About the AAAB
The Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses (AAAB) was established in 2017 as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization with a mission “to connect Arkansas and Asia in business and in community.” The AAAB also has a 501(c)(3) entity, the Natural State Business Foundation (NSBF). Membership in the AAAB is open to all companies and individuals eager to be part of a community working to energize and celebrate business and cultural synergy between Arkansas and Asia.
Our mission
The AAAB’s mission is to connect Arkansas and Asia in Business, with Asia defined as the Continent of Asia.
Specifically, the AAAB connects individuals and organizations across Arkansas and Asia to:
- Support the professional growth of Arkansans of Asian descent and promote Asian-owned businesses in Arkansas.
- Assist Arkansas companies in exploring Asian markets.
- Provide a platform for companies and professionals from Asian
countries seeking business opportunities in Arkansas. - Help Asian natives moving to Arkansas integrate smoothly into their
new communities to work, study, and live.
Overall, the AAAB advocates for entrepreneurship and economic partnerships between Arkansas and Asia.
AAAB's Board of Directors
Sr. Manager of Transformation, Tyson Foods
Senior Vice President, The Sinclair Group
Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission Asia Office
Director of Destination Services, Little Rock Convention and Visitor Bureau
Serial Entrepreneur in retail, food services, gas stations
Co-Founder & CEO, FR8relay
