by Brandon Matson | May 25, 2016 | Governmental Affairs, Take Action
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,...
by Brandon Matson | May 25, 2016 | Governmental Affairs, News
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...
by Brandon Matson | May 24, 2016 | Governmental Affairs, Take Action
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is OPPOSED to SB 878, which eliminates worker flexibility and exposes employers to costly penalties, litigation, and government enforcement, by mandating employers in the retail, grocery, or restaurant workplace, including...
by Brandon Matson | May 23, 2016 | Governmental Affairs, Take Action
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is OPPOSED to SB 1387, which creates uncertainty for businesses in the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) by allowing the California Air Resources Board to modify local market-based incentive programs. In...
by Brandon Matson | Apr 20, 2016 | Governmental Affairs, News
Torrance’s Assemblyman David Hadley authored AB 2026, addressing one of the Chamber’s legislative priorities: reasonable improvement of the California Environmental Quality Act. While TACC supports CEQA’s intent to sensibly protect the environment and to ensure the...
by Brandon Matson | Mar 29, 2016 | Governmental Affairs, News
TACC has been fighting two possible ballot measures seeking to raise the state minimum wage to $15/hr, one of which has already qualified for the November 2016 ballot. This week, the Legislature and labor unions have reached a tentative agreement to try to pass a $15...