SCV Business Journal

Aerospace & Defense Forum to launch SCV chapter

Local leaders in aerospace and defense will now have a place to connect and share information about the industry with the launch of the Santa Clarita Valley chapter of the Aerospace & Defense Forum.

Paul Butler: Hard workers

I had mixed feelings last week when I read an article in our local newspaper about the city I live in — Santa Clarita, California. According to Kempler Industries we’ve

Paul Butler: In remembrance

Last week my father-in-law, Trevor Frederick Orme, passed away and, at age 83 and having known him for 28 years, I have a lot of memories of him. As my

SCV Chamber announces Retail Walks program

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is launching its Retail Walks program this fall in an effort to connect elected leaders directly with local retail owners across the Santa

Paul Butler: Service sells

When I was a kid, one of my best friends, Mitch, said I’d be a good salesman because I could: “Talk the hind legs off a donkey.” I guess what

Paul Butler: Remote workers

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

Paul Butler: Oh man!

I often say: “I’m no psychologist — I’m a recovering accountant” but there are some aspects of human behavior I simply don’t understand.  I seem to find myself a lot

SCV sees condo median price record high

The Santa Clarita Valley hit a record high of $415,000 in median condominium prices in June from a year ago, according to recent data from the Southland Regional Association of

Paul Butler: Champions!

I was glued to my TV last Sunday morning to watch the USA women’s soccer team play in the World Cup final against the Netherlands. What I love about the

Oakmont of Valencia to host grand opening

Oakmont of Valencia, a new senior living community, is hosting its grand opening Saturday, July 13.  This is Oakmont’s second location in Santa Clarita, an addition that was created to

Paul Butler: The graduate

This week our son, Henry, started his first full-time job for a global media company in their finance team. We’re very proud of him because within just seven days of