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Former chairs of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors were acknowledged and recognized at the State of the Region Address yesterday. Introduced were Bill Oberholzer (1991), Philip deSouza (2007), Mark Applegate (2008), Mark Waronek (2008), Tara O'Brien (2012), Aaron Aalcides (2013), Sherry Kramer (2014 & 2024), Heidi Cunningham (2015), Laurie Brandt (2018) and Minal Mondkar (2023).
It was such a special time to celebrate our past chairs and to thank each of them for the remarkable leadership they provided to the chamber.
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Voice your viewpoint on Metro's C-line Extension | |
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce supports Metro's C-line extension by advocating for the Right of Way (ROW) with Elevated/At-Grade option. Mark Dierking, Community Relations Manager and Georgia Sheridan, Senior Planning Director for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority have provided several presentations and updates to the chamber's Government Affairs Policy committee. The chamber invites you to voice your viewpoint on the C-line alignment preference by providing comment at an in-person meeting or live public comment on the phone. There are several options which can be found in the link below. | |
City of Torrance launches "Pitch Torrance" | |
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The City of Torrance is launching “Pitch Torrance” on Tuesday, March 19th from 2-5 p.m. at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center – Toyota Meeting Hall.
If you are an existing business interested in learning how to become a potential vendor for the City of Torrance and want to meet face-to-face with decision makers who buy products and services, then you won’t want to miss the City’s inaugural Pitch Torrance event!
Plan to come to speak to Team Torrance to “pitch” your business as a potential vendor.
More details can be found here: www.TorranceCA.Gov/PitchTorrance
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Leadership Torrance 2024 visited the City of Torrance Telecommunications Center. The cohort was provided a tour by Christine Lee, the Supervising Producer/Writer at Torrance CitiCABLE. Thank you to Torrance CitiCable for documenting the day.
Watch the full video here!
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State of the Region: A Resounding Success | |
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is thankful for the participation and insights shared by Congressional leaders Maxine Waters and Ted Lieu on crucial federal topics during the State of the Region event. Their contributions, along with the recognition of Sergeant Melvin Smith from Space Base Delta 3, Los Angeles Air Force Base with the ‘Hidden Hero Award’, and the presence of everyone who attended, made the event truly significant.
Thank you to our sponsors for their support: American Honda Motor Co., Inc., as the Presenting Sponsor; Southern California Edison Co. and South Bay Association of REALTORS® as Patron Sponsors; Kaiser Permanente as the Distinguished Sponsor; Aura Seating, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Dignity Health Sports Park, DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance - South Bay, El Camino College, Green Hills Memorial Park, Kinecta Federal Credit Union, South Bay Workforce Investment Board, and Torrance Bakery as Supporting Sponsors.
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Celebrating Resilience in Torrance | |
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 23rd Annual Black History Celebration, recognizing local business figures for their engagement and dedication as well as Torrance area high school students for their resilience in education. Join us in applauding the achievements of Sheldon Brackett from Counseling4Kids, Alex Holt from the Torrance Refining Company, and students Julia Downing, Christopher Starr, Sekani Lewis, Olamide Talabi, and Inaya Yusuf. The event is on Thursday, February 29th, 2024, at Torrance Marriott South Bay, starting with registration at 4:15 PM.
Thank you to our sponsors; Kinecta Federal Credit Union, Torrance Refining Company, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and Dignity Health Sports Park, for their support in this event.
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Honoring Women of Influence | |
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the annual Women of Influence event, scheduled for March 7th, 2024, at Sunrider International, beginning at 12:00 noon. This event highlights the extraordinary achievements and leadership of women in the Torrance area, recognizing their significant impact on business and community life. The 2024 honorees include Colonel Mia Walsh, Fran Fulton, Elizabeth Schick, Councilwoman Bridgett Lewis, Gina Lee Mink, Minal Mondkar, and Karen Pryor. Read More... | |
City of Torrance Mayor, George Chen (red shirt), runs alongside Armed Forces at the 2023 5K For Freedom Run/Walk. | |
Run/Walk Alongside Armed Forces at the '5K for Freedom' | |
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Each May, in coordination with the Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration, the longest running military-sanctioned event of its kind west of the Mississippi, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce and UCLA Health proudly presents the 5K for Freedom Run/Walk in Tribute to Louis Zamperini.
Runners, walkers, and joggers participate in the annual event, showing their support for the brave service members of the United States Armed Forces. 2024’s celebration highlights the United States Space Force. The 5K route follows the eucalyptus-lined Torrance Boulevard, on the same route on which the City of Torrance’s Armed Forces Day Parade is held later in the day. Read More...
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YPG Networking Event with Mayor George Chen | |
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host the Young Professionals Group (YPG) event, an engaging gathering you won't want to miss. Join us for a morning of inspiration and networking on Wednesday, February 28th, at the Torrance Chamber office as we welcome the City of Torrance Mayor, George Chen as our Spotlight Speaker.
Mayor Chen will share his career journey, experiences, and the inspirations that have guided him to success. This is an opportunity to gain insights from a prominent community leader and to ask questions that could influence your professional growth.
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What are your top business concerns? | |
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The Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) is an alliance of over 240 business organizations who represent 420,000 employers with 5 million employees in Los Angeles County. As a united federation, we advocate for policies and projects that strengthen our regional economy.
To best understand our members, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with BizFed to find out what are the top areas of concern for the business community and what is the business outlook for the upcoming year.
Results from the poll will guide our advocacy and help key policy makers in our region understand the needs of the business community. Your voice is imperative!
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(It should only take 10 mins!) | |
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Renewing Members: Thank you! | |
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For more information about the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, call (310) 540-5858 or
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