Professional and Community Organizations

We have identified the resources which can be used in creating or enhancing market share in the Asian-American population. Through strategic community relationships such as corporate sponsorships, community events, and organizational partnerships MZInc can help your company effectively reach out to this niche market.

Asian-American Federation of New York
-- An association of Asian-American social service organizations in New York City.

Asian-American Business Development Center
-- A technical assistance and networking organization for Asian-American businesses.

Asian-American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)
-- AALDEF takes cases that may potentially impact the protection of the rights of Asian-Americans under the law.

Asian/Pacific-American Women' Leadership Institute (APAWLI)
-- APAWLI is the only national, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and enriching leadership skills for Asian-American women leaders. APAWLI fosters the awareness of Asian/Pacific-American issues, creates a supportive network of Asian/Pacific-American women, and serves to strengthen the community.

Chicago Korean-American Chamber of Commerce (CKACC)
-- Established in 1976, the Korean-American Chamber of Commerce encourages, promotes and supports the Korean-American business community. This group has, in turn, established the Asian-American Small Business Development Center, Chinese-American Citizens Alliance.

Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles
-- The Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles, with a membership of over 250 individuals and corporations, promotes cultural awareness as a means of improving inter-ethnic relations.

Congressional Asian/Pacific-American Caucus
C/O The Honorable Patsy Mink
U.S. House of Representatives
-- APACI comprises members of congress with a focus on promoting issues and passing legislation impacting Asian-Americans.

Congressional Asian/Pacific-American Caucus Institute (APACI)
-- APACI is a national non-partisan, pan-Asian-American organization dedicated to increasing the participation of Asian-Americans in public policy and the political process.

Filipino Civil Rights Advocates
C/O Filipinos for Affirmative Action
-- Dedicated to education and organizing around key civil rights issues in coalition with other organizations and information clearinghouses for Filipino causes.

Japanese American Citizens League National Headquarters
-- A national membership organization which advocates for the civil rights of Japanese-Americans.

Leadership Education for Asian Pacificers (LEAP)
-- LEAP is a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational, community-based organization founded to develop, strengthen and expand the leadership roles played by Asian/Pacific-Islanders in all sectors of American society.

National Asian/Pacific-American Legal Consortium
-- The Consortium works to advance the legal and civil rights of Asian-Americans through litigation, public education and public policy. A nationally recognized voice on behalf of Asian-Americans, the Consortium focuses its expertise on antiAsian violence prevention and education, voting rights, immigration, naturalization, affirmative action, language rights and the census.

National Korean-American Service
-- A national organization that seeks to educate and empower Korean-American communities nationwide. This organization seeks to enhance the lives of Korean- Americans by educating the public on issues affecting Korean-American communities, encouraging Korean-American political and civic participation, and advocating the civil rights of Korean-Americans.

Organization of Chinese-Americans, Inc. (OCA)
-- OCA works to ensure equal opportunities for Americans of Chinese ancestry.