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.
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Out & About // Donna Visits Morinaga Nutritional Foods, Inc.
(Above) Saba Samaan, Sales and Marketing Assistant; Dana Kucharik, Marketing Manager and Colleen Sherfey, Senior Marketing Director As with several visits to Chamber members, I am often taken back by the longevity and diversity of businesses in Torrance. This past...
Welcome, Leadership Torrance Class of 2020!
This afternoon, the cohort of Leadership Torrance 2020 met at the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce for orientation. Chairman of the Board Dan Armendariz, California Water Service Company and Donna Duperron, President & CEO, provided a welcome on behalf of the...
Out & About // Donna Visits the Small Business Development Center
Throughout my tenure at the chamber, I have participated in many a meeting where individuals from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) made presentations. Each presentation was always well done with an abundance of resources available to assist small business...
Out & About // Donna Attends Situational Awareness & Homeless Seminar
On November 7th, I attended a seminar provided by Securitas Security Services USA. The event was well-received on Situational Awareness/Homelessness within the Greater Long Beach and the South Bay Area. This is a very important issue that creates safety and security...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
News, Events, Opportunities
Donna Attends BizFed’s Officer Installation
(Above) The Honorable Carolina V. Lugo, Los Angeles Superior Court, resides over the BizFed Installation of Officers at the California Club in Los Angeles.This past Tuesday evening, I had the honor of being sworn in as Chair-elect for Los Angeles County Business...
Chamber Convenes Healthcare Leaders
What a powerful and informative morning! Health care organizations today are facing a variety of challenges that are forcing them to redefine the very way they do business - from focusing on heads in beds to delivering high quality, low cost and highly reliable...
Chinese Delegation at Chamber Office
On Thursday, December 6, 2019, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce hosted 16 delegates from the Shaanxi Province in China, along with 8 students from Ambassador High School and Bishop Montgomery High School. Donna Duperron, President & CEO, shared about the...
Small Business Week
Want to support your local economy? Visit these Chamber member businesses throughout the week of November 30th – December 7th and SHOP SMALL & LOCAL! Check out all the great discounts below!
Advocacy in Action
Advocacy Update: September 13, 2016
Nineteen of 24 job killer bills identified this year by the California Chamber of Commerce were stopped before the 2016 legislative session came to a close on August 31, thanks to concerted efforts of CalChamber, various local chambers and the business community. Four...
Take Action! Support Rulemaking that Considers Economic Impact
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce SUPPORTS AB 1868, which would require economic impact statements of proposed major regulations be submitted to the legislature in addition to other rulemaking requirements. Help us to advocate for the passage of AB 1868 by...
Take Action! Support Legislation Expanding Access to Loans for Small Businesses
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce SUPPORTS SB 936, which encourages the creation of small businesses by expanding their access to loans. Help us to advocate for the passage of SB 936 by following these two easy steps: Download this letter and sign it Email, fax,...
TACC Takes Annual Advocacy Trip to Sacramento
A TACC delegation traveled to Sacramento this past week to advocate for members’ interests at the state capitol. The delegation met with several South Bay legislators and staff representatives to discuss legislative proposals up for consideration. The visit was timely...