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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.
Articles by Section - Local 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.
First full ‘spaceline’ test flight successful
At 8 a.m. local time on Monday, a rocket-powered flight of the world's first commercial "spaceline," by Virgin Galactic, owned by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group, ended in a smooth landing in the Mojave Desert.
Pollock to head CABEC Board
Jeff Pollock of Santa Clarita has been named the 2013 Chairman of the Board of the California Association of Building Energy Consultants - CABEC.
Movie ranches backbone of film industry
A large red-tailed hawk swoops down overhead through the many native oak trees that provide part of the natural landscape – and shade – on three local movie ranches doing business in Sand Canyon.
Local firm attracts $6.5 million for startup
A startup online marketplace that connects publishers with freelance journalists was created in the Saugus garage of its co-founder Bill Momary in 2009.
Bank of Santa Clarita reports strong Q1 earnings
The Bank of Santa Clarita released its first quarter earnings report this week.
More businesses are moving into Canyon Country retail center
A retail center built just before the recession on the east side of Santa Clarita is beginning to fill up quickly, said an executive with The Plaza at Golden Valley.
Local landscaper supports students in changing industry
Helping to support college scholarship fund, Stay Green Inc. pledged $25,000 to support scholarships for university students studying landscaping and horticulture.
Lithium ion battery firm opens SCV plant
Quallion's ongoing growth and expansion into new industries led the company to open a new location in Santa Clarita's Mann Biomedical Park on Monday.
Princess Cruises wins award
Princess Cruises has been honored by the Port of Seattle with an award for cruise line's environmental stewardship.
Princess Cruises wins environmental award
Princess Cruises has been honored by the Port of Seattle with an award for cruise line's environmental stewardship.
Annexing movie ranches profitable
Annexing the Santa Clarita Valley's movie ranches into the city, through the Movie Ranch Overlay Zone, brings an economic benefit to the city and local businesses.
Lack of buildings leads to loss of jobs
The lack of available industrial space is leading to the loss of jobs at one local company, which was unable to secure enough space quickly enough to satisfy a major client.
Mission Valley Bank president selected to head up California Independent Bankers
Tamara Gurney, Mission Valley Bank president and CEO, has been selected as the California Independent Bankers 2013 incoming president, said a spokesman for the bank.
