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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.
Signs pointing up in home market
Tracking trends and citing specifics in the housing market, the California Association of Realtors released its 2013 forecast this month, and the signs are all good.
Credit union offers grants to teachers
California Credit Union is offering educators 10 grants of $500 each under its Teacher Grant Program.
Hobby grows into local business
After collecting musical instruments - some now vintage pieces - for the last 20 years, Louie Concotilli launched Mugzey Muzic in Canyon Country after his wife, Gina, encouraged him to translate his fondness for collecting into a business.
Hospital upgrades to fight germs
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital has purchased more high-tech equipment to disinfect surfaces and help prevent hospital-acquired infections in critical patient care areas.
A line of remembrance
The two men bonded through illness - one, a young man in high school just beginning his life, the other a father and owner of a local retail store for men.
Statewide Enterprise Zone conference to be in SCV
The California Association of Enterprise Zones will hold its annual conference in Santa Clarita on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16. The association announced Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner will be the keynote speaker.
Local engineer creates new Halloween costume venture
When Valencia resident Mark Rober watched Mars Rover Curiosity launch in late 2011, the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab engineer needed something to occupy his free time until the rover he helped design made its historic landing this August.
Calif. market forecast shows steady climb
Assuming no surprises or major economic setbacks, 2013 is likely to be the third consecutive year to see improvements in California's housing market.
Major changes coming to Mimi’s
A second French revolution is coming, but the arena for this upheaval is Mimi's restaurant as it aims to offer diners many European dining experiences under one roof.
Zejoop, an event-planning app, takes first-place prize at event
Of the some 25 to 30 business pitches that were made at Startup Weekend Santa Clarita on Friday night, eight business ideas were selected and teams formed to focus on customer development, validating ideas, practicing LEAN Startup Methodologies and building basic viable products. By Sunday evening, the teams rolled out their prototypes and received feedback from a panel of experts. Of the teams that launched a company, the judges said they found it difficult to ...
Startup movement hits SCV
Joining the ranks of a grass roots, global movement, the first-ever Startup Weekend Santa Clarita not only sold out, but doubled projected attendance this past weekend.
Longtime Mexican restaurant closes
El Chaparral Mexican restaurant, a longtime staple in Canyon Country, closed last month, leaving patrons with no information for the abrupt closure.
High-altitude company launches beer into space
When three young engineers and scientists go to work each day they have to surrender their cellphones at the front door and retrieve them each night as they leave. However, these Santa Clarita residents spend their spare time building a new company and launching a can of beer into the outer space.
Local aerospace manufacturer wins award
The next time you see corporate business owners, star athletes or the rich and famous boarding a large private jet, just know, that Valencia-based TA Aerospace has manufactured some of the components for those Gulfstream jets.
Articles by Section - Local Business
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.
Stores host block party to attract business
Sometimes it just takes a village of business owners to kick off a round of economic activity.
