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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.
Aerospace company breaks local ground
Aerospace Dynamics International Inc., or ADI, broke ground for construction of a new 88,000-square-foot manufacturing building in Santa Clarita on Thursday.
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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.
Stores host block party to attract business
Sometimes it just takes a village of business owners to kick off a round of economic activity.
Median household income fell 7.3 percent in recession
SBDC has a record year
The Santa Clarita-based Small Business Development Center had its most successful year to date in 2012, according to the business assistance center on Wednesday.
Enterprise Zone audit reveals no major flaws
An exhaustive five-day audit of Santa Clarita's Enterprise Zone resulted in the program being given a green light with regards to running of the program and credits granted.
