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
Empower Your Financial Future at Women in Business: “Bank on Yourself”
Sacha DuncanSenior Vice President/RetailBanking ManagerMalaga Bank Athena PaquetteSenior Mortgage AdvisorAthena Paquette Mortgage Advisor Financial empowerment takes center stage on January 22, 2025, as the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host "Women in...
Restaurant Appreciation Week: A Local Spotlight
Photo courtesy of Local Kitchen. Restaurant Appreciation Week, running from January 11th to January 18th, is a celebration of the vibrant dining culture in the Torrance area. This special week encourages the community to support local restaurants and recognize the...
Celebrate Torrance Area Restaurants During Restaurant Week
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host Restaurant Week, taking place January 11th to 18th. This week-long event is designed to encourage the community to support and celebrate the many incredible restaurants in the Torrance area. From casual dining...
Stay Compliant in 2025: California Labor Law Update Event for Chamber Members
Mistee Ruiz SPHR, sHRBP Chief People Officer, Facio - “Your People Solution” and Karl Schmidt General Counsel Parker, Milliken, Clark, O'Hara, & Samuelian, APC The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce invites members to attend the California Labor Law Update 2025, taking...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Donna Visits Fusion Academy
Students at Fusion Academy engage in a cultural presentation, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. By: Donna Duperron As a former second grade teacher, I was thrilled to be asked to do an Out and About article on Fusion Academy. Teachers inspire students to achieve...
Donna visits Highlow Gift Shop
Sonya Gallardo, owner, Highlow Gift Shop. By: Donna Duperron Sonya Gallardo, owner, provided me with a warm welcome as I arrived at Highlow Gift Shop, an artful and design-conscious shop that shares a thoughtful curation of goods for all occasions. Walking throughout...
Donna Visits Redondo Van and Storage
Ryan Halvorsen, Chief Operations Officer, Redondo Van and Storage By: Donna Duperron There are two specific highlights in writing these Out and About articles. One highlight is that Ican visit new businesses and learn about what they do and how the chamber can...
Donna Visits the Groundwater Festival
The Long Beach Aquarium on Wheels provided children with an opportunity to touch a sticky sea anemone, a spiny sea star or discover the rough textured skin of a shark at the Water Replenishment District's Groundwater Festival. By: Donna Duperron For several months, I...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
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...
Chamber to Weigh Support of Sales Tax Increase
David Gambia, Vice Chairman Government Affairs, will welcome Aram Chaparyan, Torrance City Manager and Sheila Poisson, Finance Director to the Thursday, October 14th Government Affairs Policy (GAP) meeting. The Torrance City Council has approved placing a ¾-cent sales...
Duperron Testifies on Two Pieces of Legislation
This past Thursday, Donna Duperron, President & CEO, testified at hearings on AB61 (Gabriel) Business Pandemic Relief and AB650 (Muratsuchi) Health Care Workers Recognition and Retention Act. Although the hearings were held in Sacramento, Duperron was able to...