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ABOUT ABAIE

Welcome to the Asian Business Association Inland Empire (ABAIE). We are a 501(c)6 organization focused on the friendship and culture for cosmopolitan business leaders.

We bring value to our communities through networking and catalyzing synergies through meaningful collaboration and partnerships.

What makes our organization strong is our steadfast commitment to our core values of dependability, professionalism, loyalty and collective teamwork to build the strongest of business relationships.

Please learn more about our organization and the impact ABAIE has had on the political and business environment in our huge region. We also look forward to you joining our organization and working with you to make sure your voice as a business owner is heard, impacts key legislation and business initiatives, and to ensure your business can be the best it can be.

HISTORY

Founded in 2009, the ABAIE is a non-profit, member-focused organization with roots in the long history of the greater Asian Business Association, which began in 1976 to proactively assist Asian Americans in gaining access to economic opportunities and advancement.

MISSION

Create a diverse and inclusive business environment for leaders from all cultures so that they can thrive while growing professionally and personally.

ABAIE's mission is to unite the Inland Empire Asian Business Community in collaboration to promote economic development and to generate business opportunities through our membership network, accomplished through our social events, training programs and access to our extensive network of political and business leaders.

Goals & Objectives

  • Provide a networking venue for Inland Empire Asian Business owners. 
  • Encourage the use of our membership network to conduct business and exchange information affecting their businesses. 
  • Promote the interests of Asian American business owners to local, state and federal government officials. 
  • Inform and train our members to programs and resources that will help grow their business. 
  • Bring together diverse groups of Asian Americans together on issues affecting small business.

Message from the president

President

2026 & 2027

Dear Members, Partners, and Community,


It is with great honor and gratitude that I step into the role of President of the Asian Business Association of Inland Empire (ABAIE). I am deeply thankful for the trust placed in me and inspired by the strength, resilience, and innovation of the business owners and professionals we represent.


ABAIE was founded on a powerful purpose; to support, elevate, and advocate for business leaders while fostering meaningful connections within our community.  As President, my commitment is to build upon this foundation by delivering real value, through strategic programming, impactful partnerships, and opportunities that help our members grow and thrive in an even changing business landscape.


0ur vision moving forward is clear:

*Empower entrepreneurs and professionals with education, resources, and access

*Strengthen collaboration between business owners, community leaders, and public partners

*Cultivate leadership and legacy, ensuring our next generation is equipped to succeed

*Create inclusive opportunities that drive economic growth throughout the Inland Empire


ABAIE is more than a business association, it is a platform for collaboration, a voice for advocacy, and a catalyst for growth.  Together, we will continue to elevate standards, open doors, and create pathways that benefit not only our members, but the broader community we serve.


I invite you to engage, participate, and lead with us.  Your involvement, ideas, and energy are what make ABAIE strong.  Together, we will shape a future defined by innovation, unity, and sustainable success.


Thank you for being part of this journey.  I look forward to serving you and advancing our collective mission.


With appreciation and gratitude,

Sarah Oswald

President

Asian Business Association of Inland Empire (ABAIE)


ABAIE's mission is to create a diverse and inclusive business environment for leaders from all cultures so that they can thrive while growing professionally and personally. 

ABAIE is the small business division of Asian American Community Outreach, a Southern California nonprofit committed to empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs through education, mentorship, and access to resources. 

Call or email us
Tel: +1 909-741-2224
Email: bod@abaie.org

Address:
PO Box 984 Corona,
CA 92878 United States of America

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