Chinese Cultural Center of America

What Chinese Cultural Center of America does

The Chinese Cultural Center of America (CCCA) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization established in 2003 and headquartered at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa (Suite 11, Kildee Hall). Its mission is to foster closer cultural and economic ties between the United States and China/Pacific-rim Asia by providing diverse cultural offerings, cultivating cross-cultural understanding, and serving as a liaison for trade and partnership development. The organization's core product is the Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens — a 1.7-acre site on the east bank of the Des Moines River provided by the City of Des Moines, opened to the public in Spring 2009 with a grand opening on August 1, 2009. The gardens feature a 43.5' x 24' x 37' Asian pavilion atop an undulating bridge spanning a pond that cascades into the river via waterfalls, accented by stone pagodas, lanterns, and sculptural rock formations, plus the Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Character Garden with six carved granite boulders representing responsibility, citizenship, fairness, respect, caring, and trustworthiness.

CCCA's product portfolio also includes cultural performances in music, dance, and drama (hosting groups such as the Chinese National Orchestra, Beijing Chinese Music Ensemble, and Tianjin Youth Youth Music/Dance Art Troupe), world-class traveling art and archaeological exhibitions circulated to major North American museums, East Asian cultural classes, business liaison and trade facilitation services, symposiums (such as the IowAsia International Conference), and a Giant Panda Conservation Research Initiative pursued jointly with the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. There is no underlying technology stack; the organization is fundamentally physical and programmatic. Revenue is generated almost entirely through donations and fundraising, anchored historically by a $1.9 million campaign completed in October 2007 (with a $240,000 challenge pledge from G. David Hurd, Honorary Chairman and Chairman Emeritus of Principal Financial Group), supplemented by support from leading Iowa businesses including Principal Financial Group, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, John Deere Des Moines Operations, and Ruan Companies. The audience spans the Iowa general public, regional Midwest visitors to the gardens, Iowa businesses seeking East Asian trade partnerships, and academic partners led by Iowa State University.

Name

Chinese Cultural Center of America

Legal name

Chinese Cultural Center of America

Website

https://cccaiowa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Chinese Cultural Center of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2003 at Iowa State University that operates the Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens in Des Moines, hosts East Asian cultural performances and traveling exhibitions, and serves as a liaison for trade partnerships between Iowa and Pacific-rim Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums (712110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Multidisciplinary Arts Institutions (THAJADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD), Cultural Heritage & Traditional Festivals (Folk, Ethnic, Indigenous) (MPAGAEAB), Arts, Culture, Heritage & Tourism Congresses (THAHAJAN)

Keywords

• Cultural exchange programs
• Asian art exhibitions
• Non-profit cultural center
• Cultural education classes
• Trade liaison services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ames

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization, the primary revenue stream comes from public and private donations. The organization completed a $1.9 million fundraising campaign in October 2007 and receives support from leading Iowa businesses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Chinese Cultural Center of America is a non-profit cultural organization that operates the Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens, hosts Chinese and East Asian performances in music, dance and drama, organizes world-class traveling exhibitions of art and archaeological treasures, offers East Asian cultural classes, and serves as a liaison and information center facilitating trade partnerships between Iowa and East Asian markets. It also supports the Giant Panda Conservation Research Initiative in partnership with the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.

Product overview

The Chinese Cultural Center of America (CCCA) is a non-profit cultural organization offering a portfolio of cultural, educational, and business products and services. The core offerings include the Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens (a 1.7-acre Asian-themed public garden with traditional architectural elements) and the Character Garden (featuring Chinese character boulders representing six moral values). The organization hosts East Asian cultural performances (music, dance, drama), organizes traveling art and archaeological exhibitions, provides East Asian cultural classes, facilitates business partnerships between Iowa and East Asia, organizes symposiums and conferences, and supports Giant Panda Conservation Research initiatives through partnerships with Chinese institutions. These products collectively serve to promote cultural understanding and trade relationships between America and the Pacific Rim Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens A 1.7-acre Asian garden on the east bank of the Des Moines River featuring a 43.5' (L) x 24' (W) x 37' (H) Asian pavilion atop an undulating bridge spanning a pond that cascades into the Des Moines River with a series of waterfalls, accented by stone pagodas, lanterns, and sculptural rock formations. Opened to the public in Spring 2009. Open to the general public free of charge.
• Character Garden Features six large granite boulders arranged in a circle, each carved with Chinese characters representing responsibility, citizenship, fairness, respect, caring, and trustworthiness, complemented by bonsai-like evergreens. Named sponsor: Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
• Cultural Performances Hosting leading Chinese and East Asian performances in music, dance, and drama, featuring groups such as the Chinese National Orchestra, Beijing Chinese Music Ensemble, and Tianjin Youth Music/Dance Art Troupe. Open to the Iowa community and general public.
• Traveling Art Exhibitions Organizing world-class traveling exhibitions of art and archaeological treasures from China and East Asia to major museums in North America. Offered to museums and cultural institutions.
• East Asian Cultural Classes Educational classes relating to East Asian culture offered at the Center for community members, students, and the general public.
• Business Liaison Services Serving as liaison and information center for Iowa and East Asian businesses, facilitating trade partnerships, open-door business delegations, and business opportunities between Iowa and East Asian markets. Targeted at Iowa businesses and trade organizations.
• Symposiums and Conferences Organizing symposiums bringing Asian and American officials and business leaders together, including events such as the IowAsia International Conference. Targeted at officials, business leaders, and academic participants.
• Giant Panda Conservation Research Initiative Partnership with the Chengdu Giant Panda Research Base for panda conservation research, including a proposed ISU Giant Panda Conservation Research Base in Ames, Iowa. Targeted at academic researchers, conservationists, and the general public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful completion of $1.9 million fundraising campaign
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chengdu Giant Panda Research Base (CRBGPB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Signing of MOU in 2015 for Giant Panda Conservation Research Initiative. Multiple delegations exchanged between Iowa and Chengdu, including Director Zhang and Iowa State University officials. Goal to establish ISU Giant Panda Conservation Research Base in Ames, Iowa.
• Chinese Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) DelegationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 September 2005Trade delegation visit to CCCA in September 2005 as part of efforts to facilitate business opportunities between Iowa and East Asian markets.
• Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda BreedingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2004Initial signing ceremony for research cooperation in November 2004. Professor Rothschild presented at the Chengdu Breeding Base on behalf of CCCA. Multiple delegations exchanged, including Director Hou visiting CCCA Gardens in 2016.
• Iowa State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partner hosting CCCA headquarters in Kildee Hall. Professor Paul Shao serves as President of CCCA and Professor of Architecture at ISU. Multiple research collaborations including Giant Panda Conservation and study abroad programs.
• City of Des MoinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided 1.7 acre riverfront site for the Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens on the east bank of the Des Moines River, south of the Botanical Center.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles26 records

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