HISTORY
The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Texas has its roots in the former PACC North Texas, which was incorporated in June of 1994. It was an active organization with an influential leadership team that provided services to its members in the Greater Dallas area.
In May 2008, it begun to expand its reach when former members of PACC Houston joined its forces, and PACC North Texas was renamed PACC Texas. This historical milestone created the first two regions of our state chamber, Greater Dallas (Dallas / Fort Worth) became Region-1, and Greater Houston became Region-2.
On June 12, 2015, PACC Texas Rio Grande Valley was established as Region-3, and on November 2, 2017, PACC Texas Central (San Antonio / Austin) became another welcome addition as Region-4.
Today, our statewide chamber continues to significantly in membership and in strength. We will continue to gain ground as the needs of our members and the Filipino community in Texas evolves.
MISSION
To inspire the spirit of entrepreneurship among Filipinos, Filipino-Americans, and their friends, to promote the growth of business and professions, and to be of service to our communities.
To support and promote trade, investments, tourism, and other economic relations and activities between the Philippines and the United States.
VISION
The Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Texas (PACCTX) serves as the voice of Filipino business in the State of Texas. PACCTX strives to provide strategic leadership and engagement among its members through information, collaboration, advocacy and services.
Our members include small businesses, corporations, associations, nonprofits and individual professionals just like you. Our Chamber works and continues to work diligently with local government, education, private industry and a host of other agencies and organizations to improve the business environment and promote Texas as the State in which to live, to work and to do business.
Furthermore, our Chamber organizes and directs the efforts of all who share the desire to improve the conditions for which business is conducted in our state. Through participation in our Chamber, members can accomplish collectively what they could not do individually.
TOGETHER, we make a difference!
GOALS
Member Service: Our members will have access to unique networking and promotional opportunities, educational programs, business services and special events – all designed to help their business succeed. Our Chamber works hard to provide our members with resources, advocacy and information, along with networking and marketing opportunities. There are many free benefits of being a member of the Chamber including mixers, and social media exposure.
Economic Development: Our economic development activities will feature the Chamber as an active partner in business attraction, business retention and expansion, transportation, redevelopment, workforce development, recruitment and retention of talent.
Advocacy: Our Chamber will be the voice of business and the guardians of the business climate. We will advocate on issues that affect the business environment and work to ensure Texas remains an ideal state in which to live, to learn, to play and to do business.
Community Service: Our Chamber will take a lead in shaping the ideals of a prosperous and community vision – stimulating dialogue, building a balanced community with an equal emphasis on quality of life and quality of business.