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
State of the City 2020
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Maximizing Your Membership with the Chamber
Chamber membership is affordable, valuable, and essential to your business but are you getting enough return on investment? With all the numerous benefits of membership it's likely you aren't aware of everything the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce can offer you and...
Appreciating Perspective with Mayor Furey
If you asked him at the beginning of his career: “Do you see yourself running for elected office?” Mayor Patrick Furey would have answered: no. He expressed it was not a goal from when he started as a police officer. In describing his career path, Mayor Furey termed...
Chamber’s ‘Women in Business’ program announces Canned Food Drive
By Charlene Nishimura In the midst of a pandemic which has exacerbated food insecurity among so many families and their children, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce's ‘Women in Business’ program wanted to help in a tangible way. Therefore, they are partnering...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Out & About with Donna // Paul’s Photo
Passion stems from caring deeply about what you do. As I concluded my phone interview with Mark Comon, Vice President, Paul’s Photo I wanted to get our Nikon camera out of its case and go outside to take pictures. Mark’s enthusiasm about his business was infectious....
Out & About with Donna // Rotary Club of Torrance Del Amo Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of the LA Harbor
The Rotary Club of Torrance Del Amo and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the LA Harbor, two longtime chamber members, recently partnered in a Race to End Hunger. The organizations were seeking assistance to help spread kindness to end food insecurity in children who live...
Out & About With Donna // DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance Celebrates 45 years of Chamber Membership
Out and About columns featuring Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce members have been highlighted for four years in Chamber Weekly. Acknowledged by the Western Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (WACE) as a ‘Best New Program’, the chamber is delighted to...
Rossberg Installed as Chairman of the Board
This past Wednesday, Kirk Rossberg, was installed as Chairman of the Board by Assembly member Al Muratsuchi, 66th District in a virtual ceremony. The Rossberg family opened Torrance Bakery in 1984 in a 1,200-foot-space with seven employees. Today it employs more than...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
Congresswoman Waters to Engage Small Business Chamber Members
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, will host a webinar on Wednesday, October 14th at 11:30 a.m. The webinar will navigate small businesses through the emergency Covid-19 legislation congress passed last spring. ...
Duperron, Swanson and Butzine Discuss Public Health Councils
This past Friday, Donna Duperron, President & CEO, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; Elise Swanson, President & CEO, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce and Heidi Butzine, President & CEO, Lomita Chamber of Commerce met with Los Angeles County Supervisor...
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...