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
Small Business Advisory Council Announces New Co-Chairs for 2026–2027
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Rafael Renderos of PEL Manufacturing and Reanna Kiyomura of Kinecta Federal Credit Union as the new co-chairs of the Small Business Advisory Council for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. Together, they will help...
Chamber Receives President’s Circle Award
Donna Duperron, President & CEO, and other business leaders from throughout the state traveled to Sacramento for the day-long California Business Outlook and Dinner. Panel discussions throughout the event gave attendees the opportunity to hear from experts,...
Support Final Approvals for South Bay Extension
By Will Brandt This Thursday, January 22nd, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the South Bay Forward Coalition, will speak at Metro Los Angeles in support of the C/K Line extension and the Hybrid Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA). For several years,...
Building Momentum Through Consistency
The Chamber’s Women in Business (WIB) program invites all members to an engaging and interactive conversation centered on “Consistency Over Motivation – How Successful Women Stay the Course.” Thoughtfully curated by WIB Co-Chairs Francesca Renderos, PEL...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Donna Attends Rugby Sevens Championships
Derrick Mims, Director of Government and Community Relations for California State University, Dominguez Hills, welcomes guests to the championships. By: Donna Duperron I vividly recall the first Rugby Sevens championship games I attended two years ago. I learned so...
Donna Attends Rotary Distribution of Dictionaries to Students
Members of the South Bay Sunrise Rotary Club display dictionaries provided to every third-grade student in Torrance Unified School District. By: Donna Duperron Pat Sandt, President of the South Bay Sunrise Rotary Club, extended an invitation to join the South Bay...
Donna Visits Ballet California
By: Donna Duperron As I write this article, I am reminded of the diverse types of businesses in the City of Torrance. While visiting Diane Lauridsen, Founding Director and Elijah S. Pressman, Artistic Director at the Lauridsen Ballet Centre, the official...
Donna Visits Valor Christian Academy
Valor Christian Academy's fourth-grade students after their STEAM class with their teacher Mrs. Charlin and Head of School Mrs. Echevarria. By: Donna Duperron Walking toward the entrance of Valor Christian Academy, I could hear the laughter and sense the happiness...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
CA State Treasurer Addresses Chamber
Left to right: Mike Cirona, General Manager, Scott Robinson Honda; Mistee Ruiz, Chairwoman of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; Steve Bradford, former State Senator; Fiona Ma CPA, CA State Treasurer; Kazuhiro Takizawa, President & CEO, American Honda North...
Navigating Torrance’s Soft-Story Ordinance: What Property Owners Need to Know
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce invites members to the upcoming Government Affairs Policy (GAP) meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Narek Ekmekjan, Vice President of Optimum Seismic, will provide key insights into Torrance’s Soft-Story...
Torrance Chamber Opposes Proposition 32
By: Ryan Guitare The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has voted to oppose Proposition 32, a ballot measure that would increase California’s minimum wage to $18 an hour, which Californians will vote on in November. The opposition is led by three major employers'...
Legislative Deal on CA Private Attorneys General Act a Win for Businesses
In a state legislature that rarely delivers good news for employers, Torrance Area businesses can celebrate the historic agreement between business groups and labor advocates that brings meaningful reform to California’s Private Attorneys General Act...