Our joint After Hours Mixer with the SJ County Hispanic Chamber, African-American Chamber of S.J. County and Commerciantes Unidos was a grand success. Thank you to everyone who attended and a special thank you to the Lexington Waterfront Hotel for hosting this event and for the delicious appetizer buffet! We want to also thank AAA Insurance - Amy Bingham, Allied Waste Services - Annie Randazzo, and Beauti-Control - Polly Khieu for donating Raffle Prizes.
Congratulations to Chamber Members who have recently received Special Honors
Loretta Lee - Stockton Women's Network - Honored as a Woman of Distinction by University of the Pacific
Van Ha To-Cowell - Honored by State Senator Lois Wolk as a 2011 Woman of the Year
Andy Prokop - United Way - Honored by American Legion Karl Ross Post #16 Stockton, as their first ever Veteran of the Year. (visit www.unitedwaysjc.org for full story)
Welcome to the Chamber of Commerce
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The mission of the Central Valley Asian-American Chamber of Commerce is to advocate and promote the interest of Asian-American businesses and to improve the overall quality of life for all residents of the greater Central Valley through business, economic, and community development.
The CVACC was founded in March, 2000 is a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation. It is a professional business and trade association, which promotes and serves as an advocate of the business and legislative interests of its members and its community.
Promote Asian-American and Member businesses;
Advocate on behalf of all businesses;
Provide resource contacts for its members;
Assist with outreach to underserved targeted markets;
Form alliances and collaborations with community based organizations.
CVACC is a member driven organization that works closely with local non-profit organizations, educational institutions, governmental agencies and corporations to improve and expand the overall leadership capabilities of the region's Asian-American community.
We also sponsor Business After Hour Mixers for members to have the opportunity to showcase their goods and services to different market segments of the community. The purpose of these activities is the promotion and enhancement of Asian-American businesses.
The CVACC was founded in March, 2000 is a 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation. It is a professional business and trade association, which promotes and serves as an advocate of the business and legislative interests of its members and its community.
Promote Asian-American and Member businesses;
Advocate on behalf of all businesses;
Provide resource contacts for its members;
Assist with outreach to underserved targeted markets;
Form alliances and collaborations with community based organizations.
CVACC is a member driven organization that works closely with local non-profit organizations, educational institutions, governmental agencies and corporations to improve and expand the overall leadership capabilities of the region's Asian-American community.
We also sponsor Business After Hour Mixers for members to have the opportunity to showcase their goods and services to different market segments of the community. The purpose of these activities is the promotion and enhancement of Asian-American businesses.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Key Chamber Services and Programs
Monthly Business After Hours Network Mixers
Mini-Trade Shows to Promote Services and Products
Business to Business Referrals
Access to Membership Database
Chamber Ambassadors
Designation as preferred vendor and provider to membership
Workshops and Seminars for Business Development
Workshops and Seminars for Professional Development
Asian Pacific Community Network
ANNUAL SIGNATURE EVENTS
Awards and Installation Event
Lotus Celebration
Asian Pacific-Islander Youth Leadership Conference
Workforce Development Conference
Key Chamber Services and Programs
Monthly Business After Hours Network Mixers
Mini-Trade Shows to Promote Services and Products
Business to Business Referrals
Access to Membership Database
Chamber Ambassadors
Designation as preferred vendor and provider to membership
Workshops and Seminars for Business Development
Workshops and Seminars for Professional Development
Asian Pacific Community Network
ANNUAL SIGNATURE EVENTS
Awards and Installation Event
Lotus Celebration
Asian Pacific-Islander Youth Leadership Conference
Workforce Development Conference
CHAMBER AMBASSADORSThe CVACC Ambassador group is a combination of a networking group intermixed with community and Chamber involvement. programs. The Ambassador's are a committee of active members of the CVACC who volunteer their time and skills to promote the chamber and assist with chamber activities and program. They assist with monthly CVACC Mixers, special events, and new member orientations. The Ambassadors assure that new members and guests are made to feel welcome and assist them in networking at all CVACC functions. They also promote the CVACC in the Stockton community. Ambassador's meet bi-monthly to plan and coordinate their assistance in Chamber.
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We have an "Ambassador Group" which is a combination of a networking group intermixed with community and Chamber involvement. Ambassadors meet quarterly. We also sponsor Business After Hour Mixers for members to have the opportunity to showcase their goods and services to different market segments of the community. The purpose of these activities is the promotion and enhancement of Asian-American businesses.
Support and cooperation with programs and organizations designed to enhance cultural community activities, cultural and integration awareness. These activities further the achievement of the mission of the Central Valley Asian-American Chamber of Commerce.
CVACC Event Calendar
CVACC Event Calendar
Join us to celebrate Asian Pacifc American Heritage Month. CVACC and APCN will have a booth at the CommUNITY Family & Fun Field Day sponsored by the Mediation Center and the San Joaquin Community.
- Sat., May 21, 2011
- 10am-5pm
- Victory Park, (Pershing St.)
- Free BBQ (for first 1000)
- Art Contest & Exhibit
- Games
- Music & more