Out & About With Donna
(L to R) Dan Thomas, Salvation Army Torrance Corps Board Member, Captain Justin Docherty, and Mike Griffiths, Chair of the Community Advisory Board, Salvation Army Torrance Corps
Donna Visits the Salvation Army Torrance Corps
I have heard about the Salvation Army throughout my life, but it wasn't until a recent visit to the Salvation Army Torrance Corps that I began to truly appreciate all this organization does.

Greeted by Captain Justin Docherty, Mike Griffiths and Dan Thomas, I immediately felt welcomed. Griffiths is the Chair of the Community Advisory Board and Thomas is a Board Member.

As we began to tour the site, I received a glimpse of the amazing Donald and Priscilla Hunt Performing Arts Academy. The building features a state-of-the-art recording studio, performance spaces, soundproofed practice rooms, and a café. A dedication ceremony was held on October 11, 2019.


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Picture of the Week
Mayor Patrick J. Furey, City of Torrance, and Dan Armendariz, Chairman of the Board, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, pause to take a photo at the 2019 State of the City on Oct. 17th. This sold-out event featured nearly 300 individuals and highlighted the progress of Torrance and the businesses within it.
It's not too late! Join the biggest Business Showcase in the South Bay
The 2019 Business Showcase & Mega Mixer is quickly approaching and there is still time to grab a booth! On October 30th, 400-500 residents, business owners, decision makers, movers & shakers are expected to attend this Halloween-themed, "spooktacular" event. This serves to provide Torrance area businesses with the opportunity for quality lead generation, exposure to prospective clientele and representation of local business in a fun, interactive setting!
 
“The Business Showcase is a fun way to showcase our products to the business community. We participate every year because we get the opportunity to talk to hundreds of new and existing customers,” stated Kirk Rossberg, Owner, Torrance Bakery.
 
Between networking to a broad demographic, complimentary samples of delicious food from local restaurants, a cash bar and exciting raffle items, the Business Showcase & Mega-Mixer promises to be a terrific evening, and we would love for you to be a part of it! For booth availability and reservations, please contact Michelle Aboytes as soon as possible at (310) 792-2339.
Are you a small business? Participate in Small Business Week for exposure!
As October is quickly coming to a close, Thanksgiving is nearly a month away! The Chamber welcomes you to participate in Small Business Week November 30th - December 7th. Starting the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Chamber encourages Small Business to give a promotion to other Chamber members at the kick off of the holiday season such as “Mention Torrance Small Business Week and enjoy a 10% discount off your entire purchase!” To participate call (310) 540-5858 or email roxanne@torrancechamber.com  to be featured in our media campaign!
Torrance Area Chamber highlighted among the top Chambers
According to the "The List" in Los Angeles Business Journal , Vol. 41, No. 39, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is ranked 14th out of a selected 50 Chambers in the entire Los Angeles Area. The list is based off of each Chamber's 2019 budget.
Are you a local professional and looking to grow in Leadership?
Leadership Torrance, designed by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, is a program that focuses on on developing effective leaders, providing them visibility and chances to help their community. Daniel Hawkins, Owner of 9Round Fitness Torrance and one of this year's Leadership Torrance Directors, stated, "Leadership is a critical area of development for anyone who wants to make the world a better place. The program was such a fun experience for me. It gave me a greater understanding of how our community works and a greater sense of connection within the community.

If you want to apply for this year's Leadership Torrance class,  Click Here !
Advertising opportunities available!
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Torrance Magazine & Resource Guide is now being compiled! If you are a Chamber member, you are able to take advantage of this advertisement.

If you are interested in advertising, please see the rate sheet that provides advertising sizing and costs, as well as Jeanne's contact information. We encourage you to contact her should you have any questions about advertising in this year's guide. To see the rate sheet, please  Click Here

2020 Temporary Total Disability Rates Announced
California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC)  announced that the minimum and maximum temporary total disability (TTD) rates will increase on January 1, 2020... Read More
Concerned about affordability, voters oppose new taxes
Voters are anxious about the cost of living in California. One of the not-so-surprising consequences of this anxiety: they are reluctant to embrace new taxes to pay for even popular ideas, according to a recently released  CalChamber poll, The People’s Voice, 2019 . Nine of 10 voters agree that “earning enough to enjoy a middle class lifestyle is becoming almost impossible in my part..." Read More

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