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
2024 Labor Law Update: Key Insights from Industry Experts
Mistee Ruiz, Founder and Chief People Officer, Facio LLC (left), Karl Schmidt, General Counsel, Parker, Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian, APC (right). By: Ryan Guitare The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is hosting the California Labor Law Update on...
Q&A with Michael McCraley Owner of Wine Shoppe Torrance
Michael McCraley owner of Wine Shoppe Torrance By: Ryan Guitare As the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce commemorates Small Business Week, scheduled from November 25 to December 2, and with the holiday season approaching, we had the privilege of engaging in a...
Event to Highlight New Labor Laws
By: Ryan Guitare The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is hosting the California Labor Law Update, a highly anticipated event addressing annual changes to labor laws that impact members. Mistee Ruiz, TACC Board Member and Founder of Facio, LLC, and Karl...
Creativity, Community and Commerce
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors vote on the top 6 Small Business Week Art Contestant submissions. By: Yuki Escovar In celebration of creativity and community spirit, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion...
Out & About
With President & CEO Donna Duperron
Donna Visits IHOP
Jorge Rivera, General Manager, (center) takes a short break with team members By: Donna Duperron I am a morning person, waking up no later than 5:30 each morning. I have always enjoyed going out to breakfast with family, friends, or colleagues as mornings are...
Donna experiences two special events
By: Donna Duperron Members of the Salvation Army Torrance Corps Advisory Board prepare to welcome guests to the Open House. This past Saturday, I had the unique opportunity to visit two chamber businesses who were hosting special events. The morning began at the...
Visiting Angels Provides Compassionate Support
By: Donna Duperron Visiting Angles provides care for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, palliative care and other professional personal support. From left to right: Lynn Ingram, Julie Covey, Joyce Barney, Marian Karons, Duane, Karons are all individuals who genuinely...
Donna Reflects on Armed Forces Weekend
Donna Duperron, President and CEO, Lieutenant Lauren Giancola, United States Coast Guard, and Mayor George Chen, City of Torrance. For those of you who attended any of the many events associated with the Armed Forces Day Celebration this past weekend, I know you would...
Podcast: ‘Chamber Chat’
Advocacy in Action
Assemblyman Hadley Fights for a TACC Priority
Torrance’s Assemblyman David Hadley authored AB 2026, addressing one of the Chamber’s legislative priorities: reasonable improvement of the California Environmental Quality Act. While TACC supports CEQA’s intent to sensibly protect the environment and to ensure the...
Push to statewide $15 minimum wage takes big step forward
TACC has been fighting two possible ballot measures seeking to raise the state minimum wage to $15/hr, one of which has already qualified for the November 2016 ballot. This week, the Legislature and labor unions have reached a tentative agreement to try to pass a $15...
Take Action! Support the California Teacher Corps program
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is in SUPPORT of SB 933 authored by South Bay Legislator Benjamin Allen (26th Senate District). This bill establishes the California Teacher Corps program that would provide matching grants to local school districts to create or...
Take Action! Support the establishment of the California Aerospace Commission
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is in SUPPORT of SB 1215 authored by South Bay Legislator Benjamin Allen (26th Senate District). This bill establishes the California Aerospace Commission, uniting a geographically diverse group of leaders from a variety of...