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 101: Where Connections Begin and Adventures Unfold with Torrance Chamber!
Potential, new, and long-time members gathered at the previous Chamber 101 meeting hosted at the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. By: Ryan Guitare In the vibrant canvas of the Torrance Chamber of Commerce, Chamber 101 is just the beginning. This introductory event,...
2024 Labor Law Update: Key Insights from Industry Experts
Mistee Ruiz, Founder and Chief People Officer, Facio LLC (left), Karl Schmidt, General Counsel, Parker, Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian, APC (right). By: Ryan Guitare The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is hosting the California Labor Law Update on...
Q&A with Michael McCraley Owner of Wine Shoppe Torrance
Michael McCraley owner of Wine Shoppe Torrance By: Ryan Guitare As the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce commemorates Small Business Week, scheduled from November 25 to December 2, and with the holiday season approaching, we had the privilege of engaging in a...
Event to Highlight New Labor Laws
By: Ryan Guitare The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is hosting the California Labor Law Update, a highly anticipated event addressing annual changes to labor laws that impact members. Mistee Ruiz, TACC Board Member and Founder of Facio, LLC, and Karl...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Donna Visits Salus Homecare
Diana Robles, Office Manager and Marcella Miller, Executive Director, Salus Homecare Los Angeles By: Donna Duperron I had the opportunity to meet Marcella Miller, Executive Director of Salus Homecare Los Angeles at this month’s Health and Happiness Fair. In speaking...
Donna Visits Torrance Community Credit Union
Michael Wilkins, CEO and Nancy Whitehead-Smith, Marketing Manager. By: Donna Duperron Walking up to, and into Torrance Community Credit Union, I admired the architecture of the building. Greeted by Michael Wilkins, President and CEO and Nancy Whitehead-Smith,...
Donna Visits with Dr. Tei-Fu Chen
Chamber members Carolyn Snyder, Bob Habel and Mary Hoffman in front of the Chen Art Gallery. By: Donna Duperron This week I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Dr. Tei-Fu Chen, co-founder of Sunrider International with his wife, Dr. Oi-Lin. Headquartered in...
Donna Visits CBE Office Solutions
CBE Office Solutions By: Donna Duperron Arriving at CBE Office Solutions, I was greeted by Bill Ring, Branch Sales director, who in turn introduced me to those in the office. Each was extremely welcoming and a few commented on their attendance at chamber events. CBE,...
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...