Duperron Voices Challenges of Small to Medium Size Business
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Yesterday, I had the opportunity to convene with 11 Chamber executives from southern California to voice the challenges being faced by small to medium size businesses. Isabella Guzman, Director, Office of the Small Business Advocate with Governor Gavin Newsom's office listened as the chamber executives shared concerns and questions.
Prior to the meeting, I reached out to 25 business owners and leaders, all members of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. Appreciation is extended to each of them for their honesty, for their attention to detail in response and for their tenacity in operating their business. I was able to share a compelling document that highlighted six major concerns of of chamber members; minimum wage, workforce, healthcare, housing, regulations and taxes.
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(Above) Past Chairmen and Chairwomen of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce join together for a photo with the event's featured speakers. L-R: Laurie Brandt, Red Car Restaurant & Brewery; Sherry Kramer, Continental Development Corporation; Mark Waronek, M & M Consulting, Inc.; Heidi Cunningham, Act-1 Group; Dan Armendariz, Current Chairman of the Chamber, California Water Services Co.; Congresswoman Maxine Waters, 43rd District; Congressman Ted Lieu, 33rd District; Donna Duperron, President & CEO of the Chamber; Jonathan Beutler, Sunrider International; Jonathan Heffernan, AT&T.
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce proudly presented on of the most highly anticipated events of the year last Thursday - State of the Region! This event featured an address by the current Congresspersons in the 43rd and 33rd district, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Congressman Ted Lieu, about business at the regional level. The DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance - South Bay's Crystal Ballroom was packed with the South Bay's leaders, businesspeople, and valued current members of the Chamber, alike. Would you like to see more photos?
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Businesses to Attorney General: “We Need More Time!”
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Business owners are growing anxious about the timeline to comply with new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regulations – for good reason. CCPA requires businesses to be in full compliance with the new regulations by July 1 of this year – but there are still no regulations to comply with.
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Duperron attends Parsons Space Integration Facility Grand Opening
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President and CEO, Donna Duperron joins Carey Smith, President and Chief Operating Officer, Parsons Corporation for the grand opening of the Parsons Space Integration Facility, a first-of-its-kind small satellite launch integration depot.
Parsons provides end-to-end holistic support to the critical aspects of space operations, unlocking the full potential of space by combining history in logistics, domain awareness, and geospatial intelligence with industry-leading satellite integration capabilities.
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(Above) A group of honorees from the 2019 Torrance Police Department Awards & Appreciation Luncheon.
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Torrance Police Department Awards & Appreciation Luncheon
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The Chamber welcomes you to attend the Torrance Police Department Awards & Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, March 18th, held at the Doubletree by Hilton Torrance - South Bay. “This event gives us an opportunity to recognize the many deserving men, women, and businesses who diligently work every day to keep the city of Torrance a safe place to live and work in. Please join me in congratulating all of the honorees for their dedication and commitment to the Torrance Police Department and the public safety of our community.”
Dan Armendariz, Chairman, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce.
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The 5th Annual
5K For Freedom
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Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Fifth Annual Torrance Armed Forces Day 5K for Freedom on Sat., May 16th at 8:00 AM. This 5K provides an opportunity for the community to run/jog/walk alongside troops from all six branches of the military! We encourage organizations, businesses and residents to form teams and participate in this memorable event! Do you want to be on the 5K Planning Committee? The Chamber's committees are formed to diligently prepare for the event and distribute tasks/roles. As a committee member, your commitment is to attend three meetings prior to the date of the event. Click on the button below to reach out to Events Coordinator, Michelle Aboytes!
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Water Is Life. It’s Also a Battle. What Does The Future Hold For California?
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Water plays a lead role in the state’s political theater, with Democrats and Republicans polarized, farmers often fighting environmentalists and cities pitted against rural communities. Rivers are overallocated through sloppy water accounting. Groundwater has dwindled as farmers overdraw aquifers.
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'Destination: Art' Installs New Artwork in Chamber Offices
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Chamber member Destination: Art has installed many new pieces of art in the Chamber office this week. All art is made by local artists in the South Bay, with some of the pieces depicting Torrance landscapes or landmarks. The community is encouraged to stop by the Chamber office to view or purchase the art.
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Renewing Members: Thank you!
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