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April 26, 2012
Bucking the Trends: SCV Builds Less Multifamily Housing than Region

The Santa Clarita Valley market operates something like a micro-economic climate in that the region fared better than other areas of Los Angeles County ...

The Santa Clarita Valley market operates something like a micro-economic climate in that the region fared better than other areas of Los Angeles County, the state and even the nation during the Great Recession.

Although everyone felt the downturn, and knew people impacted by it, unemployment rates remained lower and the housing market took less of a hit than surrounding communities.

One of the areas in which the region bucked the trends completely was in multifamily housing construction – apartments, condos and townhouses.

April 4, 2012
Why I Joined Chamber

 

I can say it in one word: ACCESS. But perhaps a bit of explanation is warranted.

 

April 4, 2012
Why I Joined Chamber

 

I can say it in one word: ACCESS. But perhaps a bit of explanation is warranted.

 

February 2, 2012
The Business of Law Roundtable

For those of us who did not go into the business of practicing law, we’ve grown up watching dramatic primetime television shows from “Perry Mason” to “L.A. Law.” But the riveting moment, in which a jury or judge pronounces the “Guilty” or “Innocent” verdict, is the culmination of a tremendous amount of time spent doing research, taking depositions and in discovery. And actual verdicts occur far less than imagined.

December 29, 2011
Area Groups Try to Bring More Financial Options to SCV Entrepreneurs

The Santa Clarita Valley is a community with a vision; a pro-business community that advocates and plans for economic development. And with all that activity comes growing pains.

The Santa Clarita Valley is a community with a vision; a pro-business community that advocates and plans for economic development. And with all that activity comes growing pains.

“In the Santa Clarita Valley, we have excellent representation from business banks,” said Jonas Peterson, CEO and president of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation. “However, we are typically behind the curve in venture capital and non-traditional financing.”

December 29, 2011
Turn Your Passion into a Thriving Online Business

Do you remember what your guidance counselor used to say? “Pursue your passion and the money will follow.” Right now, more than any other time in history, he’s telling the truth.

Do you remember what your guidance counselor used to say? “Pursue your passion and the money will follow.” Right now, more than any other time in history, he’s telling the truth.

September 19, 2011
Doggie Bags by Kyla come in 3 flavors

Most kids her age would rather be outside playing with friends once they’ve finished homework assignments for the afternoon.

Most kids her age would rather be outside playing with friends once they’ve finished homework assignments for the afternoon. This 11-year-old, however, is anything but an average kid her age.

A sixth-grader at Mountainview Elementary School in Saugus, Kyla Wilkin is one of the youngest entrepreneurs around.

What’s her inspiration? Her passion and love for animals and her desire to be able to buy the things that she wants, Kyla said.

“I spoil my dog,” Kyla said, who spends a lot of her profits on Spanky, the family dog.

September 14, 2011
Tumbled Rose offers custom tiles

One home-based entrepreneur in Santa Clarita has traded baking cookies for 6-by-6 inch tumbled marble tiles.

One home-based entrepreneur in Santa Clarita has traded baking cookies for 6-by-6 inch tumbled marble tiles.

September 1, 2011
The Chamber Expresses Its Gratitude

The Chamber thanks the following businesses that donated raffle items for this month’s mixer...

The Chamber thanks the following businesses that donated raffle items for this month’s mixer sponsored by Mission Valley Bank: Canyon Theatre Guild, Roman Holiday, SCV Tutors/Care Learning Center, DVD Depot, A-1 Party and Mission Valley Bank. In addition, the following Chamber members donated raffle items for the Good Morning SCV Networking Breakfast: EdRover, The Signal, Angel Dog Training, Flair Cleaners, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, California Paintball, SCV Tutors/Care Learning Center and Chili’s.

August 26, 2011
What Advice Would You Give Other Young Entrepreneurs?

We asked the young professionals featured in “Young Entrepreneurs: Rejecting the Terms of Employment” what advice they would give other young entrepreneurs.

We asked the young professionals featured in “Young Entrepreneurs: Rejecting the Terms of Employment” what advice they would give other young entrepreneurs. It’s obvious from their answers, none of these young business people are afraid of hard work.