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BevMo moves closer to opening a second store
A second BevMo is scheduled to open soon in the Santa Clarita Valley, said an official with the city.
Chamber installs its 89th board of directors
Up to 300 people filled the tables at the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's 89th annual installation dinner Friday, Jan. 18.
Local office vacancy rate is decreasing
The Santa Clarita office market shrunk in the fourth quarter of 2012 due to the sale of three larger buildings, causing a drop in the available office space locally.
Tax firm expands through acquisition
Martin & Company CPAs of Valencia has acquired Mears & Associates of Santa Clarita, a spokesman said.
Imaging center has new medical director
James Maxwell, M.D. is the new medical director of Breast Imaging for the Santa Clarita Imaging Center, said a spokesman for RadNet Inc.
State auditing the SCV Enterprise Zone program
The state of California is auditing Santa Clarita's Enterprise Zone as part of a new focus by Gov. Jerry Brown to make some changes in the way the program is put into operation in various regions.
Startup group focuses on video explainers
Many tech startup companies use explainer videos on their website to reel in potential customers and users. But a video isn't effective just because it exists, says Nick Piscitello, client services director of Completion Web Studios, a Santa Clarita video animation and web design company.
State’s use tax rate hike can be offset by city’s rebate program
With the latest statewide increase in the use tax rate, the city of Santa Clarita's Use Tax Rebate Program can be a boon to local businesses gearing up to buy machinery, according to a spokesman for the city.
Local company buys the Gateway Promenade center
Intertex Properties of Valencia announced Monday that it has purchased the Gateway Promenade retail center located at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 126, said a spokesman for the company.
Cooking class business changes its name
Local cooking business Kitchen Wizards changed its named to Culinary Wonders as of Jan. 1, in response to a request from a Pennsylvania business with the same name.
Gameday sports bar closed
Gameday Sports Grille & Bar on the Old Road in Santa Clarita closed Monday night, said a spokesman with the restaurant.
Local Realtor is Entrepreneur of Year
The Women Council of Realtors named Erika Kauzlarich-Bird Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012 at its Installation luncheon, said Linda Campbell, 2012 president of the Santa Clarita Valley chapter.
U.S. Healthworks buys three more medical centers
U.S. HealthWorks of Valencia has acquired three more occupational medical centers, a spokesman announced on Wednesday.
Short sale debt forgiveness extended
Homeowners who are underwater on their mortgages were given a one-year reprieve by Congress on Jan. 1.
New tax law packed with breaks for businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) - Tucked into the "fiscal cliff" tax package approved by Congress are billions of dollars in tax breaks that should make the new year a lot happier for businesses of many stripes, including film producers, race track owners and the makers of electric motorcycles.
Articles by Section - Local Business
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.
Santa Clarita: SBDC Annual Report Highlights Clients' Small Business Success
SANTA CLARITA - In 2012, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by College of the Canyons experienced its most successful operational year to date, with SBDC assisted clients combining to start 53 new small businesses and create or retain 937 local jobs.
U.S. HealthWorks appoints new VP of sales
Jeanne Osterlund has been promoted to Vice President of Sales at Valencia-based U.S. HealthWorks.
Kaiser Permanente expanding its practice
Kaiser Permanente first opened its doors to Santa Clarita residents in 1994. But in October 2012, the integrated managed care medical group purchased a second building in Valencia.
AAF 2013 ADDY Award Winners are announced
Several local companies won ADDY awards last week from the American Advertising Federation's Los Angeles North chapter.
Lean manufacturing to be discussed
Lean Manufacturing is the topic at the Valley Industry Association business luncheon on April 16.
Princess Cruises’ newest ship is floated out
Construction of Princess Cruises' newest ship, "Regal Princess," reached a milestone Friday when the cruise ship was floated out of its building dock at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy.
New name, focus for construction company
When 23-year-old Jim Coffey started Jimco Electrical Construction in 1988, he had little more than a pickup truck to work out of, a couple years of on-the-job training and a buzz of enthusiasm for electrical construction.
Retailer says buying habits have shifted
First opened in 1972, retailer Bouquet Auto Parts has been a part of the economic changes and trends in Santa Clarita for over 40 years, said its co-owner, Owen Powell.
Office vacancies fall
The economic snapshot report for December 2012 was released by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation – or SCVEDC – on March 21.
U.S. HealthWorks appoints Strickland national director
Scott Strickland has been appointed as National Director of Therapy Services for Valencia-based U.S. HealthWorks.
Purchasing a home can be tricky these days
Editor's Note: This is the last of a two-part series on the local real estate market. Last Sunday's story focused on the homeowner, or seller. Today's story focuses on the buyer.
