Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America and the Caribbean

What Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America and the Caribbean does

AACCLA is the umbrella trade association for 22 independent American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams) operating across 27 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, collectively representing more than 20,000 U.S. and local companies that manage over 80% of U.S. investment in the region. Affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and headquartered in Washington, DC, the organization functions as a hemispheric policy advocacy and business networking body rather than a commercial enterprise. Its core activities include coordinated policy advocacy on trade, tax, digital policy, intellectual property, rule of law, and sustainability; organization of flagship annual events such as the Forecast on Latin America and the Caribbean (FOLAC), Outlook on the Americas, and Business Future of the Americas conferences; operation of the Chair's Leadership Circle, an executive engagement program offering senior corporate leaders direct access to U.S. and regional government officials; and coordination services that link the 22 AmChams into a unified regional voice.

AACCLA is a non-profit membership association and does not operate proprietary technology. Its revenue model relies on recurring membership dues from the 22 affiliated AmChams and contributions from the Chair's Leadership Circle, which draws senior executives from multinational corporations including Amazon, BP, Cargill, DHL Express, FedEx, General Electric, Haleon, Illumina, P&G, Spotify, UPS, Visa, Walmart, and Yazaki. Specific pricing and financial figures are not publicly disclosed. The organization maintains strategic partnerships with multilateral bodies including the OECD, Inter-American Development Bank, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation, and Americas Business Dialogue, and conducts thought-leadership research, such as a 2026 sustainability study with Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez covering 355 companies across 11 Latin American countries.

Name

Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America and the Caribbean

Legal name

Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America and the Caribbean

Website

https://aaccla.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AACCLA is a non-profit trade association and umbrella organization for 22 American Chambers of Commerce across 27 Latin American and Caribbean countries, representing over 20,000 companies that manage more than 80% of U.S. investment in the region. It provides policy advocacy, executive networking via the Chair's Leadership Circle, and flagship annual conferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Association Compliance, Governance & Board Support Services (BPAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Business advocacy
• Trade facilitation
• Chamber of commerce networking
• Policy lobbying

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

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 and Leadership Circle Contributions: AACCLA generates revenue through membership dues from its network of 22 AmChams and contributions from the Chair's Leadership Circle, which comprises senior executives from major corporations. The Leadership Circle contribution supports AACCLA's mission to promote trade and investment between the United States and the region.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AACCLA is the umbrella association for 22 American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams) across Latin America and the Caribbean, collectively representing over 20,000 companies. It delivers policy advocacy, business facilitation, networking forums, and major conferences (such as FOLAC, Outlook on the Americas, and Business Future of the Americas), and operates the Chair's Leadership Circle executive program. The organization is affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and is based in Washington, DC.

Product overview

AACCLA is a trade organization (not a software product company). It does not offer a software product, platform, or technology solutions. AACCLA's offerings consist of advocacy services, networking opportunities, conferences, policy guidance, and member services for American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America and the Caribbean. The organization hosts events such as the 'Forecast on Latin America and the Caribbean' (FOLAC) conference, 'Outlook on the Americas' conference, and 'Business Future of the Americas' (BFA) conference. It also provides a Leadership Circle membership program for senior executives and maintains a network of 22 AmChams across the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chair's Leadership Circle

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ of U.S. investment in the Latin American and Caribbean region is managed by member companies

