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Learning to mix the perfect drink
For Richard Gilroy, mixing the perfect drink is similar to a gourmet chef preparing a decadent meal.
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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 ...
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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.
