The City of Torrance Office of Economic Development presents the annual Torrance Advantage Awards!  The Torrance Advantage Awards have been established to recognize innovative economic development strategies for local significance.  The Awards are designed to showcase best practices and highlight outstanding results.  Through this chance of recognition, the City thanks in a special way businesses that contribute significantly to the growth and enrichment of the Torrance community.  Recognition is given in the following categories:

People to People Award

Enriching the Community Award

Quality of Life Community Investor Award

Long-Term Investor Award

Winners of the fifth annual Torrance Advantage Awards recognizing businesses for their accomplishments in the year 2011 will be announced on March 15, 2012 at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center - James Armstrong Theatre.  In addition to the crystal trophy, winners received $200 to help toward their operational expenses, a Letter of Appreciation from Mayor Frank Scotto, and Certificates of Recognition from regional elected officials.

Click here for the application for the 2011 Torrance Advantage Awards.

Do you or your business want to get involved in the Torrance Advantage Awards?

Besides submitting an application, there are many ways to be involved to help enrich the Torrance Advantage Awards.  If interested, please contact Fran Fulton at the Office of Economic Development by calling (310) 618-5807 or via email at FFulton@TorranceCA.Gov.