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.
Out & About
WITH PRESIDENT & CEO DONNA DUPERRON
Out & About // Donna Takes an Exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour of LAX
What a fascinating experience! As a member of the BizFed Board of Directors, I had the incredible opportunity to take an exclusive Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) behind the scene tour. Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is in the midst of a $14 billion...
Out & About // Donna Visits Aura Seating
Donna Visits Aura Seating One of the most rewarding parts of my job is to visit chamber members at their business location. I was recently invited to Aura Seating, a company that focuses on sustainability and environmental stewardship by keeping it front and center...
Out & About // Donna Attends Hearing with Senator Ben Allen
TACC Attends Hearing hosted by Senator Allen, 26th District This past Friday, I had the opportunity to attend an informal hearing on higher education's role in preparing engineering students for the aerospace industry. The hearing was hosted by Senator Ben Allen,...
Out & About // Torrance Rose Float Association Captures Mayor’s Award In 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade
Torrance Rose Float Association Captures Mayor’s Award In 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade The Torrance Rose Float Association captured the Mayor’s Award for the most outstanding float submitted by a city in this year’s 2018 Rose Parade. The theme of the 129th Rose...
Advocacy in Action
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COORDINATOR LEAH HAMILTON
TACC Convenes Hoteliers and Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi to Discuss AB1761
Hotel owners and general managers gathered yesterday at the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) to discuss AB1761 with Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, co-author of the bill. AB1761 would require, among other things, that a hotel employer, as defined, provide its...
Members Discuss “Drive-By” Lawsuits with Congressman Ted Lieu’s Office
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce members were provided a forum to discuss H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act. This legislation would close the loophole in the federal law that has unintentionally helped produce “drive-by” ADA Title III lawsuits while adding...
Out & About // South Bay to Sacramento
Torrance Leadership Meets with Legislators in Sacramento The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has traveled to Sacramento for many a year to attend the Capitol Summit and Sacramento Host Breakfast. For the past three days, Chairman of the Board, Jonathan Beutler,...
Advocacy Update: September 13, 2016
Nineteen of 24 job killer bills identified this year by the California Chamber of Commerce were stopped before the 2016 legislative session came to a close on August 31, thanks to concerted efforts of CalChamber, various local chambers and the business community. Four...
News, Events, Opportunities
Spotlight: TPD Psychologist to Receive The Chief’s Award
Come Show Your Support for Torrance Police Department – Our Local Heroes! On Thursday, March 22nd, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce will honor exemplary civilians as well as officers of the Torrance Police Department who have distinguished themselves through...
Laurie Brandt Honored as South Bay Woman of the Year
Laurie Brandt Honored as South Bay Woman of the Year For nearly two decades Switzer Learning Center has honored women who have made significant contributions to the South Bay through their work in the community. This year...
Meet the 2018 Leadership Torrance Co-Directors
Leadership Torrance (LT) is a program focused on developing effective leaders from across the South Bay. LT was envisioned as a way to create visibility for emerging leaders with the mission of developing effective leaders by encouraging community connections...
Flu Prevention Begins With U
A message from our friends at UCLA Health Influenza causes more than 30,000 deaths annually in the United States, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to recommend that everyone age 6 months or older get the flu vaccine each year. “Influenza is a...