Major Events
Signature Major Events 2026
Regional Business Conference
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
Opportunity Mid-Atlantic:
Opportunities NOVA Buyer EXPO
Fairfax * June 12, 2026
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Strategic 1 on 1 Match Making Session
CENTRAL VIRGINIA
August 13, 2026 * VDOT Mechanicsville, Virginia
A SOLD OUT EVENT
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Signature Construction Trade
Small Business Support
Forums REGION 757
September 10, 2026 * Gather, Virginia Beach
October 6, 2026 * The HIVE, Virginia Beach
Signature Major Event
The Constellation Gala
Annual Sponsors and Community Showcase Fund Raising Event
December 9, 2026 * The Delta Marriott Hotel. Our annual Business Community Gala is supported by our C3 Charity Education, the Virginia Asian Foundation. Our iconic leadership awards categories include: The 17th Annual Business in Excellence Awards * Community Leadership Awards* Corporate Leadership Awards* Student Leadership Awards. View our 2025 Gallery
Signature Annual Major Event 2027
Business Policy Summit 2027 in Richmond
Our statewide Policy Forums gather businesses, elected officials, and political leaders to discuss policies that impact the small business community. Thank you for a great event success. VACC Policy Summit event 2027 announcement date coming later in 2026.
February 2026 Gallery: 17th Annual Economic Policy
January 2024 Gallery: 16th Annual Economic Policy
February 2023 Gallery: 15th Annual Economic Policy
Signature Major Events 2027
Economic Development Education Series
VACC Comprehensive Economic Development Education Series
SELECT TUESDAYS. SAME TIME. BIG IDEAS FOR VIRGINIA.
8 Virtual Sessions | January–November 2027
All eight sessions are FREE and open to the business community.
Signature Major Events 2027
Regional Business One on One Business Match Making
in Central Virginia, Northern Virginia, & Hampton Roads
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Celebrating Impactful Leadership
Annually each December, our Asian Chamber Gala, fueled by the Virginia Asian Foundation, convenes an influential assembly of corporate executives, nonprofit leaders, community advocates, and distinguished public officials at the iconic The Jefferson Hotel.
This premier gathering serves as a cornerstone event for the Commonwealth, where we present the prestigious Vision in Economic Development Award, alongside other distinguished honors, recognizing leaders whose vision and impact have significantly advanced economic growth, strengthened industries, and elevated the prosperity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. View last year event gallery.
Excellence in Leadership Award
Our Annual Award for Excellence in Leadership is the Dream Award for all corporate or public service leaders with the ambition to be among the top servant leaders in Virginia with the highest record in supporting the Asian Chamber and Virginia Asian Foundation in giving back to the community.
Business Inspiration Award
Our Annual Asian Business Leadership Inspiration award. celebrates the personal leadership of an executive or community leaders dedicating to important causes.
Advocacy On Public Safety
Virginia Asian Foundation hosts annual “Celebrating Partnerships” - With current Virginia Secretary of Homeland Security Stanley Meador bridging the gap between retail businesses and the law enforcement leaders. Gallery: Celebrate Partnerships | Flickr
Annual Internship Incentive Awards
Virginia Asian Foundation offers annual Internship incentive awards each academic year to the most deserving volunteer interns. These are need-based stipends offered to help qualified students the opportunity to intern at VACC. Our interns must spend a minimum of 12 weeks to be eligible for stip - end awards which help them off-set the cost of schoolbooks