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
Governor Newsom Urges Infrastructure Permit Reform, Stresses Importance of Green Tech Investment at Sacramento Host Breakfast
By CalChamber California Governor Gavin Newsom stressed the importance of streamlining the state’s infrastructure permitting processes at the 97th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast. The annual Host Breakfast, attended by close to 1,000 civic and business leaders from...
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 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
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 Joins Fastsigns as Armed Forces and Hometown Heroes Banners Are Hung
I had the opportunity to join Stan Gray, owner of Fastsigns and two of his employees at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning as they began their second day of hanging banners on poles lining Torrance Blvd. If you live in Torrance or work in Torrance, you know these banners are...
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...
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...