HABNET (Haitian-American Business Network) was established as a division of HAAPA in 2004. In 2008 HABNET became a Chamber of Commerce and in 2009 became a separate entity from HAAPA, currently known as HAAPA-PAC. We are dedicated to promoting higher business standards and better business methods, supporting and promoting entrepreneurship, as well as fostering trade and commerce within and between the Haitian Diaspora communities and the global community.  Since 2005 we have provided business education and financial literacy to our members and the public; and provided a platform for networking and collaboration.

HABNET's mission is to holistically support and promote entrepreneurship, investment, and civic engagement primarily, but not exclusively, in underserved immigrant communities; as well as to provide comprehensive support services and cultural programs that have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families in New York City.In order to realize our vision and mission, we have created a number of helpful programs for you as current and aspiring entrepreneurs.

The ideals of HABNET rest on four pillars: Educate, Participate, Elevate and Empower (EPEE). As people of Haitian ancestry living in the United States, we must Educate ourselves to successfully Participate in the economic and civic life of our community in order to Elevate and Empower ourselves. Recognizing that the driving forces of American society are capitalism and democracy, we promote and support entrepreneurship, investment, and civic engagement in our community. Synchronizing and harnessing institutions that reflect these two systems simultaneously lead to true empowerment.

HABNET and its Leadership Team have been recognized on numerous occasions for our dedication, commitment, leadership and service to the community by a number of elected officials and organizations. We also view these recognitions as affirmation of our mission to continue to support and promote entrepreneurship, investment, and civic engagement; as well as to provide comprehensive support services and programs that will have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families in New York City.