Members of the Torrance Tech Committee said the group’s primary role is networking and fostering economic growth in Torrance.

“We're here today at the local Torrance Tech Committee, which is a regular consortium of all the tech companies in Torrance. We all come together regularly to meet, to network, and to understand what's happening in the Torrance community,” said Speaker 1, a member of the Torrance Tech Committee.

Committee members told the meeting the group brings together a range of technology sectors — including hardware, software, aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and biotech — and includes vendors, suppliers and customers. “It's an opportunity to bring a broad based definition of tech companies together. We have hardware, software, aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, biotech,” said Speaker 2, a Torrance Tech Committee member.

Speakers emphasized local benefits, saying the committee helps companies meet potential partners and contributes to Torrance’s economic and cultural life. “The big benefit is the city impact, the economic impact for the city. The cultural impact of the city is bringing great people here and great skill sets to the community,” Speaker 4 said.

Members described practical results of meetings as new collaborations and business contacts. “Thanks to the tech committee, we met up with some other companies here and been able to kinda collaborate with them. It's been really helpful for making those connections for us,” Speaker 3 said.

A committee member misspoke on one occasion, referring to the group as the “Toronto Tech Committee”; the correct name is Torrance Tech Committee. Speakers urged interested firms to contact the Office of Economic Development for information on joining the committee. The transcript records the recommendation to contact that office but does not provide a phone number, email address or meeting schedule.

The remarks in the transcript were conversational and promotional rather than formal actions; no motions, votes or formal directives are recorded in the provided material.