Official Blog
The Torrance Area Chamber prides itself in taking action on issues that matter, in ways that matter. That’s why the TACC is the Take Action Chamber of Commerce. Discover how the TACC is supporting the South Bay business community, creating opportunities, and moving mountains.
Official Blog
The Torrance Area Chamber prides itself in taking action on issues that matter, in ways that matter. That’s why the TACC is the Take Action Chamber of Commerce. Discover how the TACC is supporting the South Bay business community, creating opportunities, and moving mountains.
News, Events, Opportunities
Virco Manufacturing to be Recognized
By Donna Duperron Virco Manufacturing Corporation, headquartered in Torrance is America's leading manufacturer and supplier of furniture and equipment for K-12 schools. Since 1950, Virco has proudly embodied the values of American manufacturing, innovation,...
Chamber Convenes Police Chief and Business Leaders
By Donna Duperron The Torrance Chamber welcomed Torrance Police Chief Dunn, Lt. Moreno, and Lt. Fisher to a meeting to forge a stronger connection and awareness to the business community. Discussion items included traffic trends, ebike education, increase of...
Addressing Employees’ Speech in the Workplace
By Cal Chamber In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss employers’ best...
US Judge Grants Chamber Request to Block SB 399
By CalChamber A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction requested by the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Restaurant Association, and the Western Growers Association, to block enforcement of a 2024 state law placing limits on employer...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Donna Attends SAKE Matsuri South Bay
(Left to right) Kats Miyazato, event organizer, welcomes Naoko Kamitani, Deputy Counsul General of Japan and Donna Duperron, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce to the 2nd Annual SAKE Matsuri South Bay. By Donna Duperron This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to...
Donna Visits TNT Aloha Café
Steve Hernandez, owner of TNT Aloha Café By: Donna Duperron Success is often measured in different ways. For individuals, success can be personal, measured by happiness, fulfillment, and progress toward personal goals. In business, success is measured using...
Donna Enjoys a Saturday in Torrance
Donna Duperron sits upon a 2023 Indian motorcycle at American Honda’s Cars, Bikes and Coffee event. No stranger to motorcycles, Donna used to ride both dirt and street bikes. By: Donna Duperron ‘Whoa Nellie’ was a phrase coined by college football commentator Keith...
Donna Attends Rugby Sevens Championships
Derrick Mims, Director of Government and Community Relations for California State University, Dominguez Hills, welcomes guests to the championships. By: Donna Duperron I vividly recall the first Rugby Sevens championship games I attended two years ago. I learned so...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
CA State Treasurer Addresses Chamber
Left to right: Mike Cirona, General Manager, Scott Robinson Honda; Mistee Ruiz, Chairwoman of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; Steve Bradford, former State Senator; Fiona Ma CPA, CA State Treasurer; Kazuhiro Takizawa, President & CEO, American Honda North...
Navigating Torrance’s Soft-Story Ordinance: What Property Owners Need to Know
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce invites members to the upcoming Government Affairs Policy (GAP) meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Narek Ekmekjan, Vice President of Optimum Seismic, will provide key insights into Torrance’s Soft-Story...
Torrance Chamber Opposes Proposition 32
By: Ryan Guitare The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has voted to oppose Proposition 32, a ballot measure that would increase California’s minimum wage to $18 an hour, which Californians will vote on in November. The opposition is led by three major employers'...
Legislative Deal on CA Private Attorneys General Act a Win for Businesses
In a state legislature that rarely delivers good news for employers, Torrance Area businesses can celebrate the historic agreement between business groups and labor advocates that brings meaningful reform to California’s Private Attorneys General Act...