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
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....
Thank You Chamber Members for Welcoming Students
This past Tuesday, over 70 students from Shery High School in Torrance were provided the opportunity to visit and tour four businesses to gain insight into the world of work. Hosted by the Torrance Chamber, 'Business for a Day' provided students with hands-on...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Out & About // Duperron Voices Challenges of Small to Medium Size Business
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to convene with 11 Chamber executives from southern California to voice the challenges being faced by small to medium size businesses. Isabella Guzman, Director, Office of the Small Business Advocate with Governor Gavin Newsom's office...
Out & About // Donna Visits Pacific Skies Aviation
I have always been intrigued with planes. I recall growing up, my parents would park close to a runway at Los Angeles International Airport so I could see planes taking off and landing. We would take a picnic lunch and stay the entire afternoon. However, as a kid,...
Out & About // Donna Visits the Los Angeles Air Force Base
(Above) Colonel Thomas R. Rock Jr., Senior Materiel Leader, Range and Network Division, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.; Donna Duperron, Pres. & CEO, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, Commander, Space and...
Out & About // Donna Visits Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc.
(Above) Saba Samaan, Sales and Marketing Assistant; Dana Kucharik, Marketing Manager and Colleen Sherfey, Senior Marketing Director As with several visits to Chamber members, I am often taken back by the longevity and diversity of businesses in Torrance. This past...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
Chamber Supports Bond Measures T and U
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text width="1/1" el_position="first last"]There are just two weeks before the election, and there are two critical measures on the November 4th ballot: Measures T and U, which will continue the repair and renovations of...
Veteran Career and Networking Conference a Success // iVet
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text]The TACC was excited to recently host the inaugural Veteran Career and Networking Conference as part of the Chamber’s iVet program. The conference was a huge success with over 25 employers and over 100 local Veterans...
TACC looks forward to Friday’s iVet Career and Networking Conference
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/1"][vc_column_text width="1/1" el_position="first last"]Dozens of local Veterans who are seeking employment will interview for jobs with Torrance employers this Friday at the TACC’s Veteran Career and Networking Conference. The conference...
Torrance Chamber Hosts Press Conference for Signing of AB 2188
Solar Workers, Businesses, and Elected Officials Celebrate Signing of Streamlined Solar Permitting Bill Governor Brown Signs AB 2188 (Muratsuchi) Cutting Byzantine Solar Rooftop Permitting Procedures for Homeowners, Growing Local Businesses TORRANCE –...