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Kellar to install VIA directors
Mayor Bob Kellar will install the Valley Industrial Assocation's 2009 Board of Directors at the next luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Dec. 16 at the Hyatt Valencia.
College hosts entrepreneur conference
Anyone interested in starting or expanding their business or learning the secrets of successful business owners can attend College of the Canyons second annual Dream and Discover Entrepreneurs Conference from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday in the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center.
Cohen represents Arcona in buy
Lenny Cohen of NAI Capital's Santa Clarita office represented the buyer Arcona, Inc. in the purchase of a 12,755 square foot industrial building located on Industry Drive in Valencia. The transaction was valued at $1,898,190, according to Public Relations Manager Jennifer Ortado. "Acrona, Inc. manufacturers and distributors of facial and skincare products will occupy the building as an owner/user," Ortado said.
Uncertain economy means car deals
With a national financial crisis continuing to shake up the country, local auto dealers are facing their own struggles as the U.S. auto market continues to decline.
Election impact on SCV employers
With the election of Barack Obama and a heavily Democratic Congress, Santa Clarita Valley employers can expect several changes in federal employment laws. Here are three changes I see in my crystal ball. Contractors
Local company is really fruity
Every work day various employees at Designing Health in Valencia have a fruit smoothie for breakfast and a vegetable smoothie for lunch specially delivered to their desk by operation and systems manager Ron Beaudette.
The Signal hires new advertising execs
Two seasoned advertising executives who will play a key role in increasing the newspaper's success and presence joined The Signal this week, Publisher Ian Lamont announced Thursday.
Six Flags could be removed from NYSE
NEW YORK - Six Flags Inc. is considering various options, including a reverse stock split, following notice from the New York Stock Exchange that is not compliant with the market's listing standards, company officials said Thursday.
Orthopedic practice slated for Valencia
Commercial Real Estate firm CB Richard Ellis announced Wednesday that the Southern California Orthopedic Institute, one of the largest private orthopedic practices on the West Coast, will occupy 23,329 square feet at the Bridgeport Marketplace, a 170,000 square foot mixed-use development at the intersection of McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road.
UPDATED: Kohl's adds jobs, tax revenue, convenience in Canyon Country
Updated at 9:40 p.m. "For 22 years I've had to drive to Saugus and Valencia to do all my shopping," Canyon Country resident Laura Eskilson said Wednesday. The opening of a retail store just minutes from home "couldn't be better," she said. The popular clothing retailer Kohl's officially opened its doors to hundreds of anxious Canyon Country shoppers Wednesday at its grand opening on Golden Valley Road. Two Kohl's employees helped Eskilson haul baskets of ...
Business briefs
Retirement preparation workshop Alexander Financial Group hosts its second dinner retirement workshop at 6 p.m. today in Robinson Ranch. Scott R. Alexander, President and CEO of the group and noted financial advisor, will "provide analysis of current market fluctuations and their impact on retirement assets," according to Alexander Financial. Other topics Alexander will cover include uneasiness in the CD market, ideas to gaurantee income during a long retirement, ways to reduce tax burdens on retirement ...
B&B aims to grow via innovation
Oscar Torres poked the touch-screen computer that hung in the middle of a factory floor busy with humming machines and diligent workers focused on assembling parts.
Send a toast to a friend
Santa Clarita businesswomen Carolyn Goedike and Mary Elliott are sponsoring a contest, "A Toast to You!" through Dec. 5.
'The Great Mrs. Claus' debuts
From his jolly belly to his favorite Christmas Eve snack, just about anyone can give you the full story on Santa Claus.
Some things we can be thankful for
This is the time of year when many businesses are slowing down, wrapping things up and preparing for the next calendar year.
Articles by Section - Local Business
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.
