The chamber industry and south bay community lost a bright light in the recent passing of Joeann Valle (1939-2021). Joeann Valle was a mentor and a friend. Her legacy included being the executive director of the Los Angeles Gateway Chamber of Commerce, founding member of the Boys and Girls Club of the South Bay, founder of the Harbor City Neighborhood Council and founder of the Friends of Liberty. Valle served on the boards of several different locations throughout her forty-year career with the chamber.
Jonathan Beutler, past chair of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce and the Los Angeles Gateway Chamber of Commerce prepared the following memoriam. “Reflecting on my year’s long friendship with Joeann, I am deeply grateful for her example of dedicated service and selfless giving. Her parting, though a bitter sting to all who have known her, leaves in its wake a beautiful legacy of charitable love and duty. Throughout Joeann's decades of passionate devotion to our community, she inspired as she served, and loved as she labored. Read full article online.
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From left to right: (2016) Jonathan Beutler, Director of Public Affairs for Sunrider International; Congresswoman Maxine Waters; Joeanne Valle, Executive Director Harbor City/Harbor Gateway Chamber of Commerce; Donna Duperron, President & CEO, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; and Fred P. Hochberg, Chairman and President, Export-Import Bank of the United States.
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From left to right: (2019) Wanda Love, Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce; Donna Duperron, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; Assembly member Al Muratsuchi; Kirk Rossberg, Torrance Bakery; and Joeann Valle, Los Angeles Gateway Chamber of Commerce."
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Torrance Chamber Takes Action to Reduce Costs for All employers in CA |
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has joined a coalition spearheaded by the California Chamber of Commerce to reduce costs for all employers in California, including alleviating regulatory burdens, litigation threats, and tax threats, as well as immediately addressing our housing crisis. Small employers need to be protected from the harm of the pandemic and larger employers and their employees need a reason to stay. View Letter to Legislators.
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The Chamber to Host Labor Law Update, this Wednesday January 13th |
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Several new laws and policies became effective January 1st. Rely on the Torrance Area Chamber of Chamber's expert to answer your questions and empower you with the knowledge of current labor laws and compliance updates for 2021, Wednesday, January 13th at 8:30 am. A violation of state and federal law can have devastating effects on your company’s finances and future. Register Now!
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South Bay HYPE with Jennifer Olvera |
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Join the Chamber's South Bay HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Excel) Wednesday January 20th at 12 Noon. This virtual meeting will feature Spotlight Speaker, Jennifer Olvera, Events Coordinator, Manager of Customer Service, Safety & Claims, Green Hills Memorial Park. She currently serves on the Torrance Chamber's Board of Directors and was presented the "Community Catalyzer Award" at the Chamber's 2019 Women of Influence event. Don't miss this engaging meeting! Register now!
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CalChamber Applauds Governor’s Proposed Grants for Small Businesses |
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As part of his budget announcement, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed adding much-needed financial relief for California employers in the form of tax credits/tax relief, loans, and most importantly, grants. CalChamber supports this effort and applauds the Governor’s actions to provide relief for California’s beleaguered small businesses who are struggling as a result of the ongoing shutdowns.
CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg responded to the Governor's announcement, “Any and all efforts to provide relief for small businesses, alleviate regulatory burdens and eliminate costs for them as they struggle through this pandemic should continue to be the priority of the Governor and policy makers. The Legislature must act quickly on these proposals. We also appreciate the Governor’s efforts to financially support California employers who invest in the State and provide jobs for our working families.”
There are three grant programs included in the proposed budget: (1) emergency COVID-19 Relief Grant Program; (2) California Compete grant program; and (3) the California Dream Fund. Employers can apply for grants now under the COVID-19 Relief Program. The other two grant programs must be approved by the Legislature. The Legislature returns today Monday, January 11th. Read full aritcle.
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FOUND/LA Small Business Recovery Fund: Round 2 Now Open! |
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Eligible small business owners can apply for up to $25,000 in grant support from FOUND/L.A., a collaborative of community partners. Round two is open today, Monday January 11.
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CalChamber Asks Cal/OSHA to Delay Enforcing Emergency COVID-19 Rules |
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The California Chamber of Commerce is urging the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) to delay enforcement of the emergency COVID-19 rules.
The emergency regulations went into effect on November 30, 2020, less than two weeks after the Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted to adopt them. They apply to all employers with employees working outside the home (except health care employers covered by the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases standard) and were enforceable immediately. Read full article.
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Application Period Extended: State of CA COVID-19 Grant Relief Program |
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The State of California has a new grant opportunity available for small businesses!
Visit the website to learn eligibility requirements and get your documents ready.
The application is now open and has been extended to Wednesday, January 13.
If you have questions about this grant, the SBDC Network is hosting free webinars in multiple languages to provide you with answers and help you prepare to apply.
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Office Depot Rewards Program
As a member of Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, you are entitled to savings at Office Depot store. Discounts vary on items and services, but they do add up and you can save a significant amount annually on 175 most frequently needed items. Just another benefit of the membership! To enjoy this, Contact Us Here.
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