Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce

What Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce does

The Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2002 and incorporated under Virginia Nonprofit Corporation Law, with its principal office in Virginia and operational support functions in Kabul, Afghanistan. AACC's stated mission is to facilitate business, investment, and trade ties between the United States and Afghanistan through annual Business Matchmaking Conferences (BMC), sector-based Working Groups, networking events, seminars, and publications. Its core service is the annual BMC, which convenes U.S. and Afghan companies, government officials, and financiers; membership is sold on a tiered subscription basis (Platinum $10,000 down to Basic-Student $50), with additional revenue from conference fees, corporate sponsorships (Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze tiers), contributions from private parties and NGOs, and publication/service fees. The organization lists a network of 100+ companies and institutions and reports partnerships with the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce & Industries (ACCI), the Embassy of Afghanistan, Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry & Commerce, the Afghanistan Banks Association, the International Chamber of Commerce, and various development contractors and corporate sponsors.

AACC has no technology product. Its offering is event- and relationship-driven rather than platform-driven: members gain access through completing a membership application and submitting dues, or by sponsoring the annual BMC, which carries a bundled one-year complimentary membership. Distribution is conducted via direct membership enrollment, the conference sponsorship pathway, and a formal chapter model that allows local chapters to be established in the U.S. and Afghanistan under Board policy. The organization is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors with staggered three-year terms and an Executive Committee comprising Chairperson, President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and two at-large members. AACC is not a subsidiary of any parent entity, has no subsidiaries, has not raised outside funding rounds, and does not disclose revenue.

Customer segments are horizontal and span U.S. companies seeking exposure to Afghanistan, Afghan companies seeking U.S. market entry, Afghan-American-owned businesses, and organizations focused on U.S.-Afghan economic development. Value is delivered through matchmaking, on-the-ground business guidance, introductions to U.S. and Afghan government officials, and curated publications such as the Afghanistan Country Tax Guide and the National Procurement Authority brochure. Pricing is publicly disclosed, tiered, and annual; dues are deductible as business expenses but not as charitable contributions. The organization operates with a small staff (1-10 employees) and relies heavily on board and volunteer networks for execution.

Name

Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://a-acc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is a Virginia-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit that facilitates U.S.-Afghanistan business and trade through annual Business Matchmaking Conferences, tiered membership, networking events, and government liaison services for companies and institutions on both sides of the bilateral relationship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association / Trade Facilitation Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business Associations (81391)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Business matchmaking conferences
• Bilateral trade facilitation
• Chamber of commerce services
• Investment networking events
• U.S.-Afghanistan trade relations

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected at various levels (Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Basic-Small Business $1,000, Basic-Individual $250, Basic-Non-Profit $150, Basic-Student $50). Dues are not refundable and not tax deductible as charitable contributions but are deductible as business expenses.
2. Conference and Program Fees: Revenue from seminars, training programs, and annual Business Matchmaking Conferences. Fees are charged for conferences and related programs and services provided within the scope of the organization.
3. Contributions and Sponsorships: Contributions from private parties, government agencies, NGOs, and corporate sponsors. Sponsorship of BMC events provides one-year complimentary membership at the same level as sponsorship package plus additional benefits.
4. Publication and Service Fees: Fees for services provided within the scope of the organization, including publications and entertainment and cultural programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization that facilitates U.S.-Afghanistan business, investment, and trade relations. Its core offering is the annual Business Matchmaking Conference (BMC), complemented by tiered membership programs (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Basic-Small Business, Basic-Individual, Basic-Non-Profit, Basic-Student), networking events, seminars, business advisory/matchmaking services, sector-based Working Groups, and publications that connect U.S. companies, Afghan companies, and Afghan-American business owners with government officials, embassy representatives, and financing sources.

Product overview

The Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) is a membership-based business organization, not a technology product company. It does not offer a software product, platform, or technology portfolio. Instead, AACC facilitates U.S.-Afghanistan business, investment, and trade relations through its core services including annual Business Matchmaking Conferences (BMC), membership programs, networking events, business advisory services, conferences, seminars, and publications. The organization connects companies and individuals interested in U.S.-Afghan economic relations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Business Matchmaking Conference (BMC) Signature annual conference bringing together U.S. and Afghan businesses, government officials, and investors for trade fair, sponsorship, and matchmaking sessions focused on U.S.-Afghanistan business and investment opportunities.
• AACC Membership Program (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Basic-Small Business, Basic-Individual, Basic-Non-Profit, Basic-Student tiers) Tiered annual membership program (Platinum $10,000, Gold $5,000, Silver $2,500, Basic-Small Business $1,000, Basic-Individual $250, Basic-Non-Profit $150, Basic-Student $50) providing member access to networking, conferences, publications, and government liaison services for companies and individuals interested in U.S.-Afghanistan business.
• Networking Events and Seminars Seminars, periodic meetings, and email updates that expose members to leaders in government and commerce, providing the latest business and economic information about Afghanistan.
• Business Advisory and Matchmaking Services Business advice, matchmaking, and liaison assistance connecting members with U.S. and Afghan government officials, embassy representatives, and external networks, including guidance on accessing financing through OPIC, IFC, SEAF, Afghan Banks, USAID, DOD, and the Department of State.
• AACC Publications Library Members-accessible publications including the Afghanistan Country Tax Guide, State Department Investment Climate Statements, and National Procurement Authority materials hosted on the AACC website for member reference.
• Conference Sponsorship Packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) Tiered sponsorship packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) for the annual Business Matchmaking Conference that provide website/logo placement, trade fair booth reservations, conference passes, access to influential Afghan and U.S. officials, and one-year complimentary membership at the corresponding membership level.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACCI (Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce & Industries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in AACC Business Matchmaking Conferences. ACCI is the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce & Industries, representing the leading business association in Afghanistan.
• Afghanistan EmbassycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmbassy of Afghanistan partnership supporting AACC Business Matchmaking Conferences and U.S.-Afghanistan business relations.
• Ministry of Industry & Commerce (Afghanistan)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry partnership supporting AACC activities and providing resources such as the National Procurement Authority Brochure to members.
• ABC (Afghan Business Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization representing Afghan businesses and supporting business matchmaking activities.
• ABA (Afghanistan Banks Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting financial sector connections and banking services for U.S.-Afghanistan business activities.
• ICC (International Chamber of Commerce)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal chamber of commerce organization partnership providing international business standards and networking.
• TriVisioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of AACC BMC 2020. An award-winning, full-service marketing and media communications company with offices in the United States and Afghanistan, owned by Sulaiman Lutfi (AACC Chairman). Also provides branding and web development services to AACC.
• Drew Company (TCMA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of AACC Business Matchmaking Conferences, supporting U.S.-Afghanistan business development activities.
• Automotive Management Services (AMS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor of AACC Business Matchmaking Conferences.
• Chemonics InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of AACC Business Matchmaking Conferences. International development consulting firm supporting Afghanistan economic development.
• Bayat GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of AACC Business Matchmaking Conferences.
• Washington Mortgage GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of AACC Business Matchmaking Conferences. Company led by Yama Azami (AACC Treasurer), providing residential and commercial financing for Washington DC metro area.
• OXUS (OXUS Consulting Group)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor of AACC Business Matchmaking Conferences. Company led by Assad Mattin (AACC Board Member), providing training, assistance and advisory services to U.S. government and private institutions in Afghanistan.
• IDS (International Development Services)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of AACC Business Matchmaking Conferences.
• Creative Associates InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of AACC Business Matchmaking Conferences.
• Tetra TechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor of AACC Business Matchmaking Conferences.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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