Regional Asian Organizations

Alamo Asian American Chamber of Commerce

Business/Economic Development - The Alamo Asian American Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to providing an open forum and accessible resources for the Asian American business community in support of business growth and diversity, enhanced leadership, and cultural development in order to support its vision to foster a cooperative unification of the Asian American community toward greater economic, cultural, and political empowerment.

Chinese Society of San Antonio

Education and Cultural Preservation - The organization, established in 1984, has been a sponsor and participant in many cultural and social activities in the San Antonio area since. The mission of the CSSA is to promote the understanding and communication of the Chinese community, to voice the concerns of the Chinese community, and to achieve a sense of community by sponsoring social and cultural activities. The CSSA is non-religious, non-political, and non-profit organization.

Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AAACC)

Business/Economic Development - The Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce was created to serve the Asian-American business community in Austin. AAACC hosts meetings and mixers, workshops, classes and training seminars on various business subjects. The organization is also involved in the development of an Asian-American Resource Center (AARC) with NAAO, city officials and other community organizations, as well as ethnic, cultural, arts charitable activities, and annual charity and fundraising events.

Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce

Business/Economic Development - Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is an advocate for the interests and rights of, and to provide critical services to, the Asian business community; in so doing, to also build and expand the bridge of friendship and harmony between Asian/Asia and the wider community.

TACC is comprised of individuals, businesses and various organizations. TACC serves as a catalyst organization for Asian business associations and chambers of commerce throughout the state of Texas. These institutional affiliates include Korean Chamber of Commerce, Japan Society, Philippine America Chamber of Commerce of North Texas, American Indians Chamber of Commerce of Texas, Austin Filipino-American Association, Asian Scope, etc. Some of these institutional affiliates have from 50 to 1,000 individual members.

Asian Chamber of Commerce

Business/Economic Development - The Chamber has the dual purpose of promoting trade between Houston and Asia and to foster economic development in the Houston area Asian-American communities. The Chamber was incorporated on June 20, 1990 as a Texas non-profit corporation. The Chamber hold professional seminars and speaker's series on topics related to Asia and the Asian American community as well as provide networking opportunities through regular activities such as meetings, seminars and luncheons. The Chamber also participates in trade shows and trade missions.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Association

Culture Awareness - The Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association (APAHA) was formed in 1992 to "promote awareness and increase understanding of the Asian/Pacific American culture and its diversity through education and celebration". APAHA has collaborated with various community and educational entities to provide ongoing educational, cultural and scholarship programs to the Asian/Pacific and Greater Houston communities. As a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, APAHA’s main objectives include enhancing racial harmony in the city of Houston, promoting cross-cultural awareness, education and appreciation between and among Asian/Pacific Americans and other ethnic groups by outreaching to schools, businesses, and other institutions.

APAHA provides many of its sponsored events to its members and the community. These gatherings are aimed to educate, inform, and entertain the public on Asian/Pacific American arts, culture, and heritage.

Chinese Community Center

Education and Culture Preservation - Established in 1979 as a Chinese Language School, the Chinese Community Center (CCC) today serves nearly 5,000 families each year through educational, cultural, and social service programs. The Center is a non-for-profit social services agency 501(c) organization in which funding and support come from individuals, public and private sector sources and the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast.

The Center now serves the very young through the Child Development Program; youth through after-school tutorials, Summer Camp, and Chinese Language School; adults through the Adult Education Program that includes ESL, GED, job training and computer classes; and senior adults are assisted through Community Service, the Adult Day Program, and the employment program. The Center now serves as a center stage for the major events in the Chinese community in Houston.

Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (GDAACC)

Business/Economic Development - The Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (GDAACC) is the largest Asian American Chamber in the United States with over 1,200 members currently. GDAACC is positioned to be the focal point of Asian American economic development and cultural exchange.

The organization has developed Leadership Tomorrow, a program created for emerging Asian American leaders in the DFW area who are interested in developing their leadership skills, as well as other job training, entrepreneur development programs. GDAACC also hosts the Texas Asian American Business Symposium in Dallas, Texas. The symposiums are designed to emphasize business opportunities for Asian Americans as well as business opportunities in the Asia Pacific region for American Companies.

US-China Business Council

Business/Economic Development - The United States-China Business Council, Inc. (USCBC) is a private, nonprofit organization created with a mission to expand the US commercial relationship with China in order to benefit its members and constituents and, more broadly, the US economy. The USCBC advocates a balanced approach to their commercial relations with China—one that expands opportunities while identifying and removing trade barriers. The USCBC focuses on rules-based trade, investment, and competition, and on developing a commercial environment in China that is predictable and transparent to all parties.

USCBC's members are a combination of large U.S. corporations like 3M, American Express, and IBM and smaller companies and service firms. Founded in 1973, USCBC has provided information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its membership for over three decades. Through its offices in Washington, DC; Beijing; and Shanghai, USCBC is uniquely positioned to serve its members' interest in the US and China.