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Chamber to Host Board of Education Candidates Forum
The Torrance Chamber will host a Torrance Unified School District Candidates Forum on October 8th at 8:30 a.m. The virtual forum will bring together four candidates vying for two seats on the Board of Education. Terry Ragins will be terming off the board in December after 17 years of service. Don Lee will also be terming off the board in December after serving 13 years. For a short bio on each of the four candidates: Read full article here.
Governor Vetoes Job Killer ‘Right to Recall’ Mandate
On his final day to act on bills sent to him by the Legislature this year, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a California Chamber of Commerce-opposed job killer proposal that would have imposed an onerous and stringent process for specific employers to return employees to the workforce. Read more here.
L.A. Regional COVID Fund: Round 5 Is Now Open!
As Round 5 applications open, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Los Angeles (LISC LA)the non-profit partnering with the City and County to disseminate $100 million in grants—is reaching out with some timely information on the LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund.

Led by LISC LA, the LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund was designed to provide a much-needed wave of relief and recovery for micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, non-profits, and diverse owned enterprises who have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 due to financial, technical, and/or cultural barriers. 

Applicants can apply for grants ranging from $5,000 - $25,000 during the two remaining application periods. For all eligibility requirements and to learn more, click here.
New California Employment Laws Effective Now, Coming January 1
September 30, 2020, was the last day of this year’s legislative session, which ended with California Governor Newsom signing a flurry of bills with a few vetoes as well. Here’s a look at some of the new employment-related laws that employers should be aware of, which, unless otherwise stated, are effective January 1, 2021. Read more here.
2020 Census Deadline Extended Till October 31st!
"During these challenging and unprecedented times, it is important to highlight the need for further resources to aid our communities towards positive change." stated Senator Steven Bradford.

"The Census Bureau has announced that the 2020 Census will end by October 31st. This means that you and your family, still have an opportunity to be counted! Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools and other resources based on Census data."

"Let's work together to make sure the 35th District is well represented during this time." If you have not received your Census information in the mail, feel free to submit your response online at 2020census.gov. "Let's work together to ensure that our voices and our needs are heard. Submit your 2020 Census responses today!"
New COVID-19 County Health Equity Requirements in Effect Today
It has been clearly documented that certain communities - low-income, Black, Latino, Pacific Islander, and essential workers – have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 in terms of higher rates of infection, hospitalizations, and deaths. These disparities create a public health imperative to address exposure in all communities, including especially those disproportionately impacted, as a measure to protect all communities. 

The Blueprint for a Safer Economy relies on two measures – case rate[i] and test positivity[ii] – to determine when a county can move to a less restrictive tier with more sector openings and resultant increased interaction among residents. In order to avoid a surge of infections, the level of baseline infection in a community should be progressively lower as there is more movement and mixing. Read more here.
CalChamber Overview of November Ballot Measures
CalChamber has outlined brief summaries of the measures that will appear on the November 3 General Election ballot. When the California Chamber of Commerce has taken a position, the reasons for that position are summarized. Read more here.
#GetDigitalCA Workshop for Small Businesses: Youtube and Mayor Eric Garcetti
Join California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), the Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz), and Grow with Google tomorrow, October 7th for the last session of the four-part small business workshop series: "Use YouTube to Grow Your Business" (featuring special guest Mayor Eric Garcetti!) Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. RSVP here.
Missed the other Grow with Google workshops? Watch the replays here.
Rotary Club of Torrance Del Amo Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of the LA Harbor
The Rotary Club of Torrance Del Amo and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the LA Harbor, two longtime chamber members, recently partnered in a Race to End Hunger. The organizations were seeking assistance to help spread kindness to end food insecurity in children who live in our community by seeking donations of peanut butter and jelly.

“Over the two-day event, held at a grocery store, more than six shopping carts of peanut butter and jelly were donated. Additionally, almost $800 in cash donations,” stated Pamela Bash, Boys and Girls Club of the Los Angeles Harbor. Read article online here.
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