Out & About With Donna
Donna Visits Macy's Personal Stylist, Raul Hernandez
I will admit, up front, that I have a problem. I like to shop. It doesn’t matter if I’m in the South Bay or on a vacation, I like to shop. However, I will also admit, I rarely shop for myself. I always shop for others.

When I received a membership inquiry from Raul Hernandez, a personal stylist with Macy’s, I became very intrigued. “A Macy's Personal Stylist focuses exclusively on you! Whether you're getting ready for an interview, refreshing your wardrobe or searching for the perfect gift, our Personal Shoppers can help save you time and money. Personal Stylists are easy, fun and absolutely free,” commented Hernandez.

Hernandez has been with Macy’s for 15 years. His responsibilities have included merchandiser, sales, management and his current position of personal stylist. I asked Hernandez if he would personally offer me a shopping experience, so I could better understand the role of a personal shopper. He agreed.

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'Courtside with the JBA' at the UCLA Health Training Center was a slam-dunk on Thursday, November 14th! Pictured above (L-R) is Jac Folkert, UCLA Health, Kiichi Nakajima, Pres./Chair of Japan Business Association, Mayor Patrick J. Furey, City of Torrance, Akira Muto, Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles, Dan Armendariz, California Water Service Co., and Donna Duperron, Pres./CEO of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce
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Perhaps you've realized the importance of shopping locally and want to start this holiday season. Need a great place to start? Check out our great list of participants for Shop Local Small Business Week! Support your local small businesses and Click here to see the list of local businesses that are offering something special the week of November 30th through December 7th!
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The Chamber's Women In Business program joined together on November 8th to revisit the favorite holiday topic 'Bring a Book - Take a Book' where attendees could bring their favorite inspirational book (unwrapped & signed by the individual with a personal message) for the gift exchange. The Women In Business program is dark in the month of December but will resume again at the start of the new year.
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(Above) President & CEO Donna Duperron is joined by many of the Chamber's Ambassadors as the Congratulatory Scroll is presented to the Founders and Co-Founders of The Brews Hall.
Many individuals joined in celebration this past Wednesday, November 13th, to welcome the newest addition to Torrance - The Brews Hall. This Ribbon Cutting featured celebrity appearances by founder Michael Zislis of the Zislis Group, Co-Founder George Lopez, actor and comedian, and Co-Founder Colin Cowherd, sports media personality. Stop by The Brews Hall for a delicious brew and your choice of meal from the many options available.

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