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March 5, 2012
Pension Reform Movement Gains Steam at Capitol

The call for pension reform is getting much louder in Sacramento. The chaos that the economic downturn has created for the stock market translates into less money …

The call for pension reform is getting much louder in Sacramento. The chaos that the economic downturn has created for the stock market translates into less money in the coffers of public pension systems. Governments large and small risk insolvency without systemic reform. The status quo is unaffordable and unsustainable.

February 2, 2012
A Local David In A World of Goliaths

A law practice is built one case at a time. But a successful law business is built upon victories, reputation and referrals.

A law practice is built one case at a time. But a successful law business is built upon victories, reputation and referrals.

When the Santa Clarita-based law firm Owen, Patterson & Owen took on pharmaceutical giant Merck & Company Inc., one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, it became a saga of David and Goliath proportions.

“We were the first in the nation to file suit against Merck July 21, 2001,” said partner Richard Patterson.

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.

 

 

October 2, 2011
Medicine for the community

Mike Quick has helped local independent pharmacies provide services

Mike Quick is a busier man than usual this weekend. He’s part of a team of four who joined forces to bring the Santa Clarita Jazz Festival to town for its inaugural event at the Valencia Country Club on Saturday.

“I’m pretty pleased with the people in the Santa Clarita Valley, and we wanted to bring recognition to the city,” Quick said. “This was a good way to do it and make it the first of a yearly event.”

September 28, 2011
Workplace Wellness: A Grassroots Approach

Employers in the United States are desperate to find ways to reduce health care costs.

Employers in the United States are desperate to find ways to reduce health care costs.

September 23, 2011
VIA panel discusses health care

A discussion on health care and health care reform, led by a group of panelists from the medical community,

A discussion on health care and health care reform, led by a group of panelists from the medical community, was the focus of the Valley Industry Association's luncheon Tuesday.

Health care in the last 10 years has changed so dramatically," said Jonathan Emerson, association administrator for Providence Holy Cross medical center.

Going forward the medical community will be paid based on making patients well rather than being paid "by the test," Emerson said.

August 31, 2011
EDC, College to HOst Health Care Seminar

With the deadline approaching for many businesses to begin conforming to the new federal healthcare laws...

With the deadline approaching for many businesses to begin conforming to the new federal healthcare laws, the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation wants to ensure local firms are informed about their options. On Aug. 17 from 8 to 10 a.m. the SCVEDC will be host a free seminar at the Dianne G. Van Hook University Center. The event is open to Santa Clarita Valley business owners and managers.

August 31, 2011
Meyer Named Incoming VIA Chairwoman of the Board

The Valley Industry Association announces Diana Meyer, president of Meyer Marketing Intelligence, Inc., has been named VIA’s incoming chairwoman of the board of directors for 2012.

The Valley Industry Association announces Diana Meyer, president of Meyer Marketing Intelligence, Inc., has been named VIA’s incoming chairwoman of the board of directors for 2012. Appointed for next year’s term by the current board of directors, Meyer now serves as vice chair of education.

Meyer will assume the chair position in December from VIA’s 2011 Chairman of the Board Tim Burkhart, who has served in that capacity for the past year.

July 7, 2011
The Business of Biotechnology

When methane gases exploded at the site of BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil rig the cap on the wellhead buried deep beneath the sea was critically damaged.

When methane gases exploded at the site of BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil rig the cap on the wellhead buried deep beneath the sea was critically damaged; an estimated 4.9 million barrels of crude oil gushed for three months in the spring of 2010.

Two months after the undersea well was capped, a team of scientists led by Terry C. Hazen of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California visited the site and found — not oil but — petroleum-eating bacteria.

June 13, 2011
Do as I say ... Not As I Do!

When you were kids, how many of you heard the saying, “Do as I say not as I do” from your parents?

When you were kids, how many of you heard the saying, “Do as I say not as I do” from your parents? You expect it from parents, older siblings and other family members … but we definitely shouldn’t expect it from our elected officials.

June 13, 2011
Supervisor Antonovich Speaks to Santa Clarita Valley Residents

L.A. County Supervisor Michael Antonovich spoke before an enthusiastic crowd at the State of the County Luncheon.

L.A. County Supervisor Michael Antonovich spoke before an enthusiastic crowd at the State of the County Luncheon held on Wednesday, May 18, at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.

June 2, 2011
Skirting the Stereotype: Women in Business

Women entrepreneurs are among the fastest-growing groups of business owners, but the reasons they go into business for themselves are often different than men's.

Women entrepreneurs are among the fastest-growing groups of business owners, but the reasons they go into business for themselves – and their expectations of their businesses – are often different than men’s.

Studies that show the number of women-owned businesses on the upswing also point to changes in educational and occupational achievements made by women over the past several decades as primary reasons for more women entering an arena once populated predominately men.

April 1, 2011
SCV Chamber of Commerce 2011 Health & Wellness Fair a Success

On Feb. 26, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce invited residents of the Santa Clarita Valley

On Feb. 26, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce invited residents of the Santa Clarita Valley and the surrounding areas to the third annual SCV Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Fair held at College of the Canyons.

Thousands of attendees learned about healthy lifestyles and the wide range of healthcare services available in our community. The event, which was free to the community, was a huge success!

March 31, 2011
Economic Outlook Returns to Santa Clarita Valley

It's hard to believe that it has been almost year since the last North Los Angeles County Real Estate and Economic Outlook Conference.

It's hard to believe that it has been almost year since the last North Los Angeles County Real Estate and Economic Outlook Conference. And while last year's predictions weren't overly upbeat, the Santa Clarita Valley has managed to weather the morass of an idled regional economy and a disjointed state government relatively well.

For many of us that means its time to start looking to the future. And there is no better way to start than by attending this year's conference.