August 17, 2023

Left to right: Donna Duperron, Charlotte Melsh, Yuki Escovar, Jonisha Miller, and Kirk Rossberg.

Supporting the Maui Strong Foundation

Yesterday, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce staff visited Torrance Bakery to support the Maui Strong Fund. Torrance Bakery owner, Kirk Rossberg, is donating 100% of sales from their collection of cookies to include, hibiscus flowers, fish and sharks, and sunglasses to the Maui Strong Fund. This fund is providing financial resources to the community of Maui that were deeply affected by the recent devastating wildfires. The cookies that were purchased were shared at last night’s Young Professional Group meeting.

'Hidden Hero' to be Honored at State of the City

The Military Affairs Council (MAC) 'Hidden Heroes' program serves to recognize Active-Duty Airmen and Guardians who have contributed to the local community. Contributions include serving on numerous on- and off-duty volunteer activities, military councils, and organizations supporting several morale and welfare events.

The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Los Angeles Airforce Base has launched this program in 2023 and will be honoring military members quarterly. Read More...

Assembly Bill Sets Rules on Paper Receipts, Presents Challenges to Deterring Retail Theft

A problematic Assembly bill that imposes onerous rules on the use of paper receipts will be acted upon in the Senate Appropriations Committee when legislators return from summer recess later this month.

The California Chamber of Commerce has taken an “oppose unless amended” position on the bill. Read More...

Job Openings Gap Remains Wide

While economists talk about the labor market cooling, there were 9.6 million job openings in June, down only 34,000 from May.

Why it matters: There are now 3.6 million more job openings than unemployed workers. The worker shortage continues to be a major challenge for employers. Read More...

Rallying this years Ambassadors for another successful year! 

Front row (left to right): Ana Straser, Malaga Bank; Eric Smith, Massagesmith; Gina Lee, American Illumination; Daniel Hawkins, 9Round and Applewood Media; Back row (left to right): David Fuller, Kinecta Federal Credit Union; Santoie Croxford, Fastsigns of Torrance; Daniel Hart, Advanced Portfolio Strategies; Leslie Cortez, City of Torrance; Ian Johnson, Top Tyr Training; Claudine Garcia, The Promotions Department; Glen Golightly, Sofia Bella Bridal; Julie Randall, Torrance Antique Street Faire; and Brenda Hidalgo, State Farm Brenda Hidalgo.

New Water Savings Incentive Programs for Local Businesses

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) and local member agencies (including the City of Torrance and West Basin Municipal Water District) are reaching out to local commercial, institutional, and industrial businesses on new ways to save water and money.

The webinar is entitled Water Savings Incentive Programs and will take place on September 6 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm. The goal is to inform businesses about incentives offered through the program.

Making lifelong connections, both professionally and socially at Young Professionals Group (YPG). Thank you to The Brews Hall for hosting our program.

Tuesday, September 12th | 11:45 AM - Business at Noon

Thursday, September 14th | 12:00 PM - Government Affairs Policy (GAP)

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1 - 10 Years

Ben Bridge Jeweler

Gingi, Inc.

Our Village

Sares Regis Group

Silverado Rolling Hills

American Geriatric Care Management LLC

The Redondo Beach Hotel

Injectability Clinic

Horizon Enterprises

Sharefest Community Development

UCLA Health

11 - 20 Years

Alliance Human Services, Inc.

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

South Bay Association of Realtors

21 - 30 Years

One Stop Window & Doors

Mar Ventures, Inc.

31 - 40 Years

City of Torrance

41 - 60 Years

Double Tree by Hilton Torrance