Dr. Atlas Helaire, Superintendent, SoCal Roc |
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This week I had the opportunity to visit the Southern California Regional Occupation Center, also known as SoCal ROC. Dr. Atlas Helaire, Superintendent, welcomed me to the Center. The Southern California Regional Occupational Center was founded in 1967 to provide training for trades in traditional occupational settings. SoCal ROC has... Read More
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Chamber Champions Instrumental in Supporting Growth of Chamber |
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has a program titled Chamber Champions. This program is designed to prominently recognize member businesses who provide strong and instrumental support for the growth of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. These Champions assist with the mission driven events hosted by the chamber annually.
Chamber Champions enjoy the convenience of a one-time, all-inclusive transaction that ensures high-profile positioning in key programs the member business wishes to be involved in. Benefit packages begin at $2,500 and are tailored to meet the needs of each business.
Benefits include expanding a businesses reach, priority at events, logo recognition, weekly advances, prime placement, and on display logos.
For information regarding the Chamber Champion program, please contact Donna Duperron at
310-540-6688.
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Kirk Rossberg
Torrance Bakery
Chamber Champion 2021 - 2022
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Torrance Chamber Supported Bill Signed by Governor Newsom |
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AB 1033 (Bauer-Kahan), legislation supported by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce was approved by Governor Newsom and chaptered by the Secretary of State on September 27th. AB 1033 will establish a more practical procedure for the small employer family leave mediation pilot program, which allows small employers to mediate paid family leave claims before a lawsuit can be filed. |
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Chamber to Weigh Support of Sales Tax Increase |
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David Gamboa, Vice Chairman Government Affairs, will welcome Aram Chaparyan, Torrance City Manager and Sheila Poisson, Finance Director to the Thursday, October 14th Government Affairs Policy (GAP) meeting. The Torrance City Council has approved placing a ¾-cent sales tax increase on the June 2022 election ballot. The tax hike is estimated to raise 26.7 million annually. Chaparyan and Poisson will make a presentation on the sales tax proposal. Read More
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COVID-19 In the Workplace - Vaccines on the Horizon |
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COVID-19 continues to dominate discussions around workplace safety in California and across the nation – and big changes for businesses are on the horizon this fall and in early 2022.
What is Coming from Washington D.C.?
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Duperron Attends Schriever Wall of Honor Ceremony |
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This past Friday, Donna Duperron, President & CEO attended the Schriever Wall of Honor Ceremony at Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base. In November 2007, the Space & Missile Systems Center dedicated a Statue and Wall as the General Schriever Memorial. Recognition of the earliest pioneers who made a tremendous contribution to our community began in 2014. Every year additional pioneers are chosen to have their names added to the Schriever Wall of Honor. Read More
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Kaiser Permanente Shares Workforce Vaccine Policy Toolkit |
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To support employers in developing their own vaccine policies, Kaiser Permanente has released a new Workforce Vaccine Policy Toolkit sharing the insights we gained from implementing a vaccine policy across our organization. Read More
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Cal Chambers: Legislative Mixed Bag |
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Governor Gavin Newsom yesterday signed legislation co-sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce that streamlines procedures in the small employer family leave mediation program under the California Family Rights Act. The Governor also signed two bills that will increase the cost of doing business in the state: a CalChamber job killer bill that will increase costs and liability on employers in the garment industry; and a CalChamber oppose bill that significantly expands Cal/OSHA authority... Read More
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Torrance Chamber Voted South Bay’s Best Chamber |
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has been presented the South Bay’s Best Chamber of Commerce award by the readers of the Daily Breeze and Beach Reporter. This popular contest has become a thirty-year tradition as readers continue to enjoy voting for their favorite places to shop, dine, play and do business in the South Bay and surrounding communities. Simon Grieve, Publisher, wrote that they’d like to pay special tribute to all honorees for having survived and overcome so many incredible challenges during the pandemic and doing it with such resilience and... Read More
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Business at Noon at The Crest Sports Bar and Grill |
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Join us for Business at Noon Thursday, October 21, 2021, from 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM at The Crest Sports Bar and Grill. Business at Noon allows attendees to promote their business while learning about other companies in the community.
Eric Smith of Massage Smith will be the master of ceremonies and facilitate self-introductions of Chamber members. Admission includes lunch, a beverage, tax, and gratuity. For maximized networking, please arrive and check-in at 11:45 AM. Guests will mingle with their masks on, at the outdoor area of the facility, and have table conversations. 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 Wednesday, October 20th at 12:00 noon. Vaccination cards or an electronic vaccination card must be presented upon entry.
To register, please visit here.
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Smog City Brewing Co., Inc. to host HYPE |
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The Helping Young Professionals Excel (HYPE) program will be hosted by Smog City Brewing Co., on Thursday, October 28th. Laurie Porter, co-owner of the brewery will be the STAR presenter and talk about her career pathway. The purpose of the HYPE program is to provide young professionals with a meaningful, dynamic, and engaging way to develop networking and career development. The October HYPE will have a “Mad Hatter” theme. Attendees are encouraged to wear a crazy hat, (witches’ hat or headbands with a pumpkin, anything goes!)
Vaccination cards or an electronic vaccination card must be presented upon entry.
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Workforce Roundtable to focus on Aerospace |
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce will continue their series of Workforce and Education roundtables on November 3rd with a focus on aerospace.
“The Chamber's Workforce Roundtables create opportunities for our community to learn about talent acquisition for the top jobs in the South Bay. The panelists will explain how they recruit, retain, and educate their employees, and what the future of our workforce looks like. The Workforce Roundtable for Aerospace will feature experts in aerospace, one of the leading and most diverse industries in Southern California," stated Andrea Sala, Vice Chair, Workforce and Education.
The Workforce Roundtable will begin at 8:30 a.m. and be provided virtually. Register online at www.torrancechamber.com
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CalSavers Compliance Deadline Approaching |
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Eligible employers with 5 or more employees must register by June 30, 2022
State law now requires all businesses with five or more employees to participate in CalSavers if they do not offer a qualified retirement savings plan from the private market. Eligible employers must register for CalSavers by their... Read More
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Leadership Torrance is a program, founded in 1983, that focuses on developing effective leaders from across the South Bay. Sponsored by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Torrance provides opportunities for emerging leaders to take an active role in building a stronger community. The mission of the Leadership Torrance program is to develop effective leaders by encouraging community connections through partnerships with City officials and local businesses.
For the next several months, this column will feature graduates of the program and highlight the positive growth of these individuals.
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Matthew Bond
Executive Assistant
Guaranty Escrow INC.
LT Class of 2019
1. Where were you in your career right before joining Leadership Torrance?
I was doing marketing and networking for my family escrow business, Guaranty Escrow... Read More
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The Chamber providing events like Business at Noon is great because it allows members an opportunity to expand their professional networks in a comfortable environment! I gained brand new contacts with people I would otherwise never have had a chance to get in front of to promote Malaga Bank. And aside from all of that, it was just plain fun to be with people in person enjoying a wonderful lunch together.
Sacha Ohara
Senior Vice President
Business Development Officer
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Oct 28, 12:00 p.m. - HYPE
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