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Title
“Just Start: Take Action, Embrace Uncertainty, Create the Future”

Authors:
Leonard Schlesinger, Charles Kiefer, Paul Brown

Synopsis:
Written by a trio of seasoned business leaders, the authors share their own deep and varied experiences and draw from a source where striving amid constant uncertainty actually works: the world of serial entrepreneurship. In this world, people don’t just think differently—they act differently, as well.

I am a strong believer in VIA and the many wonderful things the organization brings to the business community. Imagine being where there are like-minded individuals who are ready and willing to build relationships to make the business community stronger. Imagine being where you have access to key decision makers in the business and political arena. Imagine being where your friends are happy to see you every time.

Free business counseling services by SCORE, Service Corps of Retired Executives, are now available at the SCV Chamber of Commerce on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month, starting at 10 a.m.

Founded more than 40 years ago, SCORE offers resources and expertise to business owners of existing and start-up businesses on a confidential basis. Individual counseling sessions are available.

The Signal, being essentially a local paper, sometimes doesn’t cover all of the breaking national news.

Being an intrepid columnist for The Signal (the newspaper hasn’t quite recognized that yet, but it will after this), I wanted to get the scoop on legislation from Washington being signed into law today.

There are many great gifts to living in the Santa Clarita Valley and one that is at the top of my chart is our collection of great restaurants. From Italian to Asian, from sushi to steaks, we are plentiful in options and not only do we have a fantastic array of options, most are most deserving of praise. This is all the more reason why making a final selection is difficult.

No matter what particular craving I’m having, when it comes time to making a selection, there are three aspects of a dining experience that tend to charter my course.

Being an entrepreneur and a business owner has a ton of perks and its own unique set of challenges. One of the biggest responsibilities that business owners will face is planning for your own retirement. No one will take care of you but you. Although I’m many years from retiring, I realize that I have to plan for the future now. Where will the money come from? How much do I need to save? Where should I be allocating earnings now?

Save the date— the Santa Clarita Valley Camber of Commerce Health & Wellness Fair is coming, Feb. 25, 2012. Sponsored again this year by Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital and Province Holy Cross and hosted at College of the Canyons Student Center, this year’s fair promises to be bigger and better than ever.

WHAT: Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan Part I ($35)
WHERE: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 223, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
WHEN: 9 a.m.
CONTACT: sbdc@canyons.edu/(661) 362-5900

WHAT: How to Successfully Start Your New Business ($30)
WHERE: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 223, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355
WHEN: 9 a.m.
CONTACT: sbdc@canyons.edu or (661) 362-5900

WHAT: New Client Orientation
WHERE: University Center at College of the Canyons, Room 222, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
WHEN: 10 a.m.
CONTACT: sbdc@canyons.edu or (661) 362-5900

WHAT: SCV Masterminds

WHERE: 27451 Tourney Road, Suite 160, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 ($35 per quater)

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.

CONTACT: sbdc@canyons.edu or (661) 362-5900