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About the AAAB —

Our Mission

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).

Our Vision

To see Arkansas flourish as a vibrant ecosystem where Asian businesses are an integral part of our community's success, and Arkansas businesses confidently engage with the global Asian market.

Our Mission

To foster an inclusive business community where Asian entrepreneurs and professionals are integral to our state's growth. We achieve this by providing the network, knowledge, and support that connect local and global opportunities, ensuring prosperity and understanding flow both ways between Arkansas and Asia.

AAAB Membership

Membership in the AAAB is open to all companies and individuals eager to be part of a community working together to energize and celebrate business and cultural synergy between Arkansas and the Continent of Asia.

AAAB's Board of Directors

Yang Luo-Branch

Founder & President (ex-oficio)

Senior Manager of Digital Transformation, Tyson Foods

Jayesh Ramnani

Executive Director

Director of Engineering, Walmart

Deepali Lal

Director

Vice President of EB-5 Compliance, ACC Capital

Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission Asia Office

Co-Founder & CEO, FR8relay

Bliss Krucas

Director

Senior Sales Director, Little Rock Convention and Visitor Bureau

Chung Tan

Director

Deputy Director of Employment and Industry, City of Fayetteville

Michael Mourot

Director, Board Chair

Senior Vice President, The Sinclair Group