Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the South

What Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the South does

Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the South (TACCS) is a non-profit chamber of commerce founded on October 29, 2023, and headquartered in Miami, Florida. The organization serves as the principal bilateral business facilitation body for Turkish-American commercial relations across 16 Southern U.S. states, with active chapters in Miami, Orlando, Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston. Its core function is to convene Turkish and American businesses, entrepreneurs, and government stakeholders through networking events, galas, business mixers, webinars on trade policy, regional meetings, and cultural programs, while also providing market-entry guidance, B2B matchmaking, and advocacy for member companies.

TACCS generates revenue through three streams: tiered membership dues (individual tiers from free student memberships to $1,000/year Executive, plus corporate tiers from $1,000 Corporate to $50,000 Platinum), event revenue (notably the annual TACCS Gala, with 2026 tickets priced $125-$2,500), and corporate sponsorships anchored by Turkish Airlines as Principal Sponsor and a roster of supporting sponsors including MTI America, Medianova, Repkon Holding, and Boyer Law Firm. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and Executive Committee led by President and CEO Erhan Çevikel, with a parallel TACCS Turkiye Board coordinating on the Turkish side. Distribution occurs primarily through the taccs.us website for self-service membership and event registration, supplemented by referral channels via partner chambers and event-based recruitment.

The underlying technology stack is conventional and non-proprietary: a WordPress-based website, standard social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube), email newsletters, and webinar platforms. TACCS does not develop or sell technology products. Its strategic differentiation rests on access to senior Turkish government officials, partnerships with major accredited U.S. chambers, and the depth of its cross-border member network spanning sectors including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, real estate, legal services, flooring, and fashion/textile trade.

Name

Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the South

Legal name

Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the South

Website

https://taccs.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TACCS is a non-profit chamber of commerce founded in October 2023 and headquartered in Miami, Florida. It facilitates Turkish-American business relations across 16 Southern U.S. states through membership tiers, networking events, galas, and trade-policy programming for entrepreneurs, executives, and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: TACCS generates revenue through tiered membership fees including Young TACCS ($0 for students), TACCS Entrepreneur ($250/year), TACCS Executive ($1,000/year), and TACCS Enterprise (contact for pricing). Corporate membership tiers range from $1,000 to $50,000 annually.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from event tickets, galas, and conferences. The TACCS Gala 2026 offers tickets from $125 (Member) to $2,500 (VIP Table), with regular tables at $1,500.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships from Turkish Airlines (Principal Sponsor), and other partners including WiZeHR, Niles Technologies, GATE Consulting, Stoneage, MTI America, Egea Food, Boyer Law Firm, Yurtbay Seramik, Rise Global Solutions, and ShipTroy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

TACCS is a non-profit chamber of commerce that facilitates Turkish-American business relations across 16 Southern U.S. states. It offers tiered membership programs (individual and corporate), organizes networking events including galas, business mixers, regional meetings, and webinars, and provides B2B matchmaking, trade missions, advocacy, and investment opportunity listings to connect Turkish businesses seeking U.S. market entry with American businesses seeking Turkish partnerships.

Product overview

TACCS is a Chamber of Commerce organization (not a technology product company) that provides membership programs, organizes business events and galas, facilitates Turkish-American trade relations, and connects businesses through networking opportunities. The organization offers individual membership tiers (Young TACCS, TACCS Entrepreneur, TACCS Executive, TACCS Enterprise), corporate membership levels, event hosting, and investment opportunity listings. TACCS does not offer technology products, software platforms, or digital tools — it is a business networking and trade facilitation organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership Program
• Corporate Membership Program
• TACCS Gala 2026 Event

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, major and flagship.

