We are pleased to have Pam Fink join us this week on Blairsville Connect. In this interview you will learn more about the Tri-State Women's Networking and the vital role it plays in the life of women-owned businesses here in this region. Pam also shares with us some thoughts on the power that networking has in terms of generating new leads and sales.

We are pleased to have Joe Scerbo join us this week. Joe, very simply embodies the definition of networking here within the Blairsville/Union County area. In this interview you'll hear him talk about how he found his way here to this area and how the Mountain Networking Referral Group came into being. Please be sure and share with your friends online/offline this interview. Thanks!

We are pleased to have Kim Bridges with the Sorghum Festival join us this week. In this interview you'll hear a bit of the history of the festival, learn of the varied things you might experience at this years event as well as how it benefits the community. We'd invite you to share this interview with others and also get the word out about the festival coming up in October. Visit the Sorghum Festival website at http://blairsvillesorghumfestival.com/.

Listen to our recent conversation with Lisa McConnell with the Humane Society Mountain Shelter as we learn more about the important role they play in caring for and attempting to find new homes for those animals in its' care. Don't forget to come out & support their upcoming fundraiser, Puttin' on the Dog, which you will hear more details from Lisa in this interview.

We are pleased to have Dr. Rhonda Vansant join us this week to discuss what led her to start Joy of Learning and why she chose to adopt/implement the educational model she has for teaching her students. There's no doubt Dr. Vansant has an immense amount of passion for seeing children receive the best education possible. You will not want to miss this conversation.

Jessica Dervin of The Clothes Rack stops by to chat with us this week about all things ladies clothing and accessories. Be sure and listen in and share this episode with someone who may be interested.

We are pleased to have Dr. John Kay join us this week. In this interview Dr. Kay provides for us a brief look into the life of Byron Herbert Reece and the ongoing efforts to preserve and promote his work through the Byron Herbert Reece Farm & Heritage Center.

Join us for our interview with Bob Lander as he discusses Paradise Hills becoming Blairsville/Union County's first farm winery, how they were first introduced to this business and the burgeoning popularity with wine making here in the north Georgia mountains. You may learn more about Paradise Hills at http://paradisehillsresort.com.

If you're ever in need of a good wine 101 education then this episode is for you. Bill McGlamery of the Vine Shoppe joins us on Blairsville Connect to discuss everything from his amazing journey back to the north Georgia mountain area and in starting his business to all things wine. Have further questions about wine? Bill is your man!

We were pleased to have Colleen Urbaniuk join us this week. Listen in and get informed about the upcoming Green Bean Festival and the block party that will take place downtown in association with that. Colleen also provides for us an insider view of the vision the Downtown Development Authority has for the downtown Blairsville area.

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