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Donna Visits MOOG Aircraft Group Torrance
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We often hear how important relationships and partnerships and are to business. This Out and About visit is one that I will remember, for a long time, as it has to do with a long-time chamber member, Moog Aircraft Group; a partnership with Los Angeles Air Force Base, and the generosity of California Water Service Company.
Nick Ioppolo, Site Manager, Moog Aircraft Group welcomed Colonel Thomas Rock, members of the Range and Network (RN) Division, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Dan Armendariz, District Manager, California Water Service Company and me for a tour of Moog Aircraft Group Torrance this past Tuesday.
As a member of the Honorary Commanders program, I am encouraged to exchange ideas, share experiences and foster friendships between members of LA AFB and the Torrance community. Colonel Rock, who I am partnered with, stated he would like members of the RN Division at LA AFB to see ‘first hand’ how parts are made for military aircraft.
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Business Expo & Showcase this Tuesday, October 23rd
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Every year, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce provides a venue for businesses to showcase their products and services in a fun-filled format that's dynamic and engaging for the community-at-large and participating South Bay area professionals!
This year's event is shaping up to be a record-breaking evening, with more than 130 organizations registered to exhibit and more than 500 people expected to attend. Complimentary sample bites are being served up by a variety of catering companies and area restaurants, too - so bring your appetites!
Admission and parking are FREE at the Torrance Marriott for this one-night expo. All ages are welcome, and the Chamber encourages everyone to dress in the spirit of the event theme, "Surf's Up!"
To view a current list of exhibitors who will be set up this Tuesday, October 23rd, from 4:30-7:30pm at the
Torrance Marriott
, please
CLICK HERE
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Senecal Recognized by BizFed
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Pictured above: Patty Senecal [center],
Western States Petroleum Association
was recognized by
BizFed
this past Tuesday. Patty is the Director for the Southern California Region and oversees the downstream refining industry regulatory issues in the Southern California region and supports statewide efforts.
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Register Now for Torrance Small Business Week
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Torrance Small Business Week is about more than just shopping at local stores. It's about celebrating and sharing the small businesses that are part of our lives - from corner stores to bakeries; from art supplies to sports camps.
They're the places we call our own and can't imagine living without. It's these businesses and the people behind them that make our community unique. And when they succeed, we all do.
Beginning Saturday, November 24th and running through Saturday, December 1st, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce member businesses will participate in "Torrance Small Business Week 2018" - an extension of small business Saturday. The Chamber invites all members to participate with a special offer for the Torrance community and asks that completed forms be remitted no later than Monday, October 15th. Download the participation form by
CLICKING HERE
. Please contact Debby Morgan at (310) 543-3113 with any questions.
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TACC Foundation's LEAD Program Kicks Off at Torrance Historical Society
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Thank you Janet Payne and Debbie Hays for hosting ‘History Day’ at the
Torrance Historical Society and Museum
for the LEAD program. Twenty-six sophomore high school students are participating in this year's Leadership, Exploration and Development program mirrored after Leadership Torrance. Leslie Cortez, City of Torrance and Brian Hudson, Torrance Fire Department are co-directors of the program.
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Reflections on Working on the California Pay Equity Task Force
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The California Pay Equity Task Force concludes by giving employers tools and resources to aim for equal pay.
In 2016,
SB 358 (Jackson)
took effect and became one of the strongest pay equity statutes in the country.
To ensure the proper implementation of SB 358, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls created the California Pay Equity Task Force, which had its first meeting in 2016. CalChamber Senior Vice President, Policy
Jennifer Barrera
was lucky enough to be a part of this Task Force that brought together stakeholders from all sides of this discussion: policy experts, academics, elected officials and agency leaders.
Since the Task Force concluded its work on equal pay, Barrera offers a summary of her experience, lessons learned and a highlight of the amazing work done by the Task Force.
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Celebrating 20 Years of Partnership: TACC and JBA to Hold Grand Mixer at Los Angeles Maritime Museum
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20 years of connections that break through cultural boundaries. 20 years of exciting, unique destination locations for mixers between two of the most respected business membership organizations in the Southern California area. Mark your calendar and plan on being a part of a most special evening on Thursday, November 15
th
, at the 20
th
Annual Grand Mixer.
This highly-anticipated annual networking event, produced in conjunction with the Japan Business Association of Southern California, will be held at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum at the foot of 6
th
Street in San Pedro, and will feature delicious appetizers from Entertaining Friends Catering; a traditional sake toasting ceremony; remarks by Torrance Mayor, Patrick Furey, and Los Angeles' Consul General of Japan.
The venue offers something for everyone, whether you'd like to take a self-guided tour of the museum, including the featured exhibit, “Taminaru – A Day in the Life of a Japanese-American Fishing Village” or enjoy the sounds of DJ Ozzie while you watch the sunset from the Museum's waterfront patio. It's a unique and exciting experience to watch the busy harbor traffic at the end of the day; and a fabulous way to celebrate 20 years of networking, mixing and mingling between the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce and the Japan Business Association of Southern California.
Click Here for tickets!
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IMPORTANT: TACC Member Information Review
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce's website receives an average of 17,000 page views per month; the vast majority of which are from consumers and would-be clients searching for various businesses in the Torrance area. Because of the Chamber's impactful indexing on Google, Yahoo and other search engines, it is vitally important that members assure their information is correctly listed.
Additionally, the information that the Chamber has on file for its members will be going to print in the 2019 Torrance Magazine & Resource Guide (see below) in January. The Chamber would like all members to review their information as soon as possible; providing any updates to contact names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and websites as soon as possible via email to
terri@torrancechamber.com
.
You can review your online listing by entering your company name in the search bar
HERE
. If you'd like to have your company's logo added to your online listing, please contact Leah Conrad at the Chamber at 310-792-2339. Please note, there is a one-time $25 fee for adding your logo to your online listing, which is completely separate from your organization's listing in the printed Directory.
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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
(a.k.a. Networking Opportunities!)
Click On Event Name for Complete Info/Tickets/RSVP
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Tuesday, Oct. 23 @ 4:30pm-7:30pm
Torrance Marriott | 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance
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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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