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As I walked into Friar Tux shop, located in Rolling Hills Plaza, the first thought that came to mind was, “Wow, I wish my closet looked like this!” Items were neatly organized by color and by style and everything had a specific place.
I was warmly greeted by Eric Acuña, District Manager, and Shanti Telemaque, Manager. As we sat at a table in the middle of the store, I listened to Acuña and Telemaque speak passionately about their job.
“Friar Tux is celebrating 45 years in business. We are family owned and operated and have over 30 locations over Southern California and Las Vegas,” commented Acuña.
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Pictured above (L to R): Jennifer Olvera, Green Hills Memorial Park, recipient of the "Community Catalyst Award"; Linda Amato, DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance-South Bay, recipient of the "Athena Award"; Terri Nishimura, Pediatric Therapy Network, recipient of the "South Bay Spirit Award"; Rebecca Poirier, City of Torrance, recipient of the "Dedicated Leader Award"; and Barbara Graham, Torrance Refining Company, recipient of the "Inspirational Leader Award."
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Chamber Celebrates Women's Leadership
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Neither rain nor thunder nor lightning storms could keep 240 people from convening at Sunrider International last Thursday afternoon to celebrate the remarkable achievements and business leadership of five Torrance area women.
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce proudly presented its annual Women's Leadership Luncheon, welcoming local professionals, elected officials, and friends and family of award recipients.
The Chamber would like to thank Vera Jimenez of KTLA 5 News for providing the luncheon's keynote address, and also Jac Folkert, UCLA Health for serving as the event's presenting sponsor and master of ceremonies. The Women's Leadership Luncheon was additionally made possible by the support of Pelican Products, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and San Pedro, Sunrider International, First Foundation Bank, John Deere, the Daily Breeze, Black Knight Patrol, Kinecta Federal Credit Union, Green Hills Memorial Park and Malaga Bank. To view photos from the event, please
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State of the Region Luncheon Features South Bay Congressional Representatives
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Each year, the TACC convenes its members with the currently-elected Congressional Representatives from the 33rd and 43rd Districts, serving the Torrance area, for a State of the Region luncheon. This year's event is being held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance-South Bay with Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Congressman Ted Lieu addressing the business community about issues facing our region today.
Representatives are expected to speak about infrastructure, economic opportunities and challenges, the housing crisis and other topics of concern to the South Bay region. The event is sponsored by American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Kaiser Permanente, Southern California Edison, the Daily Breeze, Torrance Refining Company, UCLA Health, Ganahl Lumber, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Kinecta Federal Credit Union, Pelican Products, The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, California State University Dominguez Hills and Black Knight Patrol. Reservations are available online at
www.torrancechamber.com/region2019
or by phone at (310) v543-5390.
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City Presents Proclamation to TACC's Black History Celebration Committee
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On Tuesday, February 5th, Mayor Patrick Furey, City of Torrance, presented a Proclamation to members of the TACC Black History Celebration committee.
Pictured (L to R) are Yuki Escovar, TACC; Donna Duperron, TACC; Barbara Graham, Torrance Refining Company; Mayor Patrick Furey; Brigid Dupree, American Honda Motor Co.; Kim Turner, City of Torrance; Josh Thomas, and South Bay Equity Lending.
Black History Celebration will take place on February 26th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance-South Bay. Please visit www.torrancechamber.com/bhc2019 for more information and to make reservations online. Reservations can also be made by phone at (310) 543-5390.
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Form 300A: Don’t Forget to Post Now Through April 30th!
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Remember that you need to post the Form 300A summary of job-related injuries and illnesses from 2018 at your place of business from February 1 through April 30.
Employers are required to post only the summary (Form 300A) — not the log (Form 300). The summary must list the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred in the previous year and were logged on the Form 300.
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Open Invitation to Attend the Fourth Annual Service Academy Day
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The Fourth Annual Bi-Partisan, Multi-District Service Academy Day is being hosted by the Office of Congressman Ted W. Lieu on Saturday, February 16th from 1pm-4pm at the Los Angeles Air Force Base in the Gordon Conference Center.
You are invited to listen to speakers from the United States Air Force Academy, United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, United States Coast Guard Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, parents and current attendees from the Service Academies. In addition to a wonderful speaking program, representatives from Southern California Congressional Offices will be available to answer all of your Academy related questions.
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Congratulations on Joining the Torrance Area Chamber Community!
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The Torrance Area Business Community Wouldn't Be the Same Without You.
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44 YEARS
20-29 YEARS
10-19 YEARS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
(Networking Opportunities!)
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Special Focus: City of Torrance Strategic Plan Meeting
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Featuring Special Guest STAR, Torrance Fire Chief, Martin Serna
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Black History Celebration:
Tuesday, Feb. 26 @ DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance-South Bay: 10:30am Vendor Walkway / 11:30am Registration / 12noon-2pm Program
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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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