Archive By Author - Jana Adkins
Fewer applications for building permits in July
Residential building activity in Los Angeles and Ventura counties dropped sharply in July, said a spokesperson for the Building Industry Association's Los Angeles/Ventura Chapter.
Home and Business Expo returns
A longtime fixture of the Santa Clarita Valley, the 27th annual Home and Business Expo is returning Sept. 16-18.
Jana Adkins: The importance of customer service
A colleague facetiously suggested all brick-and-mortar stores should go away. He said companies too often open their stores and expect consumers will flock to their business. His point being, company owners should understand a good business model is all about the customer experience. My husband and I reluctantly left the sacred grounds of the Santa Clarita Valley behind last weekend in pursuit of the independent documentary film, "Senna." The movie chronicles the career of Brazilian ...
Stay Green celebrates employee appreciation
Stay Green Inc. is holding its fourth annual employee-appreciation carnival at Saugus Speedway on Sept. 24.
Biz@Home to host expo for owners
A new expo geared especially for home businesses is coming to town Feb. 18 and 19, according to High Impact Event Resources, a Santa Clarita-based event-organizing company.
Local single-family-home sales rise in July
Sales of single-family homes in July rose 6.3 percent in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported Monday.
SCV business benefiting from EZ credits
More than 300 businesses are benefiting from hiring tax credits from the Enterprise Zone program, the city of Santa Clarita reported Tuesday.
Humble makings lead to 40 years for Togo's
No doubt most everyone recognizes entrepreneurial companies that continually make headlines, but did you know that Togo's was founded in a small shack near San Jose State University by a young college student in 1971?
Dreams of dancing
There are dance studios, and there are dance experiences. While attending UCLA in 1998, dance major Holly Diaz began running a dance program through the city of Santa Clarita's Parks, Recreation and Community Services program. "But parents wanted more access to a traditional dance program," said co-owner Diaz. So on the wings of a dream, and a $12,000 loan from her now-husband's former employer, Holly and her husband, Kevin, opened The Dance Experience. While Diaz ...
Bank celebrates a decade
Mission Valley Bank celebrated its 10th anniversary by giving back to the community Wednesday evening at its Valencia branch.
Henry Mayo parties for 36th
In honor of its 36th birthday, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital treated physicians, staff and volunteers to gourmet desserts, refreshments and gifts.
Deluxe Media leases in Valencia
Deluxe Media Management, a subsidiary of Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., has leased a 229,450-square-foot building at Vista Business Park in Valencia.
Strategies for job growth
Investment strategist Brian Belski talked about the economic forecast and spoke on issues facing investors at a Valley Industry Association luncheon Tuesday.
Bank donates to nonprofits for anniversary
Mission Valley Bank is celebrating its 10th anniversary by honoring 10 local nonprofit organizations with $10,000 in donations tonight.
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson to speak at VIA event
Earvin "Magic" Johnson is the scheduled keynote luncheon speaker for the Valley Industry Association's 2012 Business-to-Business Industry show, the organization announced Tuesday.
Articles By Author - Jana Adkins
Retailer says buying habits have shifted
First opened in 1972, retailer Bouquet Auto Parts has been a part of the economic changes and trends in Santa Clarita for over 40 years, said its co-owner, Owen Powell.
Office vacancies fall
The economic snapshot report for December 2012 was released by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation – or SCVEDC – on March 21.
Purchasing a home can be tricky these days
Editor's Note: This is the last of a two-part series on the local real estate market. Last Sunday's story focused on the homeowner, or seller. Today's story focuses on the buyer.
Santa Clarita's unemployment rate rises
After dropping to a low of 6 percent in November, Santa Clarita's jobless numbers crept back up during the post-holiday season and stood at 6.7 percent in January, state officials reported this week.
Men’s Wearhouse founder speaks at VIA B2B
"Compassion and forgiveness are just as important as accountability and hard work," said George Zimmer, founder and executive chairman of the Men's Wearhouse.
