(Left to right) Pam Kenoyer, Dan Aynesworth, and Greg Walborn |
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Donna Visits Lifelong Friends |
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I have always said that one of the most rewarding parts of my job is the people I meet each and every day. This past week I was invited to attend a retirement celebration for two Moog Aircraft Group employees; Pam Kenoyer with 45 years at Moog Aircraft Group and Greg Walborn with 47 years at Moog Aircraft Group. I have known both Pam and Greg for a number of years through their involvement in the chamber.
Greg was a senior engineering manager at Moog and Pam was extremely involved with community relations including Tech Trek and the chamber's adopt-a-school and business for a day programs. Read More...
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Torrance Chamber Recognized as One of Region's Top Business Advocates |
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The Business Federation of Los Angles County (BizFed) launched its inaugural Business Makes LA County Work Awards last Friday. An award was presented to one business or business organization, plus one elected or appointed official, in each of the county's five supervisorial districts. The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce received the Bizzi Award for the 4th Supervisorial District. BizFed is a grassroots advocacy nonprofit that speaks for 215 business groups representing 410,000 companies employing 5 million people across Los Angeles County. Nominees were vetted by BizFed leaders within deep roots in districts who represent massive network of association members and top-level investors.
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce was presented the Bizzi award for the multiple roundtables they hosted this past year to connect members with high-level intel about strengthening restaurants, nonprofits, small businesses, large businesses, health care organizations, and more. The Chamber also participated in American Small Business Week to champion small enterprise owners who drive our economy. The Chamber's active advocacy, PPE donations, signature events with elected officials, and monthly Government Affairs meetings have connected countless community members with the resources and intel they needed to thrive. Read More...
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Tracy Hernandez, Founding CEO of the Los Angeles County Business Federation, congratulates the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce on receiving the Business/Nonprofit of the Year award for the 4th Supervisorial District. Accepting the award was President & CEO Donna Duperron. |
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Manufacturing Tax Credit Proposal Moves Forward |
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A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that will invest in the next generation of manufacturing by expanding tax credits passed the Assembly floor a few weeks ago. The proposal was approved by the Assembly with a bipartisan 74-0 vote and now moves to the Senate for consideration.
The bill, AB 1951 (Grayson; D-Concord), expands investment and production in California by expanding the sales and use tax exemption for the purchase of manufacturing, and research and development (R&D) equipment. Read More...
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5 Job Killers Still Active Ahead of Policy Committee Deadline |
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Five California Chamber of Commerce job killer bills await action in the California Legislature this week as Friday marks the last day that policy committees can meet and report bills. At the close of Friday’s session, legislators will head home for summer recess and will reconvene on August 1.
The remaining job killer bills present regulatory challenges for employers—especially small business employers. The following proposals will hurt job creation and will shut down or reduce investment in California’s economy Read More...
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Go-Biz Directory of Funding Opportunities |
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The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development also known as Go-Biz serves as California's single point of contact for business, economic development, and job creation efforts. Go-Biz posted their California Business Comeback Guide, an index of all current and forecasted state incentive programs for businesses both for recovery and for success. Check it out on their website under the Incentives Grants and Financing page or click the link below. |
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Chamber Celebrates Impact Award Honorees |
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its Installation and Impact Awards. The event recognized businesses and individuals for their commitment to the Torrance community. This years J. Walker Owens Volunteerism Award was presented to Andrea Sala from El Camino College for demonstrating a selfless approach to volunteerism and dedication to the mission and goals of the Chamber.
Also honored by the Chamber: Pelican Products, Large Business of the Year; All American Trophy and Engraving Company, Small Business of the Year; Barbara Graham of the Torrance Refining Company, Chamber Impact Award; Stan Gray of Fastsigns, Emerging Leader; Street Faire Antiques, Excellence in Business; Volunteer Center South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach, Nonprofit of the Year; SoCal ROC, Torrance Bakery/Sandwich Shop, Torrance Marriott, and Brookdale South Bay, Legacy Award; Claudine Garcia of the Promotions Dept., Ambassador of the Year; Karl Schmidt of Parker, Milliken, Clark, O'Hara, & Samuelian, Achievement in Excellence; South Bay Sunrise Rotary, Kiwanis Club of Torrance, Service Clubs of the Year. Read More...
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Front row (left to right): Fabienne Smolinski-Lopez, Pelican Products; Barbara Graham, Torrance Refining Company; Laurie Love, Kiwanis Club of Torrance; Andrea Sala, El Camino College; Claudine Garcia, The Promotions Dept.; Julie Randall, Street Faire Antiques. Back row (left to right): Minal Mondkar, Aura Seating; Donna Duperron, President & CEO; Doug Kato, Kiwanis Club of Torrance; Joe Montelongo, All American Trophy and Engraving Company; Lanette Nunez, Brookdale South Bay; Cindy Han-Reta, Torrance Marriott; Sara Myers, Volunteer Center South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach; Kirk Rossberg, Torrance Bakery/Sandwich Shop; Stan Gray, Fastsigns; Miguel Salazar, Street Faire Antiques; Matthew Bond, South Bay Sunrise Rotary; Hillard Smith, SoCal ROC; Serena Josel, Kaiser Permanente. |
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Renewing Members: Thank you!
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The Chamber helps businesses reach their full potential. |
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For more information about the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, call (310) 540-5858 or
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