An Award-Winning Weekly Publication
|
|
Donna Visits the Charles McDonough Accountancy Corporation
|
|
As I entered the office on Crenshaw Blvd., I was warmly greeted and within minutes welcomed by Greg Wilson, President. Wilson, a very passionate man, began sharing with me the history of Charles McDonough Accountancy Corporation (CMAC), a full service CPA firm located in Torrance since 1967.
McDonough’s legacy, built on a strong work-ethic and professionalism remains evident today, 50 years after the business was established.”
“Our firm provides a full range of services including auditing, review, tax, finance, accounting, and consultancy. We also offer specialized services in estate planning, fiduciary trust accounting and tax services,” explained Wilson.
Read more...
|
|
Gov. Gavin Newsom Calls Out Cities that Fail to Plan for Housing
|
|
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday he plans to invite leaders of 45 noncompliant California cities and two counties to a “candid conversation” aimed at encouraging them to find “the political courage to build their fair share of housing.”
The list includes 15 cities in Los Angeles County and six in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties that have failed to draft general plans meeting minimum housing needs at all income levels.
Read more...
|
|
Duperron Recognized by Western Association of Chamber Executives
|
|
Last week, at the annual W.A.C.E. (Western Association of Chamber Executives) conference in Anaheim, President & CEO of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, Donna Duperron, was recognized for her 20 years of service and leadership in the Chamber industry.
Pictured here, Dave Kilby, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, California Chamber of Commerce, presents Duperron with a certificate of achievement for this milestone anniversary.
Please join us in congratulating Donna on a well-deserved honor and for her many years of dedicated service to the Torrance area business community.
|
|
|
Cases to Watch Update: Liability for Payroll Records
|
|
During
CalChamber's annual Employment Law Update seminar road trip
, several “cases to watch” in 2019 were discussed.One of the most talked about cases was where an employee sued a former employer for unpaid wages under California’s Labor Code and also sued the third party payroll company that the employer used for timekeeping and other related tasks.
Last week, the California Supreme Court
decided
that a former employee cannot sue his/her former employer’s payroll company (Goonewardene v. ADP, LLC., S238941).
Read more...
|
|
Reporting to Work: No Physical Presence Required
|
|
Last week, the Second District California Court of Appeal
ruled
that on-call employees are entitled to reporting time pay if they are required to contact the employer to see whether they must actually report to work (Ward v. Tilly’s Inc., CA2/3 B280151 2/4/19). This significant wage and hour case applies to employees governed by Wage Order 7.
In a class action lawsuit, retail employees claimed that they were entitled to reporting time pay because they were required to call in to find out whether they needed to physically report to work two hours before their scheduled shift would begin.
Read more...
|
|
Torrance Historical Society Presents 'Musings from Madam Mayor'
|
|
On Sunday, March 3rd from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, the Torrance Historical Society will present a multimedia experience called "Musings from Madam Mayor," featuring highlights of Dee Hardison's 30 years of community service with the City of Torrance.
The presentation will include an assortment of Hardison's personal items, awards, campaign memorabilia, photos and a continuous showing of video highlights of her life.
Refreshments, including Dee's famous peanut brittle, will be served to attendees.
The Torrance Historical Society is located at 1345 Post Avenue (at Cravens). For more information, please call 310-328-5392.
|
|
Congratulations on Joining the Torrance Area Chamber Community!
|
|
The Torrance Area Business Community Wouldn't Be the Same Without You.
|
|
45 YEARS
26 YEARS
10-19 YEARS
|
|
|
UPCOMING EVENTS
(Networking Opportunities!)
Click On Event Name for Complete Info/Tickets/RSVP
|
|
Featuring Special Guest STAR, Torrance Fire Chief, Martin Serna
|
|
Black History Celebration:
Tuesday, Feb. 26 @ DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance-South Bay: 10:30am Vendor Walkway / 11:30am Registration / 12noon-2pm Program
|
|
March Topic
: “Everything you didn’t know about insurance but were afraid to ask.” Presenter Steven Griswold of Griswold & Griswold will cover all sorts of small business insurance types, including the ever-developing cyber insurance.
|
|
There's Always Something Happening at the
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce!
|
|
The Chamber Helps Torrance Area Businesses Reach Their Full Potential
|
|
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce | (310) 540-5858 | www.TorranceChamber.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
