Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Pasadena

What Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Pasadena does

The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Pasadena (FACCGP) is a Pasadena, California-based non-profit chamber of commerce founded in 2019 to serve Filipino American business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals across a 29-city territory spanning the San Gabriel Valley, Northeast Los Angeles, Glendale, and Greater Pasadena. The organization operates a horizontally segmented membership platform with three publicly disclosed annual tiers — Non-profit/Student ($50), Individual ($100), and Corporate ($250) — providing tiered access to an online business directory, social media promotion, networking events and mixers, member-only resources, and speaking or sponsorship opportunities.

The chamber is a community-led organization rather than a technology vendor; its platform is a WordPress-based website with member directory, event registration, member account portal, and Zelle-enabled donation capability, supported by social channels on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Signature programming includes the annual Leadership Awards, Lumpia Eating Contest, Go Green and Thrive sustainability events, Nurse Unseen screenings, Parol ng Pag-Asa, and the Kusina Filipina Ribbon Cutting. Its core technology is not proprietary and AI/ML capabilities are not applicable to the operating model.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from recurring membership dues supplemented by event sponsorships, advertising, and donations. Distribution is direct through self-serve online registration and through COFACC (Council of Filipino American Chambers), a strategic affiliation that unlocks an affiliate discount network spanning SpotOn (point-of-sale), Claro Enterprise Solutions (wireless), Mabuhay Credit Union (financial services), NAAC Small Business Center (small business lending), Officezilla (office supplies), and a car rental portal. The organization is governed by a board of directors led by President Terry Villanueva and is independently operated with no disclosed parent company, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Pasadena

Legal name

Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Greater Pasadena

Website

https://faccgp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Pasadena is a non-profit chamber founded in 2019 that serves Filipino American business owners and professionals across a 29-city Greater Pasadena, Glendale, and San Gabriel Valley territory through tiered membership, networking events, and a community business directory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chamber of Commerce Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business networking
• Membership services
• Community advocacy
• Entrepreneur support

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees collected at three tiers (Non-profit/Student at $50/year, Individual at $100/year, Corporate at $250/year) providing revenue for chamber operations, events, and member services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FACCGP is a non-profit chamber of commerce that sells tiered memberships (Non-profit/Student, Individual, and Corporate) and delivers associated services including a local Business Directory listing, networking events, advertising opportunities, and community advocacy programs targeted at Filipino American business owners and professionals in the Greater Pasadena area.

Product overview

The Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Pasadena operates a Chamber membership platform with three core service areas: (1) a tiered membership program offering Non-profit/Student, Individual, and Corporate levels with benefits including directory listings, event access, and promotional features; (2) a searchable online business directory enabling members to showcase their businesses by category and location; and (3) organized networking events including the Leadership Awards, Lumpia Eating Contest, and community mixers. Additional offerings include member-only resources, advertising services, and a donation platform accepting Zelle payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Program

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COFACC (Council of Filipino American Chambers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOFACC is the parent/coordinating body for regional Filipino American Chambers of Commerce. FACCGP maintains membership and active participation in COFACC to maximize benefits passed on to members and to collaborate on regional initiatives.
• SpotOnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPoint-of-sale and payments partner offering exclusive discount programs for chamber members through COFACC affiliate network.
• Claro Enterprise SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWireless communications partner offering exclusive enterprise solutions discounts for chamber members through COFACC affiliate network.
• Mabuhay Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services partner offering credit union benefits and services to chamber members through COFACC affiliate network.
• NAAC Small Business CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSmall business lending partner through National Asian American Coalition offering loan programs and financial resources to chamber members.
• OfficezillaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOffice supplies and services partner offering discounted products for chamber members through COFACC affiliate network.
• Car Rental Portal (COFACC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVehicle rental partner offering exclusive rates for chamber members through COFACC affiliate network.
• Ishkaster MediaminorOthersWebsite development and design partner credited for copyright of the chamber's website content since 2021.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Greater Pasadena Chamber of Commerce: The general-purpose local chamber serving Pasadena and surrounding communities. Directly comparable as a membership-based chamber operating in the same geographic territory, competing for the same pool of local business members.
• Asian Business Association (Los Angeles): An ethnic-focused chamber serving Asian American businesses in the LA region. Comparable in mission and member demographic orientation to FACCGP, with overlapping but not identical cultural focus.
• San Gabriel Valley Chamber of Commerce: A regional chamber serving the San Gabriel Valley, which overlaps with FACCGP's territory. Directly comparable as a local/regional chamber of commerce offering networking events, member directories, and advocacy for businesses in the same area.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Asian American Professionals: A national professional association serving Asian American professionals and businesses. Comparable as an ethnic-focused professional/business association, though with national scope and a broader Asian-American, not specifically Filipino American, focus.
• California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: A statewide ethnic chamber representing Hispanic-owned businesses. Comparable as a culturally focused business association model, but operating at the state level rather than a single metropolitan region.
• Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce: A large, established regional chamber covering the broader LA metro. Comparable as a business association offering networking, advocacy, and member services, but with a much wider geographic footprint and significantly larger resource base.

Others

• Council of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce (COFACC): FACCGP's parent coordinating body for regional Fil-Am chambers. Comparable as an organizing body for Fil-Am chambers, but functions as an umbrella/affiliate network rather than a direct chamber serving local members.

Regional players

• Glendale Chamber of Commerce: A local chamber serving Glendale, a city within FACCGP's territory. Comparable as a small-city chamber of commerce with overlapping geographic and member overlap, particularly for Fil-Am businesses operating in Glendale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FACCGP
• Facebookfacebook.com/FACCGP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/filipino-american-chamber-of-commerce-of-greater-pasadena
• Instagraminstagram.com/faccgp

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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