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 Opposes ABX2-1
By: Donna Duperron The Torrance Chamber has joined several coalitions and sent letters of opposition to ABX2-1. Policy experts have closely studied Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal to impose a minimum supply mandate on refineries. The proposal, introduced as ABX2-...
Level Up with the Torrance Chamber
Tamala LewisSenior Director, Community Affairs & Foundation,Dignity Health Sports Park Robert KuncChief Executive Officer,Mimyr Mistee RuizSenior Professional in Human Resources,Facio - Your People Solution By: Jonisha Miller Boost your leadership skills with the...
Victory for Workforce Development: ETP Program Preserved
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that, alongside chambers across the state, it played a pivotal role in protecting the Employment Training Panel (ETP) program from the serious threat posed by SB 1321. This victory ensures that the ETP will...
Red Car Brewery and Restaurant: Building Community and Supporting the Next Generation of Professionals
Bob and Laurie Brandt, owners of Red Car Brewery and Restaurant. By: Ryan Guitare Located in the heart of Old Town Torrance, Red Car Brewery & Restaurant has been a vital part of the local community since its opening in August 2000. Founded by Bob and Laurie...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
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...
Donna Visits the Groundwater Festival
The Long Beach Aquarium on Wheels provided children with an opportunity to touch a sticky sea anemone, a spiny sea star or discover the rough textured skin of a shark at the Water Replenishment District's Groundwater Festival. By: Donna Duperron For several months, I...
Donna Visits Sherwin-Williams
Scott Schoen, Assistant Manager and Gabriel Perales, Store Manager By: Donna Duperron Entering Sherwin-Williams I was welcomed by Gabriel Perales, Store Manager. He invited me to sit at a table which was located near the swatches of paint and stain samples. As we...
Donna Visits SoCal ROC
Dr. Julian Rodriguez, Superintendent, SoCal Roc By: Donna Duperron As I entered the Southern California Regional Occupational Center (SoCal ROC) administration building, I was walking into an office that I was no stranger to. The Torrance Area Chamber of...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
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
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...
Chamber Joins Coalition in Opposition of the Proposal to Mandate Pay Increases
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has joined two coalitions strongly urging our region’s local elected leaders to undertake a complete economic impact assessment to fully understand the consequences of any proposed mandatory grocery worker or food sector...