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
Takeout Torrance
Duperron to Receive Award for Advocacy Efforts
Next Thursday December 10th, Donna Duperron, Chamber President and CEO, will be honored as the recipient of the South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce’s Shaun Lumachi Advocacy Award. This distinguished award is presented as Duperron has exhibited sustained...
Women of Influence
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Baker, Brandt, Hays, McGlothin and Ragins to be honored at Women of Influence event
Five extraordinary women will be recognized at this year’s Women of Influence virtual event on Wednesday, November 18th at 12:00 noon. Colonel Becky Beers, Commander 61st Air Base Group, Los Angeles Air Force Base will be the keynote speaker. “The Women of...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
The Chamber Is as Strong as Its Members
The Chamber is often talked about from the perspective that it is an association of businesses and that is true. The Chamber is about serving our member businesses in a myriad of ways so that those businesses can grow. But the Chamber is also about people. The...
Thank You, Dan Armendariz, Chairman of the Board
In late June of each year, an individual is elected as Chairman of the Board for the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. They serve a one-year term in this position. Each chairman brings wisdom, compassion, and courage to this organization. During his tenure as...
Out & About // Donna Attends Celebration of Community
(Above) Jennifer Olvera and Laurie Love, co-chairs of the Celebration of Community event, congratulate representatives from the Torrance Historical Society and Museum. This afternoon, I had the pleasure of accompanying Sherry Kramer, Continental Development...
Out & About // Duperron Voices Challenges of Small to Medium Size Business
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to convene with 11 Chamber executives from southern California to voice the challenges being faced by small to medium size businesses. Isabella Guzman, Director, Office of the Small Business Advocate with Governor Gavin Newsom's office...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
Members Discuss “Drive-By” Lawsuits with Congressman Ted Lieu’s Office
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce members were provided a forum to discuss H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act. This legislation would close the loophole in the federal law that has unintentionally helped produce “drive-by” ADA Title III lawsuits while...
Out & About // South Bay to Sacramento
Torrance Leadership Meets with Legislators in Sacramento The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has traveled to Sacramento for many a year to attend the Capitol Summit and Sacramento Host Breakfast. For the past three days, Chairman of the Board, Jonathan...
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...