Facts About the Chamber

•    VACOC hosted the first Tet Parade and Tet Festival in California
•    VACOC established the first Vietnamese business directory for the community with nearly 10,000 business listings
•    2010 – VACOC hosted US Secretary of Commerce Honorable Gary Locke in Little Saigon and Vietnamese-American owned businesses
•    2011 – VACOC hosted the 1st annual fireworks booth
•    2015 – VACOC celebrated its 30th anniversary

Mission

The VACOC’s mission is to promote the development of business and trade for its members by creating a platform for businesses of all sizes to meet, discuss and share ideas on topics to help stimulate growth locally and globally, while considering the interests of our community.

Vision

The VACOC’s vision is to deliver Value to its members through Advocacy, Commerce and Outreach in Collaboration with community organizations and businesses to advance education, philanthropy and economic growth.

Values

• Promote business transactions, trade and investment between Vietnamese Americans and other communities worldwide.
• Deliver quality services to our members through events, education, workshops, business networking and collaborations.
• Promote the interests of our members through collaborations with external organizations by highlighting “best practices” and shared resources.
• Encourage interactions among our members to enhance exchange in the community through business services, philanthropic work, and public affairs.
• Develop competency and understanding of the Vietnamese American culture.

President’s Message

I am deeply honored to address you as the President of the Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce. Your trust in me to lead this esteemed organization is a responsibility I do not take lightly.

Our chamber has a remarkable history of promoting and supporting Vietnamese American businesses. Our shared commitment to excellence and entrepreneurship has been the driving force behind our successes.

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, our chamber faces both challenges and opportunities. We understand the importance of creative exposure and innovative strategies for promoting Vietnamese American businesses. This will be at the forefront of our agenda during my tenure. We will work diligently to provide our members with the resources and advocacy they need to thrive.

In the coming year, we have plans to forge strategic partnerships and collaborations that will enhance the visibility and growth of Vietnamese American businesses. We recognize that our community’s diversity is a source of inspiration and innovation.

I encourage all of you to actively engage with the chamber, share your ideas, and contribute your expertise to our mission. Your involvement is pivotal to our collective success. Together, we can make a significant impact on promoting Vietnamese American businesses.

In closing, I want to express my gratitude to our dedicated board of directors, volunteers, and staff for their unwavering commitment to our mission. Thank you for your trust and support. I am excited about the journey ahead and look forward to working collaboratively with all of you to promote and elevate Vietnamese American businesses.

Sincerely,

Thanh Pham,
President
Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce