Donna and her husband are greeted by the Skunk Train conductor. In the early 1880s, lumbermen C.R. Johnson, Calvin Stewart, and James Hunter joined together to expand timber operations in Mendocino County. By 1885 the Fort Bragg Railroad was formed to make transporting lumber easier. This would form the foundation of what would eventually become the California Western Railroad, more commonly known as The Skunk. | Donna Visits Northern California | |
For the past ten days, I had the incredible opportunity to take a road trip up Highway 1 to the 101 all the way to Eureka. With the assistance of the Mendocino County Chamber of Commerce, we were able to select campgrounds and points of interest to visit.
In addition to visiting lighthouses, riding a horse and carriage through downtown Eureka, taking train rides through the Redwoods, and a boat tour of Humboldt Bay, I was able to meet several small business owners and talk to them about their local economy. Staffing shortages, price of goods, homelessness, and inflation were items that were top of mind to business owners.
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State Senator
Ben Allen
24th District
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State Senator
Steve Bradford
35th District
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Assembly member
Al Muratsuchi
66th District
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Chamber Acknowledges Allen, Bradford and Muratsuchi | |
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has sent letters of appreciation to Senator Ben Allen, Senator Steven Bradford and Assembly member Al Muratsuchi for supporting meaningful reforms to the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). AB 2288 (Kalra) and SB 92 (Umberg), which was just signed into law, will streamline litigation processes, avert a contentious ballot measure, help employers comply with PAGA, and better support employees with legitimate.
“The reforms will have a tremendous positive impact on California employers while preserving strong labor protections for employees,” said Jennifer Barrera, President & CEO, California Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to help deliver this meaningful reform to minimize egregious shakedown lawsuits against employers.
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L.A. Board of Supervisors Places Half-Cent Sales Tax on November Ballot | |
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to place the "Homelessness Services and Affordable Housing Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance," known as Measure A, on the November 2024 ballot. If approved, Measure A would increase the expiring quarter-cent sales tax to a half-cent. While the Chamber consistently supports initiatives addressing housing affordability and homelessness, it opposes the current ballot measure due to the absence of a sunset clause, inadequate accountability provisions, and the lack of a fiscal impact study.
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Torrance Bakery to Celebrate 40th Anniversary | |
Torrance Bakery is celebrating 40 years of baking excellence and service to the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony and seven days of giving kick-off on July 22nd. The seven days of giving kick-off will feature a different charity or foundation each day over the course of a week. These include Serra High Space, ICAN, Volunteer Center, NAMI, YMCA, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Torrance Historical Society.
Additionally, a portion of the cookie sales will be gifted to their loyal employees, who have made the 40-year journey possible. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11:00 am on July 22nd. Torrance Bakery is located at 1341 El Prado, Torrance.
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Join us for Business at Noon Hosted at P.F. Chang's | |
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A monthly networking event, Business at Noon, will be held on Wednesday, July 17th at P.F. Chang's starting at 11:45 am. Ian Johnson, owner of Top Tyr Training, will be the master of ceremonies and facilitate self-introductions of chamber members. Admission of $28 includes lunch, a beverage, tax, and gratuity.
Business at Noon is a great opportunity for businesses of all sizes to network so please arrive promptly and check in at 11:45 am. During lunch, each attendee will take 30 seconds to introduce themselves and their business. Make sure to bring your business cards and feel free to bring a raffle item to promote your business.
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Coffee & Commerce Speed Networking | |
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Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 25, 2024, and join us for the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce's exclusive Coffee & Commerce Speed Networking event. Held at the Chamber office, this event is the perfect opportunity for members to connect, exchange business cards, and explore new opportunities.
Enjoy coffee and breakfast treats while networking in a dynamic, structured speed format. Registration opens at 7:45 a.m., and the program runs from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The cost is just $5.00 per person. Attendees are encouraged to bring a gift certificate or item from their business for a door prize drawing. Don't miss this chance to expand your network and grow your business. We look forward to seeing you there!
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For more information about the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, call (310) 540-5858 or
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