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VP of Princess to speak at VIA luncheon Julie Benson, vice president of public relations for Princess Cruises, will speak at the Valley Industrial Association's luncheon on Tuesday, starting at 11:30 a.m. The cruise line, which relocated its world headquarters from Century City to Santa Clarita in 2001, is one of Santa Clarita's largest employers. Benson will discuss the cruise line's impact on the local economy, along with the company's future plans. Aside from the ...
Auto dealers contest nets schools cool $3,000
"Be Cool to My School," a monthlong Santa Clarita Valley Auto Dealers Association contest, netted three local schools $1,000 each in cash and prizes.
Web site aids stay-at-home parents
With the cost of living continuing to rise, Ally Loprete and Kelly Shand want to make sure the money paid to a business goes into the right pocket.
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Construction contract program holds orientation The College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center will be holding its California Construction Contracting Program orientation on June 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. Attendees will learn how to develop and improve the capabilities of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises while also giving business owners an opportunity to achieve proficiency in the technical skills involved in highway construction. The event will be held at the center, located inside the Santa ...
Local Hispanic group announces honors
The Hispanic Business Committee of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce held the fifth Annual Excelencia Award Ceremony to honor the Hispanic business community of Santa Clarita Valley and present 10 local high school students with college scholarships.
Hedman & Associates receives successful review
Hedman & Associates, CPAs has completed a peer review of its accounting and auditing practice.
Bank adds 2 managers to SCV branch
California United Bank has hired two new relationship managers, Greg Wells and Greg Spencer, to its Santa Clarita Regional Office. Wells, a business graduate of The Master's College has been in the banking business for 10 years, formerly working as a vice president and commercial banking manager at another Santa Clarita Valley bank.
Test drive fundraiser for schools ends this week
The Be Cool to My School Test-Drive Rally is in its final week, giving local residents a final chance to take part in the fundraiser for local schools. The campaign, sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Auto Dealers Association, was designed to give elementary, junior high and senior high schools a financial boost from the nonprofit association.
Rental company celebrates 30 years
Decades ago, Don Cruikshank was approached by Mike Redmond about an idea for a business that circled around renting equipment. "We kind of looked at it, and it was viable and we were young," Cruikshank said.
SCV home sales on the rise
Sales of existing single-family homes in the Santa Clarita Valley hit their highest level in months as nearly 200 homes sold in April, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported Thursday.
Waddell receives promotion at SCV Bank
Hugh Waddell has been promoted to the position of senior vice president/chief credit officer at Santa Clara Valley Bank.
Gearing up for business
At the age of 15, Ryan Alexy began working in the motorcycle industry. His first job involved mechanical work on bikes at a repair shop. After a couple of moves to different stores, Alexy found himself working at the dealership level, selling bike parts and gear. Over the years, Alexy built up an interest in motocross while going to competitions all over California, furthering his passion for the sport. With a knowledge of motorcycles and ...
In the business of convenience
Rather than waiting in line to get a table at a popular restaurant, local diners can go online or pick up the phone and place an order with www.scvgoodtogo.com, a delivery service.
Jobless rate dips for April in SCV
Santa Clarita's unemployment rate dipped .1 percent between March and April, according to the latest data from the state Employment Development Department.
New Robek's location throws grand opening
Robeks, which sells nutritional food products and supplements, opened a new location at McBean and Decoro in Saugus on Saturday.
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New Santa Clarita homes debut at open houses
After a long stagnant period in the new housing market, housing starts surged 47 percent from March 2012 to March 2013.
Builder debuts homes overlooking riverbed
KB Home opened its newest community of new homes Saturday, the Charleston at River Village in Santa Clarita.
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.
