About the Chamber
The CACC Mission & Vision
The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce actively champions economic prosperity by fostering a deeply interconnected professional ecosystem. It fulfills its mission of building business by providing members with vital resources, exclusive educational events, and critical knowledge-sharing, while simultaneously advocating on their behalf to address industry-specific challenges and promote a favorable business climate.
The Chamber excels at building relationships, leveraging its extensive network to connect entrepreneurs and professionals with key industry leaders, policymakers, and potential clients through premier networking opportunities.
Our vision is a commitment to building community, uniting over a thousand members to create a powerful and supportive fusion point that strengthens the community’s economic and social fabric, ensuring collective success and advancement.
Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce Dashboard
Explore our Dashboard to see the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce’s economic impact, community reach, and membership strength by the numbers.
It's a Chaldean Thing
Chaldeans are Aramaic-speaking, Eastern Rite Catholics indigenous to Iraq. Metro Detroit is home to the largest Chaldean population outside the Middle East with an estimated 187,000 members. Since the United States’ invasion of Iraq, more than three fourths (1,000,000) of Iraq’s Christian population have fled due to religious persecution. Many still remain displaced as refugees all over the world.
30% of Our Members are Non-Chaldeans
Our members represent more than 5,000 businesses and have cornered the market on many industries, including real estate, law, hospitality, and telecommunications. We are an inclusive group with extensive perks. Are you in?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Chaldeans?
Chaldeans are Aramaic speaking, Eastern-rite Catholics that are indigenous to Iraq. They are from the Arab world but are not Arabs, predating the Arabs, Turks and Kurds with a history spanning back over 5,000 years.
What percentage of Chaldean households own a business?
It is estimated that 59% of Chaldean households own at least one business and 39% own two or more (estimated to own more than 25,000 businesses in Michigan).
Do you have to be Chaldean to join the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce?
No. Nearly 30% of Chamber members are non-Chaldean.
Where does the Chaldean Community reside in Michigan?
Metro Detroit has the highest concentration of Chaldeans in the United States (187,000) with most residing in Oakland and Macomb counties.
Do Chaldeans have an impact on Michigan’s economy?
The Chaldean community contributes more than $18 billion annually to Michigan’s economy.
Do Chaldeans have their own church?
The Chaldean Church is led by the Patriarch of Babylon, who answers to the Pope. Chaldeans were converted to Catholicism by the Apostle St. Thomas.
What type of industries do Chamber members represent?
Our members represent a wide range of industries including hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage, retail (including stores and supermarkets) and telecommunications.
