Archive By Author - Jana Adkins
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.
Annual conference delivers message to owners: ‘Act now’
"Act now" was the final message from keynote speaker Mark Schniepp, principal of California Economic Forecast, at the 2011 Economic and Real Estate Outlook conference.
Williams Homes looks to entice local buyers
Homebuilder Williams Homes recently constructed the Solstice community of townhomes on Avalon Drive in Santa Clarita. The houses offer suitable options for first-time homeowners, or those looking to downsize. In order to entice sales, the local homebuilder is offering to pay homebuyer's HOA fees for one year, and offering up to $10,000 in flooring upgrades. With prices beginning at $259,000, the townhomes are available in five different 2-story floor plans and feature numerous detached-home ...
New codes connect consumers, business
It's the bar code of the future, but it's available today to print advertisers. It's an open door to multimedia advertising that offers every convenience to on-the-go consumers. And perhaps best of all, it's free.
City, dealers help pave way for sales
City officials and Valencia Auto Center business owners officially cut the ribbon on Creekside Road improvements Tuesday, culminating a city-business partnership aimed at drawing more SCV residents and other customers to Southern California's largest auto mall, where 23 different vehicle brands are sold.
An opportunity to Dream and Discover
Current and future small-business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to attend the 2011 Dream and Discover Entrepreneurs Conference on May 5, sponsored by the Small Business Development Center located at College of the Canyons.
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.
