Filming this week in Santa Clarita, Oct. 23-29
October 23, 2017
Film and TV productions bring revenue and jobs to the Santa Clarita Valley. On any given day, you might encounter a film crew. These productions are filming around Santa Clarita
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Hiring the disabled makes business sense
October 20, 2017
Inclusion drives innovation. That’s the theme of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, being observed this month, and was a topic Tuesday at a meeting of the Mayor’s Committee For Employment
Countdown to the VIA Bash and 2017 VIA Awards
October 20, 2017
Celebrating the diversity and accomplishments of its members, the Valley Industry Association recognizes the contributions made within its ranks. What has come to be known as Santa Clarita’s premier business
California home sales steady in September
October 20, 2017
Sales of single-family homes in California were up in September from the previous year, but momentum has slowed due to a shortage of homes for sale and worries that interest
California home sales steady in September
October 20, 2017
Sales of single-family homes in California were up in September from the previous year, but momentum has slowed due to a shortage of homes for sale and worries that interest
Accurate Freight Systems expands to new IAC building
October 18, 2017
Valencia-based Accurate Freight Systems recently signed a five-year lease to become the first tenant in the new business development at the top of Witherspoon in the Valencia Industrial Center. The
City’s broadband feasibility study enters second phase
October 18, 2017
In September, the City of Santa Clarita embarked on a Broadband Feasibility Study to examine broadband availability and access for business, and the related needs and policies surrounding wireless and fiber
SCV in the mix in L.A.’s longshot bid for Amazon’s 2nd HQ
October 16, 2017
This week, when Amazon receives bids from cities around the nation hoping to land the online retailing giant’s second headquarters complex, the Santa Clarita Valley will be among the options.
When Stubborn Becomes Stupid
October 14, 2017
This is a true story of a business I advised. It illustrates that sometimes being stubborn, an oft-admired trait in the business world, often leads to unexpected and unintended consequences.
Small business technology and innovation bill passes House
October 12, 2017
A small business-focused bill passed through the House of Representatives on Wednesday. In author Steve Knight’s effort to maintain fair competition between small businesses, the legislation requires the Small Business
Canyon Country shopping center sells for $22.5 million
October 10, 2017
Canyon Square Plaza, a 96,627-square-foot (sf) grocery-anchored shopping center has sold to a private high net worth investor for $22.5 million. The center is anchored by a very successful long
Canyon Country shopping center sells for $22.5M
October 10, 2017
Canyon Square Plaza, a 96,627-square-foot (sf) grocery-anchored shopping center in Santa Clarita (Los Angeles County), California has sold to a private high net worth investor for $22.5 million. The center
Filming this week in Santa Clarita, Oct. 9-15, 2017
October 9, 2017
Film and TV productions bring revenue and jobs to the Santa Clarita Valley. On any given day, you might encounter a film crew. These productions are filming around Santa Clarita
The long lasting impact of a mentor
October 7, 2017
Each of us, I’m sure, has known individuals who have made an impression or significant contribution to and on our lives. Sometimes these individuals are with us for a long
Valencia HS grads having a blast at The Blast
October 6, 2017
One month ago today, celebrity news site The Blast launched, and two Valencia High School alumni have been putting in long hours every day since. Managing editor Gary Trock and
SCV firm Lundgren to oversee construction of new Bakersfield elementary school
October 6, 2017
Lundgren Management last week won a construction management contract with the Bakersfield City School District. The Santa Clarita-based firm will oversee construction of a new elementary school next to Belle
Steamwork coworking space opens on Constellation
October 6, 2017
Santa Clarita has a new coworking space, Steamwork Center, on Constellation Drive. After looking at spaces all over the Santa Clarita Valley, founder Tania Mulry signed a three-year lease in
Whitmor/Wirenetics: Old-school lessons still apply today
October 5, 2017
Founded in 1958 by Howard Weiss, father of current president Michael Weiss, the company was located originally in North Hollywood, supplying wire products to the then-fledgling aerospace industry. Today the
City approves Sand Canyon Plaza
October 5, 2017
Santa Clarita city council last month approved Sand Canyon Plaza, a new development project in Canyon Country that will include 580 residential units, 60,000 square feet of retail and restaurant
SCV Business Journal honors local entrepreneurs
October 5, 2017
The Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal honored local entrepreneurs at an event Sept. 28 at Valencia Country Club. Rustin Kretz, CEO of Scorpion Internet Marketing, was recognized as Entrepreneur of