December 15, 2022

Green Business Certification Program

The City of Torrance has recently received a grant from the California Green Business

Network, which provides a certification program that will help businesses become more

environmentally sustainable and responsible. Certification in the Program includes the

implementation of best management practices that address energy efficiency, waste

reduction, water conservation, and a number of other "green" practices that will help your

business and save you money. Read More...

Chamber Board Welcomes

City of Torrance Fire Chief Dumais

This morning, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Dave Dumais, newly appointed City of Torrance Fire Chief. Board member Keith Hobbs, Torrance Memorial Medical Center introduced Dumais and Chair woman Minal Mondkar led a question and answer session.

Chief Dumais grew up in Torrance and is a graduate of Torrance High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University, Dominguez Hills in Physical Education/Biology, and an Associate of Science Degree from El Camino Community College in Fire Service. Chief Dumais has completed many in-service courses in Emergency Management / Disaster Preparedness and completed the Los Angeles City Fire Department Leadership Academy. Read More...

Dave Dumais, Torrance Fire Chief; Minal Mondkar, Chairwoman; Donna Duperron, President & CEO; Keith Hobbs, Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Voters' Unease on Crime, Homelessness Colors Views of Future

CalChamber recently reported on voters’ concerns about the economy and the state’s business climate. Based on the their poll’s findings, it is safe to say that economic concerns are at the root of voter anxiety in California. But fears about the breakdown of civil order in areas like crime and homelessness also are contributing to voters’ unease about the how their future might unfold in California.

Californians are pessimistic about the direction of the country, with 62% saying it’s headed down the wrong track, and only 38% saying the United States is headed in the right direction. Voters are split on California, however, with a slight majority (52%) saying the state is headed in the right direction. Read More...

Drought Relief Top Priority for Voters;

Climate Change Costs Also Concern

Earlier reports examined voters’ anxieties about the economy, the state’s business climate, and crime. Voters also have strong opinions about issues that affect their lifestyles and pocketbooks.

Along with the economy, top-of-mind for voters is the drought. By a 4 to 1 margin, voters say the drought represents the new reality for California, as opposed to a short-term problem. And 87% of voters say that state leaders are not spending enough time working to expand the state’s fresh water supply. Read More...

Meet Board Member Sacha Ohara

Sacha Ohara is a Senior Vice President/Retail Banking Manager at Malaga Bank. Ohara manages the Torrance-Skypark office on Hawthorne and Skypark. 

Malaga Bank is a full-service community bank serving the financial needs of the South Bay community for over 37 years. Malaga Bank’s philosophy is to provide a broad range of business and personal financial products and services to the entire South Bay community with the best in hospitality and service to go along with them. Read More...

Sacha Ohara

Malaga Bank

Thank you Chamber members who attended the Holiday Mixer and made a donation!

 A special thank you to Scott Robinson Honda for hosting such a wonderful event!

Tuesday, January 10th, 5:00 PM - Young Professionals Group (YPG)

Thursday, January 12th, 12:00 PM - Government Affairs Policy (GAP)

Wednesday, January 18th, 8:30 AM - Women in Business

Wednesday, January 18th, 11:45 AM - Business at Noon

Tuesday, January 31st, 7:45 AM - Business at Breakfast