The Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce of the United States

What The Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce of the United States does

The Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce of the United States (VACC) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit business chamber founded in 1991 and headquartered in Doral, Florida, with a secondary office in Coral Gables. It serves as the recognized institutional platform for Venezuelan entrepreneurs, business owners, and companies operating in the United States, providing tiered annual memberships (Benefactor $4,050, Trustee $2,050, Corporate $1,050, Business $400, Non-Profit $250, plus Individual and Media Partner), strategic networking through 14+ events per six-month period (general assemblies, business roundtables, mixers, golf tournaments, trade fairs, international missions), advocacy at local/state/federal levels, business visibility via newsletters, social media, and member directory, and resources including mentorship and expert consulting. Its primary segments are Venezuelan-American business owners, companies seeking to engage with that community, and diaspora non-profits.

VACC's commercial architecture is built around three revenue streams: recurring tiered membership dues (the primary engine), project-based sponsorship of its Venezuelan Business Power (VBP) research initiative in four tiers (Friend, Collaborator, Driver, Visionary), and donations to the affiliated VACC Foundation (a separate 501(c)(3)) for humanitarian relief in Venezuela. Its digital surface consists of a bilingual website (venezuelanchamber.org), a ChamberOrganizer/ChamberNation member portal, an iOS/Android mobile app, a WhatsApp community, and the "Gente que Emprende" podcast; it does not develop proprietary AI or platform technology. Notable strategic assets include the VBP study (a first-of-its-kind national research partnership with Datos Group and Florida International University), an Inter Miami CF alliance tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami, and a federation role within FEBICHAM. The Chamber celebrated its 35th anniversary in June 2026, with Leonardo Trechi ratified for a second presidential term.

Name

The Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Legal name

Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Website

https://venezuelanchamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce of the United States (VACC) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit founded in 1991, headquartered in Doral, Florida, that serves as the leading membership-based platform providing tiered dues, strategic networking, advocacy, and visibility services to Venezuelan entrepreneurs and businesses operating across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Trade Association / Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Business chamber services
• Trade association membership
• Networking events platform
• Advocacy representation services
• Diaspora business community

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: VACC generates its primary revenue from tiered membership fees. Membership tiers include Benefactor ($4,050/year for 6 representatives), Trustee ($2,050/year for 4 representatives), Corporate ($1,050/year for 3 representatives), Business ($400/year for 2 representatives), Non-Profit ($250/year for 1 representative), Individual (pricing not publicly listed), and Media Partner (approval-based, exchange-based). These are recurring annual subscription fees providing access to networking, events, visibility, and institutional representation.
2. Sponsorship Revenue (Venezuelan Business Power Study): VACC generates sponsorship revenue through its Venezuelan Business Power research initiative. Four sponsorship tiers exist: Friend of VACC (early insights, social media mentions), Collaborator Sponsor (report acknowledgment, launch event invitation), Driver Sponsor (prominent campaign positioning, early full findings access), and Visionary Sponsor (cover placement, keynote opportunity, 3-month homepage feature). Sponsorship revenue is event-driven and project-based.
3. VACC Foundation Donations and Fundraising: The VACC Foundation raises funds for humanitarian relief efforts in Venezuela, including earthquake emergency response. Revenue comes from individual monetary donations (via Stripe), in-kind supply donations, and volunteer coordination. The Foundation operates as a separate 501(c)(3) entity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce of the United States (VACC) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit membership organization that delivers tiered membership programs, strategic networking events, business visibility/promotion, advocacy and representation, and proprietary research (the Venezuelan Business Power study) to Venezuelan-American entrepreneurs, professionals, and U.S.-based companies engaged with the Venezuelan/Latin American market. It supplements membership with mobile-app engagement, a WhatsApp community, a podcast, and an associated VACC Foundation for charitable giving.

