Promoting International Trade and Advancing Economic Growth Through Global Strategic Partnerships
Since 2004, we have built a solid track record of successfully fostering cross-border partnerships by connecting U.S. participants with key stakeholders, government agencies, and industry leaders across Asian markets.
Through strong leadership representation and active support of trade and investment projects, we have provided Asian embassies with a platform for prospective collaborations with organizations and stakeholders.
These initiatives are designed to enhance U.S.–Asia business ties through targeted business matching, policy briefings, and site visits, helping U.S. companies identify viable trade channels, explore investment opportunities, and navigate the dynamic business environments of Asian markets.
Our sustained engagement underscores our commitment to promoting international trade and advancing economic growth through strategic partnerships.
We have more than 25 years of direct administration experience in international global relations through the Sister Cities International program. Our leadership has directly administered 6 different country to country relationships between US city and : China, Japan, Mali, Poland, the UK, and Namibia.
As Advisor to the Sister Cities International, we offered consultancy to the SCI on Global Economic Development in South Africa.
We have enjoyed collaborating with nine (9) consulates, two (2) consulates, and JETRO in Washington on initiatives to promote trade and investment between their countries and U.S. companies. We, in:
India: Assisted in identifying solar companies for embassy-supported projects, among a host of environmental projects. India ‘s Trade Ministers made remarks at our annual End of Year Business meetings.
Philippines: Assisted the Minister of Trade with several industry projects to help it to explore ways to connect U.S. businesses with key Philippine industries.
Japan: Hosted a team of several Japanese JETRO commercial representatives at our annual B2B conference.
Thailand: Welcomed the Deputy Ambassador to engage with top leaders of Virginia at our Leaderships Awards Gala.
Malaysia: Participated at Malaysian embassy business forum on trade and investment collaborations by the invitation of the Embassy an our partner Malaysian Chamber of Commerce
Hong Kong: Collaborate with the Hong Kong government to share young talents to Hong Kong to help bridge Hong Kong-US workforce development knowledge
Taiwan: VACC has a distinguished leadership representation at Taiwan ‘s Annual Centennial Anniversary celebration in Washington DC. We offer direct assistance and cultural resources and support to the Taiwanese Consulate in DC.
Mongolia: Facilitated FDI training session to the Ambassador and his staff at the Mongolian Embassy. Formed strategic partnership with the Mongolian American Chamber of Commerce.
Indonesia: VACC leadership and community leaders took part in series of Entrepreneurship development training and forums as invited and hosted by the Indonesian Embassy in DC.
China: Hosted the Minister of Trade of the Peoples Republic of China at several functions in Richmond, Virginia.
Vietnam: We hosted a Vietnam Expo in Richmond, participated at several briefings on the 50 year anniversary of the US-Vietnam partnership and cultural events by the invitation of the Embassy of Viet Nam
ASEAN Markets: We have a long standing connection with the US-ASEAN Business Council. We were special guests by the Council through a partnership and connection with the US Chamber of Commerce. US-ASEAN Chief Research Director offered keynote remarks at our annual B2B Conference.
Our expertise:
Global Market Access: Step-by-step guidance for small to medium-sized Virginia companies, especially those from multicultural backgrounds from Asia, Latin America, Europe, and Africa
Export Education Curriculum and State Advisor Role: Practical instruction through community colleges and workshops.
Our In-House Export Readiness curriculum is officially adopted by the Commonwealth of Virginia state agency.
Workshops & Training: Hands-on sessions for export strategy, market entry, and international marketing taught by In House and external local, regional, states, national, and global business partners
Community & Diaspora Connections: Culturally aligned sales channels, multi-lingual staff, and diaspora buyers
Trade Missions & Networking: Introductions to U.S. and international partners, distributors, and Asian embassies. Consultancy on trade missions
Free Multilingual- Multicultural In House Experts: Introductions to U.S. and international partners, distributors, and Asian embassies
Export readiness assessment
Export acceleration workshops
One-on-one export consulting
Specialized matchmaking with international buyers
Specialized trade missions preparation and support for two Virginia Governors
Recruitment of more than 200 small to large size Virginia companies to world markets.
Our multi-lingual staff represented Virginia exporters in Asia and Europe (France) and supporting exporters exploring markets in South America, Eastern Europe, and Canada.
Our multi-lingual staff have direct extensive French language experience serving global trade marketing service to two (2) Virginia Governors.
Our staff was behind VEDP ‘s European international marketing materials in French for the French market industry trade shows (Showcasing Virginia products at the VEDP Multi-Industry shows in Canada, Catalog shows in Latin America, Poland, in Aerospace, representing Virginia exporters at the Paris Air Show, and at the Construction Batimat Show in Paris).
Our service:
We connect members with our grassroots of small business exporters
Local Asian exporting network across major targeted Asian business membership
Lower cost language & cultural resources to support your export marketing
Diaspora investor networks for JV opportunities with exporters for partnership
Extensive network of local, regional, state, national, U.S Commerce Department, global service providers, and international associations through our Global Resources Directory
Empowering Virginia's Minority Businesses to Go Global
For over 25 years, we are proud to serve Virginia.
Today we are an an official advisor to the Commonwealth of Virginia Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity Agency to support the implementation of its export education program.
Our role involves providing expert guidance and strategic recommendations to help build a robust, accessible, and effective export education framework.
A Partnership for Global Growth
By playing an advisory capacity role, we advance export education for Virginia’s small, diverse -owned businesses. This partnership is built on a shared vision: to create a more inclusive and prosperous economy by empowering diverse-Asian American entrepreneurs to tap into the global markets.
This joint effort will foster a more dynamic export ecosystem in Virginia, creating new opportunities for minority businesses to thrive internationally.
Our advisory contributions include:
Program Development: Helping to shape the structure and content of the agency's export education initiatives.
Resource Alignment: Ensuring that state resources are aligned to provide the greatest impact for small business owners.
Strategic Support: Offering ongoing expertise to help navigate the complexities of international trade.
Through this collaborative partnership, we are dedicated to:
Expanding access for Virginia's minority-owned businesses to critical export training and resources.
Developing curriculum and educational content that addresses the specific needs and challenges faced by minority entrepreneurs.
Providing strategic insights on global market trends and effective export strategies.
Ready to sell globally from Virginia? Need consultancy and experts knowledge in export marketing?
Book a complimentary 30-minute consultation: Email us at: aabac@aabac.org
