Who we are
We are the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Colorado (FACCCo). We are the “State” level chamber of commerce of the Filipino-American (Fil-Am) business owners, entrepreneurs, and professional as well as a member of the Federation of Philippine Chambers of Commerce (FPACC). FPACC is the USA “National” level that has a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the Philippines “National” level Chamber of the Philippines.
PCCI is the result of a merger in July 1, 1978 of Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, established in July 19, 1903 and the Philippine Chamber of Industry, established in March 4, 1950. PCCI is recognized as the “sole official representative and voice of entire private business community” by virtue of Letter of Instruction No. 780 signed by then President Ferdinand Marcos.
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