Congratulations Sunrider International |
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Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce leaders, representatives from the City of Torrance and local legislative representatives gathered Tuesday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Sunrider International at their Torrance headquarters. Sunny Beutler, CEO, Sunrider International was presented with scrolls, certificates, and plaques to commemorate the special occasion.
Sunrider has graciously partnered with the chamber by hosting Chinese New Year Celebrations, Women of Influence, Business for a Day, and Active Shooter events; employees have participated and then became leaders in the chamber’s Leadership Torrance program and Sunrider welcomed parents, students, and business leaders through the Junior Leadership Torrance program. Beutler was congratulated and wished all the best in championing continuous improvement and innovation in the years to come.
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Strong Opposition Stops Single-Payer Health Care Bill, Two Other Job Killers |
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Three California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills, including one that would have raised taxes by more than $160 billion annually to fund a single-payer health care system, were stopped in the state Legislature Monday and are likely dead for the year.
In a statement Monday, the CalChamber expressed relief that the single-payer health care proposal, AB 1400 (Kalra; D-San Jose), failed to pass before a key legislative deadline, but warned the proposal will likely resurface in the future. Read More...
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Congressional Representatives to Address Relevant Issues |
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (left), Congressman Ted Lieu (right) |
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 20th annual State of the Region on Friday, February 18th. This virtual event will begin at 12:00 noon.
“It can be difficult to stay on top of what’s happening in Washington, D.C.—particularly the work that doesn’t make headlines. That is why I never miss the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual State of the Region event. Hearing directly from our two Congressional members gives me a better understanding of the complex issues they are working to address,” stated Serena Josel, Chairwoman of the Board. Read more...
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Health Officer Updates Isolation and Quarantine Orders for COVID-19 |
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The Health Officer of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health updated Isolation and Quarantine orders for the control of COVID-19 on February 1.
This means that all individuals who reside or work in the Los Angeles County Health Jurisdiction, regardless of vaccination status, previous infection, or a lack of symptoms, but have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 are required to follow the Health Officer’s Orders.
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CalChamber Supports California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act |
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The California Fair Pay and Employer Accountability Act is an absolute priority for CalChamber this year. It will repeal the Labor Code Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”) and replace it with a more effective and efficient process for employees to recover unpaid wages and will also eliminate the abusive litigation employers have been dealing with for over the past ten years. From the data we have seen, employers have spent billions on these settlements.
CalChamber is in full SUPPORT of this initiative and is currently working with several other associations, including the California New Car Dealers Association, California Restaurant Association, and Western Growers Association, to get this initiative qualified for the November 2022 ballot. Read More...
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Newest Job Killer Bill Will Worsen Housing Crisis |
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Legislation that expands a broken California environmental law and hurts the ability to build more housing was tagged by the California Chamber of Commerce as a job killer this week.
AB 1001 (Cristina Garcia; D-Bell Gardens) expands the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to incorporate new, highly subjective, nonquantifiable and litigation-bait standards into CEQA in an attempt to address historical discriminatory land use policies. Read More...
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Dignity Health Sports Park Hosts Blood Drive |
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The American Red Cross is currently facing a national crisis, its worst blood shortage in over a decade. The blood shortage poses a concerning risk to patient care. Dignity Health Sports Park, in partnership with the Carson Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. The blood drive will be held at the Red Cross Bloodmobile in Parking Lot 10, 18400 S Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA 90746 . Regardless of vaccination status, all donors and individuals in attendance must wear a face mask. Donors are still eligible to donate blood after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Read more...
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Opinion: Antitrust Bills Threaten California Businesses and Economy |
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As many California businesses continue struggling under the pandemic, members of Congress are pushing for antitrust legislation that would break up digital tools and online services that assist small enterprises. While this misguided legislation targets large tech companies, consumers and small businesses will suffer.
The current package of antitrust bills in the House, aimed at a select number of tech companies, would prohibit certain platforms from promoting their products on their own sites, break up integrated services offered by large companies, and prohibit mergers of a certain size. Read more....
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Chamber to Host Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Event |
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The Torrance Chamber of Commerce will launch the first of a three-part Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) series on Wednesday, February 9th at 9:00 a.m. This event will be virtual.
“Farzana Nayani, keynote speaker, will introduce the concept of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The focus of her presentation will be ‘why businesses should consider embracing DEI in their workplace’. The second event, to be held on March 11th, will be a DEI Business Roundtable where different business leaders will share their thoughts about howDEI programs create a sense of belonging in their workplace. And lastly, the third event in the series will be a celebration of DEI with the chamber’s Educate, Elevate, and Celebrate Diversity event in April,” stated Barbara Graham, Vice Chair of DEI. Read more...
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Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce staff welcomed and thanked chamber members at the annual Volunteer Recognition event in 2016 held at Palos Verdes Bowl. |
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"Being a Torrance chamber ambassador is such an incredible opportunity to not only network with business leaders and local elected officials but also to work behind the scenes to help define your community. It gives you the chance to do more than just participate, but to really make a difference by playing a lead role in chamber events and activities. The bigger the difference you make in your community, the more people will pay attention to who you are and your represented business, giving you a distinctive edge when it comes time to talk to your next client. We are part of a community, and the Torrance chamber has taken that to the next level and turned it into camaraderie".
-Jonathan Anderson, Visual Experience Fine Art Gallery
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Upcoming Programs & Events |
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February 14 at 8:30 am - Ambassadors
February 15 at 8:30 am - Chamber 101
February 17 at 4:00 pm - Hype
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COWORK South Bay
Websites in a Flash
Modern Woodmen of America
Eagle Protection Service Inc.
Aki Lashes LLC
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1 - 5 Years
Cali Smiles Family Dentistry
ATM International USA Inc
Ashcraft Design
Kaji& Associates
Nissin International Transport USA Inc
6 - 10 Years
Cell Business Equipment
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11 - 20 Years
Friendship Transport, Inc.
Interline Corporation
Jean Adelsman
Pregnancy Help Center
South Bay Hearing & Balance Center
Torrance Historical Society & Museum
CDC, INC. - Torrance Friendship Academy
21 - 55 Years
Scott Robinson Honda, Inc.
Redman Equipment & Manufacturing Co
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Redondo Van& Storage, Inc.
Switzer Learning Center
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