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
CA State Treasurer Addresses Chamber
Left to right: Mike Cirona, General Manager, Scott Robinson Honda; Mistee Ruiz, Chairwoman of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; Steve Bradford, former State Senator; Fiona Ma CPA, CA State Treasurer; Kazuhiro Takizawa, President & CEO, American Honda North...
New Monthly Program Opens Dialogue on Small Business Priorities
The Torrance Chamber is proud to introduce the Small Business Advisory Council, a new program launching in August to support local businesses through shared insight, conversation, and practical resources. This monthly series is open to all members and focuses on the...
Chamber Debuts Emerging Leaders Program for the Next Generation of Professionals
A new opportunity for professional growth and connection is launching this August for Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce members aged 21 to 40. The Emerging Leaders program is designed to help young professionals build leadership skills, expand their networks, and...
Legislators Need to Hear from the Business Community
Senate Bill 310 (Wiener) is expected to reach the Senate floor for a vote next month. Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Policy group encourages members to take action and oppose this bill, which would create a new private right of action in wage and...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
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...
Donna Attends Rugby Sevens Championships
Derrick Mims, Director of Government and Community Relations for California State University, Dominguez Hills, welcomes guests to the championships. By: Donna Duperron I vividly recall the first Rugby Sevens championship games I attended two years ago. I learned so...
Donna Attends Rotary Distribution of Dictionaries to Students
Members of the South Bay Sunrise Rotary Club display dictionaries provided to every third-grade student in Torrance Unified School District. By: Donna Duperron Pat Sandt, President of the South Bay Sunrise Rotary Club, extended an invitation to join the South Bay...
Donna Visits Ballet California
By: Donna Duperron As I write this article, I am reminded of the diverse types of businesses in the City of Torrance. While visiting Diane Lauridsen, Founding Director and Elijah S. Pressman, Artistic Director at the Lauridsen Ballet Centre, the official...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
CA State Treasurer Addresses Chamber
Left to right: Mike Cirona, General Manager, Scott Robinson Honda; Mistee Ruiz, Chairwoman of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; Steve Bradford, former State Senator; Fiona Ma CPA, CA State Treasurer; Kazuhiro Takizawa, President & CEO, American Honda North...
Navigating Torrance’s Soft-Story Ordinance: What Property Owners Need to Know
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce invites members to the upcoming Government Affairs Policy (GAP) meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Narek Ekmekjan, Vice President of Optimum Seismic, will provide key insights into Torrance’s Soft-Story...
Torrance Chamber Opposes Proposition 32
By: Ryan Guitare The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has voted to oppose Proposition 32, a ballot measure that would increase California’s minimum wage to $18 an hour, which Californians will vote on in November. The opposition is led by three major employers'...
Legislative Deal on CA Private Attorneys General Act a Win for Businesses
In a state legislature that rarely delivers good news for employers, Torrance Area businesses can celebrate the historic agreement between business groups and labor advocates that brings meaningful reform to California’s Private Attorneys General Act...