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Learning to mix the perfect drink
For Richard Gilroy, mixing the perfect drink is similar to a gourmet chef preparing a decadent meal.
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Bank president/CEO nominated for Ernst & Young award James Hicken, president and CEO of Bank of Santa Clarita, has been named as semi-finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for the greater Los Angeles area. Semi-finalists were selected by an independent judging panel made up of regional business, academic and community leaders. Finalists will be announced in May with the winners revealed at a gala event on June 24 at the Beverly ...
Author's new book is for jerks
John Klymshyn wants to get past the stereotypes people have about sales. He wants to show sellers as honorable, important and even funny people. Using his 23 years of experience as a professional seller, Klymshyn hopes to communicate his message with his third book, "How to Sell Without Being a Jerk! The Foolproof Approach to the World's Second Oldest Profession." The Valencia resident, who serves as president of Valencia-based company The Business Generator, said he ...
Local Jaycees pick up national award
For the second year in a row, the Santa Clarita Valley Jaycees have picked up the Harold A. Marks Memorial Award, an honor given by the United States Junior Chamber that recognizes successes in areas of membership growth, community impact and financial growth. Staci Stolworthy, marketing vice president for the leadership development organization, said it is unheard of for a chapter to receive the award two years in a row. She attributed the win, considered ...
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Newhall Memorial to host open house Medical professionals are invited to learn about the opportunities available at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital during the hospital's clinical open house and hiring event on April 30. The open house will be held in the Greeley Conference Room, located on the second floor of the main hospital building at 23845 McBean Parkway from 3 to 7 p.m. To reserve a spot for the open house and hiring event, ...
Budget coach offers 'shoestring' seminar
Craig Duswalt will hold a free seminar, "Marketing Your Small Business on a Shoestring Budget" at the Hyatt Valencia Grand Ballroom from 9 to 11 a.m Friday. He will also release new books from his One-Hour Book Series. The books are designed to be read in about an hour. The initial books in the series include, "Marketing Your Small Business on a Shoestring Budget," "Creating Wealth on a Shoestring Budget" and the eBooks, "Outsourcing Your ...
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Center Pointe sale completed Faris Lee Investments has completed its fourth sale at Centre Pointe Marketplace in Canyon Country as part of a five-part breakup and presale strategy. The most recent sale totaled $15.3 million and included 20,772 square feet of shop space in four buildings with tenants including Starbucks, Bright Now Dental, Subway, Juice It Up and Panda Express. Irvine-based Faris Lee Investments President Richard Walter and Director Patrick Kent represented the seller, Valencia-based ...
New sponsor for Farmers' Market
Whole Foods Market in Valencia has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to become a co-sponsor of the Farmers' Market in downtown Newhall, which returns to Market Street today.
O'Brien Marketing lands deal with Chivas USA
O'Brien Marketing scored a goal this month when it became the exclusive media buying agency for Chivas USA of Major League Soccer.
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Open house for local business Kenneally Acupuncture & Healing Light Center will be hosting an open house on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at its offices on 27225 Camp Plenty Road, Suite #4, in Canyon Country. The event will include raffles, refreshments, massages and a chance to meet the practitioners. PACC Automotive hits 20 years PACC Automotive will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. The Valencia-based auto repair service shop will kick off its ...
Hard times for furniture stores
As a store manager for Granada Furniture, Joe DiVirgilio believes business at his Canyon Country furniture store has slowed down as a result of the current slump in the housing industry.
Home sales in SCV slightly better
While home sales in Santa Clarita Valley continue to remain at an overall low when compared to previous years, there was an increase in the number of transactions for single-family homes and condominiums between January and February, according to a report from the Southland Regional Association of Realtors.
Business brief: VIA luncheon to discuss statewide education cuts
Two local school leaders will discuss the impact of the proposed statewide budgets on the Santa Clarita Valley's educational institutions during the Valley Industrial Association's luncheon scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on April 15.
Foreclosure rate lower in SCV than other areas of state
The number of foreclosures in the Santa Clarita Valley is relatively low when compared to other parts of Southern California, according to an economist with the California Economic Forecast.
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VIA hosting open house The Valley Industrial Association's Open House will be on April 10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lockheed Federal Credit Union's Stevenson Ranch branch, located at 25945 The Old Road. Admission is $15 for VIA members and $25 for VIA non-members. RSVP to kathy@via.org. John Vlassis joins consultant Psomas John Vlassis has joined Psomas' land development team. Vlassis has 20 years of experience in land development engineering and project management and ...
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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.
Hundreds attend used clothing consignment sale
or hundreds of women buying and selling used clothing, much of it high-end and designer goods.
Low inventory marks home market recovery
Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part series on the local real estate market. Today's story focuses on the homeowner, or seller. The series concludes next Sunday with the focus on the buyer. In a stabilizing real estate market, marked by rising home sales and moderate price gains, a severe shortage of homes listed for sale characterizes this particular housing recovery. The lack of inventory in Santa Clarita is the "major factor slowing ...
Men’s Wearhouse founder to keynote trade show
The man who told millions of people "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it," Men's Wearhouse founder, George Zimmer, is coming to Santa Clarita to speak at the Valley Industry Associations' 2013 B2B industry expo luncheon on March 19.
Homebuilder buys more lots for SCV homes
KB Home acquired 54 finished lots in a land purchase agreement with Newhall Land for a new community called Charleston at River Village in Santa Clarita, the homebuilder announced on Wednesday.
Learning how to get revenue from your website
Merely attracting streams of visitors to your website doesn't automatically translate into revenue growth for a business, said Erick Arndt, founder of SCV Startup.
Campaign launched to attract new homebuyers
On the heels of growing builder confidence, and more new home starts than during the Great Recession, a new-home trade association launched a campaign to spotlight homebuilders' new homes, including those new home communities in the Santa Clarita Valley.
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.
SCVEDC receives an award for Economic Development Guide
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation received an Award of Merit for their recent Economic Development Guide publication, which focused on the bio-medical industry in the SCV.
The SCVEDC receives an award for its Economic Development Guide
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation received an Award of Merit for their recent Economic Development Guide publication, which focused on the bio-medical industry in the SCV.
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.
Bob Khalsa: SCV home sales are the highest for January in six years
January is typically a dormant time of year for the residential real estate market in the Santa Clarita Valley, yet this market recovery is so unusual that no one was surprised when statistics showed January posted the highest sales total for the month in six years.
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.
Banker recognized
Marti Heinbaugh, regional manager of Mission Valley Bank, is scheduled to be honored for her contributions to SCVi – Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School.
