Archive By Section - Local Business
Canyon Country Vons expanding
Ground was broken for the expansion of the Vons supermarket at the Sand Canyon Shopping Center in Canyon Country on Thursday.
Economic group goes for new look
The local economic development organization unveiled a new logo design Monday that leaders with the organization said is intended to be a more modern, bold design.
Firm is one of Streaming Media 100
When the founders of Valencia-based Influxis invested their last dollar into software to support their vision of allowing people to connect live on the Internet, little did they realize that within a decade Influxis would be named one of the top "100 Companies that Matter Most in Online Video" by expert streaming-media judges for Streaming Media magazine.
Biotech firm to acquire company
Boston Scientific signed an agreement to acquire Vessix Vascular Inc., a privately held company based in Laguna Hills, Boston Scientific announced Thursday. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of this month.
Spa to honor gift cards
When Eric Smith was approached to buy the location of a former day spa on Town Center Drive in Valencia last December, he said some 50 jobs were on the line as the former business prepared to shut down the location.
Boston Scientific to buy Vessix Vascular
NATICK, Mass. (AP) - Boston Scientific Corp. said Thursday it agreed to buy Vessix Vascular Inc., a company that makes system that uses radiotherapy to treat high blood pressure, in a deal worth as much as $425 million.
Commercial real estate market improves
In releasing its latest economic snapshot report for the Santa Clarita Valley this week, the biggest news is on the commercial real estate front, which has long suffered in the economic downturn.
Free seminar held on financial planning
A seminar to educate people on the ins and outs of financial planning features multiple speakers on several topics Nov. 13 at the Valencia Country Club from 5:45-8 p.m.
Use the Web to hire the best talent
For early-stage startups, one of the biggest challenges is in staffing. Oftentimes you don't have the funds or your company hasn't progressed enough to attract local top talent.
Book Synopsis: “Breakout Nations”
Title "Breakout Nations" In Pursuit of the Next Economic Miracles Author: Ruchir Sharma Synopsis: After a decade of rapid growth, the world's most celebrated emerging markets are poised to slow down. Which countries will rise to challenge them? To identify the economic stars of the future we should abandon the habit of extrapolating from the recent past and lumping wildly diverse countries together. We need to remember that sustained economic success is a rare phenomenon. ...
Signal site hits 1.1M page views
The Signal hit a new milestone in October when it attracted more than 1.1 million page views in a month, according to Google Analytics.
Co-chair of SCVEDC re-appointed
Don Fleming has been re-appointed as Board of Directors co-chairman to the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation for a second term, the non-profit organization announced Monday.
US HealthWorks expands again
Valencia-based U.S. HealthWorks, one of the largest operators of occupational and urgent care health care centers in the United States, announced Thursday that is has acquired Priority Care Inc. of Erie, Penn.
Company recycles landscape waste
Agromin, an Oxnard-based organic material recycler, announced this week that it has formed a partnership with Stay Green to recycle and reuse the yard and landscape clippings collected by Stay Green for reuse in landscaping projects.
App connects people for group outings
Michael LaRue went from being a former aerospace engineer to entrepreneur in one weekend when he launched Zejoop, a mobile app for social event planning, at the SCV Startup Santa Clarita event held Oct. 5 through 7.
Articles by Section - Local Business
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.
Men’s Wearhouse founder speaks at VIA B2B
"Compassion and forgiveness are just as important as accountability and hard work," said George Zimmer, founder and executive chairman of the Men's Wearhouse.
Hundreds attend used clothing consignment sale
or hundreds of women buying and selling used clothing, much of it high-end and designer goods.
