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Smyth honors local company with award
SOS Entertainment of Santa Clarita was recognized Tuesday as Small Business of the Year by Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita.
Signal launches wine club
Signal Wine Club launched this week, announced by Russ Briley, director of product sales and distribution for The Signal.
Shop blossoms into local staple
Family owned and operated, Charmaine's Bouquet Canyon Florist has been serving Santa Clarita since 1966 - 21 years before the city was even formed.
Company grows from 30 to almost 400
AMS Fulfillment of Valencia announced Monday it has now been in business for 10 years. A third-party company for warehousing, assembly and order-fulfillment services, AMS first opened its doors with fewer than 30 employees in only 30,000 square feet. Today it has just fewer than 400 and operates out of 13 buildings occupying nearly 1 million square feet, said a spokesman for the company. During the past 10 years AMS not only grew with regard ...
Cinema Vet Centre now open
The Cinema Veterinary Centre, which spent the last month finishing the operational set up and stocking of all supplies, is now open for full services. To thank pet owners for their patience Dr. Jaimie Ronchetto announced she's holding an open house on Nov. 3 from 1-4 p.m. to give customers a full tour of the operation. During the Grand Opening Ronchetto plans to offer games and raffles. Cinema Veterinary Centre is located at 23460 Cinema Drive in Valencia.
Downtown Newhall façades complete
Revitalizing historic downtown Newhall one building at a time, the city of Santa Clarita hosted one more ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the façade improvements of 11 store fronts.
Foreign trade zone open to other companies
AMS Fulfillment of Valencia celebrated the foreign trade zone expansion - FTZ - certification on Thursday by sharing the benefits the FTZ brings with other companies in the Valencia Commerce Center.
Earnings up for local bank
The Bank of Santa Clarita released its third quarter results Thursday, and reported net earnings of $203,000 representing a growth rate of more than 10 percent over the $184,000 reported for the same period in 2011.
Most metro housing markets recovered after hitting bottom
Home values in the U.S. rose 1.3 percent in the third quarter of 2012, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of increases, Zillow announced Tuesday.
Group helps grow business for members
Launching the first "shop locally" effort 15 years ago, merchants came together to create awareness in the community that all the services a bride needs to fashion a wedding event exist right here in Santa Clarita.
Landscaper plants trees for dog ranch
It was a day full of sunshine, landscaping and dog affection for 11 executives and managers of Stay Green Inc., as they donated their time and several trees to AngelDogs Foundation Deaf Dog Ranch in Acton on Oct. 18.
Men’s Wearhouse founder to speak at VIA’s next B2B expo
He's guaranteed millions of men they're going to like the way they look. And the founder and Executive Chairman of Men's Wearhouse, George Zimmer, takes the stage as keynote speaker for the Valley Industry Association's B2B Industry Show March 19, 2013. In a repeat showing at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, VIA's annual business-business expo draws of some 2,000 attendees and 50 exhibitors. Last year's B2B luncheon sold out when Earvin "Magic" ...
Economists say L.A. region doing well
The economy won't fully recover until businesses aren't afraid to hire and families aren't afraid to buy homes, a trio of economists told business leaders at Friday's Valley Industry and Commerce Association business forecast conference.
County permitted Stevenson Ranch filming
When a thundering helicopter hovered over the Stevenson Ranch community Wednesday night, and residents witnessed ambulances with flashing lights and roads blocked by police cars, they flooded the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Department with more than 50 calls.
Biggest surge in housing starts since 2008 crash
September housing starts increased by the greatest levels in more than four years, a sign that the homebuilding housing market is recovering.
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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.
