Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce

Name

Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://ociacc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce (OCIACC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015 and headquartered in Irvine, California, serving Iranian American business owners and professionals across Orange County, Los Angeles, and Southern California through tiered memberships, networking mixers, cultural events, and business education programs.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected across tiered plans (Solo Pro $350/yr, Elite $650/yr, Executive $950/yr, Leadership Circle $1,950/yr, Community Membership $50/yr). Membership dues are non-refundable per the terms of service.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Event and organizational sponsorship tiers ranging from Supporter ($2,500) to Legacy Sponsor ($100,000). Includes event-specific sponsorships (Community Builder $5,000, Impact Sponsor $10,000, Visionary Sponsor $25,000, Trailblazer $50,000, Legacy Sponsor $100,000) and Bronze/Silver/Gold organizational sponsorships.
3. Event Revenue: Revenue from ticket sales for signature events including the annual Business Awards Luncheon, Nowruz Spring Festival & Market, Mehregan Fall Festival, Holiday Party, Health Expo, and Business Expo. Non-members pay for event access; Leadership Circle members receive free admission to monthly mixers.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted for general OCIACC operations and specifically for the TAVAN Initiative (Small Business Growth and Resilience Hub). As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, contributions are tax-deductible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

OCIACC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) chamber of commerce that provides tiered membership programs, networking events, business referrals, educational workshops, and advocacy services to Iranian American business owners and professionals across Orange County and Southern California. It generates revenue through annual membership dues, sponsorship packages, event ticket sales, and tax-deductible donations, while offering visibility benefits such as online directory listings, social media promotion, and logo placement on the chamber website.

Product overview

OCIACC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that operates as a Chamber of Commerce serving the Iranian American business community in Orange County, California. The organization offers a portfolio of services centered on business networking, education, and cultural advocacy. Its core offerings include tiered membership programs providing networking opportunities, business referrals, and marketing benefits; regular networking events including monthly mixers and workshops; the annual Business Awards & Expo; a member directory; and sponsorship opportunities. The organization also runs the TAVAN initiative (launching May 2026) as a Small Business Growth and Resilience Hub providing business advisory services, financial literacy, and green economy training to underserved entrepreneurs. Additional programs include the Junior Chamber for high school students, cultural events such as Nowruz and Mehregan festivals, and community outreach initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TAVAN: TAVAN is Orange County's Small Business Growth and Resilience Hub — a community-powered initiative by OCIACC. In Persian, TAVAN (توان) means 'power'. It delivers culturally responsive business advisory services, green economy training, and financial literacy programs for underserved entrepreneurs.

Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered membership programs (Solo Pro $350/year, Elite $650/year, Executive $950/year, Leadership Circle $1,950/year, Community Membership $50/year) providing networking, referrals, website listings, social media promotion, and event access to Iranian American business owners.
• Networking Events Monthly business mixers, multi-chamber mixers, workshops, seminars, and networking opportunities connecting Iranian American business owners with peers, mentors, and prospective clients.
• Business Awards & Expo Annual Business Awards ceremony and expo recognizing excellence in categories including Business of the Year, Entrepreneurship, Longevity (10+ years), Customer Service, Economic Growth, Innovation, and Woman-Owned Small Business.
• Junior Chamber Program Program for high school students promoting Iranian cultural heritage through school clubs, Persian holiday events, language teaching, and traditional dance; membership fee is $100/application and includes the Junior Chamber Awards launched in 2024.
• Online Member Directory Online searchable business directory featuring member businesses with descriptions, contact information, website links, photos, and enhanced listings for higher-tier members.
• Sponsorship Programs Sponsorship tiers from Supporter ($2,500) to Legacy Sponsor ($100,000), plus Bronze/Silver/Gold organizational sponsorships ($3,000–$10,000), offering event recognition, logo placement, VIP access, speaking opportunities, and advisory board seats.
• Cultural & Community Events Cultural events including Nowruz Spring Festival & Market, Mehregan Fall Festival, Holiday/Yalda Party, and Health Expo that promote Iranian-American heritage and community engagement.
• TAVAN Small Business Growth and Resilience Hub TAVAN is Orange County's Small Business Growth and Resilience Hub — a community-powered initiative delivering culturally responsive business advisory services, green economy training, and financial literacy programs for underserved entrepreneurs in historically excluded communities, in partnership with SCORE, SBDC, OC Workforce Development, community colleges, and financial institutions.
• Business Resource Partnerships Aggregated resource partnerships with SBA, SCORE, SBDC, and OC Health Care Agency providing business resources, mentorship, workshop access, and health services navigation to OCIACC members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Member testimonial reports forming business partnerships, securing new clients, and generating ongoing referrals through OCIACC introductions and event attendance.
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Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OC Workforce DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAVAN, OCIACC's Small Business Growth and Resilience Hub, partners with OC Workforce Development to deliver workforce development programming and connect underserved entrepreneurs to employment and business resources in Orange County.
• Community Colleges and High School Internship ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAVAN collaborates with community colleges and high school internship programs to provide credentialed pathways for high-demand fields, including childcare and sustainability, and to engage the next generation of entrepreneurs through the Junior Chamber program.
• SCOREcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTAVAN partners with SCORE, the nation's largest network of free expert business mentors, to connect small business owners with no-cost mentoring, workshops, and advisory board services. The Orange County chapter (Chapter 114) has over 100 volunteer mentors.
• SBDC (Small Business Development Centers)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTAVAN partners with SBDCs to provide comprehensive small business development assistance, leveraging the SBA-affiliated network of field offices and university-hosted centers across the U.S. and its territories.
• SBDN (Small Business Development Network)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTAVAN collaborates with SBDN alongside SCORE and SBDC as part of its small business advisory ecosystem, providing technical assistance and mentorship to underserved entrepreneurs.
• Financial InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAVAN partners with financial institutions to help small businesses access loans, grants, and green capital, addressing the capital access barrier faced by immigrant and minority-owned businesses in Orange County disinvested census tracts.
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCIACC's Resources page provides a dedicated SBA section, recognizing SBA as a key partner in supporting small businesses. SBA resources for women-owned businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs are highlighted as part of OCIACC's educational mission.
• OC Health Care Agency – Behavioral Health Services NavigationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCIACC provides a resource link to the OC Health Care Agency's Behavioral Health Services Navigation and OC Links Information and Referral Line, connecting members to mental health and substance abuse treatment resources through a designated contact, Anita Aminian, LMFT.
• Newport Beach Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOCIACC collaborates with the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce on multi-chamber mixers and joint events. OCIACC Founder Shani Moslehi has worked extensively with Newport Beach Chamber as a dedicated volunteer.
• Greater Irvine Chamber of CommercecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOCIACC partners with the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce for co-hosted networking events and cross-referrals, expanding reach within the Irvine business community and connecting Iranian American businesses to the broader Orange County ecosystem.
• American Cancer SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOCIACC Founder Shani Moslehi has worked extensively with the American Cancer Society as a dedicated volunteer, connecting the chamber's community outreach to broader health and wellness initiatives in Orange County.
• Alzheimer's OCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOCIACC Founder Shani Moslehi has volunteered with Alzheimer's OC, aligning OCIACC's community outreach mission with local healthcare advocacy and awareness programs.
• Habitat for HumanityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOCIACC Founder Shani Moslehi has worked as a dedicated volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, connecting chamber community outreach activities to housing advocacy and volunteer service in Orange County.
• LAIACC (Los Angeles Iranian American Chamber of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOCIACC and LAIACC are referenced together as sister organizations serving the Iranian American business community across Orange County, Los Angeles, and Southern California. Joint programming and cross-referrals connect members across both geographic areas.
• Leadership TomorrowminorOthersOCIACC Founder/CEO Shani Moslehi is an alumna of Leadership Tomorrow, a premier leadership development program focused on developing future leaders. This connection enhances OCIACC's leadership training and development capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: The national-level chamber of commerce providing membership, advocacy, and programming services. It represents the upper bound of the broad incumbent space in which OCIACC operates, offering a model for what scale could look like if a niche chamber professionalized nationally.
• California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber): The largest broad-based business association in California, offering membership services, advocacy, and events. While not culturally focused, it represents the scaled chamber-of-commerce model and a competitor for corporate sponsorship attention in California.
• Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce: Headquartered in Irvine (OCIACC's mailing city), this is a larger, diversified regional chamber operating with a much broader member base. Like Newport Beach Chamber, it is both a partner (multi-chamber events) and a competitor for sponsorship dollars, making it a structurally important peer.
• Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce: Long-established general business chamber in the same Orange County geography. OCIACC co-hosts multi-chamber mixers with Newport Beach Chamber and Founder Shani Moslehi is a dedicated volunteer there. Comparable on event-driven GTM and tiered membership but broader in focus and far larger in scale.

Others

• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): The largest free small business mentoring network in the U.S., explicitly partnered with OCIACC's TAVAN initiative. It is a key partner ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but highly comparable on the small business education and advisory dimension of OCIACC's offerings.
• Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA): A nonprofit civic organization serving Iranian Americans through civic engagement, leadership development, and policy advocacy. Comparable in mission around community advancement but operates at national level rather than as a regional business chamber.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC): SBA-affiliated network of small business advisors explicitly partnered with OCIACC's TAVAN initiative. Comparable on the small business advisory and educational service layer, and a critical ecosystem partner rather than competitor.
• National Iranian American Council (NIAC): National advocacy and community organization serving the Iranian American diaspora with policy, education, and community programming. Not a chamber, but shares the Iranian American community constituency and represents an adjacent ecosystem organization whose work overlaps with OCIACC's cultural mission.

Direct peers

• Los Angeles Iranian American Chamber of Commerce (LAIACC): LAIACC is the sister organization explicitly referenced alongside OCIACC as serving the Iranian American business community across Los Angeles and Southern California. Both organizations share the same cultural-specific value proposition, tiered membership model, and joint programming, and engage in cross-referrals — making it the closest direct comparable.

Regional players

• Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County: An ethnicity-focused regional chamber operating in the same Orange County geography as OCIACC. Comparable in model (cultural community focus, networking events, tiered membership) but serving a different diaspora community, making it a structural analog rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OCIACC1
• Facebookfacebook.com/OCIACC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laiacc-ociacc
• Instagraminstagram.com/ociacc

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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