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
Women in Business Event: “Whatever She’s Having”
By: Ryan Guitare Join us on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, for the upcoming Women in Business event titled "Whatever She's Having." This engaging session will focus on being authentic in friendships, learning to take time for yourself, and how to excel as a leader. The...
New California Workplace Violence Law takes effect July 1st
As part of our commitment to keeping you informed on legislative changes that may affect your business, we wish to draw your attention to a significant new law taking effect in California starting July 1st, 2024. California Senate Bill 553 - Workplace Violence...
Chamber Supports PAGA Reform
By: Donna Duperron The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has joined several coalitions and provided much testimony in support of AB 2288 and SB 92, two bills that will be heard on the Senate and Assembly floors before going to the Governor’s desk for signature today....
Del Amo Fashion Center Implements Youth Supervision Policy
Del Amo Fashion Center will implement a Youth Supervision Policy, effective March 1.Committed to providing a pleasant and family-friendly shopping environment for allguests, the Youth Supervision Policy will take effect on March 1, 2023. All visitors under the age of...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Donna visits Highlow Gift Shop
Sonya Gallardo, owner, Highlow Gift Shop. By: Donna Duperron Sonya Gallardo, owner, provided me with a warm welcome as I arrived at Highlow Gift Shop, an artful and design-conscious shop that shares a thoughtful curation of goods for all occasions. Walking throughout...
Donna Visits Redondo Van and Storage
Ryan Halvorsen, Chief Operations Officer, Redondo Van and Storage By: Donna Duperron There are two specific highlights in writing these Out and About articles. One highlight is that Ican visit new businesses and learn about what they do and how the chamber can...
Donna Visits the Groundwater Festival
The Long Beach Aquarium on Wheels provided children with an opportunity to touch a sticky sea anemone, a spiny sea star or discover the rough textured skin of a shark at the Water Replenishment District's Groundwater Festival. By: Donna Duperron For several months, I...
Donna Visits Sherwin-Williams
Scott Schoen, Assistant Manager and Gabriel Perales, Store Manager By: Donna Duperron Entering Sherwin-Williams I was welcomed by Gabriel Perales, Store Manager. He invited me to sit at a table which was located near the swatches of paint and stain samples. As we...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
New California Workplace Violence Law takes effect July 1st
As part of our commitment to keeping you informed on legislative changes that may affect your business, we wish to draw your attention to a significant new law taking effect in California starting July 1st, 2024. California Senate Bill 553 - Workplace Violence...
Chamber Supports PAGA Reform
By: Donna Duperron The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has joined several coalitions and provided much testimony in support of AB 2288 and SB 92, two bills that will be heard on the Senate and Assembly floors before going to the Governor’s desk for signature today....
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...