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
Chamber to Host Housing Market Outlook 2025
Left to right, Oscar Wei, Deputy Chief Economist, California Association of REALTORS, and Phil Albitz, Financial Advisor and Chief Investment Portfolio Manager, Albitz/Miloe & Associates, Inc. Housing trends don’t just affect homeowners—they shape local...
Women in Business: The Power of Purposeful Networking
Carol FisherSales AssociateCarol Fisher Real EstateBerkshire Hathaway Home Services Andrea SalaExecutive DirectorEl Camino College Foundation Networking is more than just exchanging business cards—it’s about building relationships that lead to real...
Navigating Torrance’s Soft-Story Ordinance: What Property Owners Need to Know
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce invites members to the upcoming Government Affairs Policy (GAP) meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Narek Ekmekjan, Vice President of Optimum Seismic, will provide key insights into Torrance’s Soft-Story...
Chamber Hosted California Labor Law Update 2025
Left to right: Eric Walli, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.; Donna Duperron, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; Jon Trimper, Roadium Open Air Market; Karl Schmidt, Parker, Milliken, Clark, O'Hara & Samuelian, APC; Mistee Ruiz, Facio - "Your People Solution"; Liz...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Donna Attends Rotary Distribution of Dictionaries to Students
Members of the South Bay Sunrise Rotary Club display dictionaries provided to every third-grade student in Torrance Unified School District. By: Donna Duperron Pat Sandt, President of the South Bay Sunrise Rotary Club, extended an invitation to join the South Bay...
Donna Visits Ballet California
By: Donna Duperron As I write this article, I am reminded of the diverse types of businesses in the City of Torrance. While visiting Diane Lauridsen, Founding Director and Elijah S. Pressman, Artistic Director at the Lauridsen Ballet Centre, the official...
Donna Visits Valor Christian Academy
Valor Christian Academy's fourth-grade students after their STEAM class with their teacher Mrs. Charlin and Head of School Mrs. Echevarria. By: Donna Duperron Walking toward the entrance of Valor Christian Academy, I could hear the laughter and sense the happiness...
Donna Visits Pel Manufacturing
Victoria Renderos, Rafael Renderos, Cassandra Renderos and Francessca Renderos. By: Donna Duperron As a third-grade student, I vividly recall my first school field trip to Weber’s Bakery in Santa Ana. As I stepped off the school bus, the aroma coming from the bakery...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
Navigating Torrance’s Soft-Story Ordinance: What Property Owners Need to Know
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce invites members to the upcoming Government Affairs Policy (GAP) meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Narek Ekmekjan, Vice President of Optimum Seismic, will provide key insights into Torrance’s Soft-Story...
Torrance Chamber Opposes Proposition 32
By: Ryan Guitare The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has voted to oppose Proposition 32, a ballot measure that would increase California’s minimum wage to $18 an hour, which Californians will vote on in November. The opposition is led by three major employers'...
Legislative Deal on CA Private Attorneys General Act a Win for Businesses
In a state legislature that rarely delivers good news for employers, Torrance Area businesses can celebrate the historic agreement between business groups and labor advocates that brings meaningful reform to California’s Private Attorneys General Act...
New California Workplace Violence Law takes effect July 1st
As part of our commitment to keeping you informed on legislative changes that may affect your business, we wish to draw your attention to a significant new law taking effect in California starting July 1st, 2024. California Senate Bill 553 - Workplace Violence...