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
Duperron Attends Promotion Ceremony for Buzz Aldrin
Donna Duperron attended the promotion ceremony for retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Buzz Aldrin last Friday. Lieutenant General Michael A. Guetlein, Commander, Space Systems Command presided over the promotion of Colonel Adrin to the rank of Brigadier General in the...
CalChamber Job Killer List
By CalChamber California Chamber of Commerce has released its 2023 job killer list, which includes bills dealing with labor and employment issues, taxation, housing costs, environmental, and climate and energy policies. “California’s robust private sector economy...
West High Seeks Community Readers
West High School is gearing up for their annual WHS Summer Reading Book Chats! They are looking for community members to join in sharing their interests and love of reading with students. Here's how it will work: Every participating teacher and district...
Chamber Provides Update by Key Legislators
The Torrance Chamber recently hosted Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, State Senator Steven Bradford and State Senator Ben Allen for the annual ‘State of the State’ event. Each member spoke of their accomplishments of last year and touched on bills introduced this year....
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
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...
The Chamber Is as Strong as Its Members
The Chamber is often talked about from the perspective that it is an association of businesses and that is true. The Chamber is about serving our member businesses in a myriad of ways so that those businesses can grow. But the Chamber is also about people. The...
Thank You, Dan Armendariz, Chairman of the Board
In late June of each year, an individual is elected as Chairman of the Board for the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. They serve a one-year term in this position. Each chairman brings wisdom, compassion, and courage to this organization. During his tenure as...
Out & About // Donna Attends Celebration of Community
(Above) Jennifer Olvera and Laurie Love, co-chairs of the Celebration of Community event, congratulate representatives from the Torrance Historical Society and Museum. This afternoon, I had the pleasure of accompanying Sherry Kramer, Continental Development...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
High Workers Comp Costs an Advocacy Priority for TACC as Legislature Reconvenes
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]Newly elected Torrance representatives made their Capitol debut this week for the commencement of the 2015-16 legislative session. State Senator Ben Allen was officially handed the political reins of the 26th district...
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Concerned with a “City-by-City” Approach to Minimum Wage
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text width="1/1" el_position="first last"]The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC), during its September Governmental Affairs Policy (GAP) meeting, voted to “oppose unless amended” Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s current...
2014 Election Results
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text width="1/1" el_position="first last"]The 2014 General Election season has come to an end following a tightly contested night of policy and candidate races. For official election results click here. For a list of key races...
Torrance Chamber Concerned with Commercial Property Tax Reform
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text width="1/1" el_position="first last"]The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC), during its September Governmental Affairs Policy (GAP) meeting, voted to oppose the LA City Council’s Resolution to include in the City's...