In 1999, USPAACC introduced the One-on-One Prescheduled Business Match-Making Program to bring together Asian American businesses, corporations and government agencies, in order to increase the success rate and opportunities for Asian Americans in the procurement market.

Since then, the program has successfully linked thousands of large, medium and small businesses to major corporations and federal, state, and local government agencies, leading to contract awards. This event was so innovative and unique to the market when first introduced that it has since been replicated by other national organizations of similar goals.

The One-on-One Prescheduled Business Match-making Meetings take place annually during the CelebrAsian Procurement Conference. The meetings are held on the 3rd day of the event, during the Guanxi Supplier Opportunity Fair, where approximately 600 meetings take place throughout the day.

USPAACC’s certification is recognized by Fortune corporations, and is as thorough and complex as other well-known minority certification processes conducted by other national organizations, including NMSDC and WBENC.

Our certification increases business opportunities with Fortune companies and Government agencies. Since 1989, USPAACC’s Asian American Business Certification program has provided corporate and government supplier diversity and small business programs with qualified and quality suppliers they seek.

Certified members have the advantage of being selected for consideration for minority contract opportunities when they become available. Over the course of 30-years, USPAACC has leveraged its strong ties and relationships with prime contractors and Federal agencies to successfully match our supplier members with Fortune corporations and Government agencies.

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USPAACC extended Fast 50 to Fast 100 for 2015 in alliance with our 30th Anniversary to celebrate the success of an even larger group of Asian American Businesses!

Our annual “Fast 50/100 Asian American Businesses” Program puts the spotlight on the outstanding achievements of Asian American-owned businesses.

We recognize the continued robust growth of Asian American-owned businesses—even during tough economic times—and regard this as a testament to the enduring quality of Asian Americans who, through innovation, hard work and ingenuity, remain at the forefront as engines of growth in our national economy.​

The Strategic Value of the Fast 50/100 Asian American Business Award

• Receive attention from Fortune 500 Corporations’ procurement departments and government agencies
• Nationwide recognition
• Increased possibility for contract opportunities due to publicity
• Media coverage by renowned regional and national newspapers and magazines

Eligibility

• Ownership: At least 51% of the Business must be owned and managed by Asian Americans (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
• Revenue: At least $1 million in annual revenue in the immediate past 3 fiscal years of operation
• Personal Appearance: Company President/CEO must be able to receive the Award in person

The Asian American Corporate Directors Awards honor Asian Americans who serve as members of the Board of Directors of Fortune corporations.

Becoming a member of this elite class takes hard work, perseverance, immense leadership capabilities and guts—which is why Asian Americans are still underrepresented, despite having a strong success rate in business and a high-education status. USPAACC takes the initiative to herald the very few who hold these important positions in Public companies. Award recipients are given recognition at the annual CelebrAsian Procurement Conference during the Excellence Awards Gala & Dinner. Our Honorees include:

USPAACC's Business Leadership Series (BLS), exclusively sponsored by Wells Fargo, is a unique educational opportunity for business people to engage in a meaningful discussion about business experiences in order to grow leadership skills and learn practical management tools for future success.

Over the course of sixteen (16) live webinar sessions, participants will explore current issues in the small and minority business community related to starting, managing and growing an entrepreneurial venture. Each webinar session will have a Guest Speaker and a topical focus. At the end of the webinar series, participants will have a better understanding of key management know-hows and ideas that will help them to grow their business, or new business idea, into the mainstream marketplace in the U.S., Asia, and/or the Indian Sub-continent.

Who should participate

Those just beginning or "starters"
Emerging leaders or "builders"
Reflective leaders or "thinkers"

USPAACC is the oldest and largest national organization representing the Pan Asian American business and professional community in the United States.

Since its founding in the nation’s capital in 1984, USPAACC has developed connections and relationships with policy- and decision-makers in Congress, the Executive Branch, national trade associations, and think tanks. Our views on issues affecting the economy and international trade are often sought by legislators, researchers and representatives of the media.

USPAACC is just as strongly tied to the Asian American and minority business and professional communities throughout the nation; it has regional chapters in California, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and in Washington, DC-Maryland-Virginia in the National Capital area. Through this coast-to-coast network, the USPAACC team stays abreast of issues and opinions, both at the grassroots and national levels.

Meet and discuss with the nation’s lawmakers important and relevant issues that impact your business. Operating from our national headquarters in Washington, DC, USPAACC has easy access to Capitol Hill, where legislative briefings are held and our members’ concerns are regularly presented and discussed.

Young Asian American CEOs and entrepreneurs share how they started their business from scratch, competed against large companies and made their millions – even before reaching 40! USPAACC’s CelebrAsian Procurement Conference kicks off strong with the Under 40 Millionaire Entrepreneurs: Agents of Change program. Beginning in 2011, this program quickly became a signature event at our annual conference.