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

Chamber Hosted California Labor Law Update 2025

Chamber Hosted California Labor Law Update 2025

Left to right: Eric Walli, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.; Donna Duperron, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; Jon Trimper, Roadium Open Air Market; Karl Schmidt, Parker, Milliken, Clark, O'Hara & Samuelian, APC; Mistee Ruiz, Facio - "Your People Solution"; Liz...

Restaurant Appreciation Week: A Local Spotlight

Restaurant Appreciation Week: A Local Spotlight

Photo courtesy of Local Kitchen. Restaurant Appreciation Week, running from January 11th to January 18th, is a celebration of the vibrant dining culture in the Torrance area. This special week encourages the community to support local restaurants and recognize the...

 Out & About

      With President & CEO Donna Duperron

Donna Visits Pel Manufacturing

Donna Visits Pel Manufacturing

Victoria Renderos, Rafael Renderos, Cassandra Renderos and Francessca Renderos. By: Donna Duperron As a third-grade student, I vividly recall my first school field trip to Weber’s Bakery in Santa Ana. As I stepped off the school bus, the aroma coming from the bakery...

Donna Visits Fusion Academy

Donna Visits Fusion Academy

Students at Fusion Academy engage in a cultural presentation, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.  By: Donna Duperron As a former second grade teacher, I was thrilled to be asked to do an Out and About article on Fusion Academy. Teachers inspire students to achieve...

Donna visits Highlow Gift Shop

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

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...

Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’

Advocacy in Action

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

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

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...

Duperron Testifies on Two Pieces of Legislation

This past Thursday, Donna Duperron, President & CEO, testified at hearings on AB61 (Gabriel) Business Pandemic Relief and AB650 (Muratsuchi) Health Care Workers Recognition and Retention Act. Although the hearings were held in Sacramento, Duperron was able to...

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