Archive By Section - Local Business
Goodwill Southern California honored
Charity Navigator issued Goodwill Southern California its highest rating of four stars for the seventh consecutive year.
PACC Automotive: Celebrating 20 years in business
To many, the car is a means for them to get from one place to another. But to people like Dan Carpenter, a car and each of its myriad parts translate into one big puzzle.
Six Flags sees slight growth
Six Flags, Inc., owner of the Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor theme parks in Valencia, reported a slight increase in total revenues, but dip in total attendance for its second quarter, according to a statement released Monday.
Online marketing: You could do it, too!
As the media continues to harp on the poorly-running economy, top executives are wondering if there are any inexpensive, quickly-performed actions that can be taken to improve their marketing.
ITT Technical Institute director to speak at VIA luncheon
John Silver, director of career services for ITT Technical Institute in Sylmar, will be the keynote speaker at the next Valley Industrial Association luncheon on Aug. 19, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Local business expands services to Santa Clarita
HR Express & Logistics has extended its delivery services to the Santa Clarita Valley after spending 14 years serving Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.
Valley Publications Unlimited acquires Santa Clarita Valley Living Magazine
Santa Clarita's Valley Publications Unlimited, local publishers of Santa Clarita Free Classifieds and Canyon Country Magazine, is now publishing Santa Clarita Valley Living Magazine.
SCV home sales continue to rise
Sales of single-family homes and condos in the Santa Clarita Valley posted the fifth consecutive month of increased activity in June and the Southland Regional Association of Realtors believes the local residential real estate market is improving and will continue to remain on the rebound in the coming months.
Local doctor to discuss reverse sun damage
Dr. Van Veloso, medical director and co-owner of Infinity MedSpa in Valencia, will host an informational meeting on Aug. 14 about the current medical treatments and procedures that reverse the negative effects of sun-damaged skin. The talk is set to begin at 7 p.m. and will take place at Infinity MedSpa, located in the Promenade Town Center, 27019 McBean Parkway in Valencia.
Business briefs
Small business counseling available Starting Aug. 5, local business owners and entrepreneurs will be able to schedule free one-on-one business counseling sessions with representatives from the Small Business Development Center at the College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus. The SBDC, which has been ranked No. 1 in the network of centers in the Los Angeles area, promotes and stimulates the growth of small businesses by providing expert, no- or low-cost business, financial and loan ...
Bank of Santa Clarita reports strong growth
Bank of Santa Clarita reported last week that its net income grew to $102,000 during the second quarter ending June 30.
Business briefs
Advertising group sees rise in membership Advertising Professionals of North Los Angeles County, the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation, has seen an increase in membership during the first half of 2008. From January through June, 11 new members joined the professional group that serves the Santa Clarita, Antelope and San Fernando valleys. ADPROS meets at noon on the third Friday of every month at Salt Creek Grille in Valencia. For more information, contact ...
Local jobless rate jumps up again
The city's unemployment rate increased to 4.3 percent in June, a jump from May's 3.9 percent, according to the state's Employment Development Department.
Business briefs
The Heart Link Network launches SCV chapter Kelli Hagen will introduce The Heart Link Network, a women's networking organization, to Santa Clarita during a dinner and networking event set for July 22 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Santa Clarita is the newest location for a Heart Link chapter. Dawn Billings is the CEO and founder of The Heart Link Network, a marketing and networking organization designed specifically around the female endocrine system. To RSVP to ...
Shield Healthcare offers assistance
Shield Healthcare of Valencia moved up the effective date of its annual wage increase for hourly employees by six months. The new increase was effective July 1.
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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.
Homebuilder buys more lots for SCV homes
KB Home acquired 54 finished lots in a land purchase agreement with Newhall Land for a new community called Charleston at River Village in Santa Clarita, the homebuilder announced on Wednesday.
Learning how to get revenue from your website
Merely attracting streams of visitors to your website doesn't automatically translate into revenue growth for a business, said Erick Arndt, founder of SCV Startup.
Campaign launched to attract new homebuyers
On the heels of growing builder confidence, and more new home starts than during the Great Recession, a new-home trade association launched a campaign to spotlight homebuilders' new homes, including those new home communities in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Foreign Trade Zone can benefit businesses
Exporters and importers, as well as the warehouse and distribution companies that support them, reap multiple benefits when they operate inside a Foreign Trade Zone – or FTZ, said experts at a recent meeting.
SCVEDC receives an award for Economic Development Guide
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation received an Award of Merit for their recent Economic Development Guide publication, which focused on the bio-medical industry in the SCV.
The SCVEDC receives an award for its Economic Development Guide
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation received an Award of Merit for their recent Economic Development Guide publication, which focused on the bio-medical industry in the SCV.
Roman Holiday closed for good
The wine bar business, Roman Holiday, which announced Feb. 12 it was working to re-open after a dispute between partners forced its closure, is definitely closing, sources say.
Art house movie group interested in SCV
Santa Clarita residents have been loosely campaigning for quite some time to have an independent art house movie theater open locally. According to one executive, there is still hope that a theater chain airing independent films may one day locate in Santa Clarita.
Bob Khalsa: SCV home sales are the highest for January in six years
January is typically a dormant time of year for the residential real estate market in the Santa Clarita Valley, yet this market recovery is so unusual that no one was surprised when statistics showed January posted the highest sales total for the month in six years.
Santa Clarita counts on tourism for funds
Last year was a busy one for the city of Santa Clarita and its tourism partners, according to a city official.
Banker recognized
Marti Heinbaugh, regional manager of Mission Valley Bank, is scheduled to be honored for her contributions to SCVi – Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School.
