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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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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.
Low inventory marks home market recovery
Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part series on the local real estate market. Today's story focuses on the homeowner, or seller. The series concludes next Sunday with the focus on the buyer. In a stabilizing real estate market, marked by rising home sales and moderate price gains, a severe shortage of homes listed for sale characterizes this particular housing recovery. The lack of inventory in Santa Clarita is the "major factor slowing ...
Men’s Wearhouse founder to keynote trade show
The man who told millions of people "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it," Men's Wearhouse founder, George Zimmer, is coming to Santa Clarita to speak at the Valley Industry Associations' 2013 B2B industry expo luncheon on March 19.
