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
Looking for Ways to Get Involved?
Business owners are always looking for new opportunities to network, meet other business owners, and expand their business network. Many businesses increase their exposure though their involvement with the Chamber. One great way to get involved with the Chamber is...
CalChamber Calls for Changes to Nonemergency COVID Draft Rule
By: Robert Moutrie The Cal/OSHA Standards Board’s draft proposal to extend the state’s COVID-19 regulation for another two years—with some significant changes from the COVID-19 emergency regulation—still needs adjustments, the California Chamber of Commerce told the...
Meet Board Member Tamala Lewis
Tamala Lewis, Dignity Health Sports Park Tamala Lewis is the Senior Director of Community Affairs and Foundation at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park. Lewis oversees the parks community affairs, public service events, and charity events for the venue. Dignity Health...
Bill Allowing State Panel to Set Fast Food Worker Wages, Benefits Heads to Newsom
By Madison Hirneisen California lawmakers in the Senate and Assembly passed a bill Monday that aims to improve work conditions and wages for fast food workers, sending the bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk in the waning days of the legislative session. The...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
TEAM Torrance Organizes Successful Coastal Cleanup
Micronova Corporation employees, friends, and family members support Coastal Cleanup Miyako Hybrid Hotel employees and family members support Coastal Cleanup This past Saturday, the weather could have not been more perfect for the 25th annual Coastal Cleanup. The sun...
Donna Attends Schriever Wall of Honor Ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base
Left to right: Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi, Major General (Ret.) Thomas D. Taverney, Donna Duperron, President & CEO, John C. Karas (Honoree), and Brigadier General D. Jason Cothern As a member of the Honorary Commanders program, I was honored to attend the...
Donna Visits Pinkberry
Javier Jauregui, Pinkberry This was a ‘special’ Out and About as it was the first time in six years the chamber team accompanied me on a business visit. Javier Jauregui, Pinkberry owner, welcomed us and invited us to select a Pinkberry yogurt and toppings, of our...
Donna Attends World Rugby Sevens Series
Left to right: Gary Duperron; Donna Duperron, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; BarbaraGraham, Torrance Refining Company; Sean Graham and Aram Chaparyan, Torrance City Manager. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series,...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
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
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...
Chamber Joins Coalition in Opposition of the Proposal to Mandate Pay Increases
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has joined two coalitions strongly urging our region’s local elected leaders to undertake a complete economic impact assessment to fully understand the consequences of any proposed mandatory grocery worker or food sector...