SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 ISSUE
Business Briefs
Register Now For Lead-Safe, OSHA Construction Safety Classes…
Registration is now ongoing for a one-day lead certification class on Monday, September 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. offered by HCHBA. The cost is $255 for HCHBA members and $300 for nonmembers. Registration and payment must be received by Friday, September 10. An OSHA Construction Safety class will also be offered Thursday and Friday, October 28 and 29. The cost is $25 for HCHBA members and employees and $20 for nonmembers. Both classes will be held at Builders Plaza, located at 755 Highway 105 Bypass in Boone. For more info or to register, call Susan at 828-297-6566 or Lisa at 828-264-3991.
Marathon Chiropractic Welcomes New Massage Therapist, Gives Free Massages…
Marathon Chiropractic, located at 920 West King Street in Boone, is pleased to announce licensed massage therapist Ken Grano will begin working in the office starting Monday, September 16. His hours will be Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to noon. Techniques in his therapeutic massage sessions include orthopedic assessment, identifying muscle dysfunctions and imbalances, trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage and more. Free 15-minute assessments and massages will be given through Friday, September 10. For more info or for an appointment, call 828-264-6474 or click to www.marathonchiropractic.com.
Last Chance Golf Tournament September 13…
The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 19th annual Last Chance Golf Tournament Monday, September 13, at the Rock Barn Golf and Country Club in Conover. Shotgun start will be at 9:00 a.m. The cost is $100 and includes green fees, cart, four beverage tickets and a buffet lunch after play. For more info, call 828-264-2225.
Footsloggers Accepting Old Shoes Through September 13…
Now through September 13, Footsloggers in Boone and Blowing Rock will accept used, clean footwear. Customers trading in their old shoes will receive 20 percent off any new pair of Chaco footwear. Old footwear will be cleaned up and sent to Soles 4 Souls for distribution. Since its inception in 2004, the Chaco Recycle Program has helped nearly 20,000 people. For more info, call the Boone store at 828-262-5111 or the Blowing Rock store at 828-295-4453.
Mountain Mamma’s Bed & Biscuit Now Open…
Mountain Mamma’s Bed & Biscuit, located at 140 Bambams Lane between Boone and Blowing Rock, is now open for furry guests. This home away from home for treasured pets features luxury suites for long or short stays; grooming and baths; healthy and safe treats, toys and holistic foods; and more. No pesticides, insecticides or fertilizers are used. For more info, email Jackie Flood at jvflood@aol.com or call 828-295-0787.
AT&T Expands 3G Mobile Broadband Coverage to Boone, Blowing Rock…
The Boone and Blowing Rock area now has access to 3G service from AT&T. The enhancement provides 3G service to the surrounding neighborhoods from east Blowing Rock along Highway 321 to Boone, extending over the ASU campus and along areas of Highway 105 and east on Highway 421. The sites covering ASU’s campus are also equipped with a second 3G carrier to provide additional capacity to support higher volumes of mobile broadband traffic and provide speeds that are more consistent during peak system usage. For more info on the AT&T wireless network, click to www.att.com/networknews.
Watauga County Arts Council Offers Art Placement Service…
The Watauga County Arts Council is now offering Art Placement Service (APS) with the purpose of changing or improving business décor with art by local artists. The program provides artists with a forum for the possible sale of their work and business with attractive décor as well as a positive public image as a supporter of arts in the greater Watauga County area. The art is for sale, but this is a free service to community businesses. For more info on APS, call the arts council at 828-264-1789 between the hours of noon and 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday or email teena@watauga-arts.org.
Earth Fare Offers U.S. Military Year-Round Discount…
Earth Fare, located at 178 West King Street in Boone, is now offering American troops, both active and reserve, a 10 percent discount, good year round. Available every day, the discount excludes alcoholic and gift card purchases. Earth Fare also offers discounts for senior citizens, students and faculty. For more info, click to www.earthfare.com or call 828-263-8138.
Mary James Designs Now Available at BJ’s Resort Wear…
Jewelry artisan Mary Wallace’s collection, Mary James Designs, is now available at BJ’s Resort Wear, located at 145 Main Street in Banner Elk. The collection includes iconic and unique designs, such as the signature World War II medals that in many cases are one of a kind if not one of a rare few. The selection includes layered styles that use chrysoprase, carnelian, coral, Peruvian opal, turquoise and pearls as well as one-of-a-kind couture pieces that use ruby, sapphire, emerald, tourmaline, kunzite, citrine, smoky quartz, amethyst, agate, chalcedony and onyx. For more info, call 828-898-4229 or 615-810-5716.
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