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
Donna Reflects on Armed Forces Weekend
Donna Duperron, President and CEO, Lieutenant Lauren Giancola, United States Coast Guard, and Mayor George Chen, City of Torrance. For those of you who attended any of the many events associated with the Armed Forces Day Celebration this past weekend, I know you would...
Job Killer Bills Suppressing Infrastructure, Increasing Workers’ Comp Cases Stopped
By Ashley Hoffman Strong opposition from the California Chamber of Commerce and allied groups prevented three job killer bills from advancing for the year. Two bills would have suppressed infrastructure, one by limiting where warehouses may be constructed and another...
Senate Democrats Propose Higher Taxes on Businesses
By CalChamber California Senate Democrats this week unveiled a proposal that would increase taxes on California businesses to compensate for budget shortfalls. If passed, certain businesses will see their corporate income tax...
Duperron Attends Promotion Ceremony for Buzz Aldrin
Donna Duperron attended the promotion ceremony for retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Buzz Aldrin last Friday. Lieutenant General Michael A. Guetlein, Commander, Space Systems Command presided over the promotion of Colonel Adrin to the rank of Brigadier General in the...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Donna Visits Transformations Care
This week I had the opportunity to visit Transformations Care, a residential detox program. Founded in 2019, by Paul Dillenback and Roman Cooper, Transformations Care is a complete substance abuse treatment center offering addiction detox programs, residential...
Donna Visits the South Bay LGBTQ Center
Mary Simun, South Bay LGBTQ Center As I walked into the LGBTQ Center, I was greeted by Mary Simun, Education Coordinator. It was evident that Mary was extremely passionate about her role and the Center. As I toured, I learned the mission of the LGBTQ Center is to...
Donna Visits ClearWave Orthodontics
Dr. Jin Hee Kwak (center) and her team at ClearWave Orthodontics The South Bay is home to many extraordinary businesses, and behind those businesses are extraordinary individuals. This week I had the opportunity to visit Dr. Jin (Jinny) Hee Kwak, owner of ClearWave...
Donna Visits Dig It Torrance
The most fascinating thing I enjoy about visiting businesses each week is that I see firsthand the many types of businesses who call the South Bay their home. Dig It, an indoor kid’s play space inspired by real-life construction sites, is a new business to Torrance....
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...