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Donna Visits Edison Elementary School
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This past Monday I had the incredible opportunity to participate in an Adopt-A-School ceremony between Edison Elementary School and the South Bay Lakers. It was such a fun day with members of the South Bay Lakers interacting with students, teachers lining the hallways of the school courtyard wearing purple and gold and posters welcoming this new partnership.
The South Bay Lakers’ identity is inspired by the prestigious brand of the team’s parent club, the Los Angeles Lakers, while honoring a community that has served as a headquarters to the D-League affiliate since 2006. In 2017, the name change to the South Bay Lakers commemorates a heritage of achievement that has produced 35 player and staff call-ups to the NBA, all while looking forward to the franchise’s bright future.
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TACC Members Spread Holiday Cheer!
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Holiday cheer is everywhere one looks in the South Bay - here is a sampling of some of the TACC's members volunteering their time and pouring their hearts into making the holiday season brighter for others. This time of year is especially heart-warming, but it's incredible to be part of this community, with philanthropic efforts lasting the whole year through. To everyone who led, volunteered for, or donated to a local holiday drive, thank you! The TACC wishes everyone a merry and bright holiday!
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Charlene Nishimura, Pediatric Therapy Network; Charlotte Melsh, Palos Verdes Bowl; and Jeanne Imbrogno, AMAG Technology, Inc. volunteer as Red Kettle Bell Ringers for The Salvation Army Torrance Corps.
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TACC Staff joins Rotary Club of Torrance Del Amo members in delivering gifts to local elementary school children with special abilities.
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The Aurelia Foundation stuffed backpacks full of day-to-day necessities and had their clients distribute to area homeless. TACC Staff dropped by to contribute additional socks donated by Joana Brown of SitBeFit.co
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TACC Members collectively donated more than 600 pairs of socks to homeless youth this holiday season in partnership with a Safe Place for Youth.
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Torrance Bakery is giving $1 to one of three local charitable organizations of your choice with any $20 purchase! The Volunteer Center is appreciative of all donations!
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Gaetano's Restaurant is collecting toys for 'Toys for Tots' and today is the last day to drop off any donations - to sweeten the deal, they're offering a complimentary dessert with your donation!
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Don’t Be Blindsided! 2019 Brings BIG Changes to Labor Laws!
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Business owners, sole proprietors, Human Resources managers and businesspeople who want to remain aware of changing employment laws are strongly encouraged to attend the Chamber’s annual Labor Law Update on January 9th.
This past year, 1,217 bills made it to Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and 1,016 of them were signed into law. Dozens of new laws will affect employers in 2019, but some won’t have an impact until 2020 or 2021. In an increasingly litigious society, it is imperative that you r
emain up-to-date to protect yourself and your organization from avoidable legal trouble stemming from misunderstanding or noncompliance.
The event will be held in the George Nakano Theatre at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, with 8:00am registration and continental breakfast, and an intensive program from 8:30-10:00am. Employment law specialist Karl Schmidt of Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian; Vice President of Worldwide Human Resources for Pelican Products, Ellenmary Michel; and Human Resources expert Mistee Ruiz of Facio, Your People Solutions will address laws going into effect in 2019 that will impact California employers.
Issues will include hiring practices, discrimination/sexual harassment/retaliation protections, leaves of absence and benefits, workplace health/safety and workers compensation, and liability.
The program will be moderated by John Heffernan of AT&T and TACC Chairman of the Board. The event is sponsored by the City of Torrance’s Economic Development Department, Bachem Americas, Pelican Products and Roadium Open Air Market.
Tickets are just $15 for TACC members (all employees of member organizations are eligible for this ticket price!). And if you haven’t already done so, don’t forget to order your 2019 California/Federal Required Notices materials, available online
HERE
or by calling Debby at the Chamber at 310-540-5858.
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Vera Jimenez to Keynote TACC Women's Leadership Luncheon
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The TACC is delighted to announce that Meteorologist Vera Jimenez will be the keynote speaker at this January's Women's Leadership Luncheon. You may recognize her from nightly newscasts on Los Angeles' KTLA 5.
Vera was born in Mexico and moved to Southern California when she was three. Most of her family still lives in Garden Grove. She went to Bolsa Grande High School and Santa Ana Community College.
She later attended Cal State Long Beach where she graduated with honors in religious studies. It was during her time at SACC that she started in broadcasting. She interned at KIK-FM in Orange and then got a job producing traffic for Shadow Broadcasting. She landed a fill-in job doing traffic overnights at KFWB-AM. The best learning experience came while at KNX-AM, where she was an airborne traffic reporter.
Vera eventually got a chance to work on television — first for KABC-TV and then for KCBS-TV, both here in Los Angeles. While at KCBS-TV, Vera went back to school to study meteorology from Mississippi State, earning her certificate in August 2009.
We are honored to welcome this Emmy, Golden Mike and Golden Pylon award-winner to the stage at Sunrider International on January 31st. For tickets and honoree information, please visit
www.torrancechamber.com/2019women
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Congratulations on Joining the Torrance Area Chamber Community!
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HYPE (Young Professionals Group)
: Strand Brewing Co.: Tuesday, Jan. 15 @ 5pm
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Featuring Keynote Speaker Vera Jimenez, KTLA 5 News, and Celebrating the Remarkable Achievements & Business Leadership of These Torrance Area Women:
'Athena Award' ~ Linda Amato, DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance-South Bay
'Community Catalyzer' ~ Jennifer Olvera, Green Hills Memorial Park
'Dedicated Leader' ~ Rebecca Poirier, City of Torrance
'Inspirational Leader' ~ Barbara Graham, Torrance Refining Company
'South Bay Spirit' ~ Terri Nishimura, Pediatric Therapy Network
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There's Always Something Happening at the
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce!
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The Chamber Helps Torrance Area Businesses Reach Their Full Potential
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Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce | (310) 540-5858 | www.TorranceChamber.com
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