AAPI Chamber

What AAPI Chamber does

The AAPI Chamber of Southern Nevada is a nonprofit chamber of commerce headquartered at 6675 S Tenaya Way #200, Las Vegas, Nevada, serving Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in Clark County. It operates a tiered membership program (Small Business $500/yr, Large Business $1,000/yr, Non-Profit $350-$700/yr, Individual $250/yr, Veteran $75/yr, Student $25/yr) alongside an affiliated 501(c)(3) entity, the AAPI Chamber Foundation, which pursues Talent, Industry, and Placemaking programming. The chamber runs Small Business Development Center (SBDC) advisory services, hosts the annual LV Lunar New Year Festival, produces The Business Road Map in English, Chinese, Korean, and Tagalog, and offers translation services and ribbon-cutting ceremonies ($250 for non-members, free for members).

The organization is a community-led, membership-based entity that monetizes through a mix of recurring membership dues, multi-tier corporate and government sponsorships (Founding: MGM Resorts; Platinum: WestStar; Gold: Wells Fargo, ACDC, K-Town Vegas; Silver/Bronze: Bank of America, Palms, Caesars, Wynn, Enterprise Bank, New York Life, Las Vegas Aviators, TrialMed, F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, RTC), tax-deductible donations routed to the Foundation, and ancillary fees such as ribbon cuttings. Its 2024 Annual Report cites 300+ members, $920,000 in funding sourced for member businesses, and 37 new businesses assisted; Q2 2024 SBDC metrics include 41 business owners advised and $332,500 in funding resources assisted. There is no proprietary technology platform; the offering is relationship-driven advocacy, networking, and business development for the AAPI community in a market where that population has grown 167% since 2000 to roughly 217,900 in Clark County.

Name

AAPI Chamber

Legal name

AAPI Chamber of Southern Nevada

Website

https://aapichamber.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AAPI Chamber of Southern Nevada is a nonprofit chamber of commerce serving Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned small businesses in Clark County through tiered memberships, SBDC advisory, cultural events like the LV Lunar New Year Festival, multilingual resources, and corporate/government partnerships.

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: Annual membership fees collected from businesses (small and large), non-profits, individuals, veterans, and students at various tier levels.
2. Sponsorships: Revenue from corporate sponsors at various levels (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) including major companies like MGM Resorts, WestStar, Wells Fargo, Bank of America.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the AAPI Chamber Foundation (501(c)3 nonprofit) supporting community programs.
4. Ribbon Cutting Services: $250 fee for non-Chamber member businesses to host ribbon cuttings; free for Chamber members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AAPI Chamber of Southern Nevada is a nonprofit chamber of commerce that delivers a tiered membership program (Small Business, Large Business, Non-Profit, Individual, Veteran, and Student tiers) bundled with advocacy, networking, business development advisory, translation services, and cultural event programming for Asian American and Pacific Islander businesses and entrepreneurs in Southern Nevada. Its affiliated AAPI Chamber Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting talent, industry, and placemaking initiatives in the AAPI community.

Product overview

AAPI Chamber of Southern Nevada operates as a chamber of commerce organization offering a membership-based platform with multiple service modules. The core offering is the Chamber Membership program with tiered levels for small businesses, large businesses, nonprofits, individuals, veterans, and students. Supporting services include the Small Business Development Center advisory services, The Business Road Map interactive guide available in multiple languages, ribbon cutting ceremonies, translation services, and the LV Lunar New Year Festival. The organization also operates the AAPI Chamber Foundation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit subsidiary focused on innovation economy development through talent, industry, and placemaking initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Tiered annual membership program ($25–$1,000/year) offering AAPI businesses, non-profits, individuals, veterans, and students advocacy, networking, business development, translation services, certification support, marketing exposure, and community engagement benefits.
• Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Advisory Services One-on-one advisory services for small business owners covering marketing, legal, government contracting, and funding assistance. Q2 2024 figures show 41 business owners advised and $332,500 in funding resources facilitated.
• Ribbon Cutting and Certificate Services Event service to host ribbon-cutting ceremonies at business grand openings, plus certificate presentations for member milestones. Priced at $250 for non-Chamber members and free for Chamber members.
• Translation Services Multilingual translation support offered to member businesses to facilitate communication across the diverse AAPI language communities in Southern Nevada.
• LV Lunar New Year Festival Annual cultural festival celebrating AAPI heritage through performances, food vendors, and family-friendly activities in Las Vegas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ businesses served as members
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered founding sponsor, platinum sponsor, gold sponsor, silver sponsor, core partner, bronze sponsor and minor.

