IBN Biz Lunch – Hendersonville

Build new relationships, promote your business, and meet potential referral partners at IBN Biz Lunch – Hendersonville. This free monthly business networking lunch event brings together local business owners, entrepreneurs, professionals, salespeople, nonprofit representatives, and other members of the Western North Carolina business community.

IBN Biz Lunch – Hendersonville meets on the first Thursday of every month from Noon–1 PM at Mike’s on Main, 303 N. Main Street in downtown Hendersonville.

There are no membership dues, attendance requirements, category restrictions, or exclusive industry seats. Attend when you can, meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, and enjoy a relaxed approach to local business networking. Incredible Business Networking events are designed to help relationships and referrals grow naturally through regular face-to-face connections.

First Thursday Business Networking in Hendersonville

The official IBN Biz Lunch program runs from Noon until 1 PM, with optional networking time before and after the meeting.

Meeting itinerary:

11:30 AM–Noon: Pre-event open networking and time to order food and drinks. Optional.

Noon–1 PM: IBN Biz Lunch program.

1–1:30 PM: Post-event open networking. Optional.

Come early if you would like extra time to meet people, or simply arrive for the main event. Staying afterward is optional as well. The schedule makes it easy to fit networking into the workday without giving up an entire morning or afternoon.

Meet at Mike’s on Main

IBN Biz Lunch – Hendersonville gathers at Mike’s on Main, located at 303 N. Main Street in the heart of downtown Hendersonville.

Meeting over lunch creates an easy atmosphere for conversation. Attendees can order food or drinks if they wish, but purchases are optional. The focus remains on meeting people, learning about their businesses, and creating connections that may develop into referrals, collaborations, or new opportunities.

Bring business cards, flyers, brochures, or other materials you would like to share. You are also encouraged to invite clients, coworkers, colleagues, and other business contacts.

Meet Your Hendersonville IBN Leaders

IBN Biz Lunch – Hendersonville is led by:

Jo Ovenell, Realtor with Blueaxis Realty

Dee Dee Saylor, Smoky Mountain Dog Guard

Meeting leaders help welcome attendees, guide the program, and keep the meeting moving while maintaining the friendly, informal atmosphere that makes IBN different from more structured networking organizations.

Whether you are attending for the first time or have been networking in Hendersonville for years, the goal is simple: meet people, make connections, and become more visible in the local business community.

Why Attend IBN Biz Lunch?

Incredible Business Networking keeps regular events simple and accessible.

IBN Biz Lunch is:

Free to attend

No dues or fees

No membership required

No attendance requirements

No category restrictions

No exclusions

Food and drink purchases optional

Businesses from the same profession or industry are welcome to attend the same meeting. IBN focuses on creating a broad network rather than limiting attendance to one representative per business category.

All attendees are welcome to promote their businesses, products, and services while getting to know other professionals in Hendersonville and throughout WNC.

Have a door prize you would like to contribute? Bring one along. Door prizes are optional.

Grow Your Local Business Referral Network

The strongest referrals often come from people who know what you do, understand who you serve, and feel comfortable recommending you.

That rarely happens after one quick introduction.

IBN provides recurring opportunities to strengthen those relationships. Attend regularly and you can reconnect with people you already know while continuing to meet new business owners and professionals.

The meetings are especially useful for entrepreneurs, small business owners, Realtors, financial professionals, contractors, service providers, sales professionals, nonprofit organizations, consultants, and anyone interested in becoming more connected within the Hendersonville business community.

Join IBN Biz Lunch – Hendersonville on the first Thursday of every month at Mike’s on Main.

IBN is sponsored by:
Mr. Rooter Plumbing WNC
Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More
Get Lifted Auto Sales and Repair
Best Buy Metals
Lavender Root Legal 
Tabatha Hamlin State Farm
Cat Nanny-WNC
Smoky Mountain Dog Guard
Allen Brasington III, Realtor for Buyers and Sellers in WNC

Frequently Asked Questions

When does IBN Biz Lunch – Hendersonville meet?

The group meets on the first Thursday of each month. The official event runs from Noon–1 PM, with optional networking from 11:30 AM–Noon and 1–1:30 PM.

Where is the meeting?

Mike’s on Main, 303 N. Main Street, Hendersonville, NC.

Is there a fee?

No. Regular IBN Biz Lunch events are free to attend.

Do I need to become an IBN member?

No. Membership is not required.

Do I have to attend every month?

No. There are no attendance requirements.

Can competing businesses attend?

Yes. IBN has no category restrictions or industry exclusions.

Do I have to order lunch?

No. Purchasing food or beverages is optional.

What should I bring?

Bring business cards, flyers, brochures, or other information about your business. An optional door prize is welcome too.