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
Creativity, Community and Commerce
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors vote on the top 6 Small Business Week Art Contestant submissions. By: Yuki Escovar In celebration of creativity and community spirit, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion...
A Festive Gathering for All Chamber Members
2022 Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer at Scott Robinsons Honda. By: Jonisha Miller Get ready for a joyful time at the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce’s HolidayMixer at Scott Robinson Honda on Thursday, December 14th , from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Guests are...
Small Business Week Q&A: A Conversation with DivergeIT
Business Development Team. Photo courtesy of Suren Sagadevan DivergeIT office space. Photo courtesy of Suren Sagadevan By: Ryan Guitare As the holiday season approaches and the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce gears up for Small Business Week from November...
Donna Visits with California Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer Barrera, President and CEO, (back row middle) convened chamber CEO’s from Southern California to discuss grassroots small business advocacy. Donna Duperron attended. By: Donna Duperron This past Monday, I had the opportunity to travel to the Los Angeles...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Donna Visits Bier Law, Trusts, Wills and Estate Planning
Seth Bier, Esq. and Leann Bier By: Donna Duperron I recently had the pleasure of meeting Seth and Leann Bier of Bier Law, a firm that focuses on trusts, wills, and estate planning. Seth and Leann welcomed me into their office where I began to learn about being...
Donna Visits The Van Lingen Group
Clarence Van Lingen, 1948 Robert and Rob Van Lingen By: Donna Duperron Individuals often tell me they enjoy reading the Out and About columns. I have truly relished visiting businesses the past seven years to interview, to learn and to appreciate. Today’s article is...
Donna Visits Southbay Woman Gym and Day Spa
Renee (pictured) and George Ware opened a space where women can challenge themselves, empower one another, and rejuvenate in a safe, open-minded environment. By Donna Duperron As I entered the Southbay Woman Gym and Spa I was welcomed by Renee Ware, co-owner. Having...
Donna Visits IHOP
Jorge Rivera, General Manager, (center) takes a short break with team members By: Donna Duperron I am a morning person, waking up no later than 5:30 each morning. I have always enjoyed going out to breakfast with family, friends, or colleagues as mornings are...
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...