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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 ...
Lennar sees 62 percent drop in revenue for first quarter
Lennar Corporation, one of the nation's largest homebuilders and partial owner of The Newhall Land and Farming Co., reported a first quarter net loss of $88.2 million, or 56 cents per diluted share, on Thursday.
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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.
