Asian Business Alliance (ABA) was founded in 2009 to provide networking and collaboration opportunities for Asian Pacific American business owners and professionals in Southern Alameda County and surrounding areas. ABA provides Asians and Pacific Islanders a platform to discuss business, cultural and other issues of interest. ABA also promotes and provides advocacy for its members through ongoing entrepreneurial education and networking activities. ABA uses a variety of programs and seminars to help members exchange ideas and expand understandings of business opportunities, legal issues, leadership development, diversity, responding to challenges and other topics. Events are open to all ABA members and non-members whether or not they are of Asian descent.