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Integration of AI and emerging technology are on just about every channel, pretty much all the time! How do small businesses and their employees begin to use these tools to their advantage? What are the simplest ways to turn efficiency into effectivness when it comes to "learning new things," in the technology arena.We got to these questions and many more during last month's Vision Northwest North Carolina summit. On this week's Mind Your Business, we recap the "best of the best" conversations from that event including portions of:Crafting an AI-Native Business: Essential Skills for the New Frontier - featuring Keynote Presenter: Zach Giglio, GCMThe Impact of AI & Technology on Workforce Readiness - featuring panelists Panelists Lane Freeman, Director of Online Learning, NC Community College System; Rick Shew, Associate Dean Business & Career Services, Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute; Lucas Underwood, Owner, L&N Performance Automotive Repair Mind Your Business is a weekly production of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. The program is produced thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Support the Show.

Good afternoon everyone. My name is Jenna Guzman here with your afternoon newsbreak for October 4th, 2022. Let's get started. In local news, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has installed an information kiosk on the west side of the Watauga Campus in Boone. According to The Watauga Democrat, the kiosk was installed in early September. It provides information about the college and upcoming events the college is hosting. The kiosk is located in the parking area that overlooks a west-facing view of landmarks such as Grandfather Mountain and Beech Mountain, according to the Watauga Democrat. The kiosk will be frequently updated with new information. For all you food lovers out there, in state news, the North Carolina State Fair released a list of new foods that will be at the fair this year. According to WRAL, the list consists of 40 new foods such as Pumpkin spice mini pancakes Dole Pineapple Split Dill Pickle Pizza– a pizza with pickles as toppings. Deep fried bacon and mac-n-cheese tacos Frozen banana pudding tacos Sparkly churros And more. The fair will be held October 13-23 at the NC State Fairgrounds. In national news, Goodwill, the famous thrift store, now offers an online shopping site. According to NPR, the online business is called GoodWillFinds, and it launched Tuesday. According to NPR, Goodwill had no main online business until now. Todays weather is courtesy of Booneweather.com. Today is a clear and sunny day with a high of 60 degrees and a low of 41.

Good morning beautiful people of the high country, this is Reagan with your morning news report. Let's get into it. In local news, Sandra Marie Hagler will be the newest inductee into the Watauga County Historical Society Hall of Fame. The hall of fame honors people who have made notable and deep-rooted contributions to the county. According to The Watauga Democrat Sandra left her footprints in the Junaluska community through her many years of nursing and her ties to the community. Her career in nursing started at Caldwell Community College where she received her associate's degree and then she got her RN to BSN degree through Winston Salem State University's satellite program in Boone. Sandy was likely one of the first, Black public health nurses in the Appalachian District Health Department. In state news, a man from Sampson county just won $100,000 on a scratch off ticket. Michael Montgomery won the prize after getting his ticket at a Lucky 7 on Goldsboro Road in Wade. He scratched the ticket right there in the store and immediately left as soon as he saw that he won. Montgomery, a man who loves hunting, will now be taking a special trip to Florida for a hog hunt. According to CBS 17 he will be walking away with $71,019 after taxes. In national news, Alec Bladwin has settled the lawsuit filed by Halyna Hutchins' family. On October 21, 2021 Baldwin fatally shot Halyna after discharging a gun on the set for his movie “Rust.” In February, Hutchin's family filed a lawsuit for reckless behavior and cutting-costs which led to improper training and handling of weapons. Her widower, Matthew Hutchins, does not wish to pursue any further legal actions and will now be an executive producer for the movie. According to NBC News Baldwin will only return to the set with Matthew's blessing. Now onto sports. Today's weather is brought to you by booneweather.com. Today will be pleasantly clear with a high of 68 and a low of 45.

In local news, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has installed an information kiosk on the west side of the Watauga Campus in Boone. According to The Watauga Democrat, the kiosk was installed in early September. It provides information about the college and upcoming events the college is hosting. The kiosk is located in the parking area that overlooks a west-facing view of landmarks such as Grandfather Mountain and Beech Mountain, according to the Watauga Democrat. The kiosk will be frequently updated with new information. For all you food lovers out there, in state news, the North Carolina State Fair released a list of new foods that will be at the fair this year. According to WRAL, the list consists of 40 new foods such as Pumpkin spice mini pancakes. Dole Pineapple Split. Dill Pickle Pizza– a pizza with pickles as toppings. Deep fried bacon and mac-n-cheese tacos. Frozen banana pudding tacos. Sparkly churros. And more. The fair will be held October 13-23 at the NC State Fairgrounds. In national news, Goodwill, the famous thrift store, now offers an online shopping site. According to NPR, the online business is called GoodWillFinds, and it launched Tuesday. According to NPR, Goodwill had no main online business until now.

