JCCSC elected as a first board chairman of AACA
JCCSC elected as a first board chairman of Asian American Chamber Association (AACA)
The Asian American Chamber Association was established in January, 2008. The original
founding members were the Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Thai chambers of commerce.
The Bangladeshi, Cambodian, Philippines, Mongolian, Pakistani and Singaporean chambers
oined the AACA in May, 2008. The purpose of the organization is to foster mutual prosperity of
the greater community through expanding business opportunities and friendship among the
chambers. An Executive Committee for the AACA comprised of the Japanese, Chinese, Korean
and Thai chambers (original founder chambers) and the Philippines chamber was established
in January, 2009. This committee was established to coordinate the various activities of the AACA. The first committee meeting was held at the JCCSC office on March 17th and Mr. Toshio Handa was
elected as a first chairman. The JCCSC welcomes the leadership role and looks forward to
active and worthwhile programs with all the AACA members. Through these activities the
JCCSC hopes to expand the relationship and network between the AACA members and the
Japanese community and while revitalizing our economy and sharing or culture.

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