Partnership Benefits

The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR) was established with the goal of strengthening the business landscape for locally owned and operated restaurants in Asheville and Buncombe County. Recognizing the value of collaboration, AIR is dedicated to building strong, enduring partnerships that enhance the efforts of both our organization and our partners. Our primary objective is to foster long-term relationships with brands and businesses, creating opportunities for mutually beneficial cross-promotion and sustainable growth.

Partners of the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association are businesses and organizations who supply and work with AIR Restaurants – collectively or individually. These businesses know that the stronger AIR members become, the stronger the community will become and the more success the suppliers will enjoy. Partnership is a way for our vendors to ‘give back’ to the restaurants who support them.

Ready to be an AIR Partner, submit your application found here. Partner members must be approved by the board of directors.

PARTNER BENEFITS

Name, link, logo, contact and business info on airasheville.org.
Opportunity to attend quarterly general membership meetings.
Ability to submit features, special offers and events in the AIRmail e-newsletter.
Preferred vendor recommendations to AIR restaurant members.
Invitation to continuing education workshops when appropriate.
Social media promotion of Partner events and news.
AIRmail newsletter subscription featuring important information allowing you to stay current with events, trends and advisories impacting the restaurant industry.

MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY AND PRICING

AIR Partnership ($595): To become an AIR Partner your business must work alongside the local restaurants, providing services or products relevant to the food and dining industry. Partner members align with AIR’s mission to support, benefit and empower Asheville’s local, independent restaurant community.

AIR Sponsorship: Please contact our office at 828.575.9220 or email hello@airasheville.org to discuss sponsorship opportunities.