Resources

SBA: SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand or recover. 

https://www.sba.gov/
SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand or recover. 

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/index.page
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs

https://www.acesmallbusiness.org/
The SBRC is the virtual technical assistance arm of National ACE. We provide training for AAPI small business owners to build capacity.  We offer virtual training to help you market your business, Google tools for your business, access to capital, apply for grants, understand government funding opportunities, and network with business owners.

http://aabac.org/covid-19-resources-center/
The Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to promote and facilitate the success of our members, the Asian American Pacific American businesses, other diverse businesses and the communities they serve through networking, outreach, advocacy, and education.

https://esd.ny.gov/
The mission of Empire State Development (“ESD”) is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-small-businesses
The US Department of Treasury offers a variety of resources to benefit business owners.

https://www.usa.gov/business
“Our mission is to create and organize timely, needed government information and services and make them accessible anytime, anywhere, via your channel of choice.”

https://www.uschamber.com/co/run/business-financing/government-small-business-grant-programs
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is an invaluable resource for business owners nationwide. 

https://esd.ny.gov/doing-business-ny/small-business-hub
The mission of Empire State Development (“ESD”) is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.

https://hub.eonetwork.org/
Entrepreneurs’ Organization is a high-quality support network of 14,000+ like-minded leaders across 61 countries. We help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential through the power of life-enhancing connections, shared experiences and collaborative learning.

https://www.nfib.com/
NFIB is the voice of small business, advocating on behalf of America’s small and independent business owners, both in Washington, D.C., and in all 50 state capitals. NFIB is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and member-driven. Since our founding in 1943, NFIB has been exclusively dedicated to small and independent businesses, and remains so today.

https://www.score.org/
SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Since 1964, we have provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs.

https://www.bni.com/
We are a Member focused business referral network that works. You will develop long lasting relationships with like-minded business professionals, create opportunities through referral marketing and grow your business skills. As a BNI Member, you will be part of an organization that generated $18.6B in BNI Member referral business revenue in 2021.

https://restaurant.org/
The National Restaurant Association is a great resource for those involved in the restaurant industry 

https://www.mbda.gov/
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is the only federal agency solely dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises.

https://tie.org/
TiE Global is a nonprofit organization devoted to entrepreneurs in all industries, at all stages, from incubation, throughout the entrepreneurial lifecycle. With a global reach and a local focus, the heart of TiE efforts lies in its five foundational programs, – Mentoring, Networking, Education, Funding, and Incubation.

https://smallbusinessmajority.org/
Small Business Majority is a national small business organization that empowers America’s diverse entrepreneurs to build a thriving and equitable economy. We engage our network of more than 85,000 small businesses and 1,500 business and other partner organizations to advocate for public policy solutions and deliver resources to entrepreneurs that promote equitable small business growth. Our deep connections with the small business community along with our scientific research enable us to educate the public about key issues impacting America’s entrepreneurs, with a special focus on advancing the smallest businesses and those facing systemic inequalities.
 
https://www.lisc.org/
Together with residents and partners, we forge resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America–great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.

https://www.nawbo.org/
NAWBO is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries; and with chapters across the country. With far-reaching clout and impact NAWBO is a one-stop resource, propelling women business owners into greater economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide. 

https://www.cdfifund.gov/
The CDFI Fund’s mission is to expand economic opportunity for underserved people and communities by supporting the growth and capacity of a national network of community development lenders, investors, and financial service providers.

https://www.unitedway.org/#
United Way improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.

https://www.eda.gov/
To lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy

https://www.lawhelpny.org/
A valuable resource tool for New York business owners seeking legal services.

Who we are?

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce was established in 2019 to serve local and international Asian American business owners by providing valuable resources to empower them in their growth. By working with lawmakers to protect our small business interests we also help our national economy flourish.

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