Archive By Section - Local Business
Goodwill Southern California honored
Charity Navigator issued Goodwill Southern California its highest rating of four stars for the seventh consecutive year.
PACC Automotive: Celebrating 20 years in business
To many, the car is a means for them to get from one place to another. But to people like Dan Carpenter, a car and each of its myriad parts translate into one big puzzle.
Six Flags sees slight growth
Six Flags, Inc., owner of the Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor theme parks in Valencia, reported a slight increase in total revenues, but dip in total attendance for its second quarter, according to a statement released Monday.
Online marketing: You could do it, too!
As the media continues to harp on the poorly-running economy, top executives are wondering if there are any inexpensive, quickly-performed actions that can be taken to improve their marketing.
ITT Technical Institute director to speak at VIA luncheon
John Silver, director of career services for ITT Technical Institute in Sylmar, will be the keynote speaker at the next Valley Industrial Association luncheon on Aug. 19, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Local business expands services to Santa Clarita
HR Express & Logistics has extended its delivery services to the Santa Clarita Valley after spending 14 years serving Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.
Valley Publications Unlimited acquires Santa Clarita Valley Living Magazine
Santa Clarita's Valley Publications Unlimited, local publishers of Santa Clarita Free Classifieds and Canyon Country Magazine, is now publishing Santa Clarita Valley Living Magazine.
SCV home sales continue to rise
Sales of single-family homes and condos in the Santa Clarita Valley posted the fifth consecutive month of increased activity in June and the Southland Regional Association of Realtors believes the local residential real estate market is improving and will continue to remain on the rebound in the coming months.
Local doctor to discuss reverse sun damage
Dr. Van Veloso, medical director and co-owner of Infinity MedSpa in Valencia, will host an informational meeting on Aug. 14 about the current medical treatments and procedures that reverse the negative effects of sun-damaged skin. The talk is set to begin at 7 p.m. and will take place at Infinity MedSpa, located in the Promenade Town Center, 27019 McBean Parkway in Valencia.
Business briefs
Small business counseling available Starting Aug. 5, local business owners and entrepreneurs will be able to schedule free one-on-one business counseling sessions with representatives from the Small Business Development Center at the College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus. The SBDC, which has been ranked No. 1 in the network of centers in the Los Angeles area, promotes and stimulates the growth of small businesses by providing expert, no- or low-cost business, financial and loan ...
Bank of Santa Clarita reports strong growth
Bank of Santa Clarita reported last week that its net income grew to $102,000 during the second quarter ending June 30.
Business briefs
Advertising group sees rise in membership Advertising Professionals of North Los Angeles County, the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation, has seen an increase in membership during the first half of 2008. From January through June, 11 new members joined the professional group that serves the Santa Clarita, Antelope and San Fernando valleys. ADPROS meets at noon on the third Friday of every month at Salt Creek Grille in Valencia. For more information, contact ...
Local jobless rate jumps up again
The city's unemployment rate increased to 4.3 percent in June, a jump from May's 3.9 percent, according to the state's Employment Development Department.
Business briefs
The Heart Link Network launches SCV chapter Kelli Hagen will introduce The Heart Link Network, a women's networking organization, to Santa Clarita during a dinner and networking event set for July 22 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Santa Clarita is the newest location for a Heart Link chapter. Dawn Billings is the CEO and founder of The Heart Link Network, a marketing and networking organization designed specifically around the female endocrine system. To RSVP to ...
Shield Healthcare offers assistance
Shield Healthcare of Valencia moved up the effective date of its annual wage increase for hourly employees by six months. The new increase was effective July 1.
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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.
