Business

LBW starts strong in ’21

By April Price Manager of Sales & Marketing LBW Insurance And Financial Services With a positive outlook on the year ahead, LBW Insurance and Financial Services in Valencia promoted two

The power of community

By Lisa Raggio Co-owner, One True North In recognition of Women’s History Month, I was invited to be a co-panelist on COC’s Business Alliance monthly workshop as a woman business

Is it safe to travel yet?

Patrick Moody Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Now that more and more people are vaccinated and COVID-19 cases seem to be declining in many areas of the country, it’s natural if

Industrial. Evolution.

By Craig Peters CBRE Executive  It was a typical Tuesday morning on March 10, 2020, as I handed my car over to the valet at the Americana. I walk across

Speech comprehension and hearing loss

Speech comprehension and hearing loss are closely connected. Hearing loss prevents the brain from receiving sound signals which means those sounds are never processed and turned into information. Without being

SCV Voices: Guest Commentary

Paul Raggio | Muster the strength

I was digging deep, reaching into my physical core, and praying! I was mustering the strength to finish the last 6 miles. I was at the beginning of Hains Point, the 4-mile oval, bracketed by the Potomac River, which

Magic Mountain announces April 1 reopening

After a yearlong closure, Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced plans to reopen on April 1, with extensive new COVID-19 safety measures in place.  The park is first set to

SCV Voices: Guest Commentary

Paul Raggio | What is a successful business?

“Brilliant! Just brilliant in its simplicity and clarity.” This was my response to Monte Wyatt, CEO of Adding Zeros, when asked about the five exponential growth disciplines. Monte is the co-author of the

Chamber announces Shop Local campaign

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced this week its Shop Local campaign, set to take place starting this month and last for the full year. The campaign is

Local organizations provide COVID-19 resources for businesses

As more Santa Clarita Valley businesses prepare to reopen amid changing COVID-19 restrictions, many local organizations are continuing to provide assistance.  Whether it’s the College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center, SCV Economic

Paul Butler | The principles of leadership

If I’ve learned anything about human behavior, it’s that our perceptions drive our behaviors, which dictate our results. Our perceptions are the window through which we see the world —

SCV Voices: Guest Commentary

Paul Raggio | The importance of stewardship

It starts with a simple thank you. However, that’s not where it should end. I recently made a significant purchase. I bought a new car. The salesperson was pleasant, not pushy, and worked with