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Bank of Santa Clarita posts Q2 gains compared to 2011
The Bank of Santa Clarita reported its 2012 second-quarter earnings Wednesday. Net earnings for the second quarter of 2012 totaled $35,000 as compared to net losses of $56,000 for the same period in 2011, said Walt Purdy, senior vice president and CFO for the bank. Net earnings for the six months in 2012 totaled $102,000 as compared to a net loss of $27,000 for the same six months in 2011, Purdy said. Results for 2012 ...
LA Fitness expanding rapidly
LA Fitness, a privately held health and fitness company, is opening its third gym in Santa Clarita and really isn't worried about the competition, company officials said. Plans are to open the gym by the end of October.
Wesco’s profits rise
Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc. reported Tuesday an increase in profit, mainly driven by higher revenues, for its fiscal third-quarter 2012.
SCV business community is poised to grow
A recent regional labor market analysis and survey of local Santa Clarita businesses found the regional business community is prepared to catapult to the next level soon, and that the workforce is positioned to support high-growth industries.
Shop to add new flavor to area
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SCV business community poised to catapult to next level
A recent regional labor market analysis and survey of local Santa Clarita businesses found the SCV is "preparing its business community to catapult to the next level very soon, and that the workforce is well positioned to support high growth industries in the years to come."
Startup group to host weekend event
SCV Startup introduced its members to out-of-the box marketing techniques Wednesday and announced the group has been approved to hold a Startup Weekend event in Santa Clarita on Oct. 5.
June home sales rise in the SCV
Sales closed on more Santa Clarita Valley homes in June than in any month since March 2007, leading local real estate agents to report the housing market is rebounding from one of the worst national recessions in 70 years.
Local band evolves with industry
When blues singer Teresa James first entered the music business, it was hard to get heard without having a record deal in hand, she said. But rapid changes in the music industry have made it so artists are no longer dependent on record label deals and more commonly produce and distribute their own music. Santa Clarita blues band, Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps, has found increasing success over the years - the group's music ...
Lawmaker offers help to close home deals
Urging swift passage of the Fast Help For Homeowners, or FHFH Act, the California Association of Realtors praised legislation introduced last week by Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton).
Ross opens third SCV store in Canyon Country
Ross Dress for Less opened its third retail store in the Santa Clarita Valley July 14, shortly after receiving its certificate of occupancy from the city.
A little help for business owners
Benefits of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program were outlined to members of VIA at the industry association's luncheon Tuesday.
Statewide home sales, prices climb
California home prices in June rose to the highest levels recorded in two years reported a research firm on Wednesday.
SCVEDC to receive part of $1.25M county pot
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. is in line to receive a portion of $1.25 million allocated by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for economic development activities.
Stay Green Inc. earns two statewide landscape awards
Stay Green Inc. received two big awards from the California Landscape Contractors Association June 29.
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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.
