Chinese American Business Association of Minnesota (CABAM), headquartered in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, is a non-profit, membership organization serving the interests of the Chinese business community in Minnesota. CABAM comprises members who are business owners of Chinese Americans, and any businesses that have interest in Chinese market. The Association is committed to improving the economic and social status of its members and other Chinese American entrepreneurs in Minnesota.

The mission of the Chinese American Business Association of Minnesota is:

· To support and advocate the interests of CABAM members, and to contact community, state and federal agencies on behalf of Chinese American business owners in Minnesota.
· To promote and improve trade and commerce and the economic, civic and social welfare in the State of Minnesota
· To assist Minnesota businesses to access to the market opportunities in China taking advantage of China’s entrance in the WTO.
· To organize business, education, culture and social exchange programs between Minnesota and China.

Chinese entrepreneurship can be traced back to 1863 when the first Chinese restaurant was opened in St. Paul. Since then Chinese American owned businesses have kept developing steadily. Currently, their businesses cover broad areas from traditional industries to e-business solutions including high tech manufacturing, construction, retail & wholesale, import & export, Internet, software, advertisement, professional services, healthcare, education, hospitality service, publication, and food service. Among them are not only the companies that have successful business for decades, but also the new stars in IT industry.

CABAM will be a home for Chinese business community to share information and experience in their business development and practice, to get their voice heard by government agencies, legislature and general public. With connections and networking with Chinese business, CABAM members can provide consulting services to Minnesota companies that are interested in the market opportunities in China. In addition to business area, CABAM will also play an active role in many other areas including economic, education, culture, and community activities.