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.

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.

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.

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.