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
California Finance Department Spokesperson Explains How State Went From Record Budget Surplus to Possible $25B Deficit
California is no stranger to economic booms and busts. But 2022 may be a prime example of how quickly and drastically the state’s fiscal outlook can change. Earlier this year, a historic projected budget surplus of nearly $100 billion allowed Governor Gavin Newsom and...
Many California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) Provisions Take Effect January 1. Are You Ready?
By CalChamber Originally passed in 2018 and effective in 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a comprehensive privacy law aimed at enhancing California residents’ privacy rights and consumer protection. And to ensure those privacy rights and...
Meet Board Member Dan Vozenilek
Dan Vozenilek, AT&T Dan Vozenilek is an area manager for AT&T in their External and Legislative Affairs group. Dan uses his expertise to advocate for policies needed to accelerate fiber deployment, build FirstNet partnerships, and find opportunities to help...
General Motors: Driving an All-Electric Future
By CalChamber With more than 500 employees, 14 facilities, and 326 suppliers in California, GM continues to invest in innovation, infrastructure and workforce development in communities throughout the state. The global automaker has maintained an active presence in...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
TEAM Torrance Organizes Successful Coastal Cleanup
Micronova Corporation employees, friends, and family members support Coastal Cleanup Miyako Hybrid Hotel employees and family members support Coastal Cleanup This past Saturday, the weather could have not been more perfect for the 25th annual Coastal Cleanup. The sun...
Donna Attends Schriever Wall of Honor Ceremony at Los Angeles Air Force Base
Left to right: Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi, Major General (Ret.) Thomas D. Taverney, Donna Duperron, President & CEO, John C. Karas (Honoree), and Brigadier General D. Jason Cothern As a member of the Honorary Commanders program, I was honored to attend the...
Donna Visits Pinkberry
Javier Jauregui, Pinkberry This was a ‘special’ Out and About as it was the first time in six years the chamber team accompanied me on a business visit. Javier Jauregui, Pinkberry owner, welcomed us and invited us to select a Pinkberry yogurt and toppings, of our...
Donna Attends World Rugby Sevens Series
Left to right: Gary Duperron; Donna Duperron, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; BarbaraGraham, Torrance Refining Company; Sean Graham and Aram Chaparyan, Torrance City Manager. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series,...
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...