
GAACC Newsletter March 7, 2026
Meet The Power Players @ Asia x Austin | Women’s Club Thursday | New Note From The CEO | MORE…
The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce offices are CLOSED Monday, February 16th.
The Chamber will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th.
The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce supports Asian-owned and allied businesses across Central Texas through programs focused on Advocacy, Connection, and Education.
A fundamental value of GAACC's work is building opportunity for local businesses to grow. From mom'n'pops and startups to established local players, we can help.
Austin is poised to take the next step building international business ties to strengthen our region's economy. The GAACC is among the local organizations spearheading this work.
Whether through networking events, referrals, business development workshops, masterclass events, or marketing support, we create nurturing spaces to help your business bloom.

Meet The Power Players @ Asia x Austin | Women’s Club Thursday | New Note From The CEO | MORE…

This idea of transformation is top of mind as I think about our Chamber’s mission to create abundant economic opportunity for our members.

Our mission for the year ahead is clear: we will expand collaborations, deepen member engagement, support Austin’s economic growth and resilience, and drive plans to further expand our city’s international profile.

The Board of Directors of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) is pleased to announce two significant appointments to its leadership team.

The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) presented the 2025 GAACC Business Awards to eight area businesses and individuals on November 15th at the organization’s annual Ovation gala.

The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) is proud to announce that Anh Selissen, the transformative Chief Information Officer for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 Ovation Gala.
By any measure, 2022 was a year of success for the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. We are proud of our community and look forward to another year of growth in 2023. Check out the 2022 Year-In-Review to see the impact our chamber and the AAPI business community has on Central Texas and around the globe.
WHAT WILL AUSTIN BE LIKE IN 2032? We won’t know for sure until we all get there together, but one thing we DO know: the future is up to us! This video was played during the future-themed GAACC Ovation X gala in December, 2022. We hope you find it as inspirational as we do. Thank you to CBS Austin for co-producing this video with us.
U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) remarks on the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, our roie in elevating AAPI voices in Central Texas, and her ongoing work as Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Thank you, Rep. Chu, for your support of the AAPI community across the United States!
GAACC Impact Partners make possible the Central Texas Asian Impact Project.
Beyond the generous financial support provided through Impact Partnerships, these organizations are designated as Impact Project Knowledge Partners and actively participate in the development of that initiative through in-kind provision of time and talent.
The Diversity Ethnic Chamber Alliance (DECA) is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the Austin LGBT, Greater Austin Asian, Greater Austin Black, and Greater Austin Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. The City of Austin Economic Development Department is a generous supporter of DECA.
Becoming a Partner of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce shows the world that your business or organization supports Asian-owned and allied enterprises and communities throughout the Central Texas region.
The Austin Asian Chamber’s Organizational Partners are companies and organizations that are well-aligned with our dual focus to “Serve local. Think global.” Whether they provide expertise and connection around the Greater Austin startup and small business ecosystems or assist in building robust relationships abroad to support the “two-way highway” of international investment and talent, these Partners are critical to our ongoing success.
Stay on top of the latest news and events from the Chamber and the Central Texas AAPI business community,