Chamber members Carolyn Snyder, Bob Habel and Mary Hoffman in front of the Chen Art Gallery. | |
Donna Visits with Dr. Tei-Fu Chen | |
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This week I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Dr. Tei-Fu Chen, co-founder of Sunrider International with his wife, Dr. Oi-Lin. Headquartered in Torrance, Sunrider has grown to be a global enterprise, doing business in over fifty countries and territories since its founding in 1982.
The focus of today’s article is the Chen Art Gallery, a non-profit museum, which houses one of the most important collections of Chinese art in the United States. Open to the public, since 2001, the Chen Art Gallery displays an impressive array of over 1,000 artifacts spanning five thousand years of Chinese history from the earliest Neolithic Era pottery to early 20th Century Creations. Read More...
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Chamber to Host Delegation From Armenia | |
The Torrance chamber will welcome a delegation from the Armenian American Bridge program on February 27th. Delegate participants will represent Armenia industries such as medical, hotel, textile, IT, jewelry, automobiles, breweries and electronics. Chamber members, in similar industries, will be invited to meet with the members of the delegation. | |
Proposition 1 to be Discussed | |
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Proposition 1, on the March 5th ballot, seeks to authorize $6.38 billion in bonds to build mental health treatment facilities for those with mental health and substance use challenges; provides housing for the homeless legislation statute.
Jacob Jauregui, Hilltop Public Solutions, will provide information about the proposition at the chamber's Government Affairs meeting on Thursday, February 15th at 12:00 noon. All chamber members are welcome to attend.
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Sergeant Melvin Smith II
Space Base Delta 3, Los Angeles Airforce Base
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‘Hidden Hero’ to be Honored at State of the Region | |
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Los Angeles Airforce Base, launched a program in 2023 that honors military members.
The chamber’s 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 chamber will recognize Sergeant Melvin Smith II at the State of the Region. Read More...
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Chamber to Honor Influential Women | |
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present its annual Women of Influence event on March 7th, 2024, hosted at Sunrider International, starting at 12:00 noon. This celebration will highlight the exceptional achievements and leadership of women in the Torrance area. We are also pleased to announce Janice Hahn, County of Los Angeles Supervisor, 4th District, as the keynote speaker at this event.
The Women of Influence Luncheon 2024 will honor the following individuals for the indelible marks they have made on our community: Colonel Mia Walsh, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Athena Award; Fran Fulton, City of Torrance, Community Catalyst Award; Liz Schick, Virco Manufacturing Corporation, Dedicated Leader Award; Bridgett Lewis, City of Torrance, Government Excellence Award; Gina Lee Mink, American Illumination, Inc., Inspirational Leader Award; Minal Mondkar, Aura Seating, Small Business Award; Karen Pryor, Mutual of Omaha Reverse Mortgage, South Bay Spirit Award.
Thank you to our following sponsors for supporting this event. Patron sponsor: Roadium Open Air Market. Distinguished sponsors: UCLA Health, Sunrider International. Supporting sponsors: Honda, Aura Seating, California State University, Dominguez Hills, Dignity Health Sports Park, Kinecta Federal Credit Union, Rose Equities.
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Steve MacAller, Torrance-South Bay YMCA Executive Director, welcomed members of the chamber's nonprofit collaborative this morning. Joining Steve from left to right are Lynn Robinson, Torrance Women's Club; Margaret Lindsey, Destination Art; Laura Hernandez, New Challenge Ministries and Connie Hay, H.E.L.P. | |
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Leadership Torrance 2024 visited the City of Torrance Telecommunications Center today. The cohort was provided a tour by Christine Lee, the Supervising Producer/Writer at Torrance CitiCABLE. Along with producing, writing, and anchoring the daily live newscast Torrance Today, Christine is also responsible for overseeing program development, policies, and programs for CitiCABLE.
Lee, and members of the CitiCABLE team, introduced members of the Leadership Torrance cohort to guidelines referring to social media and being interviewed on camera. Pictured is Christine Lee interviewing Sacha Ohara, Malaga Bank, a member of the LT cohort.
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The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed 16 new and potential members at Chamber 101. | |
Networking and Growth Opportunities with the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce | |
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is your hub for networking and business growth in the Torrance Area. Our networking events are designed to connect professionals and businesses, fostering a thriving community. Here’s a closer look at our key networking opportunities. Read More... | |
Restaurant Appreciation Week in Full Swing | |
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to remind members that Restaurant Appreciation Week is underway, from February 4th to 11th! It's a perfect time to explore the Torrance area's diverse dining scene. Participate by dining at any restaurant on our featured list, snapping a photo of your experience, and sharing it with us. Email your photos to Ryan@torrancechamber.com with 'SouthBayEats' as the subject, and tell us what you loved about your visit along with your social media handle. You can post your dining adventures on social media using #SouthBayEats and tag @torrancechamber. Let's celebrate our local culinary gems together! | |
Stay Compliant with CalChamber’s California and Federal Labor Law Posters | |
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CalChamber’s 2024 California and Federal Labor Law posters reflect mandatory updates to several notices. These notices include:
- California Minimum Wage notice (January 2024)
- Health Workplaces/Healthy Families – Paid Sick Leave notice (January 2024)
- Cal/OSHA notice (January 2024)
- Workplace Discrimination and Harassment Notice (January 2024)
- Federal Minimum Wage notice (April 2023)
- EEOC Know Your Rights notice (June 2023)
California employers are required to post these updated notices to ensure employees are aware of their rights in the workplace. Although California law allows electronic distribution of California required notices via email, it doesn’t change an employer’s obligation to physically displace posters in the workplace, including where employees work remotely 100% of the time.
Visit the Chamber store and purchase your compliant products today.
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Minuteman Press, South Torrance | Optum | Ashley Furniture | ID Shield / Legal Shield | |
Renewing Members: Thank you! | |
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1 - 10 Years
Rexford Industrial
Dogtopia of South Bay
Torrance Family Law, ACP
11 - 20 Years
FILTEC
21 - 30
So Cal Self Storage - Torrance
41 - 50
DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance - South Bay
71 - 80
Southern California Edison Co.
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