Product overview

The Venezuelan-American Chamber of Commerce of the United States (VACC) operates as a membership-based business organization offering a unified platform of services rather than a traditional tech product. The core offering centers on tiered membership programs (Benefactor, Trustee, Corporate, Business, Non-Profit, Individual, and Media Partner) that provide strategic networking, business visibility, advocacy, and training. Key sub-products include the Venezuelan Business Power research initiative, VACC Mobile App, Gente que Emprende podcast, Member Directory, event programming, and the VACC Foundation donations platform. The Chamber uses Chamber Nation as its underlying platform infrastructure for member management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VACC Membership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 new memberships in first month of new leadership (2025-2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Datos GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2025Datos Group is a research partner co-leading the Venezuelan Business Power study alongside VACC and Florida International University. With over 70 years of research experience, Datos Group provides methodological expertise for the quantitative and qualitative study measuring Venezuelan business impact in the U.S. The study is a foundational initiative for VACC's data-driven advocacy strategy.
• Florida International University (FIU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2025FIU is a research partner in the Venezuelan Business Power study, contributing academic credibility and institutional support. FIU's Eduardo Gamarra has endorsed the initiative. The study was launched at FIU's campus and is positioned as providing unique opportunity for data-driven community impact research.
• Inter Miami CFflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 May 2025VACC entered a strategic alliance with Inter Miami CF, with the first event designed to connect Venezuelan-American businessmen with business opportunities tied to the club's expansion ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (Miami is one of the host cities). The partnership aims to position the Venezuelan-American business community as a protagonist within this international context. Initial meeting included VACC President Leonardo Trechi and Inter Miami CF's Manager Premium Sales Gustavo Mora.
• FEBICHAMcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVACC is strengthening its participation within FEBICHAM (Federation of Binational Chambers of Commerce), positioning itself as an articulating force within the Latin American business chamber ecosystem. VACC President Trechi emphasizes that inter-chamber collaboration is essential for building a unified Latin American business ecosystem with political and economic influence. Collaboration includes sharing best practices, expanding networking opportunities, and presenting a solid bloc to the business and political world.
• IESA (Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVACC and IESA signed a strategic agreement to promote training and business growth for the Venezuelan diaspora in the United States. IESA is a Venezuelan management school founded in 1965 with over 50 years of experience in training leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs. The partnership provides VACC members access to IESA's educational programs and credentials.
• CAVEXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCAVEX (Cámara Venezolana-Americana de Comercio) is identified as a strategic ally in VACC's partnership network. The alliance is part of VACC's broader inter-institutional collaboration strategy across the Venezuelan-American business community.
• Practitioners ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Practitioners Club is listed as one of VACC's strategic alliances, contributing to the ecosystem of partnerships that multiply value for VACC members through cross-collaboration and networking opportunities.
• Global Empowerment Mission (GEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe VACC Foundation coordinates with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) for earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela. GEM serves as the primary logistics partner for humanitarian supply collection and distribution, operating collection centers across Florida (Doral, Homestead, Miami, Broward, Orlando) and managing volunteer registration for relief efforts.
• City of DoralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Doral, in alliance with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), is receiving humanitarian relief supplies at its official donation center (1850 NW 84th Avenue, Suite 100, Doral, FL 33126) for earthquake relief in Venezuela. This municipal partnership demonstrates VACC's government relations capabilities.
• Miami Dade College (MDC) West CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVACC held an expanded Board of Directors meeting at Miami Dade College West Campus, indicating a collaborative relationship with the institution. MDC provides event space and serves as a venue for VACC institutional activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer operating as a binational chamber for Brazilian-American business community in the U.S. Comparable membership model, event-driven engagement, advocacy focus, and member-tier structure serving a specific diaspora business community.
• Camara Venezolano-Americana de Comercio e Industria (CAVEX): Direct peer: a Venezuelan-American chamber explicitly identified as a strategic ally of VACC in the data. Operates in the same niche serving Venezuelan businesses with similar membership and advocacy offerings, representing both partnership and potential competition for the same Venezuelan diaspora members.
• Cuban-American Chamber of Commerce of the United States: Direct peer serving the Cuban-American business community with a similar chamber-of-commerce structure, networking events, and advocacy mission. Targets an overlapping geographic and demographic segment in South Florida, making it one of the closest comparables for VACC's operating model.
• Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham Colombia US): Closest direct peer: a U.S.-based binational chamber serving Colombian-American entrepreneurs with a similar membership-tier, networking-events, and advocacy model. Operates in the same niche (diaspora-focused business chamber) and competes for overlapping Latin business community members in South Florida.
• Peruvian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida: Direct peer: a U.S.-based binational chamber serving the Peruvian-American business community, particularly in Florida. Operates with comparable membership tiers, networking events, and diaspora-focused advocacy targeting a similarly sized Latin American diaspora in the same geographic region.
• Argentine-American Chamber of Commerce: Direct peer operating as a U.S.-based binational chamber for Argentine entrepreneurs and businesses. Mirrors VACC's structure with tiered membership, networking events, and advocacy work, targeting a similarly sized Latin American diaspora business community in the U.S.

Others

• Federation of Binational Chambers of Commerce (FEBICHAM): Adjacent ecosystem player: the federation of binational chambers that includes VACC as a member. Not a direct competitor but a coordinating body that aggregates influence across country-specific chambers, defining how VACC positions itself in the broader Latin American business ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Broad incumbent national chamber representing the broader Hispanic business community in the U.S. Offers overlapping networking and advocacy services but at a national scale and broader demographic scope, making it both a partner ecosystem player and potential competitor for cross-diaspora members.
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce: Broad incumbent serving the entire Miami-Dade business community with membership tiers, networking events, and advocacy. Overlaps with VACC's geographic footprint and competes for mid-market members seeking broader regional (rather than diaspora-specific) networking and visibility.

Emerging players

• National Hispanic Business Group (NHBG): Emerging player in the Hispanic business community ecosystem with comparable networking and advocacy offerings but a broader demographic scope and smaller operational scale than major incumbents. Represents the type of adjacent player that competes for second-generation diaspora entrepreneurs less tied to a specific country identity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vaccusa
• Facebookfacebook.com/venezuelanamericanchamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/venezuelan-american-chamber-of-commerce

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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