Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce

As Virginia’s official Asian Chamber of Commerce our reputation is built on our commitment to become leaders in advocating for Asian American businesses.

Become a Member

Support our work and we can help your business grow.

Events & Conferences

From networking to procurement – our annual events present fantastic opportunities for our members.

Virginia Asian Foundation

Learn about our charity project that is helping to build vibrant Asian communities throughout Virginia.

The Official “Voice of Asian American Businesses”

 As the officially recognized Asian Chamber of Commerce in Virginia, we proudly hold the distinction of being a three-time national award-winning trade association in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region. Our sterling reputation is built upon our unwavering commitment to spearheading advocacy efforts on behalf of Asian American businesses, solidifying our position as industry leaders dedicated to championing their interests and fostering success.

“Best In Class “

Emerging as the forefront Asian-American owned trade association, we boast a rapidly expanding business membership base across nine U.S. states: Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and California.

As the nation's premier Pan Asian business membership association, we have set a trailblazing precedent, consistently enhancing member growth and competitiveness in both the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southern States.

Our diverse membership comprises a dynamic range of small to larger-sized companies, united in their quest to connect with key corporate leaders, elected officials, policy makers, and influential figures in the business and policy realms.

Together, we forge connections that empower our members to navigate small business challenges and achieve economic success.

A Diverse Supplier Network

Our database of Asian American members and suppliers shares the following cultural heritage:

  • Northeast Asia: Mongolia, China, and Korea

  • Southeast Asia:  Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Laos, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia Japan, Myanmar, and the Philippines.

  • South Asia: India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

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 A Winning Asian Chamber Among Leading Trade Associations in the Nation

We are the most established non-profit Asian trade organization in the Mid-Atlantic. We represent Asian American businesses and embrace the entrepreneurial dreams of a broad range of Pan Asian and other diverse businesses that deal with our community.

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The Champion of Asian and Other Diverse & Minority Businesses

Voted “Champion of Minority Businesses” three times by the U.S Small Business Administration, our national award-winning agency accepts anyone from any demographical and business background who wishes to join our association and benefit from our advocacy and resources as a means to realize their dreams.

 
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Our Leadership Role in Advancing Supplier Diversity

As an engaged participant in the national and state procurement systems, we actively contribute through memberships with both state and national procurement entities. Our involvement spans various facets, including business certification education, contracting processes, and networking activities aimed at fostering meaningful connections.

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Our Global Linguistics Advantage

Our professional cadre of multi-lingual staff, volunteers, and other native language experts have created outstanding relationships with businesses from Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Our staff are multi-lingual in Vietnamese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Hindu, and Tagalog, French and Spanish.

Helping Our Members Succeed

We actively amplify the Asian American business perspective and voice within the mainstream markets of the Mid-Atlantic and U.S. Southern States. This is achieved through our extensive network of partnerships and our active involvement in numerous board advisories, spanning both national and international economic projects."

Facilitating Job Creation

Our Counselors have more than 200 years of combined experience in procurement and contracting, serving small businesses in more than 60 industry sectors ranging from technology professional and non professional services, to public service sectors.

A Prominent Force in

Supplier Development

Drawing on over two decades of proven success in fostering small business development, providing comprehensive procurement training, and cultivating entrepreneurship, we proudly stand as a prominent force in the nation's Supplier Development arena.

Our extensive track record in small business development, coupled with a rich history of community and public service, positions us as invaluable mentors for Asian American small businesses navigating the intricate landscape of launching and expanding enterprises.

Having empowered thousands of entrepreneurs through education, connectivity, advocacy, and unwavering support, we have emerged as the trusted partner and advisor to more than 2,000 Asian American businesses across nine (9) US states."

 Focusing on Advocacy:

We focus on supporting and advocating for our members economic growth goals. 

Our focus is twofold:

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As a Non Profit C 6 Trade Association, we help members build successful partnerships with the US mainstream business and government buyers so they can succeed in both the domestic and global marketplace..

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Through our Virginia Asian Foundation, a C 3 Non-Profit Education Charity organization, we develop the next generation of successful Pan Asian entrepreneurs and workforce to help the nation’s efforts in job creation.