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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

Two Job Killer Bills Held in Appropriations; 2 Job Creators Move

By CalChamber Eight job killer proposals identified by the California Chamber of Commerce this year remain alive after Friday’s deadline for fiscal committees to send bills to the floor. Strong opposition from the CalChamber helped to stop two job killer bills from...

Chamber to Celebrate Impact Award Honorees

The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Installation and Impact Awards on Tuesday, June 6th, 12:00 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance - South Bay. The event will recognize businesses and individuals for their commitment to the Torrance community. The...

Torrance Chamber Recognized with Advocacy Champion Award

The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is one of seven chambers of commerce to receive the 2023 Advocacy Champion Award from the California Chamber of Commerce. This is the first year the award has been given to recognize chambers for excellence in business advocacy....

 Out & About

      With President & CEO Donna Duperron

Donna Reflects on Armed Forces Weekend

Donna Reflects on Armed Forces Weekend

Donna Duperron, President and CEO, Lieutenant Lauren Giancola, United States Coast Guard, and Mayor George Chen, City of Torrance. For those of you who attended any of the many events associated with the Armed Forces Day Celebration this past weekend, I know you would...

Donna Visits Wrecking Yard Baseball

Donna Visits Wrecking Yard Baseball

As I entered Wrecking Yard Baseball, I was welcomed by Will Kiger, the Chief Operations Officer. Kiger briefly explained that Wrecking Yard Baseball provides local student-athletes a place to hone their skills along with knowledgeable instructors who are prepared to...

Donna Visits Pho Hue Oi

Donna Visits Pho Hue Oi

Today’s Out and About column is one I look forward to sharing with you.  It is a story about a dream, inspiration, and family. As I arrived at Pho Hue Oi, serving Vietnamese cuisine, I was greeted by Dao Tran, the son-in-law of the owner and founder, Vinh Le.  I...

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Advocacy in Action

Halvorsen Receives Shaun Lumachi Advocacy Award

Halvorsen Receives Shaun Lumachi Advocacy Award

Larry Halvorsen Board Member President, Express Employment Professionals Larry Halvorsen, Expressed Employment Professionals, received the Shaun Lumachi Advocacy Award at the South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce luncheon. Larry was presented this recognition...

Chamber to Weigh Support of Sales Tax Increase

Chamber to Weigh Support of Sales Tax Increase

David Gambia, Vice Chairman Government Affairs, will welcome Aram Chaparyan, Torrance City Manager and Sheila Poisson, Finance Director to the Thursday, October 14th Government Affairs Policy (GAP) meeting. The Torrance City Council has approved placing a ¾-cent sales...

Duperron Testifies on Two Pieces of Legislation

This past Thursday, Donna Duperron, President & CEO, testified at hearings on AB61 (Gabriel) Business Pandemic Relief and AB650 (Muratsuchi) Health Care Workers Recognition and Retention Act. Although the hearings were held in Sacramento, Duperron was able to...

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