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Economic group goes for new look
The local economic development organization unveiled a new logo design Monday that leaders with the organization said is intended to be a more modern, bold design.
Firm is one of Streaming Media 100
When the founders of Valencia-based Influxis invested their last dollar into software to support their vision of allowing people to connect live on the Internet, little did they realize that within a decade Influxis would be named one of the top "100 Companies that Matter Most in Online Video" by expert streaming-media judges for Streaming Media magazine.
Biotech firm to acquire company
Boston Scientific signed an agreement to acquire Vessix Vascular Inc., a privately held company based in Laguna Hills, Boston Scientific announced Thursday. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of this month.
Spa to honor gift cards
When Eric Smith was approached to buy the location of a former day spa on Town Center Drive in Valencia last December, he said some 50 jobs were on the line as the former business prepared to shut down the location.
Boston Scientific to buy Vessix Vascular
NATICK, Mass. (AP) - Boston Scientific Corp. said Thursday it agreed to buy Vessix Vascular Inc., a company that makes system that uses radiotherapy to treat high blood pressure, in a deal worth as much as $425 million.
Commercial real estate market improves
In releasing its latest economic snapshot report for the Santa Clarita Valley this week, the biggest news is on the commercial real estate front, which has long suffered in the economic downturn.
Free seminar held on financial planning
A seminar to educate people on the ins and outs of financial planning features multiple speakers on several topics Nov. 13 at the Valencia Country Club from 5:45-8 p.m.
Use the Web to hire the best talent
For early-stage startups, one of the biggest challenges is in staffing. Oftentimes you don't have the funds or your company hasn't progressed enough to attract local top talent.
Book Synopsis: “Breakout Nations”
Title "Breakout Nations" In Pursuit of the Next Economic Miracles Author: Ruchir Sharma Synopsis: After a decade of rapid growth, the world's most celebrated emerging markets are poised to slow down. Which countries will rise to challenge them? To identify the economic stars of the future we should abandon the habit of extrapolating from the recent past and lumping wildly diverse countries together. We need to remember that sustained economic success is a rare phenomenon. ...
Signal site hits 1.1M page views
The Signal hit a new milestone in October when it attracted more than 1.1 million page views in a month, according to Google Analytics.
Co-chair of SCVEDC re-appointed
Don Fleming has been re-appointed as Board of Directors co-chairman to the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation for a second term, the non-profit organization announced Monday.
US HealthWorks expands again
Valencia-based U.S. HealthWorks, one of the largest operators of occupational and urgent care health care centers in the United States, announced Thursday that is has acquired Priority Care Inc. of Erie, Penn.
Company recycles landscape waste
Agromin, an Oxnard-based organic material recycler, announced this week that it has formed a partnership with Stay Green to recycle and reuse the yard and landscape clippings collected by Stay Green for reuse in landscaping projects.
App connects people for group outings
Michael LaRue went from being a former aerospace engineer to entrepreneur in one weekend when he launched Zejoop, a mobile app for social event planning, at the SCV Startup Santa Clarita event held Oct. 5 through 7.
Smyth honors local company with award
SOS Entertainment of Santa Clarita was recognized Tuesday as Small Business of the Year by Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita.
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Boston Scientific’s Spinal Cord Stimulator System Restores Quality of Life
Former Navy SEAL and Army Special Operations member, Richard Holt ofVentura, was one of more than 26 million Americans suffering from chronic back pain until one of his doctors recommended he take advantage of Boston Scientific's spinal cord stimulator innovation – the Precision Spectra Implant.
Fueled by increased demand Green Convergence’s growth doubles yearly
California accounted for nearly one-third of the nation's solar installations last year, according to a national trade association.
Orchard Supply Hardware agrees to sell to Lowe’s
Orchard Supply Hardware Stores, a neighborhood hardware and garden store in Santa Clarita and around the state, announced Monday that it reached an agreement with Lowe's home improvement to sell itself for $205 million in cash.
STEM jobs can boost economy
A research firm study finds that "STEM" jobs in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math - which drive economic growth - are largely available to workers without a four-year college degree.
Princess Cruises celebrates the Royal Princess
LONDON (AP) - A glowing Kate Middleton on Thursday christened a gigantic new cruise ship named the Royal Princess.
Calif. and Texas have strongest GDP growth in the U.S. in 2012
While U.S. gross domestic product grew by 2.5 percent in 2012, California's grew at 3.5 percent, according to a report released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis last week.
Electricore awarded $750K for study
Electricore Inc. of Valencia was awarded $750,000 from the California Energy Commission for a "battery standardization" study for electric vehicles, said an executive with the firm.
Quallion’s batteries still performing after 10 years
Quallion has released test data showing its lithium ion batteries have potential to power long-term implantable medical devices, a spokesman for the company said on Monday.
Shopping center operator acquires a partner’s stake
Shopping center operator, Kimco Realty Corp., announced Monday that it paid $67 million to acquire a partner's stake in 70 shopping centers.
Lee’s buys storage space
Lee's Wine Bistro has purchased the wine warehouse locker space of All Corked Up in Santa Clarita, confirmed Owner Lee Yoon.
U.S. HealthWorks growing
U.S. HealthWorks has entered into a strategic partnership with Indiana University Health, the Valencia occupational healthcare organization announced June 7.
Commercial real estate division formed
The Southland Regional Association of Realtors' board made its commercial real estate committee an official division of the 9,000-member organization, a spokesman announced Wednesday.
Signal website attracts record viewers
More people read, watched and viewed The Signal in print and online during May 2013, than in any month in the 94-year history of the company, said an executive with the newspaper on Thursday.
California leading nation in Q2 growth
When Santa Clarita's April jobless rate dropped to the lowest rate in five years - the city's improving economic picture mirrored statewide forecasts by economic experts on Wednesday.
Family business is thriving
Working in the glass business since he was 15 years old, Stuart Crawford, owner of Santa Clarita based-Valencia Custom Shower Doors, thought he should strike out on his own and do a better job for customers.
