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Sarah Kahn in public speaking semifinals
Sarah Kahn of the local Santa Clarita Toastmasters Club was named one of the top 30 speakers in the "Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking" event held in Orlando, Fla. in August, the organization announced Wednesday.
Book Synopsis: “The $10 Trillion Dollar Prize” Captivating the Newly Affluent in China and India
Author: Michael Silverstein, Abheek Singhi, Carol Liao and David Michael Synopsis: Meet your new, global consumer. Do you know that the burgeoning consumer markets in China and India are driving the world economy? And do you know enough about these new consumers to convert them into customers? Do you know that: There will be nearly 1 billion middle-class consumers in China and India within the next 10 years? More than 135 million Chinese and Indians ...
Homebuilders reporting Q3 increases
As homebuilder confidence steadily grew this year, construction companies' third quarter results echoed that outlook.
Networking group reaches milestone
A local networking group announced it reached a milestone last month when it achieved $2 million in referral business for its members.
FHA relaxes rules slowing condo sales
The Federal Housing Authority recently backed off on some of the agency's restrictive rules that experts said were hurting the real estate market's recovery and hampering the selling and buying of condominiums.
Planning for college helps ease rising costs
When Peggy Stabile opened the doors on her college planning business for high school students and their families in September 2010, six families utilized its services.
BofA to help SCV homeowners
A special mortgage assistance event for Bank of America homeowners is being held in Valencia on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Valencia hotel.
Newhall pet groomer celebrates 25 years
By Jana Adkins Signal Business Editor When Bonny Butler started her dog and cat grooming business 25 years ago, she felt there was a need for dog and cat grooming services locally. There was only one other shop in town, she said. Starting out in her garage, Butler met her business partner when her own dog needed some obedience training. The two joined forces and opened up Dogs Etc. in Newhall in 1987. "We borrowed ...
Chris Donald takes on event planning for chamber
An event coordinator has been hired for the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, the business organization announced Tuesday. Chris Donald, owner of Platinum Dinner Designs, a local event planning company, has stepped in to fill the role.
Capital expo attracts large business crowd
Some 600 business people packed into the Where's the Money expo in Santa Clarita on Saturday seeking information on accessing operating capital for their businesses.
Veterinarian helps owners say goodbye
A veterinarian for 10 years, Jeanette Yamamoto launched Peaceful Pets as a personalized in-home concierge service for pet owners when it's time for them to say goodbye to their aged or terminally ill pets.
Business capital expo in SCV on Saturday
Holding its 11th annual "Where's the Money" expo for the first time in Santa Clarita, the Valley Economic Development Corporation has 500 business owners and 25 different banks registered for the event Saturday, Sept. 22.
Business capital expo coming to SCV
The Valley Economic Development Corporation – VEDC – is holding its 11th annual business capital expo in Santa Clarita this year at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Local home sales steadily improving
In tracking signs of a recovering home market, more homes are selling in the Santa Clarita Valley than in most any other period in the past five years despite a record low inventory. And median prices of single-family homes are up.
Emporium of bittersweet memories
For 31 years, the owners of the Canyon Country bookstore, Paperback Emporium, lovingly stocked, sold and traded books for readers who still loved the feel and smell of holding a book in their hands while reading. At the end of October, however, in a bittersweet move, the retailer will be closing its doors forever.
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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.
Economic conference returns to Santa Clarita
The third annual Santa Clarita Economic and Real Estate Outlook conference is taking place Thursday, Feb. 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Valencia.
