News Briefs

February 2, 2012. BOONE -- David Vogel has been appointed Vice President, Small Business Banker for Bank of America, in Boone.  He is one of 1,000 small business bankers that Bank of America recently announced it was hiring across the USA.

Read more: Blowing Rock's Vogel Appointed Small Business Banker in Boone

Special Report to Blowing Rock News. July 8, 2011. BOONE -- ACT, Appalachian State University’s volunteer clearinghouse, is hosting a workshop for nonprofit agencies on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Plemmons Student Union’s Grandfather Mountain Ballroom.

Read more: Non-Profits the Focus of ACT Workshop

Special Report to Blowing Rock News from University News Service. May 31, 2011. BOONE – Appalachian State University’s Department of Technology and Environmental Design invites the public to attend its five-day workshop on Photovoltaic System Design and Construction, June 20-24.  Participants will be introduced to the basic concepts, tools, techniques and materials needed to design and construct battery-based and grid-direct photovoltaic systems.

Read more: Solar Energy Design and Construction Workshop Offered

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) approved a 24% increase in the Company's dividend on Thursday, to an annualized rate of $.92 per Class A Common and Class B Common share.  

Read more: Recovery Gaining Traction? NC Fashion Retailer Cato Corp. Increases Dividend

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has appointed Richard Ingram as president of its Engine Control and Electrical Power Systems business unit.  Ingram, formerly vice president of Primary Flight Controls and Machining Strategy for Goodrich's Actuation Systems business, will report to Curtis Reusser, segment president, Electronic Systems.

Read more: BIZ BRIEF: Ingram New Prez of Goodrich Unit in Charlotte

Staff Report. May 16, 2011. BOONE -- In what can only be described as a challenging real estate and construction market, buying foreclosed and lots are popular themes these days. Those attending the High Country Home Builders Home Show this weekend at the Holmes Convocation Center in Boone will have an opportunity to learn more in free seminars on buying foreclosed homes and building lots, as well as financing affordable construction.

Read more: Blowing Rock's Sharrett to Speak at Home Show

Staff Report. March 2, 2011. BOONE -- Sustainable development and "green" economic themes will again converge with social networking on March 8th, during the monthly Green Drinks Boone event, scheduled for 5:30 pm at "Crave" restaurant.

Read more: Green Drinks Boone to Meet, March 8th

October 5, 2010. BLOWING ROCK -- Doncaster Outlet (formerly Tanner) will host a Grand Opening Ceremony on Friday, October 8th, 12:00 noon, at its new store location at 537 Main Street, Blowing Rock (directly across from the entrance to Chetola Mountain Resort & Spa.  Light refreshments will be served

August 16, 2010. BLOWING ROCK -- One of Blowing Rock's newest businesses, Climbing the Walls, is a full service florist located at 7955-2 Valley Blvd (at Mother Nature Produce), and is hosting a "grand opening" reception on Tuesday, August 17, 5:30 pm. Refreshments will be served.

August 15, 2010.  BLOWING ROCK -- The Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce monthly networking event, "Business After Hours," is a special one this month, in more ways than one.

Read more: Chamber "Business After Hours" at Grandfather Mountain

A free "Trading for A Living" investment seminar will be offered by longtime investor Roger Reynolds.

 

Read more: Stock Trading Workshop Offered