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Foreclosure workshop offered The California Foreclosure Institute presents a free two-hour workshop for investors and real estate agents from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Valencia Public Library. The workshop will focus on how to get started finding and buying foreclosure properties. Reservations are required. Visit www.foreclosureworkshop.net, or call (888) 285-0101. Meeting deadlines heads luncheon The Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association will host a lunch meeting and MCLE program, "Deadlines on Demand," at noon ...
River Court complex nears opening
Local small business owners will soon have more opportunity to purchase their own company space in the new River Court industrial park at Avenue Tibbitts and Avenue Hopkins in Valencia.
Kellar to install VIA directors
Mayor Bob Kellar will install the Valley Industrial Assocation's 2009 Board of Directors at the next luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Dec. 16 at the Hyatt Valencia.
College hosts entrepreneur conference
Anyone interested in starting or expanding their business or learning the secrets of successful business owners can attend College of the Canyons second annual Dream and Discover Entrepreneurs Conference from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center.
Cohen represents Arcona in buy
Lenny Cohen of NAI Capital's Santa Clarita office represented the buyer Arcona, Inc. in the purchase of a 12,755 square foot industrial building located on Industry Drive in Valencia. The transaction was valued at $1,898,190, according to Public Relations Manager Jennifer Ortado. "Acrona, Inc. manufacturers and distributors of facial and skincare products will occupy the building as an owner/user," Ortado said.
Uncertain economy means car deals
With a national financial crisis continuing to shake up the country, local auto dealers are facing their own struggles as the U.S. auto market continues to decline.
Election impact on SCV employers
With the election of Barack Obama and a heavily Democratic Congress, Santa Clarita Valley employers can expect several changes in federal employment laws. Here are three changes I see in my crystal ball. Contractors
Local company is really fruity
Every work day various employees at Designing Health in Valencia have a fruit smoothie for breakfast and a vegetable smoothie for lunch specially delivered to their desk by operation and systems manager Ron Beaudette.
The Signal hires new advertising execs
Two seasoned advertising executives who will play a key role in increasing the newspaper's success and presence joined The Signal this week, Publisher Ian Lamont announced Thursday.
Six Flags could be removed from NYSE
NEW YORK - Six Flags Inc. is considering various options, including a reverse stock split, following notice from the New York Stock Exchange that is not compliant with the market's listing standards, company officials said Thursday.
Orthopedic practice slated for Valencia
Commercial Real Estate firm CB Richard Ellis announced Wednesday that the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, one of the largest private orthopedic practices on the West Coast, will occupy 23,329 square feet at the Bridgeport Marketplace, a 170,000 square foot mixed-use development at the intersection of McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road.
UPDATED: Kohl's adds jobs, tax revenue, convenience in Canyon Country
Updated at 9:40 p.m. "For 22 years I've had to drive to Saugus and Valencia to do all my shopping," Canyon Country resident Laura Eskilson said Wednesday. The opening of a retail store just minutes from home "couldn't be better," she said. The popular clothing retailer Kohl's officially opened its doors to hundreds of anxious Canyon Country shoppers Wednesday at its grand opening on Golden Valley Road. Two Kohl's employees helped Eskilson haul baskets of ...
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Retirement preparation workshop Alexander Financial Group hosts its second dinner retirement workshop at 6 p.m. today in Robinson Ranch. Scott R. Alexander, President and CEO of the group and noted financial advisor, will "provide analysis of current market fluctuations and their impact on retirement assets," according to Alexander Financial. Other topics Alexander will cover include uneasiness in the CD market, ideas to gaurantee income during a long retirement, ways to reduce tax burdens on retirement ...
B&B aims to grow via innovation
Oscar Torres poked the touch-screen computer that hung in the middle of a factory floor busy with humming machines and diligent workers focused on assembling parts.
Send a toast to a friend
Santa Clarita businesswomen Carolyn Goedike and Mary Elliott are sponsoring a contest, "A Toast to You!" through Dec. 5.
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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.
Williams Homes building in Santa Clarita
Williams Homes announced its latest new home development on Wednesday, which is based in Santa Clarita.
Newhall retail center sold
A Newhall retail center, Stagecoach Plaza, has sold for $8.5 million to a Los Angeles buyer.
VIA keynote speaker touts ‘lean’ and mean
The keynote speaker at the Valley Industry Association's luncheon on Tuesday said he was first introduced to the concept of lean manufacturing when his family had to make a decision between buying steel for their family operated business or putting food on the dinner table.
US housing starts surpass 1 million in March
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. homebuilders broke the 1 million mark in March for the first time since June 2008. The gain signals continued strength for the housing recovery at the start of the spring buying season.
Ocon U.S. HealthWorks VP of Tax
Ramon Ocon has been named as the Vice President of Tax for U.S. HealthWorks of Valencia.
Pegi Matsuda to head VEDC’s board
Pegi Matsuda has been appointed as the Chairwoman of the Valley Economic Development Center's board of directors, where she has served on the board for the past 10 years.
Local Boston Scientific working on back pain
Boston Scientific received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval last week for its second generation Precision Spectra Spinal Cord Stimulator System, which controls pain.
Retailer permits are approved for Patios
Permits have been issued for a fashion accessories retailer to occupy a portion of the space where The Westfield Group had petitioned the city of Santa Clarita to locate a Walmart Neighborhood Market, said an official with the city.
Second BevMo store to open in the Santa Clarita Valley
The second Santa Clarita Valley BevMo store opens in Canyon Country April 26, said Josh Phaneuf, with BevMo.
Santa Clarita Valley office vacancies rise slightly
Santa Clarita's first-quarter office vacancy rate rose slightly as one business moved out of the area and another, smaller firm moved in.
Family-run 7-Eleven closing after 27 years
What 7-Eleven, Inc. giveth, 7-Eleven, Inc. taketh.
Homeowners in need often become victims
If a company is asking for money upfront to perform a loan modification service, that's a red flag, said a local Realtor.
