Asian Chamber of Commerce

What Asian Chamber of Commerce does

The Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce (LVACC), operating as a non-profit corporation since 1986 (formerly the Pacific and Asian Chamber of Commerce of Nevada), is a regional membership organization headquartered at 2560 Montessouri St. #205, Las Vegas, NV. It serves Asian Pacific American entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals across Southern Nevada, providing a forum for business networking, advocacy, and community development. Core offerings include monthly luncheons, signature annual events (Lunar New Year Gala, 28th Annual Golf Tournament, Business Expo), the Bill Endow Memorial Scholarship program (awarding $2,000 each to 15 CCSD Asian students annually via the Asian Chamber Foundation), veteran support services, government affairs advocacy, and member business resources such as ribbon-cutting ceremonies and educational workshops.

LVACC generates revenue through a tiered membership model (Platinum, Gold, Bronze, Copper, Community Partner), recurring corporate sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Bronze levels), and event-based fees — for example, Lunar New Year Gala seating at $200 per seat or $2,000 per table of 10, and monthly luncheons priced at $49 for members and $59 for non-members. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on referrals from existing members, corporate sponsor channels, and direct outreach at events. The named corporate sponsor/customer roster is concentrated among major Nevada enterprises (e.g., MGM Resorts International, Boyd Gaming, NV Energy, JP Morgan Chase, Humana, Southwest Gas, Vegas Golden Knights, Intermountain Health), reflecting strong institutional engagement but also dependence on a relatively fixed regional base of large anchor sponsors and SMB members.

Operationally, the organization runs with a lean team of 17 employees and a 20+ person board/director/ambassador structure. It does not offer any technology product platform, API, or proprietary software; its value delivery is entirely in-person, event-driven, and relationship-based. Strategic partnerships with Clark County School District, Clark County's Asian American Pacific Islanders Community Commission, Intermountain Health (Supplier Day), and other Nevada chambers extend its reach and reinforce its positioning as the primary Asian business chamber in the Las Vegas/Southern Nevada market.

Name

Asian Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://lvacc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce (LVACC) is a 501(c)-style non-profit membership organization founded in 1986 that serves Asian Pacific American businesses and professionals in Southern Nevada through networking events, advocacy, scholarships, and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The chamber generates revenue through various membership tiers including Platinum, Gold, Bronze, Copper, and Community Partner levels. Corporate sponsors and individual business members pay dues to access networking events, programs, and chamber resources.
2. Event Fees: Revenue generated from signature events including the Lunar New Year Gala ($200 per seat, $2,000 per table), monthly luncheons, golf tournaments, and business expos. Non-member event fees are typically higher than member rates.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors at various levels (Platinum, Gold, Bronze) provide sponsorship revenue. Sponsors receive visibility at events and within the chamber community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce (LVACC) is a non-profit membership organization that operates as a business association for Nevada's Asian Pacific American community. It provides tiered membership programs, signature networking events (monthly luncheons, Lunar New Year Gala, Golf Tournament, Business Expo), the Bill Endow Memorial Scholarship program, government affairs advocacy, veteran support services, and educational workshops for Asian-owned businesses and corporate sponsors.

Product overview

The Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization established in 1986 that serves as a forum for the Asian business community in Las Vegas. The organization does not offer a technology product platform; instead, it provides a range of business services including strategic networking events, monthly luncheons, annual signature events (Lunar New Year Gala, Golf Tournament, Business Expo, Scholarship Awards), the Bill Endow Memorial Scholarship program, government affairs advocacy, community outreach, and member resources. These services are delivered through in-person events, educational workshops, and informational resources rather than through a software product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program
• Monthly Luncheons
• Annual Lunar New Year Gala and Community Achievement Awards
• Annual Golf Tournament
• ACC Business Expo
• Bill Endow Memorial Scholarship
• Government Affairs Advocacy
• Veterans Support Services
• Hope Glows 2026 Event

Quantifiable outcome

• Bill Endow Memorial Scholarship awards $2,000 to 15 CCSD Asian students yearly

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clark County School District (CCSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsian Chamber Foundation has partnered with CCSD through the Bill Endow Scholarship, providing scholarships to 15 CCSD Asian students yearly. The mission is to help young Asian future leaders in their educational journey.
• Government Affairs PartnerscoreOthersLVACC Government Affairs Committee partners with government relations contacts at state, local, and federal levels to advocate for members and deliver support on legislative issues.
• Asian American Pacific Islanders Community CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Clark County's Asian-American Pacific Islanders Community Commission to strengthen relationships of diverse communities through leadership and professional development.
• Community Resource CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with community resource centers and other Chambers to unify the Asian American and Pacific Islander community through collaborative initiatives.
• State and City Economic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic Development Committee partners with State, City, and other Chambers in Economic Development programs, supporting business attraction, retention, and workforce development.
• Intermountain HealthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber co-hosts Supplier Day events with Intermountain Health, helping local businesses learn about procurement processes and become preferred vendors. Intermountain commits to dedicating 10% of supply budget to local businesses.
• Other Chambers of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartners with other Nevada chambers including Women's Chamber of Commerce, Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce, Henderson Chamber, and Boulder City Chamber to support mutual missions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• California Asian Chamber of Commerce: Statewide Asian chamber in California providing comparable ethnic chamber membership, advocacy, and signature event model at a larger California scale.
• National ACE (Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship): National umbrella organization for Asian American chambers across the U.S. Provides peer benchmark for ethnic chamber scale, federal advocacy, and corporate sponsor relationships at a multi-state level.
• US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC): National Asian American business organization focused on supplier diversity, procurement, and advocacy. Comparable in mission (Asian business representation, corporate partnerships) but operates nationally rather than locally.

Direct peers

• Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles: Los Angeles-area ethnic Asian chamber providing a directly comparable operating model in a larger metro. Useful for benchmarking event scale, corporate sponsor count, and member pricing tiers.
• Women's Chamber of Commerce of Nevada: Community-specific chamber also based in Southern Nevada. Listed by LVACC as a partner, and runs the same membership tiers, monthly programming, and signature event model.
• Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce: Las Vegas-based minority-focused chamber with a similar community/advocacy orientation. Comparable in scale and mission, also identified as a partner by LVACC, providing a direct ethnic/community chamber peer.
• Asian Business Association of Orange County: Regional Asian American business association in Orange County, CA with comparable programming (networking events, advocacy, scholarships). Useful peer for membership tiering and event pricing benchmarks.
• Greater Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce: Ethnic-specific Asian chamber serving the Houston metro with similar membership, signature events, and corporate sponsorship structure. Closest peer model for an ethnic chamber in a major metro outside Nevada.
• Vegas Chamber (formerly Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce): The largest general business chamber in Southern Nevada. Operates the same membership, events, and advocacy model in the same Las Vegas market, serving as the primary comparable for member-funded chamber economics.
• Henderson Chamber of Commerce: Neighboring regional chamber serving the Henderson, NV business community. Already identified as a partner by LVACC and operates the same membership dues, event, and sponsorship model in adjacent Southern Nevada territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asian-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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