The American Arab Chamber of Commerce Means Business

In order for businesses to thrive in today’s market, it is essential to have a strong advocate on your side.  The American Arab Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated to actively supporting its members as well as providing unique and valuable business solutions to ensure these businesses grow and prosper. The following pages outline just some of the invaluable services the Chamber offers as we continue to introduce new member benefits and activities of interest.

Mission

The mission of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce is to build economic bridges by supporting, assisting and strengthening member businesses both domestically and internationally.  The Chamber provides business referrals, member promotion, networking events, educational seminars, information exchange through newsletters and other publications, group health insurance, and many other benefits and services.  The Chamber also serves as the voice of its members with lawmakers, governmental agencies and local entities.

Chamber Background

The State of Michigan is home to one of the largest Arab American communities outside the Middle East.  As a result, Arab Americans are highly visible, culturally, economically and politically.  Large business ownership, various community organizations and active political participation at the local, state, and federal levels are all testimony to the power and development of Arab Americans today. 

In 1992 a core group of Arab American business individuals charted a bold new course that laid the groundwork for what is now the largest Arab American business organization in the country.  Through the years, the American Arab Chamber of Commerce has seen its mission and role continuously evolve with the needs of Arab American businesses and the community at large.  Buoyed by the vision and leadership of the Chamber, the Arab American business community has become one of the most economically and culturally affluent communities in Michigan and the nation.

Domestically, The Chamber is committed to strengthening its members by offering valuable networking opportunities as well as other programs, events and seminars to promote member businesses.  Internationally, the Chamber has made tremendous strides by fostering trade between Michigan-based companies and businesses located in the Middle East.  The Chamber provides international referrals, sponsorship of delegations and trade missions and resource information regarding the Middle Eastern business market.