The National Center for APEC is a member-driven business organization focused exclusively on facilitating American private sector input to the APEC process.
The U.S. National Center for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is the only U.S. business association focused exclusively on facilitating American private sector input to the APEC process. Representatives of the Center often serve on official U.S. delegations to APEC meetings, capitalizing on the Center's excellent working relationships with U.S. government agencies as well as with business and government representatives from APEC's 21 member countries. Our programs are characterized by robust, candid discussions between business, government and academia on key trade and economic policy topics in the Asia-Pacific region. National Center membership is limited to U.S. corporations. The National Center also functions as a conduit for U.S. businesses into APEC by serving as the Secretariat for the three U.S. executives who are appointed members of the APEC Business Advisory Council.
"To stimulate and facilitate U.S. private sector engagement in APEC, and to communicate private sector APEC priorities at home and abroad."
To fulfill its mission, the National Center:
"Over the past 15 years, the National Center has played a critical role in U.S. engagement and success within the APEC process. As we move toward hosting in 2011, NCAPEC will continue to be a valuable partner in pursuing the ambitious economic and political agenda of the U.S. and American Business.”
-Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky, former U.S. Trade Representative
What We Do:
The National Center for APEC is the official link between U.S. business and APEC, providing direct input into the APEC process.

ABAC III, Bangkok, Thailand - ABAC Members will be looking to build on the progress made during their last meeting in Taipei when they meet for the third meeting of the year in Bangkok, Thailand from August 24 – 27. ABAC members will finalize the 2010 ABAC Report to Leaders and Report to Finance Ministers, which will be delivered to the respective recipients in advance of the November Summit in Yokohama. ABAC Members will also discuss key messages for the APEC Dialogue with Leaders which will be held in Yokohama on November 14.
Press Release - APEC 2011 USA Host Committee Launch
APEC Launches New Statistics Portal: StatsAPEC
NCAPEC Applauds Administration's Announcement in Support of KORUS
APEC Energy Ministers Give Instructions on Energy Security and Efficiency
How to Boost U.S. Exports
David Adelman, U.S. Ambassador to Singapore
More information on the full calendar of APEC-related events.