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Boost of energy for homes market
The bar on the standard for new home amenities just got raised. And KB Home raised it. Solar-power systems will now be a standard feature on all its new Santa Clarita homes, the builder announced this week. The builder, which is hosting a grand opening for two new local communities this weekend, designed the homes with photovoltaic solar systems. The systems will help homeowners reduce their monthly energy bills and the overall cost of homeownership, ...
Moving through a quarter-century
Celebrating 25 years in business, locally owned and operated Camelot Moving and Storage moves everything from residents' personal belongings to Siegfried and Roy's treasured tigers.
Low pay and commuting cited as top job stressors
More than three-quarters of Americans report feeling stressed about something related to their job, according to a recent study conducted by Everest College's 2011 Work Stress Survey.
Low pay and commuting cited as top job stressors
More than three-quarters of Americans report feeling stressed about something related to their job, according to a recent study conducted by Everest College's 2011 Work Stress Survey.
Royal Princess plans a luxury-filled return
Princess Cruises does more than build ships. The cruise company designs vacations for travelers who just want to leave their cares behind and sail the open seas to unique and exotic ports around the globe.
UPDATED: Local students honored by VIA
The Valley Industry Association honored local students Monday for creating new business products or services in partnership with one of the many companies who are a member of VIA.
Local leaders take Capitol advocacy trip
On the sixth annual pilgrimage to Sacramento, 73 representatives from the Santa Clarita Valley's business and community organizations trekked north Monday for two solid days of meetings with California legislators.
STAR consulting returns to roots
Ken Keller, the owner of STAR Business Consulting, announced he is returning his company to its original mission of growing top-line, or gross, revenues for clients. Keller also owned and operated the North Los Angeles County franchise of Renaissance Executive Forums.
Locals recognize Women’s History Month with networking seminar
In perhaps a fitting tribute to Women's History Month, women entrepreneurs from the Santa Clarita Valley attended a presentation Thursday on how to network successfully to grow one's net worth.
Small-business owners optimistic, report says
Small-business owners have an improved outlook on profits, hiring and capital expenses in 2011, according to a statewide report released Wednesday.
Pet college moves to expand business
The Animal Behavior College relocated its headquarters to Santa Clarita this week, opening its doors Monday. The company was previously located in Northridge.
Local provides formal support
Tuxedo-rental shops dot the American landscape from storefronts to shopping malls, outfitting anxious wedding parties, nervous prom dates and adults seeking formal attire for business events.
Local development gets new outreach manager
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. announced the hiring of Josh Mann on Thursday as the organization's new manager of business retention and marketing.
Wallets may drown in high water bills
Santa Clarita businesses and residents are facing significant increases in their water fees over the next few years to cover the cost of building new water-filtration plants to reduce levels of the naturally occurring salt chloride in runoff from the Santa Clara River.
Jana Adkins: Change is a-coming to Business
After six months as business editor, I'm beginning to wear the job much more comfortably then when I "first tried it on."
Articles By Author - Jana Adkins
Foreign Trade Zone can benefit businesses
Exporters and importers, as well as the warehouse and distribution companies that support them, reap multiple benefits when they operate inside a Foreign Trade Zone – or FTZ, said experts at a recent meeting.
Roman Holiday closed for good
The wine bar business, Roman Holiday, which announced Feb. 12 it was working to re-open after a dispute between partners forced its closure, is definitely closing, sources say.
Art house movie group interested in SCV
Santa Clarita residents have been loosely campaigning for quite some time to have an independent art house movie theater open locally. According to one executive, there is still hope that a theater chain airing independent films may one day locate in Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita counts on tourism for funds
Last year was a busy one for the city of Santa Clarita and its tourism partners, according to a city official.
Economists paint future a subdued rose
The economic recovery still has a way to go before total household income rises to pre-recession levels, but recovery is occurring, economic experts said during a Santa Clarita Valley conference this week.
