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About AIR
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The Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR)was formed in fall of 2002 as a volunteer organization dedicated to fostering a stronger business environment for Asheville’s locally owned and operated independent restaurants. On April 14, 2004 AIR was recognized at a 501(a) non-profit organization. In 2008 the AIR Foundation was formed to fund culinary scholarships.
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Mission
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To cooperatively promote the common interests of and contribute to the well being of those locally owned independent restaurants and individuals engaged in the food service/hospitality industry in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Objectives
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To endorse through united action, the members of Asheville’s independent restaurant association.
To maintain a business climate beneficial to our member restaurants.
To promote a focused agenda that is sustainable by our non-profit corporation.
To foster harmonious professional relationships between the membership and with the public.
To take public positions on issues of mutual concern.
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