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026AACCLA partnered with the Business School of Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez of Chile to conduct a study analyzing how 355 companies operating in 11 Latin American countries are integrating sustainability into their business strategies. The study surveyed AmCham member companies and resulted in a published report on Integrated Corporate Sustainability Strategies in Latin America.
• U.S. Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACCLA is affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the world's largest business federation. The U.S. Chamber provides administrative support through its Washington, DC headquarters and collaborates on policy advocacy, events, and hemispheric business initiatives. Acting in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, AACCLA has become the premier advocate for U.S. business in the Americas.
• 22 American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACCLA serves as the umbrella organization for 22 American Chambers of Commerce across Latin America and the Caribbean. These independent, non-profit business organizations promote trade and investment between their countries and the United States, offering services including networking, trade missions, government relations, market research, and legal consultation to member companies.
• OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAACCLA wrote to the OECD's Centre for Tax Policy and Administration to express concerns about local implementation challenges facing Pillar One of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS's two-pillar solution to address tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy.
• Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACCLA maintains a Memorandum of Understanding with the Inter-American Development Bank to leverage resources for WTO Trade Facilitation projects and positive trade policy development. The IDB's 'BID for the Americas' Program was launched with participation from U.S. Chamber and AACCLA leadership.
• Global Alliance for Trade FacilitationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACCLA seeks to leverage resources created by the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation to drive forward WTO Trade Facilitation projects and positive trade policy development in the region.
• Americas Business DialogueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACCLA leverages resources from the Americas Business Dialogue to support trade facilitation and economic competitiveness initiatives throughout the Western Hemisphere.
• Chair's Leadership Circle MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACCLA's Chair's Leadership Circle includes senior executives from major corporations including Amazon, BP, Cargill, Crowley, DHL Express, FedEx, General Electric, Haleon, Illumina, PriceSmart, Procter & Gamble, Spotify, UPS, Visa, Walmart, and Yazaki. These members contribute to supporting AACCLA's mission and gain exclusive access to policy makers and business leaders throughout the hemisphere.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): Global business association that promotes trade, investment, and policy advocacy among multinational corporations. Comparable in membership-federation model and policy-advocacy scope, though geographically broader than AACCLA's LAC focus.
• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): Large U.S. industry association that conducts significant hemispheric policy advocacy on trade, manufacturing, and investment. Comparable in association model and trade-policy advocacy scope, though focused on U.S. domestic manufacturing rather than LAC.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: AACCLA's parent-affiliate and the world's largest business federation. Operates a similar membership/trade-association model at the U.S. domestic level and provides administrative support and policy amplification to AACCLA, making it the most direct comparable institutional peer.

Emerging players

• BIAC (Business at OECD): Officially recognized business voice at the OECD representing national business and employer federations. Comparable to AACCLA as a structured channel between corporate members and multilateral policymakers, particularly given AACCLA's direct engagement with the OECD on Pillar One.
• Americas Business Dialogue: Public-private dialogue initiative supported by the Inter-American Development Bank and AACCLA that brings together corporate leaders to drive trade and competitiveness reforms in the Western Hemisphere. Directly comparable in mandate and corporate constituency.
• European Union Chamber of Commerce in Latin America (EUCCCAL): European counterpart to AACCLA-style umbrella organizations, coordinating bilateral chambers of commerce between Europe and Latin America. Comparable in institutional structure and policy mandate, though anchored on EU rather than U.S. trade and investment.

Direct peers

• AmCham Mexico (American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico): One of the largest individual AmChams in AACCLA's network, providing trade, networking, and policy advocacy services to U.S. companies in Mexico. Directly comparable to AACCLA's local delivery model (AmCham network services) and represents a relevant local/regional peer.
• Council of the Americas: Membership-based business organization focused on the Western Hemisphere that convenes policymakers, hosts policy forums, and advocates for trade and investment in the Americas. Overlaps directly with AACCLA in target market (LAC), membership base (multinational corporates), and policy advocacy footprint.
• AmCham Brazil (American Chamber of Commerce in Brazil): Major AmCham in AACCLA's network representing hundreds of U.S. and local companies in Brazil. Comparable as a member-driven business association delivering trade, policy, and networking services to the U.S.–LAC corporate community.

Others

• Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation: Public-private partnership initiative that AACCLA actively partners with to advance WTO Trade Facilitation projects in the LAC region. Comparable as an ecosystem actor in the same policy space and a working partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AACCLA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aaccla

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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