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
Local Elections Directly Affect Your Life, Please Vote on June 7th
It is a common myth that important elections only take place every four years. Local Elections take place every two years, sometimes every year. Local elections generally have lower voter turnout, so your vote can make a huge difference. One (1) vote can be the...
Job Killer Update: 4 Bills Stopped, 1 Tax Bill Stalled
California Chamber of Commerce policy advocates working alongside advocates from allied business groups succeeded in stopping four CalChamber-job killer bills from advancing in the legislature this year. One of these job killer bills has been gutted and amended, and...
Here We Go Again: California Coronavirus Cases Rising. Is a New Wave Coming Soon?
After months of declining numbers, California has recorded a nearly 30% increase in coronavirus cases over the last week along with smaller rises in hospitalizations, causing some health officials to suspect that the state is headed into a new pandemic wave. The...
Take Three: Cal/OSHA Revises COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for Third Time
On April 21, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) approved a third readoption of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to replace the current version, which is set to expire...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Donna Visits Cowork South Bay
Sandra Plata, General Manager Cowork South Bay The coronavirus outbreak caused several disruptions to Los Angeles county’s workforce. Thousands of employees lost their jobs because of layoffs and business closures, and thousands began working from home, a new...
Donna Visits Dream Dinners
Dream Dinners is a business in Torrance that embraces a core family value which is often put aside due to time constraints and busy schedules. “The mission of Dream Dinners is to make gathering around the family table a cornerstone of daily life.” Arriving at Dream...
Donna Visits Banter and Bliss Candle Company
Sheena Tahilramani, Founder, Banter and Bliss As I entered Del Amo Fashion Center, Sheena Tahilramani, Founder, Banter and Bliss Candle Company greeted me. Walking through the mall, I became inspired by the positive welcome Sheena provided. As we entered her store, I...
Donna Visits Arjay Plaza
I am often asked why I am so enthusiastic about my work. My response has always remained the same, I have the opportunity to meet extraordinary people each day. These are people who have influence in our community, people who put their thoughts and words into action...
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...