In local news, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute's Watauga Campus will offer evening culinary art classes for this spring. Classes will be held at CCC&TI's state of the art culinary kitchen on their Watauga campus in Boone every Friday afternoon from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. and the cost is $75 per class and space is limited. According to The Watauga Democrat. In state news, North Carolina will receive 750 million dollars from a multi-state settlement finalized with four major pharmaceutical companies over their role in the national opioid crisis. Attorney General Josh Stein announced on Friday. According to The News and Observer. In national news, the CDC is expected to announce Friday that most Americans can shed their mask in public indoor settings, as the agency changes how it measures the threat of Coronavirus in local communities. According to The Watauga Democrat. Your weather is brought to you by booneweather.com The afternoon forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and turning cooler throughout the day, with a high of 54 and a northwest wind of 10-20 mph.

There is a critical shortage of automotive technicians in the US. Car dealerships, body shops and automotive repair facilities can't find the people they need. But a high school and community college in North Carolina have figured out how to get students excited about working on cars. In fact, they have a waiting list of students who want to enroll. Roy Jennings and Dustin Ford from the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, as well as Erik Mortensen from Watauga High School, explain why the program is so successful.

There is a critical shortage of automotive technicians in the US. Car dealerships, body shops and automotive repair facilities can't find the people they need. But a high school and community college in North Carolina have figured out how to get students excited about working on cars. In fact, they have a waiting list of students who want to enroll. Roy Jennings and Dustin Ford from the Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, as well as Erik Mortensen from Watauga High School, explain why the program is so successful.

In local news, The Watauga Democrat reports that high school graduates from the years 2020 and 2021 are now eligible for free community college beginning the spring semester of 2022 at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, through the Longleaf Commitment Grant. The grant launched in June to help 2021 high school graduates from low and middle- income families to attend community college. The grant was extended to include 2020 graduates. The grant will cover fees and tuition towards a degree or to earn transfer credit. In national news, President Biden announced on Monday steps to improve the safety and justice for Native Americans during the first tribal nations summit since 2016. Leaders from more than 570 tribes in the U.S. are expected to join the two-day event, with nearly three dozen addressing the gathering. The summit is being held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the Alaskan Natives and Native Americans at disproportionate rates. According to The Associated Press. In world news, British police arrested three men under terrorism laws on Sunday after a car exploded outside a Liverpool hospital, killing one and injuring another. Counter-terrorism police said the three men, whose ages ranged from 21 to 29 were detained in the Kensington area of the northwest England city under the Terrorism Act. According to The Associated Press. Your weather is brought to you by booneweather.com The afternoon forecast calls for a mostly cloudy start, clearing off in the p.m. with a cold 10-20 mph wind from the northwest and still gusty at higher elevations.

Bridgette Johnson, L&N Performance Automotive Repair, Blowing Rock, NC. Bridgette graduated from the automotive program at Caldwell Community College & Technical  Institute. Through the North Carolina Apprenticeship Program, she was able to finish college debt-free and begin her career right after high school. She not only received her Associate's degree but also her Journeywoman card and certificates of completion for the NC State Apprenticeship Program. Key Talking Points November 2019 https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e482/ (Episode 482)- IGONC Apprentice Program. 2 year college program, full ride with no debt. ADAS- learning about the new technology, cameras, sensors. Apprenticeship- online and in person classes Interest began in high school- wanted to learn how to do things herself. Chose to do a job shadow with Lucus Underwood.  Has supportive coworkers Advice- attend events, spread the word on apprenticeship programs, She is keeping her future open in the industry Connect with the show: http://youtube.com/carmcapriotto (Subscribe on YouTube) https://remarkableresults.biz/episodes (Visit us on the Web) https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsPodcast (Follow on Facebook) https://remarkableresults.biz/insider/ (Become an Insider) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm (Buy me a coffee) https://remarkableresults.biz/books/ (Important Books) https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/ (Aftermarket Radio Network) Check out today's partners: This episode is brought to you by AAPEX, the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo. AAPEX represents the $740 billion global automotive aftermarket industry and has everything you need to stay ahead of the curve.  The Virtual AAPEX Experience 2020 is in the record books. Virtual AAPEX lived up to presenting leading-technical and business management training from some of the industry's best and brightest. Now set your sights on the homecoming in Las Vegas in 2021. Mark your calendar now … November 2-4, 2021, AAPEX // Now more than ever. This episode is brought to you by Shop-Ware Shop Management. It's time to run your business at its fullest potential with the industry's leading technology. Shop-Ware Shop Management will increase your efficiency with lightning-fast workflows, help your staff capture more sales every day, and create very happy customers who promote your business. Shops running Shop-Ware have More Time and generate More Profit—join them! Schedule a free live demonstration and find out how 30 minutes can transform your shop at https://getshopware.com/carm (getshopware.com/carm)

