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April 2, 2012
Growing Beyond the Family

There are small businesses run by families, and then there are large, rapidly growing, double-family, family-run companies.

There are small businesses run by families, and then there are large, rapidly growing, double-family, family-run companies.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in September, AMS Fulfillment has grown to some 500 full and part-time employees and is, in part, responsible for the lack of industrial space available in the Santa Clarita Valley. In April, the company opens its 13th warehouse in the Valencia Industrial Center. And it has more than doubled the number of people it employs in the past year.

March 30, 2012
A Bridge Between Two Valleys

There are a surprising number of entries when looking up the word “bridge” in the dictionary.

There are a surprising number of entries when looking up the word “bridge” in the dictionary. Ultimately, there are many ways to say how a bridge serves its purpose of joining people, places or things that are not connected; in essence, overcoming a gap. In most cases there is a mutual benefit to forging this connection.

March 6, 2012
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Keynotes VIA 2012 B2B Industry Show

As a leading voice of business and industry in the Santa Clarita Valley for the past 30 years, the Valley Industry Association welcomes Earvin “Magic” Johnson …

As a leading voice of business and industry in the Santa Clarita Valley for the past 30 years, the Valley Industry Association welcomes Earvin “Magic” Johnson, an American icon and NBA legend, as this year’s B2B luncheon keynote speaker at VIA’s 2012 B2B Industry Show on Thursday, March 1 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.

December 29, 2011
Turning the Idea Into a Business

Many business people will tell you the product or idea is only a fraction of what matters – the execution and marketing of the service will make or break your venture. 

Many business people will tell you the product or idea is only a fraction of what matters – the execution and marketing of the service will make or break your venture. Four Santa Clarita-based entrepreneurs shared their experiences in successfully building a business around their idea for a new product.

 

 

December 29, 2011
What's Good for Business is Good for Santa Clarita

The city of Santa Clarita celebrates its 25th anniversary at the end of this year.

The city of Santa Clarita celebrates its 25th anniversary at the end of this year.

December 14, 2011
SCVEDC Names New Co-Chairman

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Certified Public Accountant and community leader...

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Certified Public Accountant and community leader, Calvin Hedman, as the organization’s newest co-chairman of the board.

November 8, 2011
SCVEDC appoints new co-chairman

A new co-chairman of the board has been appointed to the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, the organization announced Nov. 8.

The appointment of Calvin Hedman, a certified public accountant and community leader, was announced Tuesday. Hedman will join fellow co-chairman Don Fleming in leading the organization’s efforts to strengthen the valley’s economy. 

Fleming is co-owner of Valencia Acura dealership. Hedman is president of Hedman Partners. His appointment takes effect in January 2012.

October 8, 2011
Inspiration leads to innovation

Mechanix Wear was born in racing, starting with motocross and NASCAR, and on to Indy racing, according to Bari Waalk, Mechanix Wear marketing director.

“Brian Lunis was the first mechanic we gave the glove to,” said Waalk, who has a distaste for titles and refers to himself as the “marketing guy.”

“Lunis had friends who worked on Dale Earnhardt’s pit crew and friends that worked on Rodger Penske’s team,” Waalk said.

October 6, 2011
Local company leads the charge

Quallion LLC is expanding use of its lithium-ion batteries from biomedical applications to aerospace and defense.

Quallion LLC is expanding use of its lithium-ion batteries from biomedical applications to aerospace and defense.

After years of looking for a reliable power source, entrepreneur Alfred E. Mann co-founded Quallion with Dr. Hisashi Tsukamoto to develop a rechargeable lithium battery for medical devices in the biomedical industry.

September 30, 2011
TriStar Homes joins Bay Equity

TriStar Home Loans has joined Bay Equity Home Loans of San Francisco as a retail branch.

TriStar Home Loans has joined Bay Equity Home Loans of San Francisco as a retail branch.

Valencia-based TriStar Home Loans, co-founded by Hady Breidy in June 2000, has five employees and eight loan officers in a 5,500-square-foot building.

TriStar, a full-service home loan mortgage broker, has nearly 70 percent of its monthly volume funded as purchase transactions and does an annual volume of approximately $125 million.

The firm has done business Bay Equity for on the wholesale side for quite some time, Briedy said.

September 28, 2011
The Maturation of Santa Clarita's Retail Market

With an unemployment rate far lower than Los Angeles County and the state of California, Santa Clarita shoppers offer savvy retailers the perfect demographics

 

With an unemployment rate far lower than Los Angeles County and the state of California, Santa Clarita shoppers offer savvy retailers the perfect demographics — a high medium-income, young population base, growing families, and a well-educated workforce that enjoys larger disposable incomes for shopping.

And along with the favorable demographics are consumers with an increasingly mature appetite for upscale retail shopping options.

September 27, 2011
Navy launches first Quallion lithium-ion battery into orbit

One of Quallion’s lithium-ion batteries was scheduled to be launched into orbit this morning

One of Quallion’s lithium-ion batteries was scheduled to be launched into orbit this morning sometime between 7:49 and 8:59 a.m. by the U.S. Department of Navy.

A lithium-ion battery manufacturer, Quallion spokesperson said this is the company’s first battery to go into orbit, making it a milestone for the company.

Quallion is also relocating to Santa Clarita sometime in February 2012. The company plans to move into the Mann Biomedical Park.

September 1, 2011
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Keynotes VIA 2012 B2B Industry Show

As a leading voice of business and industry in the Santa Clarita Valley for the past 30 years, the Valley Industry Association announces Earvin “Magic” Johnson...

As a leading voice of business and industry in the Santa Clarita Valley for the past 30 years, the Valley Industry Association announces Earvin “Magic” Johnson, an American icon and NBA legend, will keynote the luncheon address at the 2012 Business-to-Business Industry Show on Thursday, March 1, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.

August 1, 2011
Customers Vote at the Check-Out

Almost 30 years ago, Costco opened its first warehouse store.

Almost 30 years ago, Costco opened its first warehouse store.

April 1, 2011
Google founder hopes to prove he's ready to be CEO

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Google co-founder Larry Page is known for his vision, passion and intelligence.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Google co-founder Larry Page is known for his vision, passion and intelligence.

Yet there is a fair amount of concern that Page's other known traits - his aloofness, rebellious streak and affinity for pursuing wacky ideas - might lead the company astray. Page takes over as CEO on Monday as fast-rising rivals and tougher regulators threaten Google's growth.