Hi, My name is Jo-Ann McMurray. I am the president of the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce. I would like to introduce you to Banner Elk Chambers new website "Banner Elk Topics". The purpose of the blog is to keep our members and you advised of Chamber events and news, to discuss topics related to the town of Banner Elk, and comments that have to do with Banner Elk and Avery County. As Chamber president I will shy away from Religious and political topics, as it is the policy of the Chamber to remain neutral in these areas. A blog is a place where you can have discussions on many topics. So, therefore every week myself or another board member will select a topic which will be open to the public to receive comments. The comments will be screened by myself or another board member for proper language before posting for view. The blog is a tool I think can be useful to keep us all aware of community events, important news discussions, light subject matter, etc. Banner Elk is ex