The Armenian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is a nonprofit organization committed to serving the needs of the business community in the U.S. and abroad. The Chamber and its members share a common cause of equality and accessibility to corporate America and Armenian-American commerce. The AACC extends a helping hand and shares its collective resources, wisdom, and expertise with businesspeople who are asking for nothing more than a chance to exercise their right to succeed and prosper through hard work and equal opportunities - virtues that are intrinsic to both the Armenian and American cultures. Its mission is to advance the industrial, commercial, professional and public interests of the Armenian American community, locally, nationally, and internationally.
Founded in 1999, AACC is responsible for organizing the first EXPO (Made in Armenia) showcasing products and services from Republic of Armenia at Glendale’s Civic Auditorium. Other events include the first Armenian American Women in Business Excellence Annual Luncheon which honors Armenian American women who have been exemplary businesswomen and devoted community activists. This luncheon not only serves to celebrate the tremendous professional and personal successes of these phenomenal women, but also highlights the importance of community service. Furthermore AACC has and continues in organizing Small Business Workshops, job fair, as well as conferences focusing on business both in U.S and Armenia like the recent conference in the city of Long Beach titled “Doing Business with Armenia”.
For the past ten years AACC has helped promote economic growth and prosperity within our community, and has provided valued resources and service to our diverse members. AACC assists businesses in a multitude of ways with various Cities, including licensing and permit requirements and other issues. It works with City department heads and staff to create supportive relationship to benefit you, the member. AACC can help you contact the right people and get the right information to save you time, money, and better serve your business. AACC also works with local, state, and federal levels of government on behalf of our members. Furthermore AACC provides quarterly series of Breakfasts with local, state, and federal Legislators. AACC brings your Representative to work with you, answer questions, and provide you with important information and updates.
As a non-profit AACC has participated in many charitable programs, including outreach to different non-profits as well as youth scholarships awards and educational scholarships for different colleges, universities and the first Armenian American Fire Fighters scholarship.
Recently AACC has expanded its services by forming new chapters. Currently there are several chapters of AACC including the Greater Los Angeles, Little Armenia (Hollywood) and Washington Chapter.
The purpose/mission of this Organization is:
• To advance the industrial, commercial, professional and public interests of the Armenian American community, locally, nationally and internationally;
• To promote and facilitate relations between the USA and the Armenian businesses and investment communities by providing information on conducting business in Armenia and the United States;
• To provide business and economic data and analysis about Armenia;
• To organize local and international exhibitions to promote export industry in Armenia, and business community in the US;
• To promote the interests of individuals of Armenian descent, and groups and associations who are engaged in agricultural, commercial, financial, industrial and other businesses and service activities in the US by networking; and
• To promote, teach and disseminate educational material to the public including, but not limited to, materials relating to business development, the Armenian culture, and inter-ethnic and international cooperation.
