asian american commerce group

What asian american commerce group does

Asian American Commerce Group (AACG) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, volunteer-staffed, membership-based trade association founded in 1993 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. Its stated mission is to create synergy among Asian-American businesses to benefit the community at large, functioning as a regional chamber of commerce and advocacy body for Asian-American owned businesses operating in Ohio. The organization positions itself as a unifying voice across distinct Asian ethnic groups and a conduit between Asian-American business owners and government programs (SBA, State of Ohio, City of Columbus), large private employers, and community leaders.

AACG's core offerings consist of (1) a tiered membership program with six pricing levels ranging from a $50 Student Membership to a $1,000 Benefactor Membership for companies with 50+ employees, with intermediate Individual ($125), Supporter ($275), and Advocate ($500) tiers; (2) an annual events calendar headlined by the Economic Summit and Ohio Asian Awards, supplemented by monthly Power Breakfast networking, AAPI Heritage Month and Lunar New Year celebrations, and political Candidate Nights; and (3) member services including a directory listing, job postings board, member-only "Hot Deals" marketplace, newsletter, and website advertising placements. There is no proprietary technology product — the underlying platform is a WordPress-based public website, a WooCommerce donation portal, and a MemberZone-hosted member login portal.

AACG generates revenue through four streams: recurring membership dues, corporate sponsorships at Benefactor and Supporter tiers (with named partners including DLZ Corporation, United Healthcare, Hollywood Casino Columbus, Children's Hospital, City of Columbus, Compass Tech International, CTL Engineering, Dinsmore, Columbus Zoo, and others), event registration and event-specific sponsorships, and monetary donations accepted online. The organization is independently governed with no parent company, no outside equity ownership, and no disclosed funding rounds; it operates exclusively within Ohio and has not indicated any geographic expansion beyond the state.

Name

asian american commerce group

Legal name

Asian American Commerce Group

Website

https://aacg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Asian American Commerce Group is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, volunteer-staffed chamber-of-commerce-style association founded in 1993 in Dublin, Ohio. It supports Asian-American owned businesses in Ohio through tiered memberships, corporate sponsorships, donations, and signature events including the Economic Summit and Ohio Asian Awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Trade Association / Chamber of Commerce

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Customer/User Conferences & Client Advisory Boards (THAHAMAD)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business networking
• Trade association
• Small business advocacy
• Community membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees at multiple tiers (Student $50, Individual $125, Supporter $275, Advocate $500, Benefactor $1,000) providing recurring revenue from member businesses. Government/Nonprofit organizations also pay membership fees.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at various levels (Benefactor, Supporter) providing revenue and visibility benefits. Sponsors include companies like DLZ Corporation, United Healthcare, Hollywood Casino Columbus, and others.
3. Donations: Accepts monetary donations at various levels ($100, $500, $1000, or any amount) through the website, providing supplemental revenue from supporters.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from event registration fees and event sponsorships for flagship events like Economic Summit, Ohio Asian Awards, and networking events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Asian American Commerce Group (AACG) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership-based organization functioning as a chamber of commerce for Asian-American owned businesses in Ohio. It sells tiered annual memberships ($50–$1,000), hosts signature events such as the Economic Summit, Ohio Asian Awards, AAPI Heritage Month Celebration, and monthly Power Breakfast networking, and provides member services including a directory, job postings board, and member-only hot deals marketplace. It also accepts corporate sponsorships and donations.

Product overview

The Asian American Commerce Group (AACG) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership-based organization serving as a chamber of commerce for Asian-owned businesses in Ohio. AACG offers a tiered membership structure ranging from $50 student memberships to $1,000 benefactor memberships, providing access to a member directory, job postings, hot deals, and event networking. The organization hosts signature events including the annual Economic Summit, Ohio Asian Awards, Power Breakfast networking events, AAPI Heritage Month Celebrations, and Lunar New Year events. Member services include job opportunity listings and exclusive hot deals/partner discounts. AACG also accepts monetary donations through its WooCommerce-based donation portal with preset amounts ($100-$1,000) and custom options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Ohio Asian Awards: Annual flagship event recognizing the best of Asian-owned businesses and Asian business people in Ohio.
• Economic Summit
• Power Breakfast

