Top Resources for AAPI Business Owners
According to the Asian and Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce, more than two million US businesses are owned by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). In fact, AAPI women are one of the fastest-growing demographics of entrepreneurs in America. Despite this, structural challenges have made it difficult for AAPI and other minorities to access the necessary resources to grow their businesses, especially in the aftermath of COVID-19.
Therefore, in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, we’ve put together a list of our top resources for AAPI-owned businesses.
MAJOR
MAJOR is an online one-stop shop for minority-owned businesses offering training, advice, opportunities, and more. MAJOR works with minority-owned for-profit small businesses across the U.S. at every stage, providing them with comprehensive education, access to mentorship, advisement, one-on-one consulting, and a like-minded, ambitious community.
info@wearemajor.com
(305) 697-7271
US Small Business Administration
The SBA is one of the largest business support organizations in the United States. It supports the development and growth of minority-owned businesses from underserved communities through counseling, training, certifications, and funding.
answerdesk@sba.gov
(800) 827-5722
Minority Business Development Agency
The MBDA is a federal agency solely dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises. The MBDA connects minority business owners to private lenders, facilitates access to contracts, and helps minority business owners expand their client bases globally.
info@mbda.gov
(202) 482-2332
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Asian American Business Development Center
The Asian American Business Development Center aims to raise the representation of Asian Americans in corporate leadership, increase the number of Asian American women in senior roles, and advocate for economic equity for all minority-owned small businesses.
info@aabdc.com
(212) 966-0100
The National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development
National CAPACD is a progressive coalition of local organizations that advocate for and organize in low-income AAPI communities and neighborhoods. They focus on strengthening and mobilizing their members to build power nationally and further their vision of economic and social justice for all.
info@nationalcapacd.org
(202) 223-2442
(510) 452-4800
Gold House
Gold House is a leading nonprofit collective of Asian and Pacific Islander founders, creative voices, and leaders dedicated to uniting the world’s largest populace to enable more authentic multicultural representation and societal equity.
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United States Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
The USPAACC is the largest non-profit organization representing Pan-Asian Americans and their related groups in business, sciences, the arts, sports, education, and public and community services. Their mission is to be the gateway to corporate and government contracts, Pan Asian American (includes East, South and Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander) suppliers, and information about Asian Americans and the Asia-Pacific and Indian Subcontinent markets.
info@uspaacc.com
(202) 296-5221
Asia America MultiTechnology Association
Founded in 1979, Asia America MultiTechnology Association (AAMA), formerly known as Asian American Manufacturers Association is the largest pan-Asian technology association in the world. AAMA aims to accelerate ideas and best-in-class collaboration, resulting in successful business ventures throughout the Asia-Pacific region and global economy.
hello@aamasv.com
Asian Professional Exchange
APEX is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan community-based organization with multifaceted goals and purposes that are charitable, cultural, and educational in nature. Established in 1993, APEX currently boasts an e-community membership of 10,000 members.
info@apex.org
(714) 759-2739
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National Minority Supplier Development Council
The National Minority Supplier Development Council advances business opportunities for certified minority businesses and connects them to corporate members.
info@nsmdc.org
(212) 944-2430
ACE NextGen
ACE NextGen was founded to increase Asian presence in American leadership. ACE NextGen serves as a platform for young Asians to forge their own path toward advancement with the support of a like-minded community.
Info@acenextgen.org
Asian Business Collaborative
The Asian Business Collaborative is a 501-c3 (status pending) organization focused on supporting Asian and Pacific Islander-owned businesses. Through business support, ABC helps API small business owners in a culturally competent way.
info@asianpibc.org
(877) 552 7426
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Indian American Business Association & Chamber
IABAC is a 501c6 not-for-profit business entity and leading authority in Central Florida, to advance and promote the growth of the Indian business community and voice their concern in collaborative efforts to help bring solutions.
info@iabausa.com
National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship
National ACE is a nonprofit organization that gives a voice to the business interests of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. National ACE has helped over 16,000 small business owners to fight the spread of Covid-19, remain resilient, and get access to capital. ACE was able to serve the AAPI community through a CARES Act grant from the Minority Business Development Agency.
info@nationalace.org
(202) 204-2579
Asian Business Association
Asian Business Association (ABA) is a non-profit membership-based organization that has been proactively assisting Asian American small businesses to gain access to economic opportunities and advancement.
info@abala.org
(213) 628-1222
