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UCLA Health to Present the Armed Forces 5K Run | Walk
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Torrance Police Department and Village Runner, is pleased to announce that plans are well underway for the Armed Forces 5K Run/Walk to be held on Saturday, May 20th. UCLA Health is the presenting sponsor of the event.
The City of Torrance is one of the few cities in the nation designated by the U.S. Department of Defense 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.
This rich tradition began in 1960; Mayor Al Isen, with the help of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, organized the first parade as a tribute to friends and fellow American who had served in the Armed Forces.
Last year, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Armed Forces 5K Run/Walk the morning of the parade with an inspirational welcome from General Robert B. Abrams, Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command. The firing of a canon to start the race was a highlight for many participants.
The “Freedom Run” is a special segment of race festivities in which active duty service men and women from all branches of service run in formation in PT gear, call out cadence, and participate in the Torrance Armed Forces Day 5k Run/Walk. The Military units that participate in the race represent “freedom,” which exists in America because of the sacrifices of our service members, for whom we are incredibly grateful.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact Donna Duperron at (310) 540-6688.
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L to R: Cyndy Rosell, Susan Swinburne & Russell Akiyama
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Leadership Torrance (LT) is one of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce’s longest-running programs, with hundreds of Torrance area professionals and community leaders having graduated through the program.
This year’s cohort consists of 20 people from myriad industries, professional backgrounds and South Bay experience. On Friday, January 20th the group meets for orientation and introductions, being led by three outstanding individuals who have taken on the task of directing the group.
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The South Bay's Homeless Count; Can You Assist?
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Kaiser Permanente has reached out to the Torrance Area Chamber for assistance in locating 500 volunteers to help with the South Bay's Homeless Count on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 from the hours of 8-11pm. The data collected will be used to bring needed services and housing solutions to the South Bay.
This annual count is conducted to measure our needs and progress toward ending homelessness using real-time statistics of what homelessness looks like in our communities. All volunteers must be 18 and older to participate, and will be fully trained and provided with materials upon arrival.
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Each semester, So Cal ROC partners with friends in the community to provide its students a chance to participate in mock job interviews; a tool by which students build skill and confidence prior to entering the workforce.
Mock Interview Day is Monday, March 6, 2017. Multiple times are available: 9:30am-11:30am; 1pm-3:30pm; 4-6:30pm (greatest need); and 6:45-9pm. Email your name, phone number and time preference (multiple sessions are okay!) or call Victoria Westerskov, Job Services Coordinator at So Cal ROC: (310) 224-4238.
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New 2017 Promotional Tool for TACC Members
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ZERO Unsubscribes, ZERO Spam Flags, SIXTEEN percent click-through rate, TWO "Member Monthly" e-blasts. The first month's distributions have been a success; and space in future months is selling very quickly.
Non-profit members enjoy listings for just $35. Standard listings start at $50 per distribution. Several ad spaces remain available for Monday, Feb. 6th.
To reserve your space in an upcoming distribution of Member Monthly, please contact Leah Hamilton, TACC Communications Coordinator at (310) 792-2339.
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Labor Law Update - Tips to Stay Ahead of the Curve
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Reserve your seat for the California Labor Law Update on Tuesday, January 24th at 8:00 am at Toyota USA Auto Museum, 19600 Van Ness Ave in Torrance.
This panel discussion features New California Employment Laws Impacting Business and will offer attendees useful tips to stay ahead of the curve. Moderator Rob Van Lingen will lead the panel of experts in the fields of law, insurance and human resources to help you navigate 2017.
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TODAY! "Trademark Basics"
Thursday, January 19th | 12-1:30pm
Speaker: Jason Lott, Attorney Advisor for Trademark Educational Outreach
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"Predictive Analytics, Marketing, and Big Data"
Tuesday, January 24th | 12-1:30pm
Speaker: Rajesh Mulchandani, Predictive and Advanced Analytics Manager at Toyota North America
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"Yelp or Yikes"
Tuesday, Feb. 14th |
12-1:30pm
Speaker: David Wang, Web Guru and Owner of Funtastic Photo Booth
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Lisa's Bon Appetit: Catering Kitchen Facility Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Celebration!
3535 Lomita Blvd, Suite C
Torrance, CA 90505
Thursday, Jan. 26th
Ribbon Cutting: 5pm
Grand Opening Festivities: 6pm-10pm
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Business @ Noon
Thursday, Feb. 9th
11:45am-1:15pm
1434 Marcelina Ave, Torrance
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There's always something happening with the Torrance Area Chamber
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SOCIAL MEDIA TIP OF THE WEEK
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Choura Events' mantra is "Don't Be Boring" and Ryan Choura's selfie game is anything but ordinary. When the LA Business Journal awarded Choura Events for the 3rd year in a row, he promoted the win with a selfie.
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If you're posting on social media and hoping to engage your followers; one sure-fire way to get their attention is to feature your "selfie" in your photos. Whether it's a photo you take of yourself at your shop, at an event or out-and-about in the community; when consumers can connect with you on a personal, and, thereby emotional level; they are far more likely to consider doing business with you when they are in need of your product(s) or services. Sell cars? Take a photo of yourself in front of the latest model. Are you a tax accountant? Take a selfie at your desk working on a client's file. Are you in the promotional products field? Snap a shot holding the latest trend in promo products. Whatever it is you do, show yourself to bolster your brand, while demonstrating your product or service!
Businesses that are aware of the vast benefits of combining this unique method in their social media marketing are ahead of the game. But don't just take our word for it; there's a plethora of marketing and advertising experts writing articles about the use of selfies to maximize efforts with with social media. A quick Google search for "selfies and social media for business" will give you hours of reading material.
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NEW MEMBERS
Look who joined the Chamber! Welcome to the community.
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RENEWING MEMBERS
The Torrance area business community wouldn't be the same without you.
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The Chamber helps businesses reach their full potential
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