Scottish Asian British Awards Presented by Bank of Scotland Event Edition 2014

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The Scottish Asian Business Awards will celebrate and showcase the determination, hard work and personal Thistle achievements of the Scottish Asian Business men and women atat thethe forefront of Hotel,Glasgow their industries.

(Cambride Street, Glasgow, G2 3HN) The awards embody the continuing strength of the England’s Asian business community, recognising those 6.30pminon 10th December whose vision, courage, and creativity has led to their success an Wednesday ever evolving the economic landscape. 2014 Please invitation on arrival The prestigious awards have been celebrated annually since their present inceptionthis in 2006, with the competition Dress Code: Strictly Black Tie/Traditional heating up each year, as the event itself has grown into a highly respected outlet where the best and brightest are honoured.

RSVP Good luck to all the Finalists and thank you all for attending. Oceanic Consulting – 0141 420 1333 yasmin@oceanicconsulting.co.uk Non-Transferable

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PROUD TO SUPPORT THE SCOTTISH ASIAN BUSINESS AWARDS. WE WISH THE FINALISTS EVERY SUCCESS. To find out how we can help your business, call me on the number below, visit our website, or ask in branch.

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Event Programme 6:30pm

Drinks Reception

7:25pm

Entertainment by FatBoyz Production

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7:30pm

The evening commences with a welcome from your hosts for the 9th annual Scottish Asian Business Awards presented by Bank of Scotland, Dee Grewal and Atta Yaqub.

Dee Grewal

7:35pm

7:50pm

Hosts:

Key note speeches and in introduction to our official charity partner, The Well Foundation.

The Awards begin

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Speeches by: Irfan Younis

Robert Marshall

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9:55pm

More More entertainment by FatBoyz Production The second half of the evening starts with speech from Anas Sarwar MP The Awards continue...

10:25pm

Charity fund raising

10:30pm

The Awards continue...

10:50pm

The evening comes to an end

9:50pm

Entertainment by:

(CEO and Founder of Oceanic Group)

8:25pm 9:45pm

Actor and Model, Atta Yaqub

Shaz Ul Haq (The Well Foundation) Anas Sarwar (MP)

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Bank of Scotland, part of Lloyds Banking Group, has over 300 years' experience of providing guidance and support to businesses across all sectors, from sole traders to larger, well established companies.

We put great emphasis on a long-term approach to banking and are committed to providing businesses with service that goes beyond day-to-day banking facilities.

We recognise the importance of working closely with our customers so we can fully understand their needs and we actively look to meet their funding requirements, whether it is to launch a new venture, improve liquidity or support expansion. We remain committed to Scottish businesses and continue to provide a range of funding options.

To find out how we are supporting businesses here in Scotland, contact: Shona Austin Senior Manager Glasgow 07900 135 231 Derek Macgarvie Senior Manager Glasgow 077642 888 060 Ian Collins Senior Manager Tayside and Fife 07764 287 926 Robert Marshall Senior Manager Healthcare and Proffessionals 07500 911 002 Alternatively if you have identified an import or export finance requirement in your business, or you would like additional support as you expand into new markets, please contact our International Business Manager Alastair McMillan on 07768 823 549.

For more information on Bank of Scotland, or to find useful tools and resources to support your business in the current economic climate, visit bankofscotland.co.uk/business.

Bank of Scotland plc Registered office: The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 1YZ. Registered in Scotland no. SC327000.

The Lloyds Banking Group includes companies using brands including Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland and their associated companies.

More information on the Lloyds Banking Group can be found at lloydsbankinggroup.com.

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SABA Finalists 2014 Young Achiever of the Year

New Business of the Year

Rising Star Award

Retail Business of the Year

Narinder Baryah (Santander, Glasgow) Vishal Chopra (Grant Thornton, Glasgow) Aarti Joshi (DF Concerts & Events, Glasgow) Hinna Akram (Jacobs, Glasgow) Abid Shami (KPMG, Aberdeen)

Imaginex Furniture & Interiors (Glasgow) KRK Retail (Glasgow) Krush (Glasgow) Edinburgh Bargain Stores (Edinburgh) Stalks and Stems of Glasgow

The Community Award

Online Business of the Year

Omar Khan (Khan Autos, Glasgow) Aishah Mashadi (Kirkwood of Scotland, Glasgow) Amaan Ramzan (United Wholesale Grocers, Glasgow) Safina Mazhar (Author, Glasgow) Abid Nawaz (ABY Autos, Hamilton)

Glasgow Gurdwara (Albert Drive, Glasgow) UCare Foundation (Glasgow) Asian Deaf Club Glasgow (Glasgow)

Yummylicious (Glasgow) Kanval by Design (Glasgow) Glasvegas Cafe (Glasgow) S1 Luxury Car Hire (Midlothian) Adams Ice Cream Parlour (Glasgow)

iKrush Sashtime GRS Global Dezign Fanatics Rhea Solutions

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SABA Finalists 2014 Business of the Year

Best Professional in Business

Businesswoman of the year

Convenience Retailer of the Year

Sam Kiyani (Innocence Nursery, Glasgow) Amina Nabi (Kinnect2, Glasgow) Asia Dhesi (Miss Bartons Salon, Glasgow) Yasmina Ely (Kleen Cleaners, Edinburgh) Jelina Rahman (JR Rahman Solicitors, Glasgow)

