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About SFFACC
SFFACC’s members consist of small to medium-sized Filipino-affiliated businesses ranging from various industries. The Chamber has an extended network of entrepreneurs, business executives, and government officials within the San Francisco Bay Area and abroad.
SFFACC continues to build a strong network and database of Filipino-American businesses.
SFFACC invites you to become a part of this community. Together, we can help promote our economic interests while uplifting the well being of the Filipino community.
Our Mission
Established in 1973, SFFACC is a non-profit organization 501 (c)(6), which seeks to promote the economic development of the Filipino-American business and civic community in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The SFACC assists its members in the following ways:
- By providing networking opportunities to expand and promote members’ businesses
- By initiating programs and committees designed to advance the interests of members’ business
- By serving as an information resource center for new business opportunities and business referrals
Our Beginnings
HOW DID WE BEGIN?
Oldest Filipino-American Chamber Of Commerce In USA.
1974 The first large gathering of Filipino business leaders in the US took place in 1974 at a Unity Conference held in Anaheim, California, where a resolution was passed to organize nationwide. The resolution galvanized support and subsequent membership from Filipino-American business, a movement spearheaded by California, a major population center for Filipinos in the US. Out of this momentum, the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco was formed in 1973 and incorporated in 1974. 1995 Much later, a loose coalition of Filipino-American business organizations elected officers and met regularly to work toward further unification. In November 1995, this organization was formally incorporated as the California Coalition of Chambers of Commerce, Inc. and held its first Business Conference with the Philippine Consular Corps in attendance. Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos is credited for having encouraged Yolanda Ortega Stern, the SFFACC and CCCC president, to organize Filipino-American chambers in the United States and Canada into what is now known as the Federation of the Philippine American Chambers of Commerce.
Group Photo circa 1983 SFFACC Leadership
Left to Right: With thenConsul General of SF Romeo Arguelles; FACC Director P. J. Rhodes (P.J. Rhodes & Co.); Director Kathy Hoffman (Citibank); Director Larry David (President, Tondena USA); President Bert Galang (Purchasing Manager, AG&P Company of Manila, Inc.); Director Maria Luisa Gallego; Vice President and Director Juan Collas (Baker & McKenzie Law Offices); Director Mariano Aspillera (J. A. Marketing); Director Jose San Gabriel (Banque National di Paris); and Director Frank Podesta (Maersk Line Agency).
Manila Visit c. 1998
Cultural and Trade Mission headed by SFFACC President Sid Protasio with San Francisco Mayor Willie Lewis Brown Jr., Charlotte Maillard Shultz, Chief of Protocol, together with Dr. Paquita Reyes and Shirley Spinosa visit Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim.
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Our President’s Message
Welcome to the Filipino Chamber of Commerce! We invite you to join our vibrant community and experience the warmth and support that comes from connecting with like-minded individuals and businesses. Our chamber is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging, where members can share their experiences, collaborate on projects, and support each other’s growth. By becoming a part of our organization, you’ll not only benefit from valuable networking opportunities and resources but also contribute to the collective strength and success of our local Filipino community. We take immense pride in celebrating and promoting the rich and diverse culture of the Philippines. Our chamber is committed to preserving our heritage while also embracing innovation and progress. We are optimistic about the future and believe that by working together, we can achieve great things for our members and the wider community. Join us today, and let’s build a brighter, more prosperous future together!
2023 new SFFACC president
