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Donna Visits LEAD 'How It's Made' Day
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This week, students who are participating in the Chamber's LEAD (Leadership, Exploration & Development) Program toured various Torrance area companies to learn more about the manufacturing sector that is so well-represented in our region. Special thanks are extended to the businesses who hosted the group of sophomores from area high schools; especially TACC members Kings Hawaiian and the Western Museum of Flight.
The LEAD program is funded through the Chamber's Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit and receives its funding through the generous contributions of community members at the Chamber's annual Summerfest event. Together, we are nurturing today's students into tomorrow's leaders.
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Amato to Receive Chamber's 'Athena Award' at Women's Leadership Luncheon
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The Athena Leadership Award was inspired by the goddess of Greek mythology known for her strength, courage and wisdom. Athena Award recipients are individuals who have achieved the highest level of professional excellence, contribute their time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community and who actively assist others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential.
Enter Linda Amato, General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance-South Bay. Amato serves as the masterful conductor of the symphonic day-to-day operations of the well-known Hilton property on Hawthorne Boulevard, overseeing more than 150 team members and directly involving herself with hotel patrons and all aspects of the hotel's rigorous special events schedule.
Amato has played an vital role in the Torrance community, serving on numerous Board of Directors including the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce and Discover Torrance. Linda has been integral in transforming Discover Torrance over the last decade by establishing the Visitors Bureau with a fellow hotelier. As Chair of the Executive Board which is comprised of 15 hotels, she collaborates with the board in making crucial decisions to attract both local and international visitors to the Torrance area.
She is a true champion for the region's economic vitality, community partnerships and numerous non-profit organizations she works with throughout the year. Please join the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Linda Amato for her many years of service to the community at the 2019 Women's Leadership Luncheon where she will receive the Chamber's esteemed "Athena Award."
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Governor Unveils Carrot-and-Stick Approach to Boost Housing Production
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“The number one driver of cost of living is housing – housing is the issue. Unless we get serious about it, the state will continue to lose its middle class and the dream will be limited to fewer and fewer people.” – Governor Gavin Newsom
During his campaign, candidate Newsom laid out ambitious goals for housing production – 3.5 million new housing units by 2025, implying a production rate nearly four times faster than in recent years.
In his
just-released budget
, Governor Newsom made his first official housing policy statement and related substantive proposals. The goals are still ambitious, although the results will not be apparent for many years.
Read more...
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Strand Brewing Co. Welcomes Chamber's Young Professionals
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This week, in the middle of the most severe rainstorm Torrance has seen in recent memory, more than 25 young professionals gathered at
Strand Brewing Co.
to network with one another and to get a healthy dose of motivation from Rich Marcello, co-founder of the brewery.
The TACC extends its sincere thanks to Marcello and the staff at Strand Brewing Co. for welcoming the TACC's South Bay HYPE group, and encourages all members who have an affinity for hops and barley to stop in for a cold one. Thursday through Saturday nights, the brewery features different food options for patrons, from tacos to burgers to pizza. Thank you to Eunice Kang, HYPE chair, and Gaetano's Restaurant for providing gourmet pizzas for the meeting.
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Pledge Service Hours This Month to be Completed in 2019!
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If you're looking for a great way to get your business more involved in the community, the City of Torrance is serving up a great opportunity in January!
Torrance SERVES is a month-long citywide celebration of service leaders taking place in January 2019. Aligned with Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, this celebration is intended to honor the service leaders of past and present and empower our community to bring volunteers together for service projects that honor the spirit of giving, public service, and volunteerism. Help the City reach their goal of 100,000 pledged service hours. Learn more and take the pledge at
TorranceCA.Gov/SERVE
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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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UPCOMING EVENTS
(Networking Opportunities!)
Click On Event Name for Complete Info/Tickets/RSVP
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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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Topic:
'Active Shooters - Preparing/Protecting Your Workplace and Effectively Responding in an Active Shooter Scenario. With special guest speaker Lieutenant Jeremiah Hart, Torrance Police Department.
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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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