 Mac Winget, President of Southeastern Architectural Systems, joins Trent and Patrick on “At Home with Roby”.  Mac grew up on a farm in the Steele Creek community where he learned from his father and grandfather the importance of earning a living with either his head or his hands.  He accomplished the “head” part at Appalachian State University where he earned a degree in History.  To help with the “hands” part, he took welding classes alongside his history classes at nearby Caldwell Community College.  After graduation, Mac taught high school history for a couple of years before moving on to Southeastern Architectural Systems where he was able to combine his passion for teaching and desire to build and use his hands.    Southeastern Architectural Systems is a fabricator and erector of ornamental metals in the Carolinas and Georgia.  Driving around Charlotte, you've most likely seen their work.  They have completed projects at Bank of America Stadium, the Charlotte Convention Center, Ritz Carlton, Levine Children's Hospital, Romare Bearden Park and more.  Tune in to meet Mac and learn more about the company's impressive portfolio of projects.       www.seas-tr.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce continued the State of the Community Series last week, highlighting local education partners. We thank Blue Ridge Energy for their continued support of this series of important conversations. Education is a major component of the High Country's economic engine.  Local educators are not only training the workforce of tomorrow, but these professionals comprise the staffs of two of the three largest employers in our area. The High Country is also the beneficiary of millions of dollars in recurring revenue from our post-secondary population and the campuses that host those students have invested well over $500 million dollars in infrastructure improvements over the last decade.As schools of all scopes and sizes prepare for the upcoming school year, hear the latest surrounding operations plans, new classroom initiatives, workforce training opportunities, and what's to come in the wave of infrastructure investments by these agencies.On this week's installment of Mind Your Business, we recap our conversation with representatives from Appalachian State University, Lees-McRae College, Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute, and Watauga County Schools.Featured Guests:Dr. Heather Norris, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, Appalachian State University Randy Ledford, Vice President of Instruction, Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute Dr. Lee King, President, Lees-McRae College Dr. Scott Elliott, Superintendent, Watauga County SchoolsMind Your Business is presented each week thanks to a partnership between Appalachian Commercial Real Estate and High Country Radio.Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)

The North Carolina Community College system is well positioned to support the local business community as we rebound from the COVID-19-induced challenges we all face.Dr. Mark Poarch serves as President of Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute, with campuses in Caldwell and Watauga counties. On this week's show, Dr. Poarch speaks about how CCC&TI has altered operations to continue to provide classes and training for students during the pandemic. He also details enrollment trends and discusses new offerings that students are seeking in the community college setting, along with how CCC&TI can serve as a resource for area businesses in need of customized training programs, skill development, and other educational outreach.Mind Your Business is produced each week in partnership between High Country Radio and Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Support the show (https://www.boonechamber.com/membership-information)

It's the first semester back after the Great Flood, and these Caldwell Community College freshmen are ready to learn (feat. Please Clap! Improv) Music:Noir Theme by PK Jazz Collective SFX from Freesound.org Follow Closer to Hell on Instagram @closertohellpod Follow Please Clap! Improv on Instagram @pleaseclapimprov 

In campus news, a college transfer program is opening doors for new Mountaineers. Aspire Appalachian is a co-admission program in which students who complete two years studying one of seven majors and meeting the 2 point 2 5GPA requirement can transfer from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute to App State. The president of CC and TI says that students are choosing to enroll at community college instead of four-year universities today because classes are cheaper and can be completed from the safety of their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Locally, residents at the Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation Center gathered in remembrance of their fellow residents who died due to COVID-19. Glenbridge, which has 58 current residents, lost 13 individuals due to the virus. More than 40 individuals connected to the center contracted COVID-19, which led to a strict lockdown of the facility. The memorial service also celebrated those who had recovered from the virus as staff members led a parade outside the center and played music, paying a visit to each Glenbridge resident's window. In national news, President-elect Joe Biden is hitting the ground running to create a quote-unquote “climate administration.” Biden is already drafting orders that aim to reduce global warming and accumulating potential cabinet nominees who will ingrain his climate policy. An expected early-on executive order from the Biden administration is to require every federal agency to address climate change. Transition team members are working on identifying policies that can better pollution levels in Black and Latino communities.

Caldwell Early College High School Caldwell County Schools Hudson, NC A partnership between Caldwell County Schools and Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute (CCC&TI) created Caldwell Early College High School (CECHS)  in 2006 with an emphasis on creating opportunities  The school’s five-year program is located on the CCC&TI campus and emphasizes creating opportunities for first-generation college students… Continue Reading A Secure Bridge to College: Caldwell Early College High School

We continue our series of profiles of the NC Community College System campuses with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Catawba Valley Community College, Rockingham Community College and Beaufort Community College.

We continue our series of profiles of the NC Community College System campuses with Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, Catawba Valley Community College, Rockingham Community College and Beaufort Community College.

Rick Sullivan visits Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. A school with a very solid grasp of its history, and the students, trustees and college presidents who've helped to make the school successful through five decades that have not always been easy.

Rick Sullivan visits Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. A school with a very solid grasp of its history, and the students, trustees and college presidents who've helped to make the school successful through five decades that have not always been easy.

We continue our series on NC's community colleges with Caldwell Community College. We meet Special Olympian Zach Butler. We visit the "green" hotel Hyatt Place in Raleigh. And author Emily Colin talks about her new book.