In 2010 the CalAsian Chamber was founded to give a voice to the over 600,000 Asian Pacific Islander (AAPI) owned businesses in California. Today, the CalAsian Chamber is the largest statewide ethnic chamber in California, with the mission to grow and empower the AAPI business community throughout California. California’s over 600,000 API-owned businesses generate over $181 billion in annual revenue; employ over 910,135 Californians with an annual payroll of over $26 billion. CalAsian Chamber advocates for policies, legislation and programs that will help California’s AAPI-owned businesses community reach new markets and provide growth opportunities. CalAsian Chamber works consistently on creating sustainable communities through economic development and focuses on providing access, education and opportunities for California’s AAPI and small business community.