A LETTER FROM PRESIDENT AND CEO:
Donna Duperron
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Donna Duperron
President and CEO
Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce
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Happy New Year! Welcome to 2022. I hope you had a restful and enjoyable holiday season. As I write this message, there are several themes that are relevant; return to work, return to school, Omicron, employee shortage, housing, supply chain, health care and this list could go on and on.
If you are anything like me, I look back at the past two years with happiness and exhaustion because of how resilient and nimble our workforces and organizations have been throughout this pandemic. It has truly been a rough ride, one which has changed so many lives. Read More....
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Mayor Furey Addresses Police Accountability |
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Patrick J. Furey
Mayor, City of Torrance
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To Our Business Partners-
The recent articles in the LA Times reported troubling allegations against Torrance police officers. However, the City of Torrance wants all members of the community alike to be reassured that the City does not condone any member under our employ that expresses or condones behavior inconsistent with our mission to serve everyone in the community with respect and dignity. We will not tolerate any form of bigotry, racism, hate, or misconduct. An internal investigation is being conducted and the involved officers have been placed on administrative leave. However, I also have to let you know that me and my colleagues on the City Council must be careful not to speak to or pre-judge allegations against individual officers because under the Torrance Municipal Code disciplinary appeals can end up being heard by the City Council. Read More...
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Updated Health Officer Order and and Public Health Emergency Isolation and and Quarantine Requirements |
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Eleven new California laws for 2022, explained in one minute |
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The new year brings a raft of new laws for Californians. They’re likely to affect what your neighborhood looks like, how safe you feel, what recourse you have against discrimination — even how you take out your trash.
In 2021 the Legislature’s super-majority of Democrats sent Gov. Gavin Newsom hundreds of bills that he signed into law, including several with major consequences for Californians. Here’s a breakdown of 11 of those new laws taking effect in 2022, most of which lawmakers approved in the last session (a few videos cover more than one new law on the same subject). Read More...
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BizFed - INFO ALERT: What LA County redistricting means for you |
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We hope you unplugged for a few days of holiday rest and recharge. We’re back at it this week with one of the most important year-end Info Alerts you’ll read as we look ahead to 2022. Los Angeles County’s first-ever independent citizens redistricting commission has formally approved a new map, with one abstention.
The 14-member group was tasked with redrawing supervisorial district boundaries that define voting power for the next decade, a process that happens every 10 years so each district is substantially equal in population. Read More...
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Changes to California Minimum Wage Announced for 2022 |
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Effective January 1, 2022, minimum wage for the State of California will increase to $15.00 per hour for employers with 26 employees or more, and $14.00 per hour for employers with 25 employees or less. In 2016, California become the first U.S. state to commit to increasing minimum wage to $15 per hour for large businesses by 2022, and by 2023 for small businesses. The new minimum wage standards are right on schedule with the state's previously announced commitment. Read More...
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The Chamber to Host Labor Law Update on January 12 |
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Speakers: Mistee Ruiz, Chief People Officer, Facio LLC (left), Karl Schmidt, General Counsel, Parker, Milliken, Clark, O'Hara & Samuelian, APC (right) |
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In the new year, there are going to be several changes to labor law that take effect on January 1, 2022. Changes in labor law often raise questions for business owners, including the ways in which the business and its employees will be affected, and the resulting operational changes that must take effect.
Please tune into "California Labor Law Update" on January 12, a virtual event hosted by the Torrance Are Chamber of Commerce...Register Now
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Thank you Health Care Panelists |
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Panelists: William Conrad, MD (top row, left side), Margie Herrier (top row, right side), Craig Leach (bottom row, left side), Santiago Muñoz (bottom row, right side) |
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UCLA Health and the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce co-hosted an expert panel discussion, "Navigating the Intersection of Business and Health Care" in December. Panelists included: William Conrad, MD, Interim Chief Medical Officer, Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Centers of San Pedro and Torrance; Margie Herrier, Senior Vice President and Area Manager, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center; Craig Leach, President and CEO, Torrance Memorial Medical Center; and Santiago Muñoz, Chief Strategy Officer, UCLA Health.
The program began with panelists discussing the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to changes in the ways that medical organizations approach healthcare, including allocation of resources. Read More...
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Chamber members met with Torrance High School students through MERIT program in fall 2019. |
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Remember the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce MERIT program? The mission of this program was to foster mentoring relationships between Torrance High School students and Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce.
In 2019 chamber members met with students to emphasize the importance of continuing education, community awareness, and exposure to various career paths through networking with local business professionals. Read More...
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Business at Noon at Depot Restaurant |
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A monthly networking event, Business at Noon will be held on January 25th at the Depot Restaurant from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm. Gina Lee, American Illumination, will be the master of ceremonies and facilitate self-introductions of chamber members. Admission of $26 includes lunch, a beverage, tax, and gratuity. For maximized networking, please arrive and check-in at 11:45 AM. During lunch, each attendee will take 30-seconds to introduce themselves and their business to all guests. Don’t forget your business cards, and feel free to bring a raffle item to promote your business. The reservation deadline is Monday, January 24th at 12:00 pm. To register, please visit the following link: https://www.torrancechamber.com/event/bus-noon-january/
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Red Card Brewery to Host HYPE |
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HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Excel) will be at the Red Car Brewery and Restaurant, on Thursday, January 20th, at 4:00 pm. Jonathan Anderson of Visual Experience Fine Art, is the HYPE Chair and Master of Ceremonies. Through HYPE, young professionals are provided with meaningful, dynamic, and engaging opportunities for networking and career development. Laurie Brandt, co-proprietor of Red Car Brewery & Restaurant, and a former Chairwoman of the Board for the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, will be the STAR speaker. Laurie will speak on her professional journey, and talk about opening the first brewery in Torrance in 2000. She will also discuss developing their brand and community involvement. HYPE is free to members, and the event is listed on the website calendar with a hyperlink to to RSVP. HYPE adds value to one’s company through personal and professional development by sharing resources and communication skills. Registration is required to attend. To register, please visit the following link: https://www.torrancechamber.com/event/hype-january/
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January 20 at 4:00 pm - Hype
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