By David Rogers. BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — “Getting to know you” takes on a whole new meaning Thursday, Aug. 15, for the annual “State of the Town” event at Blowing Rock Art & History Museum. The opening gavel is slated to fall at 5:30 p.m., in the museum’s Community Room.
Produced and hosted by the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce’s Community and Government Committee in partnership with the Town of Blowing Rock, the event is open to all town residents and business owners, free of charge.
“We hope everyone with an interest in Blowing Rock can join us,” said Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce CEO Charles Hardin, “to learn about exciting current and future projects in the Town of Blowing Rock. We will also get a good look at the various economic indicators and forecasts.”
The event will be recorded for anyone who cannot attend. The link to the You Tube video can be found on the Chamber’s website www.LoveBlowingRock.com or the Town of Blowing Rock’s website www.TownofBlowingRock.com.
The Town’s report will be presented by Shane Fox, Town Manager.
Charles Hardin will update the audience on the current projects and initiatives of the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce.
Cathy Robbins, President of the Village Foundation and owner of Tweetsie Railroad, will update the audience on the future projects of the Foundation.
Tracy Brown, Executive Director of the Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority, will present the initiatives of the TDA along with year-end occupancy numbers.
Questions will be taken at the conclusion of the presentations.
“We look forward to sharing all the great accomplishments and future projects that are planned for the next year,” said Hardin in announcing the event.
