Duperron to Receive Award for Advocacy Efforts |
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Next Thursday December 10th, Donna Duperron, Chamber President and CEO, will be honored as the recipient of the South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce’s Shaun Lumachi Advocacy Award. This distinguished award is presented as Duperron has exhibited sustained leadership in advocacy for business-related issues and demonstrated leadership on local, regional and statewide ballot measures; testified publicly to a government body on a business issue; and holds a leadership role on a regional issue of importance. Get Tickets Here.
“The Shaun Lumachi Advocacy Award goes to someone who is an advocate on a regional basis. Donna was appointed by the 4th Supervisor Janice Hahn to be on Los Angeles County Resiliency Task Force. She has influence in the whole South Bay, plus LA County - especially as the Chair Elect for Bizfed,” remarked Mark Waronek, M & M Consulting, Inc. and former Chairman of the Board.
“Donna has excellent relationships with local, state and federal officials and their representatives. When Donna calls, they react and listen.” noted Sherry Kramer, Director of Community Relations & Marketing of Continental Development Corporation. “Many of these folks look to Donna to speak on specific issues and rally members for input. Donna provides that connection to get things done.” Read full article here.
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Lend Your Voice to Help America’s Small Businesses! |
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Our small businesses are in crisis. Almost half of small business owners do not believe they will be able to continue operations beyond the end of this year without more federal assistance.
Small businesses are essential to the United States. They employ almost half of all private-sector workers and account for 44 percent of our nation’s GDP. They also are essential to our communities. They are vital employers and innovators. They support our churches, youth sports teams and civic events. Without them, there would be no Main Streets in America. Sign Petition Here.
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Applications Open for Small Business Hiring Tax Credit |
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The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) began accepting applications yesterday December 1st for a small business hiring credit against California state income taxes or sales and use taxes.
The credit (authorized by SB 1447) is available to certain California qualified small business employers that receive a tentative credit reservation. Credit reservations will be allocated to qualified small business employers on a first-come, first served basis. The reservation system became available yesterday December 1st and continues through January 15, 2021, according to the CDTFA. Read more here.
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Upcoming COVID-19 Telebriefings |
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Coronavirus Telebriefing for: |
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Governor Newsom Announces Launch of California Rebuilding Fund to Help
State’s Smallest Businesses Protect their California Dream
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As businesses across the state face challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the opening of the California Rebuilding Fund to help impacted small businesses rebuild from the economic crisis and keep local economies strong. This program is built to be a resource in the market for the next year as businesses pivot and recover. The Fund was developed as a result of recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery, which emphasized the need to ensure that this economic recovery is equitable.
“Ensuring small businesses have access to capital will help stimulate economic growth across the state and support entrepreneurs working harder than ever to keep their doors open,” said Governor Newsom. “This public-private partnership will give underserved communities across California access to capital, making for a more inclusive economy.” Read more here.
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Keep LA County Dining Grant Program |
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In an effort to assist restaurants affected by the COVID-19 restrictions, Los Angeles County will launch the Keep LA County Dining Grant Program tomorrow, Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 12:00 a.m.
The Keep LA County Dining Grant will provide $30,000 to use as working capital for employee payroll expenses, capital to continue operations, payment of outstanding business expenses, and adaptive business practices needed to remain open. Preference will be given to restaurants that provided outdoor dining as of November 24, 2020.
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L.A. County COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Soar
Past Previous All-time Highs
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) confirms the highest number of new COVID-19 cases and people hospitalized with COVID-19 that L.A. County has ever experienced throughout the pandemic.
Yesterday, Public Health has confirmed 46 new deaths and 7,593 new cases of COVID-19. The number of new COVID-19 cases significantly surpassed the previous high of 6,124 new cases seen last week, and signals that the virus is infecting more people at a faster rate than ever seen in L.A. County before. The daily test positivity rate today is almost 12%, up from 7% one week ago.
There are 2,316 people with COVID-19 currently hospitalized and 24% of these people are in the ICU. This exceeds the peak of 2,232 people hospitalized with COVID-19 during the July surge. The daily number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has increased nearly every day since November 1 when the daily number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 was 799. Read more here.
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COVID-19 Prevention Program Emergency Regulation Adopted |
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Mayor Furey Recognizes Small Business in Torrance |
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Torrance Mayor Patrick Furey presented the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce with a Proclamation at the November 24th City Council meeting. During his remarks, Mayor Furey spoke about the importance of Small Business and acknowledged November 28th – December 5th as Small Business Week in Torrance.
Donna Duperron, President & CEO, also stressed the importance of this week during the council meeting by stating, “We all count on the small businesses in our community – and now, they need our help more than ever,” she said. “During this difficult time, consumers can help local businesses stay alive by shopping small every day by trying a new restaurant, shopping at a small retailer or finding a unique holiday gift from local artisans and makers.”
Larry Halvorsen, co-chair of Small Business Week, provided insight to the council on the chamber’s history of Small Business Week and encouraged residents to Shop Small and support their favorite local businesses – both in-store and online – all season long.
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New Employment Laws in Effect Now; Others Coming Jan. 1 |
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Many new employment-related laws were signed into law at the end of the legislative session. Unless otherwise stated, these new laws take effect January 1, 2021. Topics include:
- COVID-19
- Leaves of Absence
- Worker Classification
- Wage and Hour
- Pay Data
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White Paper Read more here.
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LA County Business Resiliency Toolkit |
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The WDACS Business Development team remains committed to helping businesses and employers get back on track during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new Business Resiliency Toolkit provides vital resources and recommendations to help LA County businesses recover and thrive.
The toolkit provides information on:
- How to launch your financial recovery
- Plan for short-term and long-term goals
- Restructure your business to provide essential services
- Ensure COVID-19 compliance
- Access resources to help you become a County vendor, hiring and recruiting new staff, and more!
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Office Depot Rewards Program
As a member of Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, you are entitled to savings at Office Depot store. Discounts vary on items and services, but they do add up and you can save a significant amount annually on 175 most frequently needed items. Just another benefit of the membership! To enjoy this, Contact Us Here.
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