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Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce members networked and dined at Mimi's Cafe on Crenshaw Blvd. in Torrance for this week's "Business at Noon" lunch event. A special thanks to Evan
Ferreira
, Mimi's Cafe's general manager, and the staff for a wonderful experience and to Joaquin Hernandez for his leadership as TACC Ambassador emcee.
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Ernest Huertas, director of My Gym
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As I stepped foot into My Gym, I thought, “Oh, what it would be like to be young again.” The ten, two- year-olds who filled the location, were all very active. A few children played with blocks while others tossed colorful balls into a turtle shaped pool. The adventurous children were going up and down on a slide or throwing a basketball in a hoop.
My Gym, located at 3511 PCH, Torrance is owned by Wai Sallas. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ernest Huertas, director, on my visit. My gym offers fit and fun classes for 11 different age groups of children, birthday parties, gymnastics classes and much more.
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Waters & Lieu to Address 2017 Strategic Advocacy Priorities of the TACC
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Limited seats are available for the State of the Region on Thursday, January 19th at 11:30am; featuring Congresswoman Maxine Waters, 43rd District and Congressman Ted Lieu, 33rd District.
Waters and Lieu are expected to speak to myriad advocacy priorities of concern to Torrance Area Chamber members including small business, jobs, education funding, workforce development, infrastructure, and land use and development. While these are national issues facing most communities in America, this insightful luncheon will focus on the local implications of Water's and Lieu's Congressional efforts on behalf of their constituents.
Individual and table reservations can be made by calling (310) 540-5858 or by clicking below.
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Labor Law Update - Tips to Stay Ahead of the Curve
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We're half way into the first month of the New Year. Are you in compliance? Are you scratching your head about all of the new employment laws that are taking effect right now? Reserve your seat for the California Labor Law Update on Tuesday, January 24th at 8:00 am at Toyota USA Auto Museum, 19600 Van Ness Ave in Torrance.
This panel discussion features New California Employment Laws Impacting Business and will offer attendees useful tips to stay ahead of the curve. Moderator Rob Van Lingen will lead the panel of experts in the fields of law, insurance and human resources to help you navigate 2017.
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Speaking of Labor Law...
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce members who pre-order their 2017 California & Federal Employment Notices Poster at a discounted price also receive FREE admission to the Labor Law Update event!
Be sure to add "Poster Protect" to your order and receive FREE replacement posters if there are any changes to employment law during the 2017 calendar year.
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"Trademark Basics"
Thursday, January 19th | 12-1:30pm
Speaker: Jason Lott, Attorney Advisor for Trademark Educational Outreach
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"Predictive Analytics, Marketing, and Big Data"
Tuesday, January 24th | 12-1:30pm
Speaker: Rajesh Mulchandani, Predictive and Advanced Analytics Manager at Toyota North America
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"Yelp or Yikes"
Tuesday, Feb. 14th |
12-1:30pm
Speaker: David Wang, Web Guru and Owner of Funtastic Photo Booth
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Lisa's Bon Appetit: Catering Kitchen Facility Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Celebration!
3535 Lomita Blvd, Suite C
Torrance, CA 90505
Thursday, Jan. 26th
Ribbon Cutting: 5pm
Grand Opening Festivities: 6pm-10pm
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Business @ Noon
Thursday, Feb. 9th
11:45am-1:15pm
1434 Marcelina Ave, Torrance
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There's always something happening with the Torrance Area Chamber
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Rep. Lieu Statement on Appointment as Assistant Whip
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Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D | Los Angeles County) has been appointed as an Assistant Whip for the Democratic Caucus in the 115th Congress. In the 114th Congress, Mr. Lieu served as the President of the Freshman Class of Democrats.
Upon his appointment, Mr. Lieu made the following statement:
"I am truly honored by the opportunity to serve as an Assistant Whip for House Democrats. I look forward to working with Whip Hoyer, Leader Pelosi and my fellow House Democrats to push back against any and all attempts by House Republicans to enact special-interest-driven plans to repeal Obamacare, slash Social Security and Medicare, gut environmental regulations, and undermine our civil liberties.
"My fellow Democrats and I will be working on innovative policy solutions that protect and expand the wellness, economic prosperity, and freedom of each and every member of the American Family."
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Governor’s Prudent Budget Adds to Rainy Day Fund
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Governor Brown, this week proposed a prudent and balanced state budget for 2017–18 that eliminates a projected $2 billion deficit and bolsters the state’s Rainy Day Fund, while continuing to invest in core programs.
“In the midst of economic and policy uncertainty, Governor Brown’s prudent budget proposal is a smart approach that will protect taxpayers and important state programs for the long run,” said California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg.
In a letter to the Legislature, the Governor commented, “In all likelihood, the coming years will bring even worse financial news—either from the start of the next inevitable recession or from changes at the federal level. This uncertainty about the future makes acting responsibly now even more important.”
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New 2017 Promotional Tool for TACC Members
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ZERO Unsubscribes, ZERO Spam Flags, TWELVE percent click-through rate, ONE "Member Monthly" e-blast. The first distribution has been a success; and space in future months is selling very quickly.
Non-profit members enjoy listings for just $35. Standard listings start at $50 per distribution. Several $50 ad spaces remain available for Tuesday, Jan. 17th's next issue.
To reserve your space in an upcoming distribution of Member Monthly, please contact Leah Hamilton, TACC Communications Coordinator at (310) 792-2339.
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SOCIAL MEDIA TIP OF THE WEEK
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You're Only Seeing 7-9% of What You LIKE on Facebook!
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So, you've "liked" or "followed" a person or business on Facebook. Maybe it's a page dedicated to sharing healthier recipes in an effort to keep your New Year's resolutions, perhaps your favorite sporting team's page, or the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce's page. Now why in the world isn't Facebook showing you content from those pages consistently?
There are several factors at play, but the primary reason is simple: If you don't interact with the page by "liking," "commenting," or "sharing" posts on it, Facebook's algorithm determines you must not be THAT interested in it and stops showing you their content in your timeline. There are a few work-arounds, and this is the best bet to ensure you don't miss a beat with news and events from the Torrance Area Chamber. Follow these step-by-step instructions and watch your timeline turn into news you can use! Questions? Feel free to stop by the Chamber office with your smartphone and we'll help you out!
Step 1: From your Facebook page, enter "Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce" into the search field. *It should pop up when you start typing it in.
Step 2: Confirm that you are, in fact, "Following" the page.
Step 3: Hover over the word "Following" and click on "See First"
This will place TACC posts first in your newsfeed when we post. You can follow these same three steps for any pages you enjoy! And remind your clients and followers to do the same for your page - it will help you maximize your reach on social media. Happy Facebooking!
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NEW MEMBERS
Look who joined the Chamber! Welcome to the community.
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RENEWING MEMBERS
The Torrance area business community wouldn't be the same without you.
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42 YEARS
30-39 YEARS
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The Chamber helps businesses reach their full potential
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