Resources for Trade and Cultural Information - Texas

San Antonio

Alamo Asian Chamber of Commerce- Business/Economic Development
http://www.alamo-aacc.org/

The Alamo Asian American Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization that supports the advancement of the Asian American community in business, cultural and leadership endeavors.

Chinese Society of San Antonio - Education and Cultural Preservation
http://www.sachinese.org

The organization, established in 1984, has been a sponsor and participant in many cultural and social activities in the San Antonio area since. The mission of the CSSA is to promote the understanding and communication of the Chinese community, to voice the concerns of the Chinese community, and to achieve a sense of community by sponsoring social and cultural activities. The CSSA is non-religious, non-political, and non-profit organization.

Other organizations in Texas

Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AAACC), Austin, TX - Business/Economic Development
http://www.austinaacc.org/

The Austin Asian-American Chamber of Commerce was created to serve the Asian-American business community in Austin. AAACC hosts meetings and mixers, workshops, classes and training seminars on various business subjects. The organization is also invovled in the development of an Asian-American Resource Center (AARC) with NAAO, city officials and other community organizations, as well as ethnic, cultural, arts charitable activities, and annual charity and fundraising events.

Benefits of joining the organization include networking opportunities relationship building with governmental entities and other Chambers of Commerce, developing contacts with community organizations and leaders, access to listing in the membership directory, discounts to events, seminars, and workshops, periodical newsletters, free business training. For non-profit organizations, benefits also include international business development opportunities, access to conference facilities, and possible grants. As for corporate sponsors, benefits further extend to logo advertising on the website with web link, recognition at events, sponsorship opportunities, as well as listing in business directory.

Asian Chamber of Commerce, Houston, TX - Business/Economic Development
http://www.asianchamber-hou.org/

The Chamber has the dual purpose of promoting trade between Houston and Asia and to foster economic development in the Houston area Asian-American communities. The Chamber was incorporated on June 20, 1990 as a Texas non-profit corporation. The Chamber hold professional seminars and speaker's series on topics related to Asia and the Asian-American community as well as provide networking opportunities through regular activities such as meetings, seminars and luncheons. The Chamber also participates in trade shows and trade missions.

Asian Pacific American Heritage Association, Houston, TX - Culture Awareness
http://www.apaha.org/

The Asian/Pacific American Heritage Association (APAHA) was formed in 1992 to "promote awareness and increase understanding of the Asian/Pacific American culture and its diversity through education and celebration". APAHA has collaborated with various community and educational entities to provide ongoing educational, cultural and scholarship programs to the Asian/Pacific and Greater Houston communities. As a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, APAHA’s main objectives include enhancing racial harmony in our city, promoting cross-cultural awareness, education and appreciation between and among Asian/Pacific Americans and other ethnic groups by outreaching to schools, businesses, and other institutions.

APAHA provides many of its sponsored events to its members and the community. These gatherings are aimed to educate, inform, and entertain the public on Asian/Pacific American arts, culture, and heritage.

Chinese Community Center, Houston, TX - Education and Culture Preservation
http://www.ccchouston.org/

Established in 1979 as a Chinese Language School, the Chinese Community Center (CCC) today serves nearly 5,000 families each year through educational, cultural, and social service programs. The Center is a non-for-profit social services agency IRS 501(c)(3) organization in which funding and support come from individuals, public and private sector sources and the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast.

The Center now serves the very young through the Child Development Program; youth through after-school tutorials, Summer Camp, and Chinese Language School; adults through the Adult Education Program that includes ESL, GED, job training and computer classes; and senior adults are assisted through Community Service, the Adult Day Program, and the employment program. The Center now serves as a center stage for the major events in the Chinese community in Houston.

Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (GDAACC), Dallas, TX - Business/Economic Development
http://www.gdaacc.com/

The Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (GDAACC) is the largest Asian American Chamber in the United States with over 1,200 members currently. GDAACC is positioned to be the focal point of Asian American economic development and cultural exchange.

The organization has developed Leadership Tomorrow, a program created for emerging Asian American leaders in the DFW area who are interested in developing their leadership skills, as well as other job training, entrepreneur development programs. GDAACC also hosts the Texas Asian American Business Symposium in Dallas, Texas. The symposiums are designed to emphasize business opportunities for Asian Americans as well as business opportunities in the Asia Pacific region for American Companies.