Archive By Author - Jana Adkins
Embassy Suites Valencia sold in recent auction
The local Embassy Suites Valencia hotel was included in an auction sale of 64 hotels owned by Innkeepers USA Trust. The group of hotels had been in bankruptcy.
Store to take seat in SCV
Ashley Furniture Industries Inc. purchased the former Wickes furniture store building in Santa Clarita for $3.7 million, commercial real estate firm Lee & Associates announced Wednesday.
Snapshot hints at turnaround
No one can call an economic recovery with any certainty, but the city of Santa Clarita has tracked signs of some kind of recovery via its revenues generated within city limits.
All Valley celebrates the art of saving
The All Valley Federal Credit Union held a grand-opening celebration for its new Santa Clarita branch Saturday.
To Mars and beyond
When most people think of electronic wiring and cabling systems, they think of the pre-assembled, plug-and-play cables packaged with home electronic systems.
Group urges support of AB 32
A group of California CEOs and business leaders sent a letter to Gov. Jerry Brown this week urging him to remain committed to fully implementing AB 32.
Ship sails through record renovation
In an economy in which consumers dramatically cut back spending on luxury items, the cruise industry has had to get creative, continually freshening its tour offerings and updating ships to attract ongoing customers.
Study: Online presence matters
Businesses using a social-media marketing tool should round out their marketing efforts to reach more consumers, according to a national online consumer behavior study by City Grid and Harris Interactive.
Chamber asks its members what they want
The SCV Chamber of Commerce wants to know what its members need and isn't afraid to sit down with them face-to-face.
Chamber seeks member needs
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce wants to know what its members need, and it isn't afraid to sit down with them face-to-face.
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.
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.
