Each week we recognize the new and renewing members of our growing Chamber. Contact us today to learn more about the many economic and social benefits of joining the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, or become a member today to start enjoying those benefits now!
Here are the businesses who have joined or renewed with us in the past week. |
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30-39 YEARS
10-19 YEARS
UNDER 5 YEARS
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Thurs, Sept 17th | 12:00pm
3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90503
Sat, Sept 19th | 9:00am
Miramar Park,
201 Paseo De La Playa,
Torrance
Tues, Sept 22nd | 12:00pm
3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90503
Thurs, Sept 24th | 12:00pm
DoubleTree by Hilton
21333 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance
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Thurs, Oct 1st | 12:00pm
3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90503
Tues, Oct 13th | 11:45am
The San Franciscan
2520 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance
Wed, Oct 14th | 12:00pm
3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90503
Thurs, Oct 15th | 12:00pm
3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90503
Mon, Oct 19th | 4:30pm
Torrance Marriott South Bay
3635 Fashion Way, Torrance
Tues, Oct 20th | 12:00pm
3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90503
Tues, Oct 27th | 12:00pm
3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100
Torrance, CA 90503
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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.
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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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 Fastsigns owner, Keith Blankenship, is an individual who greets customers with a smile and one who offers outstanding customer service.
Blankenship has owned the 18545 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance location since 1998. "I enjoy doing business in this community," states Blankenship. "The city is business friendly and this location is on a great street."
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The Gem of Torrance, De De Hicks
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 Since 1953, the Torrance Chamber has selected the citizen of Torrance whose achievements have been significant to the community and to the general welfare of the people to receive the Chamber's "Distinguished Citizen of the Year" award. In 2015, no one fit that bill more appropriately than South Bay Volunteer Center President and CEO, Dolores "De De" Hicks. The iconic community leader is a true gem in the city of Torrance whose 28-year tenure as President and CEO of the Volunteer Center has been a tour de force of leadership excellence and dedicated service.
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| Mayor Patrick Furey to Reveal a Surprise at State of the City |
Today the Chamber presents the full exclusive interview with Torrance Mayor Patrick Furey, revealed in short video form last week. Mayor Furey has big plans for Torrance, and there are many exciting things he's working on. Learn more about the man himself and his vision for Torrance - the hub of the South Bay community.
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BUY YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY'RE SOLD OUT!
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First Time Expo Participants Join the All-Star Roster
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SOUTH BAY JUNIOR ACADEMY
"We are excited to have joined the TACC this year, and to be participating in the Chamber's Business Expo. We think it will be a great opportunity to get our very well-kept secret of a wonderful education out into the community."
South Bay Junior Academy is a private Christian school located in Torrance and has been educating K - 8
th grade students for over 50 years. Visit
www.sbja.com to learn more.
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First Row: Elijah Estrada, Madison Rich, Second Row: Kirsten Born, (4th Grade Teacher), Miranda Giron, Stefan Markovich, Diane Voigt, (6th Grade Teacher) and Susan Vlach, (Principal).
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ORCHARD SUPPLY HARDWARE
Orchard Supply Hardware became a member with the Torrance Chamber last year, and is excited to participate in its first Business Expo this year.
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| Jill Cheyne-Roy (center), Store Manager, pauses for a photo with two employees. |
EXPO INFORMATION
Cleats laced up, gloves and bats in hand ... Team Expo is beginning to form! A great lineup filled with all-star players is getting ready for game day. With over 25 South Bay businesses geared up thus far, this year's Expo is sure to be one for the records. Join the roster today and be a part of the talented 2015 Expo team. Let the Chamber gear you up for success!
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TACC to Host Top Grant Writing Experts for Free Workshop
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One of the state's premier Grant Writing firm, California Consulting, LLC, has partnered with TACC to provide a free workshop
on the $7.5 billion water bond and other opportunities for Federal, State, and Private Foundation Funding for cities, school districts, water districts, and non-profit organizations. The workshop is co-hosted with State Senator Benjamin Allen and will take place on Wednesday, October 7 from 8:00-9:30am at TACC.
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"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."
John Quincy Adams
Leadership Torrance has focused on developing effective leaders in our region for almost 30 years. Leadership can be instilled through hands-on experience, discourse, development and mentorship. Applications for Leadership Torrance 2016 are coming soon. Consider joining or nominating a leader in our community ... don't miss out!
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Petroleum Reduction Mandate Taken out of "Job killer" Bill
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Thearbitrary and unrealistic mandate for the state to reduce petroleum use by 50% within fifteen years, without regard to the impact on individuals, jobs and the economy has been amended out of
SB 350. This is a huge victory for the Torrance business community as the costs of a dramatic fuel reduction mandate would have been regressively shouldered by middle-class consumers and businesses. The provision did not entail an actual plan for how the state could achieve such a mark but instead, empowered the California Air Resources Board (CARB), an unelected body, as the end-all, be-all planning guide into what could have been an economically volatile future.
TACC President and CEO Donna Duperron provides this statement on the bill, "The Torrance Chamber is certainly supportive of environmental stewardship, but SB 350's fuel reduction mandate failed to produce a pragmatic solution to actually achieve the ambitious mark it set forth. California has already implemented unprecedented climate change policies, which have yet to be fully carried out and adequately assessed for effectiveness."
TACC has been a strong advocate against SB 350 and testified against the bill in Sacramento just this past July. Thank you to all TACC members who participated in SB 350 advocacy efforts!
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