Moving forward — take just four steps

I am using a single word to describe 2020: uncertainty.  In most presidential election years, there is also uncertainty because no one is ever sure which way the country will go

Assessor offers tax-savings tips and an FAQ

By Jeff Prang Los Angeles County Assessor There’s a lot of acronyms at play here but when you untangle the letters, you just might get a tax savings that’s oftentimes

Post-COVID trends to spur the SCV’s recovery

Holly Schroeder President & CEO of SCVEDC The Santa Clarita Valley is growing, and that’s a good thing. According to Dr. Mark Schniepp of California Economic Forecast, new development and

Conversations to have with your bank

A simple truth is that banks cannot be all things to all people. By the same token, not all banks are created equal nor do they focus on the same

M & M Fasteners enjoys growing in Valencia

M & M Fasteners Supply Inc. offers customers more than four decades of experience in wholesale hardware distribution for everything from the manufacturers that make movie magic lighting equipment to

Corporate Meetings AND Social Distancing

By Chris S. Jacobsen Esquire, Poole Shaffery & Koegle An important question in the time of COVID-19 health restrictions remains: How does a California corporation hold its meetings while maintaining

Being mindful of pandemic dreams

Patrick Moody Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital The pandemic has many people on edge every day. Fear and uncertainty about our jobs, our health and the future are rattling our waking

A question-and-answer about hearing health

When it comes to hearing loss, it’s normal to have a lot of questions. As hearing care professionals, we frequently have patients come in with questions about their hearing, hearing

Five reasons why the ’burbs are better

Holly Schroeder President & CEO of SCVEDC Here are five reasons why the suburbs are uniquely suited to, and could benefit from, the coronavirus crisis: Work from home provides more

Banking on trust in a pandemic and beyond

Tamara Gurney President and CEO Mission Valley Bank Never has the importance of community relationship banking been more evident than in recent months. The national rollout of the Paycheck Protection

Conversations with the CEO

Ken Keller SCVBJ Contributor When I meet with a CEO, my goal is simple: to help that leader identify the challenges being faced every day as he or she works

Four easy steps to a chemical-free backyard

With people spending more time in their backyards, parents are wondering how to create healthier lawns for their families. You might be surprised to learn that exposure to many pesticides,

New Legislation Addresses PPP Restrictions

By Daniel M. Epstein Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, Mission Valley Bank In June, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act was signed into legislation, reforming the forgiveness piece

Safe in our care at Henry Mayo

Patrick Moody Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Hospitals, including Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, have adopted strict safety protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Henry Mayo has launched a campaign to

A slow and bumpy recovery?

By Holly Schroeder President and CEO of SCV EDC SCVEDC recently hosted a webinar with Mark Schniepp from the California Economic Forecast to get an update on the current state

Tips for adjusting to new hearing aids

Dr. Kevin Bolder AuD, Audiology Associates Hearing aids will help you hear better, communicate more effectively, and enjoy a better quality of life. Hearing aids can be an adjustment, but

A big solar incentive is about to shrink

By Marc Salata Director of Marketing, SunPower by Green Convergence Tax incentives that make it more advantageous for a company to go solar are about to be significantly reduced. It’s