Huge Crowd at State of the City Hears Dynamic Update from Mayor Furey

by Brandon Matson | Sep 29, 2015 | Governmental Affairs, News

Over 300 people packed the banquet hall at the Double Tree Hotel for Torrance Mayor Patrick Furey’s second annual State of the City Address. During the address, Mayor Furey made two big announcements. First, the City of Torrance is exploring options to install a...

International Business Leader Briefing with DAS Bill Craft

by Brandon Matson | Sep 28, 2015 | Governmental Affairs, News

  Last week, TACC hosted a White House briefing with local chamber members regarding the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) Trade Agreement. Bill Craft, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic Affairs with the U.S. Department of State provided a...

Mayor Patrick Furey to Reveal a Surprise at State of the City

by Brandon Matson | Sep 15, 2015 | Governmental Affairs, News

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A retired Principal Deputy Counsel for LA County and community activist, Torrance Mayor Patrick Furey has the credentials for a stint in local politics; but not all Mayors have a resume outside of city hall quite as unique as his....

The Gem of Torrance, De De Hicks

by Brandon Matson | Sep 14, 2015 | Event, Highlight

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Since 1953, the Torrance Chamber has selected the citizen of Torrance whose achievements have been significant to the community and to the general...

Bill that Addresses “Serial ADA Litigation” has Strong Support from TACC

by Brandon Matson | Aug 31, 2015 | Governmental Affairs, News

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A bill that addresses a menacing uptick in frivolous ADA litigation that essentially extorts small businesses is moving through the legislature with the help of the Torrance Chamber and a broad coalition of business groups throughout...