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Man turns beans into energy
David Lee founded BioSolar in Santa Clarita about two years ago with an idea to replace the petroleum found in photovoltaic modules that are used in solar cells.
GMAC closing Valencia office in mass layoff
The Valencia branch of lender GMAC Financial Services will close its doors today. Executives of the mortgage and lending giant plan to close all its retail offices and lay off thousands of employees in response to the housing market downturn, they said. The Santa Clarita offices, located on Town Center Drive, employs eight workers and has been in the local area for about eight years, according to an administrative assistant who declined to give her ...
Bank of SC makes $1,000 donation
Habitat for Humanity is a $1,000 richer thanks to a donation from Bank of Santa Clarita last week.
Carmody named regional head
Valencia resident Kerry Carmody, chief executive of Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, was named regional chief operations officer for Providence Health & Services, California on Monday.
Local named to L.A. women's board
Linda Harris, owner and president of Valencia-based Jorgensen HR, was recently appointed secretary to the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners.
Vino 100 partners with AIDS project
For the month of September, Vino 100 Valencia will partner with AIDS Project Los Angeles to raise money for the nonprofit organization. The nonprofit, which helps people affected by HIV disease, will receive 10 percent of Vino 100 Valencia's sales of Hope Wine Merlot throughout the month. Vino 100 is located in the High Ridge Crossing Center at 28112 Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia and can be reached by calling (661) 294-6886.
City to host Enterprise Zone workshop today
The city of Santa Clarita will host an Enterprise Zone workshop today from 9 to 10 a.m. in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. The workshop will provide information about ways businesses in the city of Santa Clarita can reduce or eliminate their state income tax. The guest speaker will be Nojan Boloorchi, president of Tax Incentive Solutions. City Hall is located at 23920 Valencia Blvd. in Valencia. For more information, call (661) 286-4071.
Business crime prevention class Sept. 18
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station and city of Santa Clarita will host a class focusing on business crime prevention through environmental design in problem solving.The class will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 18 and will be held at the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce offices, 28460 Avenue Stanford Suite 100 in Valencia. The course is free and a lunch is provided. To RSVP or to learn more, e-mail AJRotell@lasd.org.
City ranks among top 25 retail markets
The 2008 California Retail Survey ranked the city of Santa Clarita among the "Top 25 City Retail Markets in California" based on analysis of 2006 annual retail sales volume.
Home sales rise 22%
The Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported Thursday that sales of existing single-family homes increased 22.2 percent throughout the Santa Clarita Valley during July.
Not your average comic book shop
Atom! and Portlyn Freeman strongly believe that they are not like the "Comic Book Guy" character on the TV show "The Simpsons."
Membership drive launches
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has turned to its nearly 2,000 members to build up membership and strengthen the business organization.
Chamber takes position on three issues
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's board of directors announced that it has taken positions on three statewide and federal issues.
Local resident to be honored
Ning Umandap, a Santa Clarita resident, will be honored on Oct. 10 at the 13th Annual Remarkable Women Awards Luncheon. Umandap will be named the Asian Women Entrepreneurs' 2008 Member of the Year for her efforts in leading local business, trade and civic organizations.
Three chamber board of directors nominated
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's Nominating Committee has nominated Jay Harn, publisher of The Signal, Dana Cop, director of external affairs for AT&T, and Dena Maloney, founding dean for the College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus, for the chamber's three open board of directors positions.
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Lights back on in the Santa Clarita home improvement industry
Operating Santa Clarita-based Deckers Electric since 1999, Owner Randy Deckers said business is probably up 10 percent this year.
Cycling shoemaker moves into the SCV
Just in time for the Amgen race to roll into town, Vittoria, an Italian cycling shoe maker, relocated its warehouse from Ohio to Santa Clarita in mid-March, the company announced.
Local company to get a $20,000 makeover
A local business teamed up with a business organization to help one lucky Santa Clarita Valley business with a $20,000 makeover.
Penny Pepper is regional sales director for CU Realty Services
Penny Pepper of Santa Clarita is now the Regional Sales Director with CU Realty Services, responsible for developing and maintaining new business partnerships with credit unions.
Van Nuys security firm moving to SCV
A Van Nuys company is relocating its firm to Santa Clarita, said an executive for the company.
Realty equity firm acquires townhome complex
A division of The Resmark Companies has acquired a 157-unit rental townhome community in Santa Clarita, a spokesman for the company said Friday.
Chamber to mix it up with local businesses
A Taste of Canyon Country is bringing together local restaurants, chamber members and their guests Wednesday evening, May 15 at the College of the Canyons eastside campus from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Mission Valley Bank reports its Q1 earnings are way up
Mission Valley Bank reported its first quarter earnings of $318,000 on Thursday. The quarterly earnings report is un-audited, the bank said.
Realty firm and finance firm partner
Keller Williams VIP Properties in Santa Clarita said it has partnered with Surety Financial Services of Sherman Oaks to expand its real estate services and lending programs for Santa Clarita residents.
Local painter honored for humanitarian efforts
A. Allbright Painting of Santa Clarita has been recognized with a 2013 National Humanitarian of the year award from the Painting & Decorating Contractors of America.
SCV Contractor wins $17 million contract
AMG & Associates Inc., a Santa Clarita-based general contractor, has been awarded a $17-million contract; the largest since the company opened, said a company spokesman.
J.C. Penney apologizes to customers
J.C. Penney is sorry and it wants your business back.
Precision Dynamics rebranding
Precision Dynamics-St. John company of Valencia announced this week that it has re-branded its business.
Former sports bar space is leased again
An Irish-themed sports pub is coming to Santa Clarita, moving into the space vacated by Game Day Sports Grille & Bar on The Old Road when it closed for business Jan. 7, 2013.
FHA change requires mortgage insurance for the life of the loan
Starting next month, home buyers who get FHA-backed loans will have to buy mortgage insurance throughout the life of their mortgage.
