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Chamber to host WorkWell summit May 14 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has officially launched WorkWell: The Business & Wellness Summit, a new, high-impact experience redefining how businesses approach performance, culture and workplace success, according to

Longtime SCV manufacturer sends 300 jobs to Illinois 

In a major hit to the local manufacturing scene, Santa Clarita’s fifth-largest private employer and its largest manufacturer is sending 300 jobs to the Midwest, per a news release the company sent Wednesday. 

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Paul Butler | Workplace Lessons from the Journey 

Recently, I traveled across the country to facilitate a leadership retreat for a client. During the long journey, I had three experiences that turned into valuable workplace lessons I thought would be beneficial

McLean tells activist origin story at VIA event 

Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean defines her career as a public servant with a story well-known to old-school Santa Clarita residents.   In the back of Margarita Mexican Grill on a recent Thursday evening, McLean – sitting on a towering bar chair at

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Paul Butler | Mergers, Marriages and Promises 

Yesterday, my wife and I were blessed to be guests at the second-best wedding we’ve ever attended. Obviously, the best was our own 31 years ago — my wife told me to type that!

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Mechanix Wear acquires protective apparel manufacturer OTEX 

News release  Mechanix Wear, a Valencia-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance hand protection and protective apparel, announced it has acquired OTEX, a developer and manufacturer of tech-enabled personal protective equipment.   Mechanix Wear is backed by

Professionals throughout the Santa Clarita Valley networked at the office of Thompson Von Tungeln during the SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer

Professionals throughout Santa Clarita gathered for the SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer at Thompson Von Tungeln in Valencia on Wednesday. Along with the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, attendees were

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Developer announces grand opening of 119-home Sand Canyon project 

News release  Intracorp Homes has announced the grand opening of Pelona Hills at Sand Canyon, a new community of 119 single-family detached hilltop homes.   The Pelona Hills at Sand Canyon Grand Opening event is scheduled to be held on March 28 at the project’s model homes complex, 16255 Rochester Court in

City, Development Corp. share jobs picture 

Kicking off the annual budget discussion in January, Santa Clarita City Manager Ken Striplin once again shared optimism about the city’s economy, which saw a 4% increase in the number