Are you a ‘Builder’ or a ‘Protector’?
June 1, 2021
As the CEO, you are faced with making critical decisions every day. It doesn’t matter if you are a “solo-preneur” or if you have 550 employees. Those decisions can make
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Facing the mental health challenges of COVID-19
June 1, 2021
Holly Schroeder President & CEO of SCVEDC The COVID-19 pandemic public health orders designed to protect our physical health have also affected mental health. In fact, 4 in 10 adults
Santa Clarita’s employment numbers continue improvement
June 1, 2021
Santa Clarita’s employment numbers continued to outpace the county in April, but fell slightly behind the state’s figure for April, which also continued to improve. Statewide, California’s post-pandemic recovery is
five tips for better hearing
June 1, 2021
Hearing loss doesn’t only affect our ability to hear clearly, it also affects how we communicate with other people. Hearing loss makes it difficult to hear the conversation, especially if
Needham Ranch holds wall-tilting ceremony for phase 2
May 25, 2021
Needham Ranch planners and developers raised the first wall in the first building for Phase 2 of their industrial park, marking the occasion as a milestone for a project that’s more than 10 years in the making.
Paul Raggio | Ambiguity is Poison to the Workplace
May 22, 2021
I went to Disneyland with a friend last week. I hadn’t been in decades. Buying the tickets was a unique experience. Plastered throughout the website and on your entrance ticket were cautionary notes and warnings about COVID-19 and masking
Princess Cruises announces domestic trips to resume
May 21, 2021
Following passage of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, work with Alaska government officials and recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Princess Cruises intends to return to service
Leaders discuss population trend, SCV businesses
May 21, 2021
California’s population fell in 2020 for the first time since the state started recording population estimates, according to the state’s Department of Finance. Between January 2020 and January 2021, the
How home care can help with health care
May 16, 2021
Whether young or old, health care has evolved for every patient through the pandemic. And while it’s been a year of ups and downs, those in the industry have done
Paul Raggio | All Hat and No Cattle!
May 15, 2021
I’ve heard and used this descriptive phrase over the years to explain specific individuals and other companies. Of course, the term is pejorative. However, in the leadership arena, this ingratiating phrase has deep and resonating meaning. I’ve met many who can talk a
Carl Kanowsky | Five crucial commercial lease issues, Part 3
May 15, 2021
Quick recap. Sam Johnson (purveyor of big cats and craft beer) has found the perfect place for his unique venture, “Growlers – Felines & Ale.” There you can find jaguars dripping blood
Chamber urges SCV to support Newsom’s aid to small businesses
May 14, 2021
Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan that would spend about $1.5 billion of the state’s $75.7 billion surplus in grants of up to $25,000 to support small businesses, according to
Chamber resumes in-person events
May 14, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced recently plans to resume in-person events, in compliance with public health guidelines. “We are proud of the work we’ve done over the
FivePoint discusses Valencia project developments
May 10, 2021
New Valencia model homes are expected to hit the market in just a few weeks, with FivePoint CEO Emile Haddad announcing progress on the company’s development of green infrastructure for
Paul Raggio | Let’s get centered
May 8, 2021
Golf offers so many metaphors for the game of business. One is to get centered on the golf ball when taking your stance, then make adjustments depending on your intent
Maria’s Italian Deli celebrates reopening
May 7, 2021
The owners of Maria’s Italian Deli in Newhall, past and present, celebrated the restaurant’s reopening Wednesday, following last year’s announcement it would be closing its doors after 47 years. After the announcement of the restaurant’s pending closure in
Costco still seeks second spot in SCV
May 6, 2021
By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor After plans fell through for a $100 million mall expansion that would have brought a second Costco to the Santa Clarita Valley, representatives from
Chamber to host State of the County at Six Flags
May 5, 2021
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday the return of its annual State of the County event to be held in person at Six Flags Magic Mountain. The
DrinkPAK leases additional buildings at The Center
May 4, 2021
As construction continues on The Center at Needham Ranch, developers Trammell Crow Co. and Clarion Partners LLC announced Tuesday the closing of two additional leasing deals for buildings in the