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| Mayor Patrick J. Furey Presents Proclamation to Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Furey presented a proclamation at last night's City Council Meeting to the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC), declaring
November 28th through December 4th as Torrance Small Business Week. Pictured above are (left to right) Donna Duperron, President & CEO; Karen Logan, Renaissance Works, Inc.; Jack Walser, WALSER'S; Mayor Furey; Michelle Bourque, Bourque Music; and Maria Applegate, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Thurs, November 19th | 12:00p - 1:30p
3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100
November 28th - December 4th
Select Torrance Chamber member establishments
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November 28th - December 4th
Select Torrance Chamber member establishments
Tues, December 1st | 5:30p - 7:30p
Bettolino Kitchen,
211 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach
Wed, December 2nd | 12:00p - 1:30p
Torrance Chamber Offices
3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100, Torrance
Fri, December 4th | 12:00p
DoubleTree by Hilton
21333 Hawthorne Blvd,
Torrance
Tues, Dec 8th | 11:45am - 1:15pm
Staybridge Suites
19901 Prairie Ave., Torrance
Wed, December 9th | 12:00p - 1:00p
Torrance Chamber Offices
3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100, Torrance
Thurs, December 10th | 4:30p - 7:00p
Torrance Chamber Offices
3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100, Torrance
Mon, December 14th | 12:00p
DoubleTree by Hilton
21333 Hawthorne Blvd,
Torrance
Wed, December 16th | 7:30a - 9:00a
Torrance Chamber Offices
3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100, Torrance
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These events are open to everyone. Non-members of the Chamber may attend up to two events prior to joining as a Member.* Contact the Chamber for information on how to reserve your seat for these events: (310) 540-5858.
* Excluding Business at Noon. Business at Noon is a members-only event.
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Ensure your business is in compliance.
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Call the Chamber at (310) 540-5858.
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Out & About
with TACC President & CEO Donna Duperron
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Donna Visits Brow Arc in the Del Amo Fashion Center
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As I entered Brow Arc in the Del Amo Fashion Center (close to the Sears entrance), I initially noticed how clean and welcoming the business is. Brow Arc began in Santa Rosa, California in 2009. Since that time, expansion has included 28 locations in California, Washington and Florida. Services provided at Brow Arc include threading henna, makeup, eyelashes and waxing. Also included are hair cuts, style and color.
"Brow Arc currently has one store in the Del Amo Fashion Center, and a second store is under construction near Nordstrom,' stated Frozan Amiri, owner. The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce welcome Brow Arc as a member.
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Community Non-Profits to Spread Holiday Cheer at Upcoming Women in Business Event
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See the wonderful displays from our community non-profits and support them this holiday season. Each non-profit has made a difference in the lives of an individual, primarily women and children; and for that we want to show our utmost gratitude. The following non-profits will have a display at the Women in Business "A Celebration of Perseverance"event, all providing valuable information on how you can give back and make a difference during the holidays.
Toberman NeighborhoodCenter
Children's Institute
Pediatric Therapy Network
Community's Child
Harbor Interfaith Services
Salvation Army
Walk with Sally Pregnancy Help Center
Boys & Girls Club
Please join them on December 4th and take part in spreading the holiday cheer!
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| Small Business Week to Kick Off |
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All Torrance residents and businesses are encouraged to #ShopLocal this holiday season in support of our local economy! The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) will kick off the holiday shopping season by running a week-long media campaign urging the Torrance community to shop at small businesses during Small Business Week, November 28th through December 4th.
Share about Small Business Week using
#SmallBusinessWeek and
#ShopLocal
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Learn by doing: jump start your
understanding of the Torrance community and South Bay business environment.
Access closed-door areas of our infrastructure. Gain a
deeper insight into the rich history of the area, and the
current issues facing different sectors of the community.
Fast-track your
networking circle with: Torrance and South Bay businesses; City, County, and State Government; Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; and South Bay community organizations.
Applications due November 30th!
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Assemblyman David Hadley to Host Senior Town Hall Meeting
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Torrance Assemblyman David Hadley is hosting a workshop tomorrow to help seniors avoid scams. The workshop will feature
a presentation by the Los Angele s County District Attorney's Office.
Thursday, November 19th
10:00am-12:00pm
Beach Cities Health District
514 N. Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, 90277
To RSVP for the workshop, call Assemblyman Hadley's District Office at 310-375-0691.
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City of Torrance Unveils New Feature on Website to Improve Transparency
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This past week, the City of Torrance unveiled a new feature on its website that displays the city's financial data in easy to read visuals. The site, powered by OPENGOV, is a useful tool for businesses and residences in Torrance to better understand the City's financial information. Information displayed on the site includes charts that show City audited expenditures across various departments, including police and fire, libraries, parks, public works and more. One of the neat features of the site is that the visual displays of information can be downloaded within seconds for use by the user (e.g., business presentations, informational brochures, etc.).
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A chart displaying City of Torrance Tax revenues for 2013-14 downloaded from OPENGOV
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Community Savored and Supported Local Restaurants & Breweries During First Ever "Dine Out Torrance" Week
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"Dine Out Torrance" was a great success, so much so that the event was extended through Sunday, November 15th by popular demand!
The Torrance Chamber would like to say thank you to member restaurants and breweries for displaying the event poster in window storefronts and at counters, liking and sharing Dine Out Torrance information through social media, and for encouraging your customers and staff to participate in the event.
The Chamber would also like to thank everyone who dined out and had a beverage with Chamber member restaurants and breweries. Thank you for the support of the first ever "Dine Out Torrance" event!
Don't forget! There's still time to deliver your receipts to the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce office, where you will be given a ticket for a special drawing (valued at over $300) for each receipt. Receipts need to be dated from November 8-15, 2015 and from Chamber member restaurants or breweries. The drawing will take place at our Holiday Open House on December 10, 2015. The winner need not be present. #DineOutTorrance
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Torrance Police Department and Torrance Chamber
Partner with Local Hotels to Discuss Crime Prevention and Customer Service
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Members of the Torrance Police Department (TPD) met with hotel general managers and security yesterday to discuss crime prevention and customer service. Topics covered included credit card fraud, fraudulent bills, and thefts of third row seats and catalytic convertors. Additionally, officers encouraged businesses to have clear signage, bright lighting, security camera and to continually educate their employees.
This forum was the third industry segmented gathering the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has hosted. Attending the forum were representatives from the Doubletree Torrance South Bay, Ramada, Residence Inn, Staybridge Suites and the Miyako Hybrid Hotel.
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A Competition for South Bay Buildings and Businesses
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Would your business like to save money and gain recognition as a green building leader? The Green Building Challenge is a free online competition that will run from September 2015 - August 2016. Businesses that join and complete an activity within their first 30 days of joining will earn 50 bonus points.
Here are a few easy activities to start:
1. Invite colleagues to the challenge - 25 points
2. Set water conservation goals - 50 points
3. Connect with social media - 100 points
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