May 25, 2023

Donna Duperron, President and CEO, Lieutenant Lauren Giancola, United States Coast Guard, and Mayor George Chen, City of Torrance

Donna Reflects on Armed Forces Weekend

For those of you who attended any of the many events associated with the Armed Forces Day Celebration this past weekend, I know you would agree with me when I say, “I am so proud to live in the City of Torrance.” This experience truly instills a respect for country and demonstrates appreciation for the sacrifices the men and women of the armed forces have made to secure our freedoms.

The City of Torrance is one of the few cities to host an Armed Forces Day celebration with the Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade as a highlight. The Parade has the distinction of being the nation’s longest running military parade sponsored by any city. Read More...

Governor Newsom Urges Infrastructure Permit Reform,

Stresses the Importance of Green Tech Investment at Sacramento Host Breakfast

California Governor Gavin Newsom stressed the importance of streamlining the state’s infrastructure permitting processes at the 97th Annual Sacramento Host Breakfast.

The annual Host Breakfast, attended by close to 1,000 civic and business leaders from throughout the state, offers decision-makers in California finance, government, education, agriculture and industry the opportunity to exchange views, establish and renew friendships, and create statewide atmospheres of good will and understanding at a common table. The breakfast is sponsored by the Sacramento Host Committee, made up of 30 Sacramento area business leaders, and the California Chamber of Commerce. Read More...

Two Job Killer Bills Held in Appropriations; 2 Job Creators Move

Eight job killer proposals identified by the California Chamber of Commerce this year remain alive after Friday’s deadline for fiscal committees to send bills to the floor. Strong opposition from the CalChamber helped to stop two job killer bills from continuing past the Senate Appropriations Committee. Two job creator bills passed their Appropriations committees and will be heard soon. Read More...

Chamber to Celebrate Impact Award Honorees

The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Installation and Impact Awards on Tuesday, June 6th, 12:00 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance - South Bay. The event will recognize businesses and individuals for their commitment to the Torrance community.

This years J. Walker Owens Volunteerism Award will be presented to Stan Gray from Fastsigns for demonstrating a selfless approach to volunteerism and dedication to the mission and goals of the Chamber. Read More...

Torrance Chamber Recognized with Advocacy Champion Award

The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is one of seven chambers of commerce to receive the 2023 Advocacy Champion Award from the California Chamber of Commerce.

This is the first year the award has been given to recognize chambers for excellence in business advocacy. Representatives of the Advocacy Champion chambers were honored on May 17 during the CalChamber Capitol Summit in Sacramento. Read More...

Leadership Torrance Class of 2023 visits the Disney Concert Hall as part of County Day. Thank you to co-directors Leslie Cortez and Mark Waronek for organizing the all day session with special appreciation to Jennifer LaMarque and Jenney Eubanks from Supervisor Janice Hanh's office.

Tuesday, June 6th | 8:00 AM - Chamber 101

Tuesday, June 6th | 12:00 PM - Installation and Impact Awards

Thursday, June 8th | 12:00 PM - Government Affairs Policy (GAP)

Genesis of South Bay | Kinecta Federal Credit Union - Torrance PCH |

Kinecta Federal Credit Union - Torrance

1 - 10 Years

Cloud Comfort HVAC

Pinkberry

Crystal Workspaces

Flow With Joyce LLC

Kaji Associates

Rodriguez Strategies

Monkish Brewing Co

Facio - Your People Solution

American Illumination, Inc.

Securitas USA

Fred's Carpets Plus

Argos Engineers

Villa Sorrento Assisted Living

20 - 30 Years

Wayfarers Chapel

31 - 40 Years

Servatius, O'Brien & Fong, LLP