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
Torrance Small Business Week Returns
2024 Torrance Small Business Week Co-chairs (Left to right) Ryan Halvorsen, Redondo Van & Storage; Claudine Garcia, The Promotions Department; Sanjay Murti, Aura Seating. Since 2010, Small Business Saturday has become a nationwide tradition, taking place on the...
Torrance Chamber Makes Significant Impact
Last week the Chamber hosted Chamber 101 for new and potential members. In the month of September, the chamber welcomed 19 new members. By Donna Duperron Did you know that every thriving community relies on the connections and support provided by its local Chamber of...
Chamber to host ‘Women in Business’ Program
By: Yuki Escovar Join us on Wednesday, October 15th from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM for an inspiring session of Glow and Grow: Tips on Beauty, Aesthetics, and Physical Well-Being, presented by the Women in Business program. Featuring Blaine Yanabu, owner of YogaSix Rolling...
Dunn Appointed as Chief of Police
Robert Dunn, Chief of Police, City of Torrance. Aram Chaparyan, Torrance City Manager, announced yesterday the appointment of Robert Dunn as the City's new Chief of Police effective September 14th. Chief Dunn brings 25 years of distinguished law enforcement experience...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Donna Visits Fusion Academy
Students at Fusion Academy engage in a cultural presentation, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. By: Donna Duperron As a former second grade teacher, I was thrilled to be asked to do an Out and About article on Fusion Academy. Teachers inspire students to achieve...
Donna visits Highlow Gift Shop
Sonya Gallardo, owner, Highlow Gift Shop. By: Donna Duperron Sonya Gallardo, owner, provided me with a warm welcome as I arrived at Highlow Gift Shop, an artful and design-conscious shop that shares a thoughtful curation of goods for all occasions. Walking throughout...
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...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
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...
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. ...