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New Torrance Chamber Exec Was Fired

Editor and Publisher — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:11:08 +0000

Apologies and Clarifications on Nov. 6 Brengle Column

By David Whitehead

The original column I posted on this thread contained opinions regarding the sudden firing of Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Ken Brengle.

These opinions, which were intended to stir constructive debate, have instead delivered an unbalanced viewpoint because representatives from the TACC are legally enjoined from telling their side of the story.

For this reason, I have decided to remove the original text and comments from this thread and have deleted a follow-up column posted a ... Continue Reading

New Torrance Chamber CEO Departs Suddenly

Editor and Publisher — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:31:34 +0000

Editor’s Note: Ken Brengle, a veteran chamber of commerce professional from Colorado who more recently headed the resort association at Big Bear Lake, was hired last summer to serve as CEO for the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce after an exhaustive search to replace Barbara Glennie, who headed the organization for 23 years. This email announcing his sudden departure was sent to chamber members yesterday. We will elaborate on this when more information becomes available.

Dear Chamber Membership:

Hope you all had a chance to experience the networking and excitement of last week’s Business Expo at the Marriott just last Thursday. ... Continue Reading