Asheville Area Business Association

06/14/2026

🔥 Meet the SAUCE BOSS! 🔥

A huge thank you to The Super Signguy for stepping up as the official Sauce Boss Sponsor of Hot Wings & Handshakes!

As the heroes behind the signs, banners, wraps, and branding that help businesses stand out, they've also stepped up to help make this one-of-a-kind networking event possible.

When you see the heat, the laughs, and the handshakes on June 24th, remember that community events like this happen because local businesses invest in bringing people together.

Thank you, The Super Signguy, for helping us turn up the heat and connect our community!

🔥 Hot Wings & Handshakes
📅 June 24
📍 The Mule
🎟️ Get your tickets now before they're gone!
https://ashevilleareabusinessassociation.org/hot-wings-handshakes/

06/14/2026

🐾🔥 TABLE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🔥🐾

A big thank you to Waggly Parks for joining us as a Table Sponsor for Hot Wings & Handshakes!

Waggly Parks is creating more than just a place for dogs to play—they're building spaces where people connect, friendships grow, and community happens. That's exactly what Hot Wings & Handshakes is all about.

We're proud to have Waggly Parks helping us bring this unique networking experience to life and connect our community in a fun and meaningful way.

Wagglyparks.com

Give them a follow and show them some love! ❤️

🌶️ Hot Wings & Handshakes
📅 June 24, 2026
📍 The Mule – Asheville, NC

Get your tickets today:
👉 ashevilleareabusinessassociation.org/hot-wings-handshakes/

06/13/2026

dip in to something a little different
grab your seat for Hot Wings and Handshakes on June 24
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06/11/2026

You guys rock!!

When local businesses come together to create something fun, unique, and community-focused, we're all in. 🔥🌶️

That's why we're proud to support Hot Wings & Handshakes, a new networking event from the Asheville Area Business Association that puts a spicy twist on making local connections.

What started as a creative web show featuring local business owners tackling hot wings and tough questions is now becoming a live community event where attendees can connect, network, and sample hot sauces while getting to know fellow businesses from across the region.

We're honored to outfit the Wing Crew volunteers with custom shirts and help support an event that's all about bringing people together.

Big shoutout to Super Rob and the Asheville Area Business Association team for creating something that's equal parts networking, entertainment, and community building. We can't wait to see everyone there! 🔥🐸

06/09/2026

Whether your hot sauce collection has its own zip code…or it doesn't exist this event is for you. 🌶️

Hot Wings & Handshakes is bringing together local business owners, bold conversations, and wings that may or may not require a waiver. 😅

Come for the connections. Stay for the heat.
🎟️ Grab your ticket today — https://ashevilleareabusinessassociation.org/hot-wings-handshakes/
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06/08/2026

🐸🔥 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🔥🐸

A big thank you to Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More for their support of the inaugural Hot Wings & Handshakes event!

As a community-focused business, Big Frog understands the value of bringing people together, and we're proud to have them as a sponsor helping make this event a reality. Their contribution is helping outfit our volunteer Wing Men & Women, ensuring our team is ready to welcome guests and keep the evening running smoothly.

Supporting local events is about more than a logo—it's about investing in relationships, community growth, and meaningful connections. That's exactly what Big Frog continues to do throughout Western North Carolina.

Please join us in thanking Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More & More for helping us turn up the heat and continue our mission of Connecting the Community! 🌶️🤝

📅 June 24, 2026
📍 The Mule – Asheville, NC

06/08/2026

Great place to find good connections!

https://incredibletowns.com/events/incredible-business-speed-networking-hendersonville-nc-06-12-2026/

06/08/2026

👑🔥 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🔥👑

A huge thank you to Best Buy Metals for becoming a Wing Royalty Sponsor of Hot Wings & Handshakes!

Best Buy Metals Asheville has built a reputation for providing quality metal roofing and exceptional service throughout our region, and we're proud to have them supporting this one-of-a-kind networking experience.

Their sponsorship helps us bring together local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for an evening of great conversations, new connections, and just the right amount of heat! 🌶️🤝

Please join us in thanking Best Buy Metals for helping us continue our mission of Connecting the Community!

📅 June 24, 2026 📍 The Mule – Asheville, NC

06/07/2026

🔥 The countdown is on! 🔥

In just a few weeks, Asheville's hottest networking event at The Mule!

🌶️ Hot Wings 🤝 New Connections 💼 Local Business Leaders 🏆 Bragging Rights

Hot Wings & Handshakes isn't your typical networking event. You'll rotate through tables, answer fun conversation starters, sample hot sauces ranging from mild to wild, and meet dozens of local professionals in a way you'll actually remember.
Whether you're looking for new clients, referral partners, collaborations, or simply want a fun night out with the business community, this is the event everyone will be talking about.

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets are disappearing fast. Secure your seat before we sell out!

📅 Wednesday, June 24 🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 The Mule – Asheville

🎟️ Tickets:
https://ashevilleareabusinessassociation.org/hot-wings-handshakes/
Tag a business owner who needs to be there!

03/02/2026