• MGM Resortsfounding sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerMGM Resorts is the Founding Sponsor of the AAPI Chamber. As a major Las Vegas employer and hospitality leader, MGM Resorts supports AAPI business initiatives and community programs through this sponsorship.
• WestStarplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerWestStar is a Platinum Sponsor of the AAPI Chamber, supporting the organization's mission to empower AAPI businesses in Southern Nevada.
• Wells Fargogold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerWells Fargo serves as a Gold Sponsor, providing financial industry support for AAPI business development initiatives.
• Bank of Americasilver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBank of America is a Silver Sponsor supporting the chamber's programs and initiatives for AAPI business communities.
• Palms Casino Resortsilver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPalms Casino Resort supports the AAPI Chamber as a Silver Sponsor, contributing to community events and business programs.
• SBA (U.S. Small Business Administration)core partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBA works with the AAPI Chamber on small business awards, resources, and programs. Saul Ramos serves as SBA Director for Nevada District Office on the Advisory Board.
• City of Las Vegascore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Las Vegas partners with the AAPI Chamber on the New Business Assistance Program offering up to $1,500 in grants for qualifying businesses.
• City of North Las Vegascore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of North Las Vegas co-hosts AANHPI Heritage Month celebrations with the AAPI Chamber and has proclaimed recognition for the organization.
• Nevada Department of Business and Industrycore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with AAPI Chamber on business development initiatives and workforce programs.
• Clark Countycore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerClark County partners with AAPI Chamber on various economic development and community initiatives.
• Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC)bronze sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTC serves as a Bronze Sponsor and partner in regional planning initiatives including the Southern Nevada Strong Regional Plan.
• Las Vegas Valley Water DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosted AAPI Heritage Month employee appreciation event with AAPI Chamber.
• ACDC (Asian Community Development Council)gold sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACDC is a Gold Sponsor and collaborative partner in serving the AAPI community in Las Vegas.
• K-Town Vegasgold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerK-Town Vegas is a Gold Sponsor supporting the chamber's cultural and business programs.
• UNLV Lee Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAAPI Chamber participates in UNLV Lee Business School events including Hall of Fame Dinner and hosts the Southern Nevada Business Confidence Index.
• Caesars Entertainmentbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerCaesars Entertainment is a Bronze Sponsor supporting AAPI business initiatives.
• Wynn Las Vegasbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerWynn Las Vegas is a Bronze Sponsor of the AAPI Chamber.
• Enterprise Bankbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnterprise Bank is a Bronze Sponsor supporting the chamber.
• New York Lifebronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew York Life (Agent M. Reyes) is a Bronze Sponsor of the AAPI Chamber.
• Las Vegas Aviatorssilver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerLas Vegas Aviators (Ballpark Experience) is a Silver Sponsor supporting the chamber.
• TrialMedsilver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrialMed is a Silver Sponsor supporting the AAPI Chamber.
• F1 Las Vegas Grand Prixbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerF1 Las Vegas Grand Prix is a Bronze Sponsor of the AAPI Chamber.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Black Chamber of Commerce: National demographic-focused chamber promoting Black-owned business development through advocacy and corporate partnerships. Closely comparable operating model — niche demographic chamber with sponsor ladder and member services.
• US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC): National AAPI-focused chamber-of-commerce association promoting AAPI business interests and supplier diversity. Closest functional analogue at the national level — same demographic focus, similar advocacy and corporate-sponsorship model.
• National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC): National demographic-focused chamber certifying and supporting LGBT-owned businesses with corporate-supplier-diversity partners. Highly comparable model: certification, advocacy, sponsored programming, and tiered membership.
• Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce: The principal general-purpose chamber of commerce serving the Las Vegas Valley, providing advocacy, networking and member services across the same geographic market and overlapping member base. Directly comparable on chamber business model and tiered-membership structure.
• Asian Business League of Southern California: Regional AAPI business association in Southern California offering networking, advocacy and member services to AAPI-owned SMBs. Directly comparable niche positioning at a larger regional scale.
• Henderson Chamber of Commerce: Chamber serving Henderson and greater Las Vegas Valley with similar membership tiers, event programming and government partnerships. Same metro, same SMB member profile, same municipal advocacy role.
• Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce: City-level Asian American chamber providing networking, advocacy and business development to AAPI entrepreneurs in Houston. Same demographic niche, similar revenue mix of dues, sponsorships and cultural events.

Regional players

• Japanese American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Los Angeles: Regional AAPI-ethnicity chamber serving Japanese American-owned SMBs in greater Los Angeles with networking, advocacy and cultural programming. Same niche-chamber operating playbook in a different metro and sub-ethnicity.
• Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii: Long-standing AAPI-ethnicity-focused chamber in Hawaii offering networking, cultural events and member services to Asian American-owned businesses. Comparable ethnic-chamber model with different geography.

Broad incumbents

• United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC): National umbrella for Hispanic chambers and Hispanic-owned business advocacy. Larger, multi-state scope but the same fundamental demographic-chamber playbook: corporate sponsorships, advocacy, and member-business development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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