Out & About With Donna
The Chamber is often talked about from the perspective that it is an association of businesses and that is true. The Chamber is about serving our member businesses in a myriad of ways so that those businesses can grow. But the Chamber is also about people.

The activities and organizations of the Chamber and its member businesses are are made up of people working toward a common goal of betterment of business, the economy, and the community. When business, the economy, and the community grow, the quality of life of the people involved improves. And when everyone grows as a person, the Chamber and the community is stronger and grows as well.

It is a unique and exciting time that we live in. Both the United States and the world are witnessing unprecedented change brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the many changes brought on by this change, tremendous opportunities exist.  Read More

News
Businesses and Individuals to be Honored on Wednesday
The Impact Awards, an annual tradition that recognizes Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce businesses and individuals will be held as a virtual event this Wednesday at 12:00 noon. The photo above includes the honorees from the 2019 event.

Tim Thompson, Centaurus Financial, is the recipient of this year’s coveted J. Walker Owens Volunteerism Award, established in 1986. The award is presented to a Chamber member who demonstrates a selfless approach to serving the Chamber and business community far beyond the parameters of volunteerism.

Thompson has served as an Ambassador, joined the Chamber Board of Directors five years ago, is a committee member of the Police and Fire Appreciation luncheons, attends ribbon cuttings, Business at Noon and the Professional Roundtable meetings.

In addition to numerous awards, Kirk Rossberg, Torrance Bakery, will be installed as 2020-2021 Chairman of the Board.

To register to view the Impact Awards, please Click Here. A complete list of honorees is also displayed on the chamber’s website.
Restaurants, Breweries, and Caterers: Who Is Open for Dine-In?
After modifying their business practices in light of the coronavirus "safer at home" decree, many restaurants and breweries are now open for dine-in service, along with take-out and delivery. Restaurant and brewery owners were itching to open their doors back to the public and reconnect with their clientele. The Chamber encourages you to visit your local eateries and show your support. T o see the restaurants, breweries, and caterers opened for business and ready to serve you , Click Here .
Tourism Industry Preparing Itself for Recovery
The COVID-19 crisis has snuffed out 10 years of economic growth in California’s travel and tourism industry. The fallout from this crisis is not only unprecedented, but estimated to cost the state $72.1 billion in visitor spending this year and 613,000 tourism jobs last month alone. However, the tourism economy also offers a path to recovery. Read More
SBA Updates: Disaster Loan Portal, Paycheck Protection Form
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced this week that it has reopened the portal for eligible applicants hurt by COVID-19 to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the EIDL Advance progr am. The SBA, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, also posted what it described as a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and an EZ version. Read More.
Key to Re-Opening Economy – Liability Protection
As businesses throughout the state start to re-open, there is a looming question as to whether it is safe. Consumers want to resume a back to normal lifestyle by visiting their favorite restaurants and stores, but also want to limit their risk of contracting COVID-19. Businesses, eager to bounce back… Read More
CalChamber Urges Congress to Help Childcare Providers
California’s economy is slowly reopening, indicated by increased sales, fewer unemployment claims, and more traffic. But many residents who cannot work from home may yet be unable to work from the office or the shop because they cannot secure care for their children. Read More.
Employers Can’t Require COVID-19 Antibody Testing
As California’s economy continues to reopen, and workplaces start allowing employees to re-enter, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated its COVID-19 guidance, stating that employers may not require employees to take COVID-19 antibody testing to return to the workplace. Read More.
Commissioner Lara Issues Order Resulting in Workers’ Comp Premium Savings for CA Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today issued an  Order  adopting emergency workers’ compensation regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These new regulations will mandate insurance companies to recompute premium charges for policyholders to reflect reduced risk of loss consistent with Commissioner Lara’s April 2020 Bulletins, and will result in savings for many policyholders as businesses continue to struggle financially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More.
Assessor’s Office is Foundation for Property Tax System
" My name is Jeff Prang. I am the 27th Assessor of the great County of Los Angeles. I was elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. I am here to share with you exactly what my office does and how this office directly affects you in, what I hope, is a most positive manner. First, every county in California has an elected Assessor. This part of government was deemed so important by the founders of the state that it is in the State Constitution as an independent department with an elected leader in each of the 58 counties. Every four years voters in every county in California elect their Assessor. The Assessor’s Office is the foundation of the property tax system, which in 2019 provided over $17 billion to local governments and school districts... " Read More

Census Deadline: Extended to October 31st, 2020
1. You can fill out the census from home by going online, by mail or by phone at  my2020census.gov .

2. Filling out the census is safe and private. Federal law prohibits anyone at the Census Bureau from sharing your personal census information. It does not ask for social security numbers, immigration status, or bank account information.

3. Count everyone in your address regardless of sex, age, ethnicity, race, or immigration status. Everybody counts in the census!

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