About Us
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.
Mission
The American Arab Chamber of Commerce builds economic bridges by promoting and empowering the business community it serves on a local, national and international level.
Goals
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.
Background
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.
Meet Our Chairman
Ahmad Chebbani, a visionary entrepreneur, founded Omnex Accounting & Tax Services, a thriving business specializing in accounting and consulting. Building on this success, he co-established the American Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) in 1992, which has grown to become one of the most influential ethnic chambers of commerce in the United States. The AACC empowers Arab-American business owners and fosters economic growth. As Chairman, Mr. Chebbani leads a network of over 1,300 members, including small enterprises, multinational corporations, and business professionals.
Mr. Chebbani also co-founded and chairs the American Middle East Economic Affairs Committee (AMEEAC), which spearheads the U.S.-Arab Economic Forum (USAEF). Under his leadership, the USAEF has hosted three globally impactful conferences (2003, 2006, and 2008) that united leaders and entrepreneurs from the U.S. and the Arab world to promote economic collaboration and regional stability.
A key advocate for Detroit as a nexus of U.S.-Middle East business relations, Ahmad frequently hosts international delegations exploring partnerships. His career is marked by a steadfast commitment to advancing Arab-American entrepreneurship and strengthening ties across borders.
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