Archive By Section - Local Business
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.
Inaugural Brown Bag Lunch series
The Small Business Development Center Network, in partnership with the College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center, will host the inaugural Brown Bag Lunch featuring David Power of J.D. Power and Associates. The event, which will be broadcast online Sept. 25 at 1 p.m., will feature a discussion with Power about his business experience and he will also answer questions. To RSVP a spot, visit www.brownbagseries.com.
Hart graduate head of Alaska company
Nearly 30 years ago, Ken Forster was living in Newhall, where he attended Hart High School and worked his first job at Six Flag Magic Mountain's animal farm.
Calif. Pizza Kitchen to open location
Bridgeport Marketplace will soon be home to a California Pizza Kitchen, the builder of the Valencia retail center said Thursday.
Entrepreneurs conference set for Oct. 7
The Economic Development Division of the College of the Canyons will host its third annual "Dream and Discover" entrepreneurs conference on Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Steve Uzzell, a motivational speaker and photographer, will once again speak and will present a new program, "Transitions."
SBDC hosts seminar today
The College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center will host a California Construction Contracting Program orientation today from 3 to 5 p.m. The no-cost seminar is designed to develop and improve the capabilities of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises while also giving business owners the ability to achieve proficiency in the technical skills involved in highway construction.
Jobless rate rises, close to 5%
As the economic slowdown continues and the local housing and real estate markets remain sluggish, the unemployment rate for the city of Santa Clarita increased more than half a percent in July to 4.9 percent, the state's Employment Development Department reports.
Business briefs
Conejo Swimworks opens second store in SCV Conejo Swimworks, a store that specializes in swimsuits and swim accessories, has opened a second location at 22945 Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country. The first location is in Thousand Oaks. The business is an official team dealer for Speedo, TYR, Nike and Dolfin. Bank hires 2 officers for Valencia location Mission Valley Bank has hired two officers for its Valencia location. Willie Pleitez joined the bank as ...
Business brief: Tonthat named CPA partner
Michael M. Tonthat was named partner at Hedman & Associates, CPAs in Valencia. Tonthat has been an associate with the full-service CPA firm for 12 years, serving middle-market businesses and their owners. In a release, the company cited Tonthat's ability to help their clients achieve their financial goals by assisting them with advanced corporate and individual tax planning, business merger, acquisition and sales consulting, estate planning and succession planning. Tonthat also has experience with research ...
Business briefs: Gym celebration, gas card giveaway
Eight-time Mr. Olympia to appear at gym To commemorate its one-year anniversary, Powerhouse Gym and Sports Complex will host a celebration on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The event will feature food and the opportunity for visitors to learn more about the gym. From 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., Ronnie Colman, the eight-time Mr. Olympia, will make an appearance. The gym is located at 24640 Wiley Canyon Road in Newhall. SCV Auto Dealer ...
Local JCPenney going green
In a matter of months, the JCPenney store in Valencia will be energy efficient thanks to a soon-to-be installed solar power system that will generate clean electric power and reduce emissions.
Six Flags reports growth
With two weeks left in the full-time operating season, Six Flags, Inc. reported Thursday that revenues for the third quarter through Tuesday have increased 7.6 percent or $23.5 million when compared to the prior year period.
Business briefs
Summit Oaks completes construction Summit Oaks, a Class A office property in Valencia, has finished construction. The five-story, 144,000-square-foot building features a sustainable design and targets a silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating. The project was developed through a partnership between Parker Properties, based in Aliso Viejo, and RREEF Alternative Investments, which is headquartered in New York. Snyder Langston was the general contractor for Summit Oaks, which is located at 28515 Westinghouse Place. ...
Former Signal editor awarded for coin article
Sometimes it pays to write about coins. Leon Worden, former senior editor of The Signal, received the Numismatic Literary Guild's James L. Miller Memorial Award for best numismatic article to appear in any medium. Worden was honored for his two-part series titled "Mr. Brenner's Lincoln," which included original research on the design of the Lincoln penny. The series was published in the November and December 2007 editions of COINage magazines. The award was presented July ...
Seminar set for restaurant owners
The Small Business Development Center will host a seminar Aug. 18 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for restaurant owners on how to rethink, retool and redirect their restaurants.
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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.
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.
