March 2010

1. Chairman’s Message 2. Torrance Councilman Cliff Numark to Present at Green Summit and Expo 3. The Torrance Chamber Task Force Partners with Torrance Police Department 4. R&D Solutions 5. New Chamber Group Brings Technology Professionals Together with the Newly Formed TechPros Group 6. Save the Date - Don’t Miss Out on the Chamber’s Upcoming Important Events! 7. Welcome New Members 8. Celebrate Membership Anniversaries

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE   I want to thank you again for your membership in the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. What makes the difference between a good Chamber and an outstanding Chamber is the engagement and involvement of its membership. In my opinion, we have members making some outstanding contributions. For example, this past month, through the leadership of TACC board members, Michael Goguen and Dan Thomas started a new specialty group called “Tech Pros”. This group will host a monthly meeting at the Chamber designed for technical businesses and professionals to network and discuss issues common to their businesses. This is a fine example of members making the difference. Specialty groups like this lead and designed by members, bring a tremendous amount of benefit to your membership investment. The Chamber has some major events coming up including the Torrance Area Green Summit and Expo on March 24, Lunch with our Leaders featuring Los Angeles County Supervisor, Don Knabe on April 29, the State of the City Luncheon on May 11, and the State of Education luncheon on June 2.  Everyone is invited to get attend these large events and get a chance to mingle with a wide variety of our membership. Your membership and your involvement make a huge difference!   I would encourage you again not only to “have” a membership but also to “use” your membership.  It will make a difference for your business.  I know it has in mine! Let’s get back to business! Dan Keeton Chairman of the Board

TORRANCE COUNCILMAN CLIFF NUMARK TO PRESENT AT GREEN SUMMIT AND EXPO The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Torrance Area Green Summit and Expo on Wednesday March 24, 2010, featuring Councilman Cliff Numark as the guest speaker.  In addition, the Torrance Chamber will recognize local high school green clubs for their efforts making a difference in the environment. This March will be the second time the Chamber is hosting this event.  Green businesses are invited to showcase their green practices or products during the expo portion, while members will have the opportunity to speak with exhibitors about their green products and services. The sponsors for Green Summit are Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Toyota Motor Sales, and Sunrider International. The Green Summit and Expo will be held at the Torrance Marriott South Bay located at 3635 Fashion Way with the Expo starting at 11:00 a.m. and the luncheon and speaker presentation will take place between 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Exhibitors will be available after the luncheon until 2:30 p.m.  The cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.  For reservations, please call TACC at (310) 540-5858 or visit www.torrancechamber.com.

THE TORRANCE CHAMBER TASK FORCE PARTNERS WITH TORRANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT In an effort to become more aware of business needs, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce collaborated with the Torrance Police Department in a task force.  Consisting of 23 Torrance businesses, at the Police Task Force’s first meeting Lt. Mark Athan discussed the many services offered to businesses by the Torrance Police Department including information about the Business Watch Program. The Business Watch Program provides businesses with assistance and information about personal and business safety including presentations for employees, guest speakers for business association meetings, dealing with panhandlers, loiters who scare off customers, and security inspections. Businesses need to register with the Police Department. Registered businesses will receive assistance immediately if a problem occurs after regular business hours. In addition, businesses who register with the Business Watch Program will receive invitations from the Police Department to attend seminars on topics about robbery, forgery, fraud and identity theft. The Police Task Force is currently planning a breakfast in September to introduce chamber members to the benefits of joining Business Watch.

R&D SOLUTIONS

NEW CHAMBER GROUP BRINGS TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS TOGETHER WITH THE NEWLY FORMED TECHPROS GROUP Come Join The Discussions - Meet Your Peers -Talk About Technology The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce new technology group called TechPros provides technology-related members with a platform to connect. Technology professionals including hardware, software and other services can benefit from this group through speaker presentations, networking, support and education. The TechPros’ first meeting in February included a group with more than 30 people in attendance. Dan Thomas, TACC Board Member, headed up the group and facilitated a discussion about Technology.  All the members in attendance had the opportunity to network and talk about their business while discussing any industry trends. Monthly meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month located at the Torrance Chamber. However, March’s meeting will be on Wednesday the 24. The group is accepting lunch sponsorships or co-sponsorships and speaker opportunities. Reservations are required to attend by calling (310) 540-5858 or email.

SAVE THE DATE! Don’t Miss Out on the Chamber’s Upcoming Important Events! Wednesday, March 24, 2010 Torrance Area Green Summit and Expo featuring Torrance Councilman Cliff Numark Located at the Torrance Marriott. Expo starting at 11:00 a.m. RSVP now at www.torrancechamber.com Thursday, April 29, 2010 Lunch with our Leaders featuring L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe Located at the Torrance Marriott starting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2010   State of the City Address featuring Mayor Frank Scotto Located at the Doubletree Hotel starting at 11:30 a.m.  Wednesday, June 2, 2010 State of Education featuring TUSD Superintendent George Mannon Doubletree Hotel stating at 11:30 a.m. Sponsorship opportunities for each event are available. Please contact the Chamber for more information.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Computer Architechs International Corporation Reed Gesteland 22930 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite N Torrance, CA 90505 (310)561-8527 www.caicorp.com Dermalogica Mark Krech 1535 Beachey Place Carson, CA 90746 (310)900-0772 www.dermalogica.com Faro Communications, Inc. Rob Scalfaro PO Box 6805 San Pedro, CA 90734 (310)747-5290 www.tonerusa.com KTA Mobile David Kim 844 1st street Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 (760)201-6175 www.kitaek.com Lorreta's Plant Service Loretta Rose PO Box 4712 Palos Verdes, CA 90274 (310)629-0500 Onwire, Inc. Alex Eskandari PO Box 13571 Torrance, CA 90503 (310)628-5488 (866)559-6640 www.onwire.com System One Jodi Zarin 21151 S. Western Ave. #165 Torrance, CA 90501 (310)483-7800 (310)755-2553 www.systemoneservices.com

CELEBRATE MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES! 'Any' Laminating Service 3 Degrees LA Advertising & Marketing Network American Honda Motor Co., Inc. American Ultraviolet West/Lesco Apple Spice Junction Array Systems Inc. Bill Sutherland Painting Bolender & Associates Brigante, Cameron, Watters & Strong Britt & Associates, a financial advisory practice California Bank & Trust Citizens Business Bank Classic Property Management Co. Coast Christian Fellowship Complete College Funding Solutions Counseling4kids Dewey Pest Control EDCO Waste Services Edugaston, Inc. Gaetano's Restaurant Harbor Federal Credit Union Heartland Payment Systems Hitachi Automotive Products J. Scott Fleming, OD K1 Speed Inc. Kelly Services Live Office Corporation Los Verdes Golf Course Malaga Bank Loan Center McDonald's Restaurant Melvyn Green & Associates National Council On Alcoholism & Drug Depend Northrop Grumman Pediatric Therapy Network Pelican Signs Raimondo Pettit Group Scott Robinson Honda, Inc. Shelagh's Plantscapes Siena Publishing Southern California Regional Occupational Ctr Stewart Filmscreen Corporation Sun Bay International Susan Rhilinger Tablet Kiosk The Melting Pot Torrance Community Credit Union Vantec World Transport Vistage International Waddell & Reed Waste Management Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corp.