• Associate Members of AIR

• Many firms realize the benefits of partnering with AIR as an Associate Member. Our Associates span a variety of business areas as listed below. They enjoy a supportive relationship with other businesses in the hospitality field. Our member restaurants are encouraged to support our Associates before seeking other business solutions. Information on how to become an Associate of AIR is described on the bottom of this page.

  Many of the following Associates offer special benefits to AIR restaurants via our membership newsletter, the AIRegram.

• Distributors

• Empire Distributors, Inc. Tim Peters

  HAMCO Western Carolina Andrew Mullis

  Mutual Distributing Janelle Payne

  P. Comms Wine Importers Steve Pignatiello

  Skyland Distributing Company Brian Eddington

  Tryon Distributing Channing Crane

• Insurance, Internet, Marketing, Printing & Real Estate

• Allegra Print & Imaging Mike Powell

  Clearpoint Marketing Communications Randy Robinson

  Fast Signs Ric Davenport

  Gambill Insurance Mal Gambil

  Grove Park Inn Susan Phillips

  Patton, Morgan & Clark Insurance Agency Rego Jones

  Realty World Dean Pistor

  Skyrunner Internet Don Davis

• Media

• Asheville.com Clare Cook

  Asheville Radio Group Holly Vandergrift

  Clear Channel Asheville Christopher Tunstall

  Lamar Advertising Jarret Gates

  Mountain Xpress James Fisher

  WNC Magazine Katie McIntosh

• Restaurant Services & Suppliers

• Blue Moon Water, Inc. Maria Fontini

  Blue Ridge Restaurant Equipment Rob Foster

  Earthfare Jill Schmidt

  Ecoroq/Humitech Jim Piland

  FRS Asheville Showcase Sheila Bivins

  Heartland Payment Systems Mark Fulmer

  Highland Brewing Company Sales

  Hobart Sales & Service George Eakett

  MSI Foodservice Steve Donohue

  Mind Your Business Jen Adams

  Open Table Rebecca Sherman

  Postec Point of Sale Systems Gary Mallette

  Plus Linens Don Johnson

  Selina Naturally Sales

• Non-profits & Community Parnters

• AB Technical College

  Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

  Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association

  Asheville Chamber of Commerce

  Asheville Convention & Visitor Bureau

  Asheville Downtown Association

  Asheville Legendary Inns

  Asheville Visitor Center
• AIR Associate Membership
  If you are interested in becoming an Associate member of AIR please e-mail us your company’s name, relationship to the restaurant industry and contact info to receive an application form. All applications for Associate membership in AIR must be approved by the Board.

  An Associate Member is any entrepreneur or small business who wishes to support the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association. This membership entitles the Associate member to attend our 6 annual Membership Meetings & to distribute literature, advertise in our member newsletter, the AIRegram, and be listed on this webpage. Dues are $300/year, pro-rated quarterly. Thank you for your interest in supporting Asheville Independent Restaurant Association.

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