Archive By Author - Jana Adkins
Restaurants ready to heat up
More than 2-in-5 consumers said they were not dining out as often as they would like during the Great Recession.
Report puts premium on people skills
When making hiring decisions, many companies appear to be looking at more than an applicant's job history or educational background.
Outside-the-box thinking doubles growth
AMS Fulfillment is putting the finishing touches on its newest addition - a warehouse larger than two football fields combined.
Shapell unveils eco-friendly homes
Shapell Homes recently introduced its new eco-friendly homes off Plum Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. Energy-efficient homes have become the standard for residential builders in Santa Clarita.
An ear for small businesses
More minds are better than one - and that's the chief concept behind the local business organization called Masterminds.
Chamber names new board president for ’12
Chris Angelo was named incoming 2012 Chairman of the Board for the SCV Chamber of Commerce by the current chairman, Dana Cop.
SCV Chamber names new board chairman
Chris Angelo was named incoming 2012 Chairman of the Board for the SCV Chamber of Commerce by the current chairman, Dana Cop.
Report: savings gap for pensions growing
The gap between promises states made for employees' retirement benefits and the money they set aside to pay for them is widening, according to an April report by The Pew Center on the States.
Women entrepreneurs group opens new membership level
The Association of Women Entrepreneurs has announced a new membership level for businesswomen, the platinum level.
Cycling race rolls into Santa Clarita
Nissan of Valencia, the official vehicle sponsor of the Amgen Tour of California, is offering local spectators a special $500 cash-back incentive when they purchase a car during the local stage of the state's premier bicycle race.
KB Home signs deal with Newhall Land
KB Home and Newhall Land inked a land-purchase deal Wednesday that will add dozens of lots to KB Home's development plans.
Recent disasters give local company the ultimate test
Local resident Don Hubbard has been steadily building his business since 1991. With business partner Gil Moreno, the two have picked up high-profile clients along the way as they built WorkSafe Technologies of Valencia.
VIA to host SCV’s largest B2B show
The Valley Industry Association's 2011 Regional Conference and Industry Show scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday blends Santa Clarita's largest business-to-business industry exhibitor show with keynote speakers and panel discussions on topics relevant to many in today's business community.
City earns nod for drawing commerce
While some cities are fighting huge budget deficits or teetering on bankruptcy, the city of Santa Clarita was recognized last week with two economic Award of Excellence honors at the annual California Association for Local Economic Development conference held in Sacramento.
Nissan rolls out new eco-friendly wheels
The long-awaited Nissan LEAF, the first all-electric car to be sold in the Santa Clarita Valley, was handed over to new owner David Wang of Agua Dulce on Wednesday by Sean Brockett, finance manager of Nissan of Valencia.
Articles By Author - Jana Adkins
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.
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.
Family-run 7-Eleven closing after 27 years
What 7-Eleven, Inc. giveth, 7-Eleven, Inc. taketh.
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.
Bouquet getting repaved
Bouquet Canyon Road is getting a makeover.
Stores host block party to attract business
Sometimes it just takes a village of business owners to kick off a round of economic activity.
Median household income fell 7.3 percent in recession
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Premier America Credit Union planning expansion
When members speak, Premier America Credit Union listens.
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.
