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.
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Out & About // Donna Visits the Torrance Fire Explorer Program Pancake Breakfast
What an incredible way to begin our Fourth of July celebration! The Torrance Fire Explorer Program was hosting a pancake breakfast, so instead of eating at home, our family chose to go to the breakfast. As we pulled up to Station One, we saw several firetrucks and...
Out & About // Chamber Announces Board of Directors
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Dan Armendariz, District Manager, California Water Service Company has been installed as Chairman of the Board from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The Board Chair provides guidance and directs the...
Out & About // Donna Visits One Stop Windows and Doors
This past week, I had the opportunity to visit One Stop Windows and Doors in Torrance. Greeted by Lauren Estabrook, I quickly began to learn about this business who has been a member of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce since 1997. One Stop Windows and Doors...
Out & About // Donna Visits FastSigns
As a customer of Fastsigns, I know their products to be of the highest quality and the customer service of their employees to be outstanding. Yet, I was not aware of so many things which make this business so extraordinary. Fastsigns, located on Hawthorne Blvd., is a...
Advocacy in Action
Rob Van Lingen to Receive Major Award from the Chamber
The George Whittlesey Memorial Award is one of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce’s most coveted honors and is presented only when an individual exhibits characteristics of prominent leadership and dedication. This year’s recipient is Rob Van Lingen of The...
TACC Convenes Hoteliers and Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi to Discuss AB1761
Hotel owners and general managers gathered yesterday at the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) to discuss AB1761 with Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, co-author of the bill. AB1761 would require, among other things, that a hotel employer, as defined, provide its...
Members Discuss “Drive-By” Lawsuits with Congressman Ted Lieu’s Office
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce members were provided a forum to discuss H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act. This legislation would close the loophole in the federal law that has unintentionally helped produce “drive-by” ADA Title III lawsuits while...
Out & About // South Bay to Sacramento
Torrance Leadership Meets with Legislators in Sacramento The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has traveled to Sacramento for many a year to attend the Capitol Summit and Sacramento Host Breakfast. For the past three days, Chairman of the Board, Jonathan...
News, Events, Opportunities
Leadership Torrance 2019 Applications Now Being Accepted
It’s no secret—Torrance and the South Bay are an amazing place to live and work. But how well do you really know your community? What would it be like to see the inner workings of business and government in Torrance, and, along the way, learn from influential leaders...
Todd Trinneer to Receive Honors from the Chamber
The J. Walker Owens Volunteerism Award, established in 1986, is presented to a Chamber member who demonstrates a selfless approach to serving the Chamber and business community far beyond the parameters of volunteerism. The recipient of this year’s award is...
Rob Van Lingen to Receive Major Award from the Chamber
The George Whittlesey Memorial Award is one of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce’s most coveted honors and is presented only when an individual exhibits characteristics of prominent leadership and dedication. This year’s recipient is Rob Van Lingen of The...
Spotlight: TPD Psychologist to Receive The Chief’s Award
Come Show Your Support for Torrance Police Department – Our Local Heroes! On Thursday, March 22nd, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce will honor exemplary civilians as well as officers of the Torrance Police Department who have distinguished themselves...