GAACC's WORK
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WE SERVE LOCAL
A fundamental value of GAACC's work is building opportunity for local businesses to grow. From mom'n'pops and startups to established local players, we can help.
WE THINK GLOBAL
Austin is poised to take the next step building international business ties to strengthen our region's economy. The GAACC is among the local organizations spearheading this work.
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WE HELP YOU GROW
Whether through networking events, referrals, business development workshops, masterclass events, or marketing support, we create nurturing spaces to help your business bloom.
OUR LANDSCAPE
2,100+
MEMBERS
(COMPANIES & ORGANIZATIONS)
7,000+
INDIVIDUALS
(COMPANY REPRESENTATIVES & INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS)
18,500+
ACTIVE SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS & EMAIL SUBSCRIBERS
50+
GAACC EVENTS
IN 2025
GAACC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Guiding the direction and work of the GAACC takes a lot of talent. Our Board of Directors brings that talent to the table and mixes it with dedication, experience, and leadership. As a group of Austin business leaders, our Board’s reach and impact is powerful. As a team of guiding hands, they nurture GAACC’s strategic direction and make what we do possible.
Pilar Castillo
Senior Vice President
First United Bank
Clifford Chiu
Senior Advisor & External Corporate Director
Vista Equity Partners, Austin
Naoko Cole
Director, Business Operations
Tokyo Electron
Mojdeh Gharbi
Business Leader & Advocate
Helen Haman
Strategic Program & Operations Senior Manager
Accenture
Mick Hawton
Partner/Chief Strategy Officer
Headwater
Shanaz Hemmati
Co-Founder & COO
ZenBusiness
Jessica Huynh
Senior Associate Attorney
Smith & Vinson Law Firm
Harrison Kim
Senior Vice President of Business Strategy
Austin FC
Wan Kim
Senior Investment Strategist & Vice President
Dimensional Fund Advisors
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Daniel Liu
Asst. Vice Provost for Career Success
The University of Texas at Austin
Vidya Moorthy
President
Austin Business Woman
Kurian Panicker
Director, Consulting Services
CGI
Khotan Shahbazi-Harmon
Acting Officer, Telecommunications & Regulatory Affairs
City of Austin
David Teo
Board Chair Elect
CEO
Centauri Capital Group
Minh Tran
Board Chair
Chairman/CEO
EmmyEvan
2025 GAACC CORPORATE PARTNERS
Our Corporate Partners make it possible for Austin’s Asian Chamber to conduct our community engagement events and outreach programs throughout the year. Through their generous support of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, they elevate the Asian business community throughout Central Texas.
We sincerely appreciate their support – thank you!
CITY PARTNER
IMPACT PARTNERS
GOLD PARTNERS
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SILVER PARTNERS
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GROWTH PARTNERS
FOLLOW US
GAACC develops and executes numerous programs to connect, educate, and advocate for the Asian and Asian-allied business community in Central Texas.
Follow @GAACCAustin on social media to get all the latest news:
OVATION 2025 SPONSORS
As we ramp up planning for this year's event, we want to recognize our generous Ovation Gala 2025: Illuminate The Night sponsors. Their support makes it possible for the GAACC to create and deliver programs in support of the AAPI business community in Central Texas throughout the year.
THANK YOU!
Sponsorship opportunities for Ovation Gala 2026: Legacy & Lights are available now.
2025 CELESTIAL SPONSOR
(PRESENTING SPONSOR)
2025 GOLDEN CARPET SPONSOR
2025 JADE BLOSSOM SPONSOR
(CENTERPIECES)
2025 SILK LANTERN SPONSOR
(COCKTAIL RECEPTION)
2025 SPICE ROUTE SPONSORS
2025 EVENT PRODUCTION PARTNERS
The Ovation Gala is 100% produced by small, local businesses.
"LEGACY & LIGHTS" DETAILS
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 5-10 pm
Where
Hyatt Regency Austin
Attire
Come dressed to impress! As always, black tie, cocktail wear, or traditional Asian attire are welcome!
Light and illumination-inspired attire, accessories, or other fashion elements are encouraged. Have fun expressing your vision of what it means to honor our community's legacy while celebrating our up-and-coming lights!