Virginia Asian Chamber Of Commerce

ABOUT THE VIRGINIA ASIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce:

Connecting entrepreneurs, industry, government, education, capital, and global markets to deliver measurable economic outcomes.

WHO WE ARE

The Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is a national and regional business and economic development platform representing a growing network of businesses, corporate partners, and institutions across Virginia and eleven (11) American states

We operate at the intersection of business, government, and global trade. VACC connects companies seeking to scale, access new markets, capital, and integrate into high-value supply chains

STRATEGIC POSITION

Position #1: VACC is more than a state chamber of commerce. We advance entrepreneurship, business growth, and economic opportunity nationally across eleven U.S states

Position #2: As Virginia's leading Pan Asian economic development and business advancement organization, our approach emphasizes practical engagement opportunities that support sustainable growth and collaboration

Position #3: We connect entrepreneurs, industry, government, education, capital, and global markets to deliver measurable economic outcomes

Position #4: Advancing Strategic Industries Across the Mid-Atlantic: We support the growth of AI, Data Centers, Aerospace, Defense, Cybertechnology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, FinTech, Quantum Technologies, and Advanced Manufacturing

WHY ORGANIZATIONS PARTNER WITH VACC

Organizations engage with the VACC ecosystem to:

  • increase visibility within diverse business communities at the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region level

  • strengthen industry engagement through VACC world-class programming

  • gain access to market and partnership with a highly credible and nationally recognized Asian trade association

WHAT WE DO

VACC supports business engagement through initiatives.

  • procurement and supplier engagement convening

  • international business engagement forums

  • regional economic business policy issue convenings

  • industry, products, cultural, tourism showcase

  • regional signature VACC One on One Strategic Business Matchmaking

  • FDI private international investor connections

  • government affairs engagement

OUR REACH

Our efforts are intended to support long-term economic growth tailored around member needs in all three (3) major Virginia regions: Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, and The Hampton Roads.

We advance small business growth and economic opportunity nationally across eleven states, so far in: Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Illinois, Michigan, Florida, and California

OUR VALUE

VACC provides members and partners with:

  • access to business and industry engagement and collaboration opportunities

  • professional and organizational visibility

  • programming support through partnership

OUR APPROACH

The Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce serves as a neutral, trusted, and collaborative partner working alongside regional economic development organizations, state and local governments, industry leaders, educational institutions, and business associations

We do not duplicate or compete with existing efforts; rather, we strengthen coordination, foster strategic partnerships, and enhance connectivity across Virginia's business and economic development ecosystem

Our members increasingly seek high-value professional environments that facilitate meaningful outcomes-based growth through trusted relationships, market intelligence, and long-term strategic opportunities. VACC designs its programs, partnerships, and initiatives with a focus on measurable outcomes and sustainable impact

Procurement & Supplier Engagement: we leverage more than 30 years of organization experience helping partners and suppliers with teaming and strategic partnership opportunities

Most importantly: All VACC policy, advocacy, and programmatic activities are nonpartisan in nature. We engage and collaborate with policymakers, public officials, and stakeholders across the political spectrum in support of Virginia economic competitiveness

VACC remains committed to advancing Pan-Asian and American entrepreneurship, expanding economic opportunity, and strengthening global market connectivity

Through this work, we contribute to Virginia's economic vitality, global competitiveness and help position the Commonwealth as a premier destination for business, innovation, investment, and talent.