Events
Details of upcoming events are provided in the calendar on this site.
You can review some past WABF events below.
Nepal Earthquake Relief
Fundraising dinner organised by Woking Asian Business Forum raises £20000, the cheque was handed over to Buddhist Community Centre UK. Below are some photos taken at the fundraiser.
Networking Event 29 April 2014
The following editorial provided courtesy of the Surrey Advertiser.
Networking Event Tuesday 4 December 2012
The following editorial and images are all courtesy of the Surrey Advertiser.
Following video courtesy of get SURREY.
Networking Event Tuesday 26 June 2012
The following editorial and images are all courtesy of the Surrey Advertiser.
Networking Event: Thursday 16 February 2012
Now is the time for entrepreneurs to realise their vision and start making money, according to businessman Asif Rangoonwala, the man who made millions be selling buns to KFC. Asif and Dr Zafar Iqbal, the first team doctor at Liverpool FC were the guest speakers at the Woking Asian Business Forum on Thursday February 16 where everyone gathered to be inspired by those who have achieved a great deal in their careers. [More …]
Networking Event: Thursday 26 May 2011
120 guests attended WABF’s Healthy Option networking event with guest speakers Anne Milton MP and Andy Bowness. [More …]
Pakistan Flood Relief Support
£10,000 of serious support via a lovely journey from Woking to Pakistan. [More …]
Festival of Enterprise: Monday 8 March 2010
Celebrating International Women’s Day with showcase female entrepreneurs. [More …]
Networking Event: Tuesday 23 February 2010
Networking event organised with Woking Chamber and The Woking Asian Business Forum, held at Foxhills club and resort. [More …]
Networking Event: Friday 4 December 2009
The WABF held its latest networking event on Friday the 4th of December at the Woking Football Club. Guest speakers included: Lady Miloska Nott who is a committed Catholic who runs the Fund for Refugees in [More …]
Diwali Parade 2009 in Woking Park
Locals were given an opportunity to take part in the spectacular Festival of Lights Diwali parade on Friday 23 October in Woking Park [More …]
The Ultimate Indian Experience
Tuesday 29 September, 2009: The Rose Valley Restaurant invites you to enjoy a taste of India at the Ultimate Indian experience supported by The Woking Asian Business Forum and Surrey Chambers of Commerce. Join us for an evening of fine food and entertainment, including Indian dancing and decorating with henna.
A year of success for Woking Asian Business Forum, July 2009
MEMBERS of the Woking Asian Business Forum (WABF) have looked back on a successful year, with all those who have come into contact with the forum and its extended team of volunteer associates [More …]
Networking Event with Woking Chamber: Concorde Experience
Thursday 2nd July . Woking Chamber organise the Concorde Experience. Please join us for a unique networking event at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge. “The birthplace of British Motorsport & Aviation”
Morrions Solicitors Seminar: Managing Redundancies
Morrisons Solicitors LLP together with Woking Town Centre Management and Business Link invite representatives from your Company to attend a free Seminar on guidance on redundancy issues affecting business today. The seminar will also update delegates on the new employment dispute resolution regime introduced from April 2009. The talk will be given by David Seals, a Partner, and Sofia Syed, an Associate Solicitor, in the firm’s Employment Law Department who both have considerable experience in advising employers on all aspects of employment law.
Train to Gain Seminar
25 June 2009: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BUSINESS LINK THE WABF IS KEEN TO PROMOTE THE FANTASTIC SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR ASIAN BUSINESSES OPERATING IN THE SOUTH EAST. Business Link is a free impartial and objective business and skills advice and support service. Train to Gain advice and funding can now be accessed through Business Link, helping businesses of all sizes, in all sectors, to increase the skills of their workforce and improve the performance of their business.
Annual General Meeting
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Will be held at Hollywood House, 5th Floor, Church Street East, Woking, GU21 6HJ On Monday, 8th June 2009, 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start.
Corporate Social Responsibility - Networking Event - Thr 14 May 2009
Dr Kim Tan Kim is the founder Chairman of Spring Hill Management Ltd (UK), a specialist venture capital management company in biotech and pharmaceutical investments. Spring Hill is also a pioneer in social venture [More …]
Asian women of influence tell of journeys to success
TWO influential Asian women inspired members of the Woking Asian Business Forum (WABF) with tales of their lives on the evening of February 9, 2009. [More …]
Mon 9 Feb 2009: Emmy Award Winner and Shadow Minister to address WABF Meeting
Tamara Abood is an Emmy award-winning TV producer She directed the first series of Brat Camp, and her list of credits includes Lads Army, That’ll Teach ‘Em, Channel Four’s Dispatches and [More …]
WABF Business Makeover
To celebrate the launch of the WABF website we are awarding one enterprising member company a business makeover and mentor support for six months. The aim is to show how the use of local business support services can make a [More …]
WABF Tree lights up Woking Town Square, December 2008
THE Woking Asian Business Forum (WABF) has donated a 40-foot Christmas tree to the town for everyone to enjoy this festive season. The forum officially handed over the sitka spruce to the community on Tuesday. There [More …]
Sporting stars address Asian business forum
TOP figures from the sporting world spoke to members of the Woking Asian Business Forum (WABF). Shahid Azeem, chairman of the WABF, welcomed Indy Lall, test team manager for McLaren in [More …]
Pakistani Royalty, the Mayor and local business leaders come together to support WABF
The Woking Asian Business Forum (WABF), a not-for-profit organisation set up to encourage and support the development of Asian businesses in the Woking area, was officially launched last week, with its first networking [More …]
Tania’s Summer Ball is a big fundraising success
Local community, bands and the Woking Asian Business Forum come together to support Woking Hospice The Woking Asian Business Forum (WABF), a not-for-profit organisation set up to encourage and support the development [More …]
The Woking Asian Business Forum appoints Shahid Azeem as its Chairman, 7 May 2008
Shahid Azeem, owner and Managing Director of Leading IT solutions specialist ArcomIT, has been appointed as the new Chairman for the Woking Asian Business Forum (WABF). Award winning entrepreneur and philanthropist, Shahid [More …]
Monday 10 Nov: An evening with Formula 1 Team McLaren Manager Indy Lall
The Woking Asian Business Forum (WABF), a not-for-profit organisation set up to encourage and support the development of Asian businesses in the Woking area, hosted a special evening event on Monday, 10th November with [More …]