Nisa Extra (Ballater Street, Glasgow) Mo’s Convenience Store (Blantyre) 1st Stop 2 Shop (Dundee) Scotfresh (Allanton Drive, Glasgow) Lothian Superstore (Bathgate)

Businessman of the year

Family Run Business

Blue Canyon Ltd (Livingston) Ultimate Brow Bar (Glasgow) Academy Wholesale Electrics (Glasgow) CKL Clothing Distribution (Glasgow) Harveys Laundry (Glasgow)

Aamer Anwar (Aamer Anwar & Co, Glasgow) Mohammed Samad (Tollcross and Carntyne Dental Care) Pravin Jain (Jain, Neil & Ruddy Solicitors, Glasgow) Arshad Ali (SCED, Glasgow) Nimra Sattar (Tollcross and Carntyne Dental Care)

Shaf Rasul (E-net Computers, Edinburgh) Cook Gill (Cook + Indi’s World Buffet, Glasgow) Anwar Hussain Mashadi (Kirkwood of Scotland, Glasgow) Atif Bashir (Smile Max Studio, Glasgow) Gurjit Singh Lalli (Asia Scotland Institute, Glasgow)

M.Suleman & Co. Ltd (Glasgow) Papa Johns (Glasgow) United Wholesale Grocers (Springburn, Glasgow) Rouken Glen Garden Centre (Glasgow) Alfa Wholesale (Glasgow)

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SABA Finalists 2014 Best International Presence

Small Business of the Year

Best Marketing Campaign

Lifetime Achievement Award

PG Paper Sarkar Defence Solutions Quiz Clothing Dynamite Energy Drink ClinTec International

Platinum Polish (Glasgow) Khan Autos (Glasgow) Big Licks (Victoria Road, Glasgow) Charcoals (Glasgow) To Print (Glasgow)

ETC Supplies (Glasgow) Embassy Snooker Club (Dundee) Mymo Accessories (Glasgow) MA Sports (Glasgow) Pollokshields Pharmacy (Glasgow)

Will be announced on the night

Entrepreneur of the Year

Nazish Aslam (For Where I Am, Edinburgh) Sukhvir Dhillon (Curious Chip, Glasgow)

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SaBRE is proud to sponsor the Community Award at the Scottish Asian Business Awards 2014 Reservists receive high quality military training where they develop exceptional skills in management, communications, leadership and team-building, to name but a few. Employers benefit greatly by hiring Reservists as these skills can be transferred directly to roles within business.

As an employer you might have questions when it comes to Reservist employees. That’s why through SaBRE’s network of Regional Campaign Directors, helpline and website, you will always find the information you need.

To find out more about what employing a Reservist can do for your business, contact your local Regional SaBRE Campaign Director, Susan Flintoff on 0141 945 4951 Ext 2026 or visit sabre.mod.uk

SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers – was set up by the MOD to advise UK employers on the employment of reservists.

Even if you don’t currently employ a reservist, it’s good to know where to turn should circumstances change – and to understand exactly how reservists can help make your workplace stronger.

The reserve forces are a vital component of our armed forces. They have made and continue to make a major contribution to the defence and security of the nation. In future, the reserve forces will have a more significant role and will be integrated with the regular forces as a larger proportion of the whole force.

As part of this change the MOD has recently completed a consultation period and has published the results in the White Paper “Reserves in the Future Force 2020: Valuable and Valued”. During this review the MOD consulted with various employer groups for their views on its proposals. These views have been listened to and the MOD is working hard to make the changes employers have asked for.

To enable this, the Ministry of Defence seeks a new relationship with employers, which is: open; based on mutual trust; and tailored to reflect the different opportunities and impacts for each employer.

These changes could result in significant benefits for employers.

So, to find out more about what employing reservists can do for your business contact Susan Flintoff on 0141 945 6751 or go to www.sabre.mod.uk

Established in 2006, Oceanic Consulting has maintained its position as the UK’s leading Black and Ethnic promotions and consulting company. We to your public of interest through strategically promoting the BME community to the mainstream and vice versa. Oceanic Consulting have built a national reputation based on results and are recognised for their strategic approach towards public relations, event management, and marketing.

As an experienced communications partner Oceanic Consulting prides itself on possessing the abilities to realise your goals and the focus to creatively take you from concept to results all within your budget. The success of Oceanic Consulting is due to the focus on

relations and media planning, scheduling and placement. Oceanic Consulting have been responsible for delivering a substantial list of events with a reputation for quality such as: The Scottish and English Curry Awards, Diwali at the Square, The Hungama Festival, The English Asian Business Awards and The Scottish Asian Business Awards.

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SOME OF OUR FORTHCOMING EVENTS THE ENGLISH ASIAN BUSINESS AWARDS 30th September 2013 Salford City Stadium, Manchester ——————————————————— ASIAN ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS November 2013 Birmingham ——————————————————— THE SCOTTISH ASIAN BUSINESS AWARDS PRESENTED BY BANK OF SCOTLAND 11th December 2013 Thistle Hotel, Glasgow ——————————————————— THE BRITISH MUSLIM AWARDS January 2014 Manchester ———————————————————

The Scottish Asian Business Awards The English Asian Business Awards The Scottish Curry Awards The English Curry Awards Hungama Festivals The British Muslim Awards Asian Entertainment Awards The British Indian Awards

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