Chamber Weekly | News & Events

August 24, 2023

Out & About with Donna

Donna Duperron extends congratulations to the Sri Panchamukha Hanuman Temple and Religious Academy at their grand event, Jai Ho - 77th Indian Independence Celebration.

Donna Attends Jai Ho - 77th Indian

Independence Day Celebrations

This past Saturday, I attended Jai Ho which is a cultural extravaganza that showcases the rich tapestry of Indian traditions and brings together various communities to celebrate unity, diversity, and independence. Sri Panchamukha Hanuman Temple and Religious Academy, a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting Indian culture and heritage hosted the event.

As I entered the festival grounds, I paused to look at the magnificent colors, the vendors who were showcasing Indian clothing, jewelry and accessories and the Indian food booths from various regions. I was welcomed by Madhusudan Chanani, board of director, who in turn introduced me to Narasimhacharya Cherukupally, permanent founder director, Chairman and Chief in priest. Also welcoming me were executive committee members Venkat Gopalan and President Kavitha Venkatraman. Read More...

News

California Lawmakers Posed to Extend 'Temporary' Covid Layoff Protections for Hotel, Restaurant Workers Forever

California lawmakers may soon approve a union-backed bill that would extend indefinitely a Covid-era measure that subjects the hospitality industry to hefty fines and litigation if they don’t offer laid-off workers their jobs back in order of seniority, even if the business is under new ownership.

Senate Bill 723 passed the California Senate in May and will be taken up by the state Assembly in September. The proposed law is one of several employer groups and the California Chamber of Commerce describe as “job killers,” because they expose companies to millions of dollars in liability under conditions they describe as vague and difficult to predict. Read More...

Chamber members gather at the Annual Regional Mixer in Redondo Beach.

C Line (Green) Extension to Torrance Project Update from Metro

Mark Dierking, Community Relations Manager and Georgia Sheridan, Senior Planning Director for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will be providing an update on the Metro C Line extension at the September 14th, Government Affairs Policy meeting. The LA Metro's C Line extension project, expected to be completed in 2030-2033, would stretch the service's western terminus 4.5 miles from the Redondo Beach Metro Station on Marine Avenue to Torrance's new transit center.

The Torrance Area Chamber supports the C Line extension to Torrance. If you are interested in attending the Government Affairs Policy meeting on September 14th, please click below.

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Mayor Chen to Deliver 'State of the City'

Mark your calendars for the Annual State of the City hosted by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. The event will take place on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance - South Bay. Registration begins at 11:30 am with the program and luncheon at 12:00 noon.

Thank you to Presenting Sponsor American Honda Motor Company, Inc., Patron Sponsors Torrance Refining Company and Continental Development Corporation, Distinguished Sponsors California Water Service, Malaga Bank, Providence Little Company of Mary, Torrance Bakery, Sares Regis Group, and Virco Manufacturing Corporation, and Supporting Sponsors El Camino College, UCLA Health, Dignity Health Sports Park, South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, South Bay Association of Realtors, Rose Equities, Athens Services, and Water Replenishment District.

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2023 Business Expo and Showcase this October

Hosted by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, the Torrance Business Showcase will take place on Thursday, October 19th from 4:30 - 7:30 pm at the Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach.

An average of 125 local businesses, restaurants, non-profit organizations, and entrepreneurs will showcase their goods and services at this annual event, and approximately 500 community members attend the Showcase, making it one of the premier ways the Chamber helps South Bay businesses connect with the community.

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