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News Release: 2/22/2023
Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center24 Water Street, Old Fort, NC 28762Phone: 828-668-9259 Fax: 828-668-0041Website: www.mgmnc.org Date: February 20, 2023 NEWS RELEASEPress Contacts: RoAnn Bishop, 828-668-9259 For Immediate Release MUSEUM TO OPEN OLD FORT ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT OLD FORT, NC – Did you know the world’s largest tannery formerly operated in Old Fort?Were you aware that
New Small Business Video Series
If you are a small business you know you have to wear a lot of hats. Do you ever wonder what other small businesses do to stay ahead? I have a series of short videos that you can opt-in to receive weekly to help you understand how other small businesses deal with common challenges. To check it out click on this link. https://financialsecurity.video/c7r5MzdZzWT?lp=1 If you have questions let me know.
Member Monday-A New Era of Education
Ushering In A New Era—McDowell Technical Community College By Tina M. Wolfe The last two years have ushered in a wellspring of change and innovation at every level. No where in McDowell has this been more evident than at McDowell Technical Community College (MTCC) where new buildings, new programs, new leadership, and new energy are burgeoning with possibilities. The pandemic provided individuals, organizations, and businesses an opportunity for introspective, strategic work—a chance to grow and learn.
Member Monday: VOD Tactical
VOD TACTICAL—FRANK & RHONDA SEAMAN Tucked away in the time-worn mountains of the Blue Ridge range sits a plot of land that holds the hearts and history of Frank Seaman and his wife Rhonda. Named Manoah, the 134-acre farm stretches across the foothills of Old Fort and is home to their business, Virtue Of Defense Tactical or VOD Tactical, a not-so-typical firing range. The land has had many incarnations and has been in Rhonda’s family dating back to the original land grants from King George III. Its name
How to Get More People to Your Website
By Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead with Tina Wolfe In 2016, a staggering 209.6 million people in the U.S. browsed products, compared priced, and bought items online. Having a website to showcase your services or products is pivotal in remaining commercially competitive in the 21st century. That said, if nobody is visiting your website to browse your products or services, it might as well not exist. Take a look at the following 25 ways to get more people to your website.Use Social Media to Attract
Chamber Awards $3,500 in Scholarships
The McDowell Chamber provides scholarships to nine Student LINC participants.Chamber board member Amy Johnson was honored to present local high school students and participants of our Student LINC program with a total of $3,500 in scholarships on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Recipients Alyson Blackwelder, Jarrett Cothron, Cameron Crater, and Jennifer Smelcer each won a $500 scholarship to the school of their choice. The $300 scholarship winners included Candela Anderson, Taylor Buchanan, Carlos Lopez, Reagan
