Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce

What Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce does

The Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington D.C. (PACC-DC) is a private nonprofit membership organization founded in 1993 to connect Filipino-American business owners and professionals in the DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia) region. Headquartered at 1629 K Street NW in Washington, D.C., the chamber serves a community of approximately 100,000 Filipino-Americans in the metro area through a tiered membership program, networking events, educational programming, and an annual gala. It claims a combined partner-network reach of more than 40,000 members across its coalition ties.

PACC-DC generates revenue through four primary streams: tiered annual membership dues ranging from $30 for students to $1,250 for enterprises with 251+ employees; event ticket sales and corporate sponsorships (Silver at $1,000 and Bronze at $500) tied to galas and the Fil-Am Expo; souvenir program advertising and auction proceeds; and tax-deductible donations accepted via PayPal and Square. Distribution is community-led: membership sales run through the Wild Apricot platform with Square payment processing, while events are sold via Square checkout and Heartland Ticket. The organization also publishes quarterly newsletters and maintains an active multi-platform social media presence.

Under the leadership of President Cristina Sison (since at least 2018), PACC-DC differentiates itself through institutional ties to the Philippine Embassy, U.S. agencies (SBA, MBDA, EXIM), the Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC), and corporate partners such as Dentons. Its core offerings — a membership directory, networking meet-and-greets, the annual gala, the Fil-Am Expo, and the Health & Wellness Summit — collectively serve as a business development platform for Filipino-American entrepreneurs and professionals.

Name

Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington D.C.

Website

https://pacc-dc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington D.C. is a 30+ year nonprofit founded in 1993 that connects Filipino-American business owners and professionals in the DMV region through tiered membership, networking events, galas, and the Fil-Am Expo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected at various tier levels based on business size, from $30 for students to $1,250 for businesses with 251+ employees. Nonprofit organizations pay $100-$200 based on operating budget.
2. Event Tickets and Sponsorships: Revenue generated from ticket sales for galas, networking events, and meet-and-greets, as well as corporate sponsorships at various levels (Silver $1,000, Bronze $500). Major events include the annual gala and FIL-AM EXPO.
3. Advertising and Souvenir Programs: Revenue from souvenir magazine ad sales and auction donations during galas and major events.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted via PayPal and Square to support the organization's mission and community initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington D.C. is a nonprofit membership organization that connects Filipino-American business owners, professionals, and nonprofits in the DMV area. It sells tiered annual memberships, hosts recurring networking events and an annual gala, runs an online business directory, publishes quarterly newsletters, and organizes community events such as the FIL-AM Expo and the Health & Wellness Summit.

Product overview

The Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington D.C. (PACC-DC) operates as a chamber of commerce organization rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings include a membership directory connecting Filipino-American businesses, regular networking events and meet-and-greets, quarterly newsletter publications, annual gala events, speaker series featuring industry experts, and periodic major events like the Health & Wellness Summit and Filipino-American Expo. The organization serves the Filipino-American business community in the DMV area through business development resources, professional networking, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tiered Annual Membership Program Annual subscription membership with tiered pricing by business size, granting access to the business directory, priority event registration, discounted event tickets, sponsorship and advertising opportunities, job posting capability, and connections to Philippine Embassy and U.S. government officials.
• Networking Meet-and-Greet Events Recurring in-person networking meet-and-greets, happy hours, and mixers for Filipino-American business owners, professionals, and community members in the DMV area.
• Annual Gala Events Ticketed annual fundraising galas celebrating Filipino-American business achievements and chamber milestones, featuring sponsorship packages (Silver $1,000, Bronze $500), souvenir program advertising, silent auctions, and fashion shows.
• FIL-AM Expo Large-scale community expo celebrating Filipino-American excellence in business, arts, and culture, with vendor booths, sponsorship packages, and speaker programming.
• Health & Wellness Summit Multi-day virtual summit focused on health and wellness topics, delivered in cooperation with Trainstation Philippines and open to Filipino-American community members.
• Member Business Directory Online member directory accessible to PACC-DC members, listing Filipino-American-owned businesses across consulting, contracting, finance, food and drink, health and wellness, home services, insurance, law, nonprofit, real estate, retail, and travel.

Quantifiable outcome

• Combined partner network reach of over 40,000 members (from 30th anniversary gala description)

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Philippine EmbassycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with the Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. for joint events, seminars, and community programs. Embassy officials participate in PACC-DC events and provide diplomatic support for trade initiatives.
• Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirector General Charito Plaza featured as keynote speaker at FPACC 2019 Conference. PEZA represents Philippine economic zones and investment promotion.
• Small Business Administration (SBA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPACC-DC connects members to SBA resources and programs for small business development and support.
• Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMBDA National Director Henry Childs participated in FPACC 2019 Conference. Agency provides resources for minority-owned businesses.
• Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACC-DC is a member of FPACC, a coalition of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce in the United States. Participates in annual conferences and supports FPACC initiatives.
• Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (PACCGC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted FPACC 2019 Conference in Chicago. Active collaboration on national Filipino-American business initiatives.
• US-Philippine SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPACC-DC connects members to the US-Philippine Society for expanded networking and diplomatic engagement opportunities.
• Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint webinar on expanding global opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses through EXIM export financing programs.
• Bantay Bata 163minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable beneficiary of 25th Anniversary Gala. Bantay Bata 163 is a child welfare program in the Philippines helping abused and maltreated children through Children's Village program.
• Manila MailminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPress partner providing media coverage of PACC-DC events and activities to the Filipino-American community.
• Filipino National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting Filipino-American community events and initiatives.
• UP Alumni Association of Metro DCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlumni association partner collaborating on community events and professional networking.
• Filipino Young Professionals - DCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYouth professional organization partner for networking and career development events.
• DentonsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld's largest law firm. Partner Peter Thieman serves as PACC-DC Legal Counsel and sponsors events.
• Trainstation PhilippinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for the 2021 Health & Wellness Summit, an online event.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC): National federation of Philippine-American chambers of which PACC-DC is a member. Directly comparable in mission (advancing Filipino-American business interests) and structure (chamber-based networking), and PACC-DC participates in FPACC's annual conferences.
• Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago (PACCGC): Sister Philippine-American chamber with comparable mission, membership tiers, and event programming. Co-hosted the FPACC 2019 Conference with PACC-DC, demonstrating close operational and programmatic alignment.

Broad incumbents

• US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC): Largest pan-Asian American chamber in the US, offering overlapping networking, advocacy, and business-development services. Broader in scope (all Asian-American communities) but competes for the same corporate sponsorships and government partnerships.
• Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC): Regional Asian-American chamber serving the Mid-Atlantic with networking, advocacy, and business-development services. Closely comparable member base and DMV geography, competing for the same sponsorships and member prospects.
• National Asian American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship: National Asian-American chamber providing advocacy, networking, and policy engagement. Operates one tier above PACC-DC in scale but serves overlapping member demographics and competes for similar corporate and government partnerships.

Regional players

• Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Ethnic-focused regional chamber operating in the same DMV market with similar membership directory, events, and government-access value proposition. Comparable in scale, geography, and business model though serving the Hispanic community.
• Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia: Asian-American regional chamber providing membership, networking events, and business-development services. Mirrors PACC-DC's member directory and event model in a different geography, with comparable scale and structure.

Emerging players

• Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce: Ethnic-specific regional chamber serving Vietnamese-American businesses with an analogous membership directory and event-driven model. Comparable in scale and approach but focused on a different Asian-American sub-community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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