Chamber of Commerce Brief History

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 fairs, conferences and exhibitions focusing on business both in U.S and Armenia.

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.