From the Experts

How to win in 2020

When Jack Welch was writing his weekly column, he addressed the loyalty factor of employees and the critical role it plays in a company.

Tickets on sale for Economic Outlook Forecast

Want to learn more about the local economy and how geopolitical trends and international issues could impact your business? Please join the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation for the 2020 Economic Outlook Forecast

Courts grant temporary hold on AB 51

U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Muller issued a temporary restraining order on the enforcement of Assembly Bill 51 Monday, pending the court’s resolution of the legal challenge. The bill, which

Chamber files legal challenge to AB 51

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with the help of a coalition of businesses and led by the California Chamber of Commerce, has filed legal challenge to Assembly Bill 51. AB

What employers should know about 2020 laws

Many of the bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law will soon be taking effect in 2020, several of which are expected to impact California employers. While a few themes

The good and bad of retail store cards

Whether it’s a unique window display, big, red sale posters, online advertisement or simply their products, retail stores attract customers in a variety of ways. And to excite shoppers even

Chamber hosts cybersecurity forum

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted “Take Control Before It Controls You,” a cybersecurity forum, on Wednesday to help local businesses protect themselves against cyberattacks. With a slate

Jeff Prang: It’s all about the method

A technological dilemma facing the most populous county in the nation was how to take a massive amount of data wedded to an antiquated mainframe, green screen, technologically four-decade behind-the-times

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Chamber forum tackles cybersecurity for businesses

National cybercrime experts are joining the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for “Take Control Before It Controls You,” a cybersecurity forum, on Wednesday.  As cybercrime has become one of

SCVEDC: Econowatch

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp.’s focus is to attract and retain businesses with a focus on cluster-based economic development.

Paul Butler: Managing without the ‘remote control’

Kevin is a writer and he writes from home. Hang on, that’s not completely true. Kevin has to travel a lot for his writing job, so when he travels he writes from wherever he is. In the truest sense Kevin is what we might call a “remote worker.”

Why isn’t my revenue growing faster?

I’ve identified several reasons why your company’s revenue is flat, declining or has a growth trend that is unacceptable; use this checklist to make the needed improvements in your company.

I mainly go to the gym because I like food.

I find that if I don’t go to the gym, I become a bigger version of myself, but not in a good way! Joking aside, I have always enjoyed health and fitness. My wife and I met at a gym nearly 27 years ago and, in fact, we’re part way through a long-term goal of running a half-marathon in every state.