SCV Business Voices

Paul Raggio | Leadership and Temptation

Almost everyone knows the story. It’s rich in imagery, temptation and religious design. And in two short chapters in Genesis 2 and 3, Adam and Eve are banished from the Garden of Eden. The devil is

Chamber, Garcia host congressional forum 

The Santa Clarita Valley business community had the opportunity to discuss pressing issues with Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita recently during the SCV Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Congressional Forum.

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Enjoy the many perks of family meals

By Patrick Moody, spokesman for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Studies show that when families regularly enjoy meals together, both parents and kids typically eat more nutritious foods. Kids in particular

Consumers Furniture closing after 43 years

After 43 years in business, Consumers Furniture Gallery announced to customers recently it would be closing its doors permanently, following a liquidation sale. Owner Greg Moser’s father and uncle opened

SCV ranks among top five most ambitious business cities

The Santa Clarita Valley’s business-friendly atmosphere has put it on the map nationwide as it ranked among “the most business-savvy” cities in America. A Go.Verizon.com study titled “The 15 Most Ambitious U.S.

Businesses coming back under the ‘new normal’

As the state fully reopens, shedding most of its COVID-19 regulations, businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley are left to navigate their own return to “normal.”   “The unfortunate circumstance is

Make DEI part of your corporate DNA

 By Paul Raggio, co-owner One True North  DEI … diversity, equity and inclusion, is the subject of many corporate discussions and professional journals, and well should be.   I attended the

The latest in hearing aids: Why go rechargeable?

By: Kevin Bolder, Au.D.  Like any other technology, hearing aids are always evolving to bring you better performance, additional features, and more convenience. One of the latest revolutions in hearing

Sustainability in the suburbs — for sure!

By Holly Schroeder, President & CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp.  When workers were asked to stay away from their offices in 2020, it set off a

Business ventures amid the pandemic

While numerous businesses were negatively impacted by the pandemic, others were able to persevere, starting new business ventures in a difficult year.   Among the newcomers is Teriyaki Rice Express, at

SCV hotels rebound as pandemic winds down

As COVID-19 ravaged the nation, the hotel and hospitality industry was among the hardest hit, experiencing major losses in 2020.  However, hotels in the Santa Clarita Valley have been able

Staying positive post-pandemic

While the pandemic and the resulting business closures were difficult on business owners from all walks of life, women were hit especially hard, studies found. A new Union Bank survey

Leaders discuss population trend, SCV businesses

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

Scorpion announces headquarters move

Internet marketing firm Scorpion made multiple company announcements Wednesday, including plans to open a new headquarters in Salt Lake City.  While Corey Quinn, chief marketing officer at Scorpion, confirmed the

EDC releases SCV’s largest employers list

After a year of turmoil for many businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley, the SCV Economic Development Corp. released its list of the area’s largest employers.  At the top of

‘Wave of the future’: BrainStim Center opens in Valencia

Local neurosurgeon Dr. Mark Liker is making strides with brain stimulation therapy at his recently opened Valencia center, supporting brain health in patients of all ages.  Liker, who specializes in deep brain stimulation, or DBS, has always had

Local organizations provide COVID-19 resources for businesses

As more Santa Clarita Valley businesses prepare to reopen amid changing COVID-19 restrictions, many local organizations are continuing to provide assistance.  Whether it’s the College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center, SCV Economic