by Brandon Matson | Nov 2, 2015 | Governmental Affairs, News
The slate of new 2016 employment laws is set and the Torrance Chamber has the overview to keep its members ahead of the curve. Check out this white paper hot off the press from the California Chamber of Commerce’s employment law counsel to learn about new laws...
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...
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...
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....
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...
by Brandon Matson | Aug 24, 2015 | Governmental Affairs, News
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The California legislature’s last day to pass bills out of fiscal committee and to the floor is Friday, August 28th. Following the committee deadline, California policymakers will have only floor sessions left to make final votes on...