CIBO

We work to make Asheville-Buncombe County area a better place to do business by serving as a conduit for the flow of information between business & government.

[CIBO @CIBOnc]

As we enter Memorial Day weekend, CIBO joins our community and nation in remembering those who gave their lives in service to our country.

We honor their sacrifice with gratitude, humility, and remembrance.

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CIBO was proud to attend Champion Credit Union’s Community CONNECT Speaker Series featuring Jason Bowman of ArtSpeak Creative.

Thank you to Jake Robinson, Tina Lance, and Champion Credit Union for supporting businesses and families across WNC!

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🚧 A Strong Start to the Year at CIBO 🚧 Thank you to everyone who joined our January CIBO Issues Meeting, with nearly 100 attendees, including business leaders and officials from Western North Carolina! More great meetings to come! There's never been a better time to join CIBO!

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🚧 January CIBO Issues Meeting 🚧
Join us Friday, January 9th for “The Road Ahead – Future Roadway Infrastructure Improvements.”
Hear updates from regional transportation leaders on future priorities and current road projects impacting WNC.

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At yesterday’s CIBO Power Lunch, NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and David Rittlinger (NC OSFM) shared key updates on post–Helene insurance and NC building code changes. Grateful for the strong turnout from local business leaders.
#CIBO #NCBusiness #BuildingCodes #Insurance

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At CIBO, we do more than advocate—we educate. Our members get direct access to timely updates on government policies, proposed regulations, and how they affect local businesses. Because smart decisions start with solid information. 📘💼

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🎆 Happy Independence Day from CIBO!

As we celebrate freedom, we honor the hardworking local business owners who help our community thrive every day.

CIBO Means Business — Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.

#IndependenceDay #LocalBiz #WNC #CIBOMeansBusiness #AVL #ncpol

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Your Voice. Your Business. Your Advocate.
At the Council of Independent Business Owners (CIBO), we fight for what matters most to local businesses—at city hall, in Raleigh, and beyond. From zoning to taxation, we ensure YOUR interests are heard loud and clear.

Join Today!

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Today, CIBO had the privilege of hosting members of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to engage in discussions about their Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and how Hurricane Helene has influenced their budgetary considerations. Join CIBO today to be a part of our next discussion!

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We join our friends at Highland Brewing with mourning the loss of Oscar. He was a GIANT in the Asheville Business Community and will be dearly missed by all who knew him!

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BREAKING NEWS: Oscar Wong, founder of Highland Brewing Company and the "Godfather of Asheville Craft Beer," has died. 💔 https://t.co/8JEDfzvrUz

[CIBO @CIBOnc]

CIBO is thrilled to announce our social media re-launch! We're eager to dive into the digital world to advance our goal of empowering local businesses. Help us spread the word—invite your network to join CIBO today!

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Join us as we host a forum with Asheville City Council candidates this Friday, Sept. 6th at 7am in the Mountain View Room/Sherrill Center, UNC-Asheville. Breakfast buffet $15 p/p. Candidates include: CJ Domingo, Kevan Frazier, Bo Hess, Tod Leaven, Kim Roney, & Sage Turner #avlgov

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CIBO welcomes NC Court of Appeals Judge and candidate for the NC Supreme Court @JGriffinNC this Friday, July 12th at 8:30 am via Zoom: https://t.co/mLj1quKUFa #ncpol

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Join us TOMORROW (Friday, Nov. 3rd) at 7am as we welcome @DanielforSenate. Sen. Daniel will report on this year’s #ncga session, including redistricting maps, new laws that could affect your business, the state budget, and power politics. Breakfast buffet is $15 pp #avlgov #ncpol

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CIBO Power Lunch Meeting on Friday, March 31st at
12 noon. Join us in the Park Building on the Campus of Eliada Home as we welcome @RepEdwards with a report from DC. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. $15 pp lunch provided by Chick-fil-A West Asheville

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ATTENTION…CIBO POWER LUNCH MEETING CANCELED!
With the ever-increasing weather forecast for snow, a decision had to be made regarding tomorrow’s Power Lunch meeting at Eliada Home featuring a forum of County Commission Candidates.

Due to this, the meeting has been canceled.

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Join us TOMORROW (Tuesday, Oct. 23rd) at 12 noon as we host a Power Lunch Candidates Debate for the U.S. Congressional seat District 10: U.S. Rep. @PatrickMcHenry (R) v. @davidwbrown (D). Hosted @HighlandBrews Event Center. Lunch buffet catered by Chick-fil-A - $15 pp #avlgov

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Join us this Tuesday, October 23rd at 12 noon as we host a Power Lunch Candidates Debate for the U.S. Congressional seat District 10: U.S. Congressman @PatrickMcHenry (R) v. @davidwbrown (D). Hosted @HighlandBrews Event Center and lunch buffet catered by Chick-fil-A - $15 pp.

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CIBO Power Lunch TODAY Thursday, Sept. 20th at noon, Land of Sky Shrine Club (39 Spring Cove Rd, Swannanoa). Join us as we host a Candidates Debate for NC House Seats: District 115 (@RepJohnAger & @AmyEvansNC) and District 116 ( Rep. @BrianTurnerNC & Marylin Brown) #ncpol #avlgov

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Candidates for 2 Buncombe state House seats debate noon Thursday at Land of Sky Shrine Club, 39 Spring Cove Rd, Swannanoa. Put on by @CIBOnc. Debating: @RepJohnAger, Marilyn Brown, @AmyEvansNC, @BrianTurnerNC. $15 lunch available. #avlnews #avlgov #ncpol #ncga