// AN AWARD-WINNING WEEKLY PUBLICATION //
In This Issue:
Domenica Megerdichian and David DeWitt, Leadership Torrance co-chairs, recently welcomed members and guests to a Leadership Torrance information mixer. Thank you, Bob and Laurie Brandt owners of Red Car Brewery and Restaurant, for hosting the event.
TACC
MEMBERS
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.
NEW






RENEWED

30-39 YEARS

10-19 YEARS


UNDER 5 YEARS













TACC Past Chairwoman of the Board, Sherry Kramer, has been named as a "Woman of the Year" by Switzer Learning Center. Congratulations, Sherry!
CALENDAR
DECEMBER
November 28th - December 4th
Select Torrance Chamber member establishments

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, Dec 9th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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, Dec 16th | 7:30am - 9:00am
Torrance Chamber Offices
3400 Torrance Blvd, Suite 100, Torrance

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.
Ensure your business is in compliance.
Call the Chamber at (310) 540-5858.
Out & About
with TACC President & CEO Donna Duperron
Donna Visits Employee Savings Tickets
Lorraine Guzman (left) and Patty Dunne (right) of Employee Savings Tickets.
Employee Savings Tickets   is a location that I am extremely familiar with and frequent often. Employee Savings Tickets provides chamber members with discounts for movie theaters, theme parks, dinner theatre, water parks, zoos, aquariums, fairs, festivals, special events, See's Candies certificates and much more. A TACC chamber member since May of 2006, Employee Savings Tickets was created to provide a discount ticket service to those who do not have access to corporate discounts through their employer.


Don't miss out on the holiday event of the season! A Celebration of Perseverance is just two days away!
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Committee designed A Celebration of Perseverance to not only bring holiday cheer, but to shed light on the inspiring stories of courageous women in the South Bay and the community non-profits that assisted them on their journey. This is one event that is sure to leave its guest inspired and in awe. 
     Not to mention, one lucky attendee at  Friday's  event could walk away with a "Santa Bag" valued at $700 in gift cards and holiday surprises! *Winner must be present to win.
     Seats are still available for "A Celebration of Perseverance" this Friday at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Torrance on December 4th, 2015 at 12:00 noon.
A few Women in Business Committee members pause for a photo! Back row: Candy Messer (Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll), Lilly Swardstrom (Pixelfish), Jennifer Frew (Green Hills Memorial Park), Tinamarie Squieri (Smart & Final), Marianne Brooks (Gourmet Grindz). Front row: Judith Diamond (Pediatric Therapy Network), Shatera Luna (Torrance Chamber).
Tickets for the State of the Region event are nearly sold out; however, tickets are still on sale and can be purchased for $40 for Torrance Chamber members or $50 for non-members. For more information or to reserve your seat, please call the TACC at
(310) 540-5858 or visit www.torrancechamber.com.
    If you would like to learn more about the event, a detailed article is available online.
Chef Shafer to be Honored by Prominent South Bay Business Organization
Chef Michael Shafer, owner of the Depot and Buffalo Fire Department restaurants in Downtown Torrance, will receive the "John Parsons Award" from the South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce (SBACC) during its annual "Installation & Awards" luncheon, which takes place on December 17 th  at Ports O'Call Restaurant in San Pedro. Shafer is being recognized for his continual efforts to support local nonprofit organizations and for his commitment to advancing the interests of local businesses with government.

State of the Region

Friday is the last day to enter your Dine Out Torrance receipts for a prize!
Don't forget! Friday, December 4th is the final day to return your receipts from the "Dine Out Torrance" event that took place November 8th - 15th. Bring your receipts to the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, where you will be entered into a special drawing (valued at over $300) for each receipt. The drawing will take place at our Holiday Open House on December 10, 2015. The winner need not be present.

Your Admission to our Holiday Open House is an Unwrapped Toy ... Please Join Us!
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Open House is on Thursday, December 10th, 2015, from 4:30pm - 7pm at the Torrance Chamber. A new unwrapped toy is your admission into the event. Two organizations will benefit this season: Joseph's Gift and 79th Sustainment Support Command.

TACC Helps Stop the "Job Killers"
TACC was recently commended by CalChamber Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Dave Kilby, for being a dedicated advocacy partner. "When it comes to what differentiates (CalChamber) from other groups, our relationship with our strong local chamber partners is obviously high on the list," wrote Kilby in an email to TACC President & CEO Donna Duperron. "Many thanks to you and your members for being an important part of the 'voice of business' team!"
This Week is Small Business Week
This year, more shoppers reported visiting their local independent businesses on Small Business Saturday than ever before, according to results from the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, released today by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and American Express. More than 95 million consumers shopped at small businesses on Saturday, marking an eight percent increase from 2014.
      More than 4,100 Neighborhood Champions around the country rallied local businesses and created events in their communities for Small Business  Saturday  - an increase of 48 percent over last year. And more than 425 organizations joined the Small Business  Saturday  Coalition - an increase of 11 percent over 2014.
     According to the Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, total spending among U.S. consumers who were aware of Small Business Saturday reached $16.2 billion at independent retailers and restaurants on the day, an increase of 14 percent from $14.3 billion in 2014. Among those who shopped on Small Business Saturday, 31 percent attended a community event on the day and 81 percent encouraged family and friends to support their local small businesses.
- Info provided by Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)

The Torrance Chamber is keeping the support going all week long!
     Shop at our local business this week during Small Business Week! Many small businesses are offering deals this week.


Share about Small Business Week using
#SmallBusinessWeek and  #ShopLocal

(Small Business Week ends Friday.)

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