Archive By Section - Local Business
Medieval dreams going online
For Dianna Bayhylle, closing the doors on her 1-year-old store, Glastonburys Gifts, marked the ending of a dream that had really just begun.
New division amps up SCV company
After nearly 12 years helping local businesses succeed, AMP is taking that service to the next level with a new division: SCV Ads Multimedia.
Rotarians donate $500 to students
"My first impression of the Santa Clarita Valley was that it was one long, brown, dusty road," guest speaker Joann Lombardi told SCV Rotarians at their Feb. 4 meeting.
Earnings rise for local bank
Bank of Santa Clarita, the only commercial bank headquartered in the Santa Clarita Valley, reported significantly improved earnings in 2008 over 2007 on Wednesday.
Fitness gets a makeover
Results Fitness celebrated its grand re-opening Thursday at 24420 Walnut Street in Newhall. The grand re-opening marks the completion of a complete gym makeover, including the addition of an all-natural-shake cafe and group coaching memberships, Rachel Cosgrove said. "The space next to us became available so we took it over," she said. "So we decided to completely give our gym a face-lift and reinvent ourselves going into 2009." Results Fitness was named one of America's ...
Former Guns N’ Roses bassist here Saturday for 'RockStar System for Success' seminar
Stevenson Ranch's Craig Duswalt, who toured with Guns N' Roses as Axl Rose's personal manager, announces the launch of his RockStar System for Success.
Valencia Town Center offers V-Day contest
SANTA CLARITA - A Valentine's Day gift is wrapped, ready and waiting if you are named the winner of Westfield Valencia Town Center's February "Love is in the Air" contest. The contest is a traditional guessing game - between Feb. 1 to Feb. 14, fill out a drawing slip in person with your guess of how many candy hearts fill the jar located at the Westfield Concierge.
SCV Chamber of Commerce inducts new chair
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 85th annual installment dinner at the Hyatt Valencia, Friday.
College hosts economic talks
College of the Canyons and the City of Santa Clarita will host an historic discussion designed to assist the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation in drafting the county's first economic development strategic plan.
Sherwood Group wins awards
The Sherwood Group recently won seven prestigious awards in the 34th Annual International Gallery of Superb Printing Showcase competition.
SCV roofing company acquires solar company
Petersen-Dean, Inc., a California roofing company, acquired OCR Solar and Roofing to become the largest privately held solar and roofing company in the nation.
Locals join Hedman Partners in Valencia
Hedman Partners announced Christopher J. Grodell, CPA, joined the firm as senior tax manager and Laura A. Peckham, CPA, joined the firm as Audit Manager.
Taxpayers can claim stimulus checks
The Recovery Rebate Credit is a special one-time benefit that most people received last year in the form of an Economic Stimulus Payment.
Newhall business is blooming
They don't deny the economy is tough on business, but husband and wife, Rhonda and Don Coleman, are thrilled about their new Rooms & Blooms gift shop location and the opportunities it provides.
Agency wins award
In hockey it's a called a hat trick. For the Castaic Lake Water Agency it's the third consecutive national award for having prepared an exceptional budget. Valerie L. Pryor, the agency's Administrative Services Manager, and Controller Carlos V. Corrales, are credited with winning a national award for the agency from the Government Finance Officers Association for their exceptional budget. "It took a few years of hard work to achieve this," Pryor said. The finance officers ...
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.
