Paul Butler | Attracting and Retaining Talent
September 14, 2024
Recently my wife, Gaynor and I enjoyed a week’s vacation to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Although we thoroughly enjoyed our time together away, we missed being home. As sad as
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Garcia honored with U.S. Chamber’s Advocate for American Business Award
September 13, 2024
News release Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, has been honored with the Advocate for American Business award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Garcia received the award from
Agua Dulce Winery back with ‘more competitive’ price
September 13, 2024
A representative for one of the two Santa Clarita Valley wineries on the market right now said the listing is being put back on the market with a “much more
Chamber announces Hispanic Heritage honorees
September 13, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and its Latino Business Alliance announced the honorees for their annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, taking place at Hart & Main in
City, developer reach agreement for study on potential Sunridge property
September 11, 2024
The area known locally as the doughnut hole of Santa Clarita could finally be getting a makeover. On Tuesday, the City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with Santa Monica-based
SCV Water receives certification from California Municipal Treasurers Association
September 6, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency announced that it has been awarded the Investment Policy Certification by the California Municipal Treasurers Association. “This certification is a testament
Holy Cross Foundation names new philanthropy officer
September 5, 2024
News release Providence Holy Cross Foundation has named Joanne Reyes as chief philanthropy officer to lead fundraising initiatives to enhance and expand Providence Holy Cross Medical Center’s services and programs.
Schwab survey: Americans now need $2.5 million to be considered wealthy
September 5, 2024
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The amount of money required to be seen as rich has risen over the past years amid inflation, with younger people having a lower wealth benchmark,
Dow plunges more than 600 points amid slowdown fears
September 4, 2024
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as weak manufacturing reports and a decline in construction spending fanned fears of an economic slowdown. According to preliminary data
Chamber Latino Business Alliance to host Hispanic Heritage Celebration
September 2, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and its Latino Business Alliance announced that the Hispanic Heritage Celebration – Awards and Networking Reception is scheduled 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.
VIA to host trio of candidate forums
August 31, 2024
News release The Valley Industry Association is set to host a series of candidate forums, offering the community an opportunity to engage with candidates vying for positions in the Nov.
Chamber to host election forums
August 31, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is scheduled Friday to host its Election Watch 2024 Candidate Forums, designed for local business and community members to engage
Paul Butler | We’re all in the service industry
August 31, 2024
Sept. 5 will mark the two-year anniversary of my dad’s passing. He had many wonderful phrases. Many of his sayings didn’t make sense to me as a young boy. Some
Hearing begins in FTC lawsuit against Kroger-Albertsons deal
August 28, 2024
By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer The U.S. Federal Trade Commission argued in court on Monday that Kroger Co.’s planned $25 billion purchase of rival Albertsons Companies Inc. is anti-competitive and could send
City to host Business for Arts Conference
August 27, 2024
News release Santa Clarita Arts is scheduled to host the third annual Business for Arts Conference on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Canyon Country
US Chamber asks Congress to avoid corporate tax hike
August 27, 2024
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The U.S. Chamber of Commerce asked Congress not to raise corporate taxes next year and to support “pro-growth tax policies” that ensure robust economic gains. In
Saugus apartment plan has one more appeal to hurdle
August 26, 2024
Some property owners next to a Saugus pancake house parking lot that’s being eyed for an apartment complex have a last-ditch appeal on the agenda for Tuesday’s Santa Clarita City
Ratepayers express concern over energy costs
August 26, 2024
In response to a number of posts online expressing “sticker shock” over July energy bills, Southern California Edison shared a few tips Monday on how ratepayers can “make the most”
Paul Butler | Exceptional Customer Experience
August 24, 2024
We recently celebrated 30 years of marriage, and to mark this milestone, we were blessed to enjoy a seven-day cruise in Alaska. Having been back home for a couple of
Sunshine Canyon Landfill holds open house
August 23, 2024
News release More than 100 neighbors and local business owners had a firsthand look at the day-to-day operations at Sunshine Canyon Landfill during an open house held on Aug. 3.