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
Torrance Chamber Joins Coalition Supporting Prop 45
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to join the growing coalition supporting Prop 45 (Building an Affordable CA Act)—a broad alliance of affordable housing advocates, home builders, water providers, civil rights leaders, clean energy builders, healthcare...
Heidi Ashcraft to Receive Distinguished Citizen of the Year at State of the City
Congratulations to Heidi Ashcraft, who will be recognized as the 2026 Distinguished Citizen of the Year at the State of the City on Friday, September 25, 2026. Since 1953, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has selected a Distinguished Citizen of the Year whose...
Chamber Ambassadors: Connecting Members, Building Community
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome five new members to its Ambassador Program for the 2026–2027 term. Yuraj Mapatuna, Primerica F.S.; Jason Mescheder, Sunflower Bank; Heather Sung, NetPay Payroll; Danny Torres, 310 Construction Inc.; Michael...
Building the Next Generation of Business Leaders
The Emerging Leaders program is ready to welcome another year of growth, connection, and professional development. Designed for Chamber members ages 21-40, the monthly program brings together professionals and future leaders to build meaningful relationships,...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Donna Visits Long Beach Container Terminal
By Donna Duperron This week, I had the opportunity to visit and tour the Long Beach Container Terminal (LBCT) with colleagues from south bay chambers of commerce. Anthony Otto, Chief Executive Officer, LBCT welcomed us to the impressive terminal. He spoke about...
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...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
Torrance Chamber Joins Coalition Supporting Prop 45
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to join the growing coalition supporting Prop 45 (Building an Affordable CA Act)—a broad alliance of affordable housing advocates, home builders, water providers, civil rights leaders, clean energy builders, healthcare...
Chamber Efforts Yield Success on Cost Drivers
By CalChamber A review of legislative actions before the summer break shows that opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce, local chambers of commerce and allied groups produced significant wins for the business community on bills that would worsen the...
Inside Torrance Chamber’s Fight Against AB 1776
By Will Brandt The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce joined forces with the California Chamber of Commerce to oppose AB 1776 (Aguiar-Curry). Standing with dozens of local chambers and business organizations from across the state, the coalition statement argued that AB...
PAGA Reforms Already Delivering Positive Results
California’s landmark 2024 reforms to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) are already showing positive results for employers and employees, according to a new report released by four of the state’s leading employment law firms. Read the report here. Eighteen...