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Cameron backs region's Asian businesses

The Asian Business Forum North-East (ABF) in association with Allied Irish Bank (GB) has been backed by the leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron.

This year’s high-profile annual ABF dinner on Sunday 25th November is expected to be the biggest ever, signifying the largest ever single gathering of Asian business people in the North-East.

Speaking at a reception event on Tyneside last week, Mr Cameron said: “The ABF North East is an excellent association for the region. It not only highlights the importance and achievements of Asian businesses in the North-East, but it also helps such businesses engage with the wider community and discover new opportunities.

Hina Joshi, Vice Chairman at the ABF, said: “We are delighted to have the backing of a high-profile figure such as David Cameron. The ABF was set up to make a real difference to the way in which Asian business is viewed in the North-East and support from people like David’s is very encouraging.”

The ABF aims to be the voice of the Asian business community working within the business support network and One NorthEast. Its main function is to support and facilitate the growth of Asian business within the area.

Now in its fourth year, the ABF also encourages networking within the region and continues to raise its profile through working partnerships with key organisations in the region.

In addition to the annual dinner, the region’s only business forum of its type also hosts seminars and events throughout the year, which serve to inform members of relevant and topical issues, while providing a gateway to business support.

For more information on the ABF visit www.abfne.co.uk

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .