SCV Business Journal

Wilk awarded Guardian of Small Business Award

The National Federation of Independent Business has awarded Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, the “Guardian of Small Business Award” for Wilk’s efforts in consistently supporting small businesses throughout the state’s

6 reasons why the SCV is a great for business

Our region has an unwavering commitment to our businesses and is unique in that we take an integrated approach to economic development. Partnerships between the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development

Four Questions: Marlee Lauffer

Marlee Lauffer is the president of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation, and vice president, marketing and communications, for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Before her current role at the hospital, Lauffer

Paul Butler: ‘I am someone’

I sing in the choir at my church, and so this past weekend was a very special one, because we celebrated the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is

Franchisee work to build community brand

There’s a great appeal to running a franchise: one buys a business with the comfort that the business model works. While more freedom lies behind starting from scratch, there’s security

The $100M plan for Westfield Valencia Town Center

Westfield Valencia Town Center officials announced a $100-million investment Wednesday to add features, including a new Costco, luxury cinema and fitness center, dramatically transforming the site of one of the

Why you should file a bulk sales notice

Every day in California, people sell their business. Typically, one concern of most buyers is the concern about becoming liable for debts or taxes of the seller. In fact, most

March home sales show ‘dramatic’ gains in SCV

Home and condominium sales in the Santa Clarita Valley rose “dramatically” in March despite an “unusually slow” February, a report by the Southland Regional Association of Realtors released Tuesday showed.

Valencia Acura gets a look into the future

Valencia Acura co-owner Cheri Fleming got more than she expected on a recent trip to Japan in her role as a volunteer for Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley:

Paul Butler: Change is constant

This past weekend we took a family trip to Yosemite. My in-laws are visiting from England, and they’d never seen the natural wonders of the giant, ancient sequoia trees or

Paul Butler: Embracing differences

One of the many aspects of living in California, which my wife and I enjoy, is the cultural diversity of this beautiful state. We enjoyed this diversity on Saturday evening

When Costco comes to town

Costco first opened its doors in the Santa Clarita Valley in Canyon Country on May 1, 1992, at the Via Princessa location, and not long thereafter, a call went out

SCV Chamber, business leaders discuss local issues

A group of about 20 Santa Clarita Valley business leaders recently met with legislative leaders in Sacramento to advocate on issues relevant to local businesses, including independent contractors and workforce

Paul Butler: Make a contribution

Last night, I had the honor of facilitating a leadership seminar for the Santa Clarita Valley Jaycees. For those of you who’ve not heard of them, they are a leadership

Paul Butler: Young at heart

“You are as old as you feel.” I always thought that was a strange phrase. I’m older now than when I typed the first words of this article. “Young at