEATHCARE SYSTEM http://www.apprhs.org has changed its brand to UNC Health Appalachian. This move reflects efforts to align with UNC Health’s rebranding strategy. On this special bonus episode of Mind Your Business, we speak with CHUCK MANTOOTH, President/CEO of the newly named UNC Health Appalachian, about this branding transition and what it means for healthcare in the High Country. While the community will begin to see the transition to the new logo beginning in October, it will take some time for the new brand to be updated in all places. This will happen in phases and items such as digital assets will change over quickly; however, larger scope projects like signage will gradually transition. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. http://www.apprhs.org/ Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

26m
Aug 07, 2023
Mind Your Business - Town of Boone Climate Action Planning Process - George Santucci

The TOWN OF BOONE http://www.townofboone.net/ccap continues gathering feedback on its Community Climate Action Plan. On this weeks , GEORGE SANTUCCI, Director of Sustainability & Special Projects for the Town of Boone, drops by to discuss the outcome of two recent community input sessions. He also discusses ways the Town of Boone has limited its greenhouse gas emissions and how those actions can be mirrored by the local community. To contact George Santucci about further conversations and opportunities for partnership, email george.santucci@townofboone.net. Mind your Business is produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible each week by APPALACHIAN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE http://www.appalachiancre.com/ and sponsored in part by APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM. http://www.apprhs.org/ Support the show https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information

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Aug 03, 2023