Santa Clara County Chambers of Commerce

It is important that business owners reciprocate the support chambers of commerce provide on their behalf. San Jose encompasses a large small business population that represents the diversity of the Bay Area and the nation. Ethnic chambers are on-site partners at the Entrepreneur Center and are available to assist entrepreneurs.

While in the Center, please visit with your local Chamber representative. On-site chambers include:

Santa Clara County Black Chamber of Commerce - The mission of the Santa Clara Black Chamber is to develop and maintain a strong alliance between the public and private sector, provide technical assistance through workshops, training programs, and referrals specifically designed to enhance the growth and development of Black businesses.

Filipino American Chamber of Commerce - The Filipino American Chamber of Santa Clara County's goal is to promote learning, product marketing, networking, planning and other business enhancement activities that will sustain economic group. The Filipino Chamber promotes and assists small businesses, business education and entrepreneurship as well as cooperation in all matters that benefit the community. The Chamber assists business start-up, loan applications, planning, networking certification and with trade. The Chamber participates in trade missions, conferences and exhibits.

Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce *- The GSJHCC is a democratic, open, transparent, membership-driven, entrepreneurial organization committed to serving the needs of our varied business community in the San Jose Area. Our members are not only Hispanic, but multi-ethnic, truly representative of our society. We enjoy the participation from members of different businesses, professions, vocations and government. Our Chamber is led by Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs! We welcome your participation.

Japanese American Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley - The Japanese American Chamber exists to support members' business interests through developing mutually beneficial commercial and social relationships with regional, national and global partners in both the private and public sectors, along with recognizing the unique Japanese American cultural heritage. The Chamber encourages its membership to seek alliances and partnerships along with promoting economic growth. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Japanese American Chamber recognizes the unique position and the opportunities that face Japanese American businesses-the partnering of Silicon Valley with Japan and Asian, technology exchange, global marketing, as well as the explosive growth of Silicon Valley and its dynamic cultural diversity.

The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce of California - The mission of the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in California is to promote, enhance and strengthen the commercial, professional, civic and general business interests of its members and all Portuguese-Americans through education, common cultural ties and community involvement.

Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce of Santa Clara - The Vietnamese-American Chamber is dedicated to helping foster the economic development and growth of the Vietnamese American business community and its members. Membership is open to all who are interested in accessing this growing consumer market. The Vietnamese Chamber provides a window of visibility, understanding and communication between the Vietnamese community and the larger community in Santa Clara County. Opening this window allows the links between needs, services and products to take place between communities. The Chamber acts as a referral service, serves as a clearinghouse for information, and informs and develops Chamber members through business seminars and information workshops.

*New Additions

Updated: October 30, 2003

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