Products and services

• Student Membership Entry-level annual membership tier for students, priced at $50/year, providing access to the standard membership database.
• Individual Member Annual individual membership for one corporate representative, priced at $125/year, with unlimited RFP/job postings/hot deals, standard directory listing, and access to the standard membership database.
• Supporter Membership Mid-tier annual business membership priced at $275/year, with unlimited corporate representatives, unlimited postings, enhanced directory listing, and access to the enhanced membership database.
• Government/Nonprofit Organization Membership Annual membership tier designed for government agencies or nonprofit organizations.
• Advocate Membership Annual membership for companies with 11–50 employees, priced at $500/year, including logo placement on AACG emails, recognition at events, unlimited postings, and enhanced database access.
• Benefactor Membership Premium annual membership for companies with 50+ employees, priced at $1,000/year, including complimentary newsletter articles and rotating banner ad on the AACG website.
• Corporate Sponsorship Packages Tiered sponsorship packages (Advocate $500, Benefactor $1,000) sold to corporations seeking visibility with the Asian-American business community in Ohio.
• Economic Summit Annual flagship event bringing together Asian business leaders, community leaders, and government leaders for networking and economic engagement.
• Ohio Asian Awards Annual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding Asian-owned businesses and Asian business people in Ohio for their contributions to the community.
• Power Breakfast Monthly networking event held on the first Wednesday of each month from 8:15–9:45 AM at the Sheraton Suites in Worthington, Ohio.
• AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Annual celebration event honoring Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month.
• Lunar New Year Celebration Annual celebration of the Lunar New Year for the Asian-American business community.
• Candidate Nights Political engagement events connecting AACG members with political candidates from both major parties.
• Job Opportunities Board Member-only job postings board where member businesses can post job openings and job seekers can browse listings from Asian-owned businesses.
• Member Hot Deals Marketplace Exclusive member-only special offers and discounts from AACG member businesses (e.g., the 10% AACG Member Discount from Accelerator Advertising).
• Donation Program Monetary donation options at preset amounts ($100, $500, $1,000) or custom amounts supporting AACG's mission of creating synergy among Asian American businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members gain access to SBA, State of Ohio, and City of Columbus programs for small businesses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered benefactor and event partner.

• DLZ CorporationbenefactorGTM or Marketing PartnerDLZ Corporation is listed as a Benefactor of AACG. The company appears on the organization's Benefactors section alongside other major corporate supporters, indicating financial or in-kind sponsorship support for AACG's programs and events.
• United HealthcarebenefactorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Healthcare (UHC) is listed as a Benefactor of AACG. As a major healthcare company, UHC provides sponsorship support for AACG's mission and receives visibility with the Asian-American business community.
• Hollywood Casino ColumbusbenefactorGTM or Marketing PartnerHollywood Casino Columbus is listed as a Benefactor of AACG and was a venue sponsor for the 2022 AAPI Heritage Month Kickoff event. The casino provides financial sponsorship and venue support for AACG events.
• City of ColumbusbenefactorGTM or Marketing PartnerCity of Columbus is listed as a Benefactor of AACG. The municipal government provides support for AACG's programs aimed at the Asian-American business community in Columbus.
• Children's HospitalbenefactorGTM or Marketing PartnerChildren's Hospital is listed as a Benefactor of AACG, providing sponsorship support for AACG's mission and programs serving the Asian-American business community.
• Compass Tech InternationalbenefactorGTM or Marketing PartnerCompass Tech International is listed as a Benefactor of AACG, indicating financial or in-kind sponsorship for AACG's programs and events.
• CTL Engineering IncbenefactorGTM or Marketing PartnerCTL Engineering Inc is listed as a Benefactor of AACG. The company also appears in the Supporters list, indicating dual support as both Benefactor and Supporter.
• DinsmorebenefactorGTM or Marketing PartnerDinsmore is listed as a Benefactor of AACG, providing sponsorship support for AACG's mission and programs.
• Columbus ZoobenefactorGTM or Marketing PartnerColumbus Zoo is listed as a Benefactor of AACG, providing sponsorship support for AACG's programs serving the Asian-American business community.
• Intel Corporationevent partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntel Corporation co-hosted an event with AACG and One Columbus in March 2023. Emily Smith of Intel Corp spoke at the Intel Night networking event, indicating a collaborative partnership for community events.
• One Columbusevent partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne Columbus co-hosted an Intel Night event with AACG in March 2023. Ted Geer of One Columbus spoke at the event, indicating collaborative partnership for economic development initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC): National chamber representing Hispanic-owned businesses through membership, networking events, and advocacy — the same trade-association-for-a-demographic-segment model AACG applies to Asian-American businesses in Ohio.
• National Black Chamber of Commerce: National membership-based organization supporting African-American business owners through networking, advocacy, and education — analogous operating model to AACG applied to a different minority business community.
• US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC): National nonprofit promoting economic development of Asian-American businesses through advocacy, education, and networking events — directly analogous to AACG's mission and operating model, but at a national scope with corporate sponsors and major annual events.
• National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC): National chamber connecting LGBT-owned businesses to corporate supplier diversity programs and government contracts — same demographic-chamber-of-commerce playbook AACG uses for Asian-American businesses in Ohio.
• National ACE (National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship): The national-level Asian-American/Pacific Islander business chamber, operating a similar advocacy, networking, and membership model for the same demographic but at a national rather than regional scale. AACG is effectively its Ohio affiliate counterpart.

Regional players

• Columbus Chamber of Commerce: The principal general-purpose business chamber in AACG's home market of Columbus/Dublin, Ohio. Comparable as a regional membership-based business association competing for similar SMB and enterprise members and sponsors in the same geography.
• Ohio Chamber of Commerce: Statewide Ohio business advocacy organization operating a similar member-services and policy-advocacy model, but for the broader Ohio business community rather than a specific demographic segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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