Our Mission The Arab American Business & Professional Association (ABPA) aims to server and promote the Arab-American Business & Professional Community and to foster trade and investment between businesses in the U.S. and those in the Arab countries. Our Goals Provide members and participants information on business, economic, financial, and political matters of interest in the U.S. and the Arab World. - Encourage cooperation between the Chicago Business Community and the Arab American Community. - Encourage commercial and business relations and good will between the United States and the Arab countries. - Promote greater knowledge and better understanding between the United States and Arab world. - Provide assistance to members in dealing with government agencies, business people and organizations in the Arab world. To achieve these goals, ABPA will understand programs and activities, either alone or in concert with other organizations and individuals. All such programs and activities will be conducted according to the highest business and professional ethical standards.