Mind Your Business - A Podcast Series produced by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce
by David Jackson
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Drops in the Bucket: Summer Event Impacts & Town of Boone Water Restrictions
Jun 25, 2026
44m 40s
Built In Boone: Booneshine Brewing Company
Jun 18, 2026
43m 12s
New Role, Same Leader: A Conversation with the New Executive Director of Hunger & Health Coalition, Lindsey Sullivan
Jun 11, 2026
34m 56s
Across the Stage & Into the Workforce: The Class of '26 and Where They Go Next...and some BIG Chamber news.
Jun 5, 2026
39m 52s
All Roads Lead to Money - A Recap of the 2026 Vision Northwest North Carolina Economic Development Summit
May 28, 2026
46m 50s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/25/26 | Drops in the Bucket: Summer Event Impacts & Town of Boone Water Restrictions | As we move through the month of June, the Mountaineer 10-miler, High Country Jazz Festival, and Boonerang are among the summer events that are officially in the books. On this week's Mind Your Business, we dive into the early numbers regarding the economic impact of the Mountaineer 10-miler and Boonerang. Charlie Mercer, CEO of Capstone Event Group rejoins the show to discuss the post-race survey results from over 850 participants in the Mountaineer 10-miler, which includes a break... | 44m 40s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | Built In Boone: Booneshine Brewing Company | There are businesses in the High Country that truly connect their product to the place. This week on Mind Your Business, we continue our Built in Boone series, and step inside Booneshine Brewing Company, and talk with President and Co-Founder Tim Herdklotz. As we take a walking tour through the tasting room and production facility, we'll talk with Tim about Booneshine's origin story, their capacity for growth, and the intentionality that allowed them to develop a business that helps "ma... | 43m 12s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | New Role, Same Leader: A Conversation with the New Executive Director of Hunger & Health Coalition, Lindsey Sullivan✨ | non-profithealth+3 | Lindsey Sullivan | Hunger & Health CoalitionAppHealthCare | Watauga County | Hunger & Health CoalitionLindsey Sullivan+5 | — | 34m 56s | |
| 6/5/26 | Across the Stage & Into the Workforce: The Class of '26 and Where They Go Next...and some BIG Chamber news.✨ | graduationworkforce pathways+3 | Dr. Leslie Alexander | Watauga County Schools | — | Class of 2026workforce+3 | — | 39m 52s | |
| 5/28/26 | All Roads Lead to Money - A Recap of the 2026 Vision Northwest North Carolina Economic Development Summit✨ | economic developmenttransportation+3 | — | NC Department of Commerce | — | Vision Northwesteconomic summit+3 | — | 46m 50s | |
| 5/21/26 | Providing a Boost to the Childcare Industry & the Workforce Behind the Workforce✨ | childcareworkforce+4 | Halee HartleyJessica Sullins | UNC Health AppalachianNorth Carolina Tri-Share Child Care Program | — | childcareworkforce+6 | — | 38m 24s | |
| 5/14/26 | Addressing the Needs of High Country Businesses Through Financial Awareness and Regional Advocacy✨ | economic conditionsfinancial awareness+3 | Jonathan Allen | Allen Wealth Management | High CountryFederal Reserve | High Countryeconomic check-in+3 | — | 48m 13s | |
| 5/8/26 | A Community Wrap-Up Edition on Wheels!✨ | childcarepartnership+3 | Alysia Price | UNC Health AppalachianNorth Carolina Tri-Share program | Western North CarolinaHigh Country | childcareUNC Health Appalachian+3 | — | 36m 24s | |
| 4/30/26 | Golf & Business - Closing the Deal at the Fairway Fore Foundation Golf Classic✨ | golfbusiness+3 | — | Boone Area Chamber of CommerceFairway Fore Foundation | Jefferson LandingBoone | golf classicfundraising+3 | — | 38m 00s | |
| 4/23/26 | Recapping the Inaugural Trades Signing Day Ceremony at Watauga High School✨ | Trades Signing DayCareer and Technical Education+3 | — | Boone Area Chamber of CommerceWatauga County Schools+1 | Watauga High SchoolWatauga County | Trades Signing DayWatauga High School+3 | — | 46m 55s | |
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| 4/16/26 | An Appalachian Summer Preview & the Impact of the Arts on the High Country Economy✨ | artseconomy+3 | — | Appalachian State University | BooneHigh Country | An Appalachian Summer Festivalperforming arts+7 | — | 40m 47s | |
| 4/9/26 | The Sale of Hawksnest & the Understanding the Landscape of Business Succession✨ | business successionfamily ownership+3 | — | Hawksnest Snow Tubing & Zipline | Boone | Hawksnestbusiness succession+3 | — | 47m 01s | |
| 4/2/26 | FEMA Funds Headed to Watauga County Schools✨ | FEMA fundingeducation+4 | Dr. Leslie Alexander | FEMA | Watauga CountyWestern North Carolina+1 | FEMAfunding+5 | — | 36m 01s | |
| 3/26/26 | Recapping the 10th Annual 4 Under 40 Awards✨ | awards ceremonybusiness recognition+3 | 16 finalists | Boone Area Chamber of Commerce | Appalachian TheatreDowntown Boone | 4 Under 40 AwardsBoone Area Chamber of Commerce+3 | Appalachian Commercial | 45m 10s | |
| 3/19/26 | The Latest on the Blue Ridge Parkway Restoration Project✨ | restoration projectBlue Ridge Parkway+3 | Leesa Brandon | Boone Area Chamber of Commerce | Watauga CountyBlue Ridge Parkway+5 | Blue Ridge Parkwayrestoration+5 | — | 40m 15s | |
| 3/12/26 | Built in Boone: Jackson Sumner & Associates✨ | businesslocal economy+3 | — | Jackson Sumner & Associates | High CountryWatauga County | Jackson Sumner & AssociatesHigh Country+3 | — | 37m 02s | |
| 3/5/26 | Business Dreams & the Community Supports that Make it Happen✨ | entrepreneurshipbusiness support+3 | — | Boone Area Chamber of Commercefood truck community | — | business dreamscommunity support+3 | — | 39m 51s | |
| 2/26/26 | Passing the Leadership Torch to Light the Path for Future Generations | 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... | 45m 08s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | What's Next for the #1 State for Business? | 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... | 39m 25s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | Celebrating Small Business Longevity One Cheeseburger at a Time | 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... | 42m 44s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | Supporting the System that Trains the Workforce: K-12 Education & the Business Community | 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... | 43m 40s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Boone Mayor Dalton George: What's Ahead for 2026 and Beyond | 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... | 46m 41s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | 2026 High Country Economic Kickoff Recap | 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... | 47m 26s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | Built in the High Country: Baker Forge & Tool | 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... | 35m 24s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | Examining Commercial Development Activity in the High Country | 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... | 44m 22s | ||||||
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