West Asheville Business Association
A Symbol of Dependability Since 1950
Welcome to West Asheville Business Association (WABA) on-line. If you need additional information about the organization, please e-mail our Treasurer.
Our mailing address is: WABA, 626-B Haywood Road, West Asheville, NC 28806.
MEMBERSHIP
WABA Membership is open to businesses, or those with business interest, in West Asheville, as defined to be the area of Asheville west of the French Broad River. Membership follows the calendar year.
Dues are $50.
Download the Membership Form here.

If you have questions about your dues, please contact: WABA Treasurer.
WABA SPONSORED EVENTS
WABA promotes and contributes to events for the improvement of the greater West Asheville area. Let us know how we can help you make West Asheville a better community.

WABA is sponsoring Shop West Asheville Day on Saturday December 12, 2009, 12 Noon to 8 pm at local West Asheville Businesses. More information coming soon so check back here or at the Shop West Asheville Day website
MEETINGS
We alternate between social events, networking dinners and information programs throughout the year. Please check back for upcoming meetings. Reminders are also included in the newsletter.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

WABA GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, November 17th
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: West Asheville Community Center
Program: Small Business Resources
We will have representatives from the SCORE, Self-Help and AVISTA talking about their programs and services for small businesses. For more details or information contact: WABA Treasurer.
NEWSLETTER
WABA publishes a newsletter which is mailed to all members. We also offer an electronic version of the newsletter.
Members are encouraged to submit news for inclusion in the newsletter.
Please send your news to: WABA Treasurer.
MEMBER DISCOUNTS
WABA members are encouraged offer exclusive Memeber-to-Member Discounts.
If you are interested in offering a special discount to other WABA members, please download and send in the Member-to-Member Discount form.
Download Member-to-Member Discount Form here.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Bonnie Hickey Memorial Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to graduating seniors, who are continuing their education, from Asheville, Enka and Erwin High Schools. These funds are gathered through WABA Member donations and special fund-raising events. Many members include a donation with their annual dues. A space for adding in contributions is included on the membership form.
Download the Membership Form here.
POLICE RESOURCE CENTER FUND
WABA has a long history of support for West Asheville Community Policing. We donate, to the West Asheville Police Resource Center, items that the officers have requested which they may not have access to through department funding. Our past donations have included a gas grill, picnic table, kitchen stove, digital video and digital camera. Many members include a donation with their annual dues. A space for adding in contributions is included on the membership form.
Download the Membership Form here.

Recent Donations: 5 pairs of water- and shock-resistant high quality binoculars
PAST WABA SPONSORED EVENTS
WABA promotes and contributes to events for the improvement of the greater West Asheville area. Let us know how we can help you make West Asheville a better community.

WABA is sponsoring the West Asheville Spooky Halloween Party on Friday October 30, 2009 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the West Asheville Community Center, under the Fire Station at 970 Hayood Road. There will be Halloween games and activities, arts and crafts, coloring contest, inflatable's, and refreshments. Prizes for the coloring contest donated by local West Asheville businesses. This event is open to the public and suitable for all ages.
 

WABA is a sponsor for the first annual West Asheville Garden Stroll. This free and open to the public tour of urban West Asheville gardens will be on Saturday September 12 from 11 am to 4 pm. The stroll will kick off with a ceremony at the West Asheville Library at 10:30 am. For more information see the West Asheville Garden Stroll website.
PAST MEETINGS
  Thursday, October 15th
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: West Asheville Library Community Meeting Room
Program: City Council Candidate Forum
Come meet the candidates for Mayor and City Council in the upcoming City of Asheville elections. Candidates will speak briefly about their positions that will be followed by a moderated question and answer period where we will take written questions from the audience. For more details or information contact: WABA Treasurer.
  Tuesday September 15th
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: West Asheville Library Community Meeting Room
Program: Small Business Resouces
We will have representatives from the SBTDC (Small Business and Technology Development Center), SBA (Small Business Administration) and Mountain BizWorks talking about their programs and services for small businesses. For more details or information contact: WABA Treasurer.
Tuesday August 18st
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: West Asheville Park
Program: Food and Fun with West Asheville Businesses and Residents
Come to the West Asheville Park at the end of Vermont Avenue for a summer cookout. Meet your fellow West Asheville business owners and residents while we grill hot dogs, vegi dogs, hamburgers and vegi burgers. Condiments and drinks will also be provided. Please bring your favorite potluck dish to share. For more details or information contact: WABA Treasurer.