The national organization of AREAA was founded in 2003 dedicated to closing the homeownership gap facing the Asian Pacific Americans(APA). AREAA will accomplish this mission by advocating for policy positions at the national level that will reduce home ownership barriers facing the APA community and increasing business opportunity for real estate and mortgage professionals that serve this growing community.

The Greater Chicago chapter was launched in early 2008 to provide a forum for the local communities for all the Real-Estate related practitioners to network and share ideas to create more business opportunities and lasting relationships together. It's a place where ideas are fostered, voices are heard and our organization responds to the needs of the membership. We encourage you to join our organization and network with the other active members of the community.

The Asian American Business Expo is an event that showcases the unique strengths of Asian Americans, and how fellow Americans can leverage these strengths to create opportunities together.

The Asian American Business Expo will be a one-day event with display booths, and FREE workshops that fall into 3 tracks:

1. International Trade
2. Business Development
3. Financing

Businesses that need to import or export products can come to the Expo and learn about product sourcing and international trade, and be introduced to people with the overseas connections.

In addition, businesses that are looking for financing can meet investors looking for their next best investments.