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
Welcome, Leadership Torrance Class of 2020!
This afternoon, the cohort of Leadership Torrance 2020 met at the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce for orientation. Chairman of the Board Dan Armendariz, California Water Service Company and Donna Duperron, President & CEO, provided a welcome on behalf of the...
Out & About // Donna Visits the Small Business Development Center
Throughout my tenure at the chamber, I have participated in many a meeting where individuals from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) made presentations. Each presentation was always well done with an abundance of resources available to assist small business...
Out & About // Donna Attends Situational Awareness & Homeless Seminar
On November 7th, I attended a seminar provided by Securitas Security Services USA. The event was well-received on Situational Awareness/Homelessness within the Greater Long Beach and the South Bay Area. This is a very important issue that creates safety and security...
Out & About // Donna Attends City Council Meeting with Small Business Representatives
Pictured (L-R): Donna Duperron, Pres. & CEO, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; Melinda Fox, Merle Norman Cosmetics; Mark Comon, Paul’s Photo; Connor Hartwell, Hartwell Financial Services; Martin Vasquez, Mezontle Mexican Grill; Mayor Pro Tem George Chen, City of...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
News, Events, Opportunities
Chamber Convenes Healthcare Leaders
What a powerful and informative morning! Health care organizations today are facing a variety of challenges that are forcing them to redefine the very way they do business - from focusing on heads in beds to delivering high quality, low cost and highly reliable...
Chinese Delegation at Chamber Office
On Thursday, December 6, 2019, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce hosted 16 delegates from the Shaanxi Province in China, along with 8 students from Ambassador High School and Bishop Montgomery High School. Donna Duperron, President & CEO, shared about the...
Small Business Week
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Mixer to Welcome Leadership Torrance Alumni and Chamber Members
Leadership Torrance alumni are greeted by chamber members at the 2015 Alumni Mixer. Excitement is in the air as a mixer to recognize alumni of Leadership Torrance has been set for Wednesday, September 25th, poolside at the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance - South...
Advocacy in Action
Rob Van Lingen to Receive Major Award from the Chamber
The George Whittlesey Memorial Award is one of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce’s most coveted honors and is presented only when an individual exhibits characteristics of prominent leadership and dedication. This year’s recipient is Rob Van Lingen of The...
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...
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...