Archive By Section - Local Business
Local leaders take Capitol advocacy trip
On the sixth annual pilgrimage to Sacramento, 73 representatives from the Santa Clarita Valley's business and community organizations trekked north Monday for two solid days of meetings with California legislators.
SCV Business Planner
Tuesday, March 29 4 p.m. Golf Tournament Committee meeting April tournament. Chamber office, 27451 Tourney Road, Suite 160, Santa Clarita. Info.: Laura at Lkirchhoff@scvchamber.com. Wednesday, March 30 11:30 a.m. Lunch Net $10. Meet fellow business professionals, Buca Di Beppo, 26940 Theatre Drive, Valencia. RSVP: Jeff Lui jeff@SCVcommercial. 5:30 p.m. grand opening College Planning Experts, 28494 Washingtonhouse Place Suite 206, Valencia. Info.: scvchamber.com. Friday, April 1 7:30 a.m. Via Education/CTS meeting ...
Business and Education
Tuesday, March 29 12 and 6 p.m. How to Prepare for a Job Fair Free. COC, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Suite 128, Santa Clarita. First come, first serve. Questions: (661) 362-3286. 2 p.m. Enterprise Zone Orientation Free. Learn what the Enterprise Zone program is and how it may help you find employment close to home. COC, University Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Suite 250, Santa Clarita. RSVP: (661) 799-9675 or email wscc@santa-clarita.com. Thursday, ...
STAR consulting returns to roots
Ken Keller, the owner of STAR Business Consulting, announced he is returning his company to its original mission of growing top-line, or gross, revenues for clients. Keller also owned and operated the North Los Angeles County franchise of Renaissance Executive Forums.
SOS prepares the parties in the SCV
SOS Entertainment has been servicing Santa Clarita's entertainment scene for 10 years as a production company.
Ten things to know about the child- and dependent-care credit
If you paid someone to care for your child, spouse or dependent last year, you may be able to claim the child and dependent care credit on your federal income-tax return. Below are 10 things the IRS wants you to know about claiming a credit for child and dependent-care expenses.
Locals recognize Women’s History Month with networking seminar
In perhaps a fitting tribute to Women's History Month, women entrepreneurs from the Santa Clarita Valley attended a presentation Thursday on how to network successfully to grow one's net worth.
Sisters in suntans
As the spring season quickly approaches and with it warmer weather, so does the trend of showing a little more skin. And with the exposure of more skin comes the urge for a glowing tan.
Small-business owners optimistic, report says
Small-business owners have an improved outlook on profits, hiring and capital expenses in 2011, according to a statewide report released Wednesday.
SCV Business Planner
Monday, March 21 6-7 p.m. VIA Star Contest Awards Program Residence Inn by Marriott, 25320 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch. Info.: www.via.org/calender. Tuesday, March 22 4 p.m. Golf Tournament Committee meeting SCV Chamber office, 27451 Tourney Road, Suite 160, Santa Clarita. Info: Laura Kirchhoff at (661) 702-6977 or e-mail LKirchhoff@scvchamber.com. 5:30 p.m. Grand opening and ribbon cutting Mixers Restaurant & Lounge, 26532 Bouquet Canyon Road. Info.: www.scvchamber.org/events. Wednesday, March 23 ...
Panel speaks on water at Valencia Country Club
Business Education
Tuesday, March 22 12-4 p.m. Interview coaching Free. Santa Clarita WorkSource Center, COC, 25644 Rockwell Canyon Road, Suite 250, Santa Clarita. RSVP: (661) 799-9675 or e-mail wwscc@santa-clarita.com. Wednesday, March 23 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Business killers Free plus $2 parking. Learn and apply critical information to safeguard your business and enhance personal wealth. COC, University Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Must register. Info.: www.sbdc4biz.org. 12 and 6 p.m. resume ...
Pet college moves to expand business
The Animal Behavior College relocated its headquarters to Santa Clarita this week, opening its doors Monday. The company was previously located in Northridge.
Book synopsis: “Make Your Own Rules”
Title "Make Your Own Rules" Author: Wayne Rogers and Josh Young Synopsis: It's hardly a secret that the corporate ladder is no longer the path to success it once was. Wayne Rogers - a star of the classic TV series "M*A*S*H*" - has had even more success as a businessman and entrepreneur than as an actor. Applying his own unique viewpoint to a wide range of businesses - a restaurant, a vineyard, a chain ...
Local provides formal support
Tuxedo-rental shops dot the American landscape from storefronts to shopping malls, outfitting anxious wedding parties, nervous prom dates and adults seeking formal attire for business events.
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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.
