Local Elections Directly Affect Your Life
Please Vote on June 7th
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It is a common myth that important elections only take place every four years. Local
Elections take place every two years, sometimes every year. Local elections generally
have lower voter turnout, so your vote can make a huge difference. One (1) vote can be
the deciding factor in a candidate or measure passing. Voting in local elections affect
you more directly than County, State, or Federal Elections. Let your voice be heard.
Your local leaders, the Mayor and City Council decide what local laws (Ordinances) and
policies (Resolutions) to make on behalf of their constituents (residents). These include
land use issues, new developments in the city, housing, transportation, sanitation,
animal control - how many pets you can have. They also have the final approval of the
City’s Budget, what programs and areas the money is spent. Whether to subsidize
Cultural Arts programs or Recreation classes or to invest in parks or libraries. Read More...
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Job Killer Update: 4 Bills Stopped, 1 Tax Bill Stalled |
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California Chamber of Commerce policy advocates working alongside advocates from allied business groups succeeded in stopping four CalChamber-job killer bills from advancing in the legislature this year. One of these job killer bills has been gutted and amended, and will now propose tax credits for clean energy.
One additional job killer bill has stalled and is likely dead for the year.
Bills Stopped for the Year
The following job killer bills missed the April 29 deadline for legislative policy committees to send bills along for consideration by fiscal committees and will not advance this year: Read More...
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Here We Go Again: California Coronavirus Cases Rising. Is a New Wave Coming Soon? |
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After months of declining numbers, California has recorded a nearly 30% increase in coronavirus cases over the last week along with smaller rises in hospitalizations, causing some health officials to suspect that the state is headed into a new pandemic wave.
The increase coincides with a loosening of COVID-19 restrictions such as mask mandates and vaccine verification rules as well as the rise of new subvariants of the highly transmissible Omicron strain. The question now is how much higher cases will go and whether new government intervention will be needed. Read More...
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Take Three: Cal/OSHA Revises COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for Third Time |
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On April 21, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) approved a third readoption of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to replace the current version, which is set to expire on May 6, 2022.
Many of the revisions updated or removed definitions, as well as provided for more flexibility within the ETS to address changing circumstances around COVID-19’s spread. The third readoption will take effect immediately upon the Office of Administrative Law approving and filing the regulations with the Secretary of State. This is expected to occur within the first week of May. Read More...
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Let Your Voice Be Heard - Take the BizFed Pulse Poll Today |
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BizFed unites more than 210 chambers, trade associations, minority business groups, economic development organizations and business improvements to speak out for a strong economy. As an active member of BizFed, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce encourages each of our members to take the annual Pulse Poll.
The insights gleaned from member responses will determine how BizFed ranks their policy priorities, maps out their advocacy work, and makes decisions about how best to serve you in the coming year. BizFed needs your time, attention, and unique insights to get this right.
A historically busy election season is upon us and a class of new leaders will soon take the reins. BizFed needs to conduct a full business community check-up before that happens. It starts with the 2022 BizFed Pulse Poll.
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Go-Biz Directory of Funding Opportunities |
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Go-Biz just posted their California Business Comeback Guide an index of all current and forecasted state incentive programs for businesses both for recovery and for success. They also have it on their Incentives Grants and Financing page on their website here and it is also a drop down banner on the main GO-Biz website on the top. It is also shared on their GO-Biz LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook accounts.
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Torrance Unified School District Students Recognized
at 2022 State of Education Event
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its State of Education event. Several high school students were recognized for their 5K for Freedom Essay Contest submissions.
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce created the 5K for Freedom Essay Contest as part of the Chamber Foundation. The Chamber Foundation has actively promoted collaboration between local businesses and the Torrance Unified School District. Among these collaborative opportunities have been the Adopt-A-School program, the LEAD program, Principal for a Day, Executive for a Day, and Business for a Day. These programs have allowed local businesses, through mentorship, to bridge the employment needs with a well-trained, well educated workforce pool. Read More...
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(Left to right) Sherry Kramer, Continental Development Corporation; Brandon Kim, Torrance High School; Abigail Morey, Ambassador High School; Hailey Ellington, Ambassador High School; Annabelle Lee, North High School; Grace Choe, North High School; Alexis Choi, South High School; and Serena Josel, Chairman of the Board, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. |
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Vote Now for Southbay's Best |
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Returning for the 31st year, the Daily Breeze proudly presents their annual South Bay's Best Readers' Choice Awards. For the first time last year, the Daily Breeze added a Chamber of Commerce category. The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce was awarded the BEST Chamber and we would like to repeat.
Make your vote count and simply search and select the name of your favorite Chamber under the organizations & shows category. You must vote for at least 10 different categories for your ballot to count by May 8, 2022. Categories include education, food & drink, health & wellness goods & services, home goods & services, non-home goods & services, organizations & shows, people, and places.
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Chamber Celebrates Diversity Award Honorees |
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce held its Educate, Celebrate, Elevate Diversity Awards reception last Thursday. The event celebrated the achievements and leadership of five individuals in multiculturalism and diversity.
Honorees included: Male Success Alliance, California State University Dominguez Hills, Vanguard Award; Tara Nierenhausen, Community's Child, Catalyst Award; Latrice McGlothin, Kinecta Federal Credit Union, Advocate Award; CommUnity Walk Against Hate, El Camino College, Outstanding Diversity Program; Hands Across Campus, Torrance High School, Outstanding Diversity Program; Bob and Laurie Brandt, Red Car Brewery and Restaurant, Rising Star Award. Read More...
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(Left to right) Donna Duperron, President & CEO, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; Dr. William Franklin, Vice President of Student Affairs, California State University Dominguez Hills; Chiamaka Azinge, Torrance High School; Latrice McGlothin, Kinecta Federal Credit Union; Ann O'Brien, El Camino College; Tara Nierenhausen, Community's Child; Serena Josel, Chairman of the Board, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce; (not pictured) Bob and Laurie Brandt, Red Car Brewery and Restaurant, Rising Star Award. |
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Photo courtesy of Kirk Rossberg |
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Renewing Members: Thank you!
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The Chamber helps businesses reach their full potential. |
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For more information about the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, call (310) 540-5858 or
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