There will be better days ahead
May 4, 2020
People in business abhor uncertainty. The wild swings in the stock markets signal that there is a lack of clarity about what this country, and the rest of the world
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Another bite at the ‘Apple:’ discussing compensable time
May 4, 2020
Brian E. Koegle – Partner, Poole Shaffery & Koegle Over the last several years, California courts have issued several rulings dealing with “compensable time” — specifically, when an employer is
City, businesses brace for budget hit
May 4, 2020
As numerous businesses remain closed as a result of the “Safer at Home” directive for the coronavirus pandemic, SCV officials project the city’s revenue funds will suffer the consequences. “Currently,
SCV Chamber, SCVEDC announce ‘Scaling Up: Back2Business’ webinar series
May 2, 2020
As California and Los Angeles County gear up to reopen the economy, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and the SCV Economic Development Corp. are hosting a weekly webinar
ERGO Styling Tools donates hand sanitizer to nonprofits
May 2, 2020
Valencia-based ERGO Styling Tools, a professional salon products supply company, donated 1,400 bottles of hand sanitizer to NAEIR, a gifts-in-kind nonprofit. The donation came from the company’s supply of In
Newsom announces digital roundtables for reopening economy
April 27, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he will be hosting a series of digital roundtables with leaders in the business community to discuss plans for reopening California, during his daily briefing on
iLEAD Schools purchases Crossroads Plaza for $17 million
April 25, 2020
iLEAD Schools, the parent company for Santa Clarita Valley International School, recently purchased the Crossroads Plaza in Castaic where the school is located. The plaza, located at 28060 Hasley Canyon
Will SCV residents benefit from coronavirus stimulus?
April 25, 2020
The first wave of IRS stimulus payments from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act are out, with more on the way, yet it remains unclear what the benefit of
Preparing financially during the COVID-19 crisis
April 19, 2020
With stay-at-home orders extend to at least May 15 across L.A. County, the COVID-19 outbreak has raised troubling economic questions for residents. There’s reason for concern, according to local financial
Sunkist donates lemons to SCV hospitals
April 18, 2020
Valencia-based Sunkist Growers is donating fresh citrus to health care workers amid the current health crisis. Last week, the citrus cooperative delivered California-grown lemons to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. “Hospital
State Fund launches AB 5 resource center
April 18, 2020
State Fund, a nonprofit that provides workers’ compensation insurance, has launched an online resource center for Assembly Bill 5, with an “AB 5: Who is an Employee?” webinar scheduled Tuesday.
Supes establish COVID-19 Relief Fund for small businesses
April 15, 2020
During the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, the board approved a motion to establish the L.A. County COVID-19 Relief Fund for small businesses — and the online application
L.A. County launches small business recovery loan program
April 15, 2020
In order to continue to assist small businesses affected by the coronavirus, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has launched the Small Business Recovery Loan Program. “Our county departments
A few thoughts about ‘fringe benefits’ in a modern economy
April 14, 2020
I’ve often wondered why “fringe benefits” are called “fringe benefits.” When something is “on the fringe,” it’s regarded as being “on the edge” and “not central” to the event or
What follows this crisis?
April 14, 2020
As I write this, the economy, local, regional, national and global, is in turmoil. Entire industries are being shuttered and reliable sources say we’re in a recession. No client of
Accelerate cash flow to access capital
April 14, 2020
With the advent of a global pandemic, not only is personal health jeopardized, but so is the ability for many small businesses to endure amid market disruption and ongoing uncertainty.
SCV well-positioned for pandemic recovery
April 14, 2020
The bad news is, COVID-19, or coronavirus, in less than a month, has devastated tourism and the hospitality industry in the Santa Clarita Valley, much like it has throughout the
Buying solar can be like buying a car
April 14, 2020
By Marc Salata, Director of marketing for SunPower by Green Convergence Probably more people experience buying a car than buying solar. Car buyers can research fuel efficiency, reliability and comfort
Another bite at Apple: discussing compensable time
April 14, 2020
Over the last several years, California courts have issued several rulings dealing with “compensable time” — specifically, when an employer is required to pay its employees for “hours worked.” The
A message from Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
April 14, 2020
As I write this, events related to the COVID-19 outbreak are evolving rapidly. The one constant is that Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is committed to caring for our community. As