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Studio Santa Clarita Video Show launches

Studio Santa Clarita, a video feature magazine looking at daily life in the Santa Clarita Valley, is now showing on signalscv.com. On page A2 of The Signal daily print edition, you can also scan the QR code and watch the latest show on your mobile device.

February 15, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Santa Clarita Valley News


$5 million expansion for Mercedes dealership

Building a new dealership in one of the toughest recessions in history is no easy task, but Mercedes-Benz of Valencia managed to do just that.

February 14, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Wine bar operator is working to reopen

Roman Holiday hopes to re-open soon, said one of its owners. The cocktail and wine bar closed Jan. 18 when two of the three partners decided to exit the business. It's currently undergoing a change in ownership, said Gunner Resendez, the third partner. Located at The Patios at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, Resendez said that while he can't give the public an exact date as to when Roman Holiday will re-open, he is working ...

February 12, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Pizza restaurant betting on Santa Clarita

Feeling confident in the economy and their product, and betting on Santa Clarita, Ventura-County based Toppers Pizza is fully renovating two buildings in the city to open as restaurants later this year.

February 10, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Panel helps businesses deal with healthcare reform

Affordable healthcare may not be so affordable, according to a panel of healthcare reform experts.

February 08, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Film Office breaking records for productions

The city's Film Office is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month and in a nod to its success, a spokesman with the city also announced 2012 was another "record year" for local filming.

February 07, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


New medical practice opens in Valencia

When the Affordable Healthcare Act takes effect in 2014, experts predict there will be a shortage of doctors to care for the nation's populace.

February 03, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Economy continues to show gains despite slow rate of growth

Spending and growth in the private sector continue to drive the economic recovery, while the government sector remains a drag on the economy, a Los Angeles-based economist said Friday.

February 01, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Santa Clarita Valley News


Mimi’s Cafe chain sold

A little more than three months after the Santa Clarita Mimi's Café re-opened post-remodeling, the owner announced this week that it is selling the chain for $50 million.

January 31, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Bank of Santa Clarita releases positive 2012 results

The Bank of Santa Clarita released its 2012 earnings report Monday and the market reflected the positive results. Shares are up nearly one dollar per share in the past quarter.

January 30, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Local home sales have turned the corner in the real estate recovery

Santa Clarita Valley home sales increased 8.1 percent last year over 2011, marking the second consecutive year of annual gains and the highest annual sales total since 2006.

January 30, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Historic shopping district welcomes another boutique

Home-décor accents and gift boutique retailer, Santa Clarita-based Ma Maison, is moving to a new location, said owner/operator Ede Eichmann.

January 29, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


For the love of fine wine

For years local winemakers - often amateur winemakers and hobbyists - traveled outside the Santa Clarita Valley to produce their wines.

January 27, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


BevMo moves closer to opening a second store

A second BevMo is scheduled to open soon in the Santa Clarita Valley, said an official with the city.

January 24, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Chamber installs its 89th board of directors

Up to 300 people filled the tables at the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's 89th annual installation dinner Friday, Jan. 18.

January 23, 2013 | by Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


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Second BevMo store to open in the Santa Clarita Valley

The second Santa Clarita Valley BevMo store opens in Canyon Country April 26, said Josh Phaneuf, with BevMo.

April 12, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Santa Clarita Valley office vacancies rise slightly

Santa Clarita's first-quarter office vacancy rate rose slightly as one business moved out of the area and another, smaller firm moved in.

April 10, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Family-run 7-Eleven closing after 27 years

What 7-Eleven, Inc. giveth, 7-Eleven, Inc. taketh.

April 10, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Homeowners in need often become victims

If a company is asking for money upfront to perform a loan modification service, that's a red flag, said a local Realtor.

April 09, 2013 | Jana Adkins | Local Business


Bouquet getting repaved

Bouquet Canyon Road is getting a makeover.

April 08, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Santa Clarita Valley News


Stores host block party to attract business

Sometimes it just takes a village of business owners to kick off a round of economic activity.

April 07, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Median household income fell 7.3 percent in recession

April 05, 2013 | By Jana Adkins | Local Business


Enterprise Zone audit reveals no major flaws

An exhaustive five-day audit of Santa Clarita's Enterprise Zone resulted in the program being given a green light with regards to running of the program and credits granted.

April 04, 2013 | Jana Adkins | Local Business


Kaiser Permanente expanding its practice

Kaiser Permanente first opened its doors to Santa Clarita residents in 1994. But in October 2012, the integrated managed care medical group purchased a second building in Valencia.

April 03, 2013 | By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor | Local Business


Education has been key to its growth, local escrow company says

Independently owned and operated since 1998 by Jim and Anita Lombardi of Santa Clarita, Federal Escrow Inc. has been offering every type of escrow imaginable.

March 31, 2013 | By Jana Adkins | Business & Real Estate


Small business center launches restaurant startup program

The Small Business Development Center, hosted by College of the Canyons, offers a wide array of services, many at no cost to new and existing business owners.

March 31, 2013 | By Jana Adkins | Business & Real Estate


Auto repair shop thrives on good service

Dan Carpenter first opened his Santa Clarita automotive service in October 1988, specializing in the repair of Honda and Acura vehicles.

March 31, 2013 | By Jana Adkins | Business & Real Estate


AMS Fulfillment’s growth led to rapid-fire expansion

AMS Fulfillment's meteoric growth over the past decade led to the company's leasing of 13 different buildings scattered throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.

March 31, 2013 | By Jana Adkins | Industry


Premier America Credit Union planning expansion

When members speak, Premier America Credit Union listens.

March 31, 2013 | By Jana Adkins | Banking & Finance


Chevy introduces the most new product in decade

Just like General Motor's iconic muscle cars that helped the brand revolutionize the market, Chevrolet is revved and roaring to the marketplace with more new products than the public has seen in a decade.

March 31, 2013 | By Jana Adkins | Automotive


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