• Gwinnett Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026TACCS officially signed an MOU with Gwinnett Chamber to enhance bilateral trade, foster foreign direct investment, and create market expansion opportunities. Georgia ranks among top three states for Turkish-American trade volume.
• TAVPA (Dallas Turkish Film Festival)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025TACCS sponsored Dallas Turkish Film Festival as a 'Friend of the Festival.' TAVPA presented TACCS with a special certificate of appreciation for supporting cultural exchange between Türkiye and the United States.
• U.S. Trade Representative (Executive Office of the President)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025TACCS hosts exclusive webinar featuring speakers from Office of U.S. Trade Representative to discuss latest developments in U.S. Trade Policy and U.S.-Türkiye Trade Relations.
• SelectUSAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025TACCS collaborates with SelectUSA to provide insights on U.S.-Türkiye trade and investment relations, commercial services, trade missions, and investment opportunities.
• Global Turks FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 September 2025TACCS attended the official launch of Global Turks Foundation, an initiative to bring together successful Turks from around the world. The foundation aims to Connect, Engage, and Empower Turkish professionals globally.
• U.S. Department of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2025TACCS brings together U.S. Department of Commerce officials to discuss trade opportunities in Türkiye and the Middle Corridor for Turkish-American and Turkic-American companies.
• Greater North Fulton Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2025TACCS met with Kali Boatright, President of Greater North Fulton Chamber, to discuss local and bilateral trade opportunities in the North Fulton region.
• World Trade Center MiamimajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2025TACCS met with World Trade Center Miami to explore collaboration in Miami area and participate in Expos organized by WTC Miami. Partnership aims to introduce Turkish-American businesses to sectoral activities.
• Greater Miami Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025TACCS Board met with Greater Miami Chamber to explore business collaboration opportunities. Both chambers expressed shared commitment to promoting initiatives benefiting their members.
• Aegean Region Chamber of Industry (EBSO)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2024TACCS delegation met with Aegean Region Chamber of Industry in Izmir, Türkiye, to strengthen economic ties and promote trade between Turkish and American businesses.
• Greater Houston PartnershipmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2024TACCS President Erhan Cevikel met with Jeffrey Blair, Senior Director EMEA at Greater Houston Partnership, to strengthen business ties and explore trade opportunities.
• İTÜ ARI TeknokentmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Milestone collaboration to empower Turkish entrepreneurs in U.S. markets. İTÜ ARI Teknokent's management demonstrated visionary leadership and commitment to this collaboration.
• Çukurova TeknokentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024TACCS participated in 'Entering USA: Problems, Opportunities, and New Cooperation' event hosted by Çukurova Teknokent to facilitate U.S. market entry for Turkish technology companies.
• Metro Atlanta Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2023TACCS leadership meets with Metro Atlanta Chamber to foster robust economic partnerships and forge new collaborative pathways. The partnership focuses on joint ventures and community growth between Turkish-American businesses and Atlanta's business ecosystem.
• South Florida Hispanic Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2023TACCS Board member Rick engaged with South Florida Hispanic Chamber to foster intercultural business relationships between Turkish-American and Hispanic business communities.
• Coral Gables Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2023TACCS joined forces with Coral Gables Chamber to enhance member opportunities and collaborative ventures between Turkish-American and local businesses.
• DEIK (Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTACCS partners with DEIK, Turkey's leading foreign economic relations organization, to facilitate Turkish-American business connections and trade missions.
• TUBITAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTACCS collaborates with TUBITAK to connect Turkish technology and innovation companies with U.S. business opportunities.
• TAIK (Turkish-American Business Council)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTACCS works with TAIK to strengthen Turkish-American business relations and facilitate trade between the two countries.
• DTİK (Businessmen Association of Turkey)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTACCS participates in DTİK World Congress with President Erdoğan and Turkish ministers, unifying worldwide Turkish business talent.
• ITSO (Inegol Trade and Industry Organization)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTACCS supports ITSO efforts to help Turkish companies, particularly Inegol furniture manufacturers, enter the U.S. market through trade events and exhibitions.
• Turkish AirlinesflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerTurkish Airlines is Principal Sponsor and Leading Supporter of Turkish-American Business Relations for 2023. Turkish Airlines partnered with TACCS to spearhead earthquake relief efforts in 2023, providing air transport for humanitarian aid.
• U.S.-Azerbaijan Chamber of CommercemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTACCS works with USACC to explore Middle Corridor trade opportunities connecting Asia and Europe through Caspian Sea region, avoiding Russia and Iran.
• Atlas UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTACCS met with Atlas University President in Atlanta to explore academic and business synergies and lay groundwork for future collaborations in Georgia.
• Adana Hacı Sabancı Organized Industrial Zone (AOSB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTACCS delegation visited AOSB in Adana, Türkiye to strengthen global connections and explore industrial zone investment opportunities.
• Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTACCS supports TİM's Houston B2B events organized in collaboration with Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade to advance bilateral trade between Turkey and the U.S.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• British-American Business (BAB): Long-established bilateral U.K.–U.S. business organization offering tiered membership, events, and policy advocacy. Demonstrates the mature scale and institutional positioning TACCS aspires to reach within the Turkish–American corridor.
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce: Major incumbent regional chamber in TACCS's home market. While not bilateral, it competes for the same enterprise memberships, event sponsorships, and senior-executive attention in Miami.
• Italian-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC): U.S.–Italy bilateral chamber operating tiered memberships, galas, and B2B matchmaking. Highly comparable in scope, geographic dispersion, and revenue model (dues + events + sponsorships).
• Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO USA): Government-affiliated trade promotion organization that operates the JETRO model for facilitating Japanese business entry into the U.S. market — the same value proposition TACCS offers Turkish firms, but with significantly more resources and a longer institutional track record.
• French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC): National network of bilateral French–American chambers with a similar membership tier, event, and gala-driven model. Comparable in mission (bilateral trade facilitation) and structure, though typically larger and more institutionalized.

Direct peers

• American Turkish Council (ATC): Bilateral U.S.–Türkiye business council that historically served as the primary counterpart to TAIK. TACCS differentiates via its Southern U.S. regional focus and 16-state coverage, but ATC competes for the same corporate members and government access in Washington, D.C.
• German-American Chamber of Commerce of the Southern U.S. Operates the same bilateral chamber model in the Southern U.S. for German–American business. Closest structural analogue to TACCS given overlapping geography, tiered membership model, and event-driven member engagement.
• World Trade Center Miami: Confirmed TACCS partner. Operates trade-focused events, B2B matchmaking, and international expos — directly overlapping with TACCS's networking and trade-facilitation core services in the Miami market.
• U.S.-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce (USACC): Confirmed TACCS partner organization focused on Caspian/Middle Corridor trade. Overlaps in mission, regional logic, and constituent base (Turkic-American businesses), making it both a peer and an alliance partner.

Regional players

• South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Confirmed TACCS partner chamber in the same Miami/South Florida geography serving a different ethnic-business community. Competes for the same local SME members and corporate sponsorships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/taccsouth
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCDaLPKfFTk4uLLtmgtE-plw
• Facebookfacebook.com/taccso
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taccsouth
• Instagraminstagram.com/taccsouth

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

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