Page 2 December 19, 2013 TORRANCE TRIBUNE Chamber, Japan Business Association Grand Mixer The 15th Annual Grand Mixer between the Japan Business Association and Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce was held on Dec. 4 at Vic’s Garage in Torrance. Christi Edelbrock, Founder of the Edelbrock Family Foundation served as hostess and The Japan Business Association President Masumi Muroi welcomes guests to the 15th annual grand mixer with the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce. Enjoying the event are (L to R) Cherie Davis from the Miyako Hybrid Hotel, Brian Sunshine from the City of Torrance and Sue Moylan from Green Ink Marketing. City of Torrance Mayor Frank Scotto, Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce’s President & CEO Donna Duperron and Chairwoman of the Board Sherry Kramer, Edelbrock Family Foundation Founder Christi Edelbrock, guests from the Japan Business Association including Hiro Kato, Lisa Mitsuhashi, Hiro Kashiwai, Kazuko Ono, Hide Makinosumi, Yoshifumi Inoue and Reiko Tamura. Business Briefs Community Briefs Burkley & Brandlin LLP A T T O R N E Y S A T L AW Living Trusts/Wills, Probate, Employment Law, Personal Injury Trust and Estates Litigation, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation 310-540-6000 *AV Rated (Highest) Martindale - Hubbell / **Certified Specialist Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization Local Business Matches Funds from ‘Movember’ Jenny and Jennie sport their faux ‘staches. Torrance’s 24Hr HomeCare raised a total of $4,616 with its “Movember” team and matched $2400 – a total $7016 toward the awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer. The men of 24Hr HomeCare participated in growing mustaches, and the women made and wore imitation mustaches. Grand Opening of South Bay Pain Docs The South Bay Pain Docs celebrated a grand opening ribbon cutting in front of their Torrance office, located at 2557-A Pacific Coast Highway. Pictured cutting the ribbon are Dr. Andrew Morris and Dr. David Shawa along with dignitaries including City of Torrance Councilman Bill Sutherland, Councilman Tom Brewer and Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Donna Duperron. Photos by Charlene Nishimura. The staff of the South Bay Pain Docs pose in front of their new Torrance office at 2557-A PCH include (L to R) Mike Downey, Dr. David Shawa, Dr. Andrew Morris, Dr. Jong Kim, Elizabeth Zazveta, Christopher Quinata, Maricela Romero, Ingrid Gonzalez, Suzana Reyes, Kristen Andrich, Antonio Ramos, Doris Staub and Jeff Holloway. • West Torrance Robotics Recognized for Innovation President Matthew Mizuta holds the Innovate and 2nd Place Alliance awards. WTR’s FTC robot that helped them advance to the Regional Championship held on Feb. 15. WTR board member Anusha Ranganath. The West Torrance Robotics (WTR) team at West High School won the Rockwell Collins Innovate Award at the recently completed FIRST San Diego Regional Qualifier Tournament held at Horizon Christian Academy in San Diego. In addition to the Innovate Award, West Torrance Robotics came in 2nd place for the coveted Inspire Award, runner up for the robot competition and was nominated for the Design Award. The Inspire Award is given to teams who act as an inspiration to other teams, acting with Gracious Professionalism™ both on and off the playing field and are able to communicate their experiences, enthusiasm and knowledge to other teams, sponsors and the local community. With their standout performance in San Diego, the West Torrance Robotics team will represent West High and compete in the San Diego Regional Championships on Feb. 15. Photos provided by Matt Mizuta. • Alex Edelbrock, who represents the fourth generation of the Edelbrock business family, poses with his mom and Edelbrock Family Foundation Founder Christi Edelbrock. several dignitaries and executives representing the JBA, City of Torrance and Chamber were present to mingle, view the Edelbrock collection of cars and dine on delicacies prepared by the Red Car Brewery. Photos by Charlene Nishimura.•
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