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
Addressing Employees’ Speech in the Workplace
By Cal Chamber In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber General Counsel, Labor and Employment Bianca Saad, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss employers’ best...
US Judge Grants Chamber Request to Block SB 399
By CalChamber A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction requested by the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Restaurant Association, and the Western Growers Association, to block enforcement of a 2024 state law placing limits on employer...
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...
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
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...
Chamber Supports PAGA Reform
By: Donna Duperron The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has joined several coalitions and provided much testimony in support of AB 2288 and SB 92, two bills that will be heard on the Senate and Assembly floors before going to the Governor’s desk for signature today....
Halvorsen Receives Shaun Lumachi Advocacy Award
Larry Halvorsen Board Member President, Express Employment Professionals Larry Halvorsen, Expressed Employment Professionals, received the Shaun Lumachi Advocacy Award at the South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce luncheon. Larry was presented this recognition...