SCV Business Journal December 2018

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY December 2018 | Vol. 10 | No. 10 | SCVBJ.com

THE BOOK OF LISTS

2018 BUSINESS AWARDS

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CON T ENT S COVER STORY 22

Top Business Awards

BOOK OF LISTS 6 9 10 12 13 16 20 26 28 31 31 32 34

July 2018 | Vol. 10 | No. 6 | SCVBJ.com

Movie Ranches and Sound Stages Santa Clarita Hotels Family-Owned Businesses Digital Media Companies Residential Realtors Auto Dealers Largest Law Firms Largest Employers Lawyers — Solo Practitioners Top 20 Aerospace Companies Santa Clarita Private Schools Largest Bioscience Companies Oldest Business in Santa Clarita

EDITORIAL

EXECUTIVE STAFF

EDITOR Perry Smith psmith@signalscv.com 661-287-5599

Richard Budman rbudman@signalscv.com 661-287-5501

PUBLISHER

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Brad Lanfranco blanfranco@signalscv.com

ADVERTISING MULTIMEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Roni Charleton, Maureen Daniels, George DeMarois, Toni Sims, Peter Smith

ART/PRODUCTION PRODUCTION MANAGER Doña Uhrig

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PHOTOGRAPHERS Austin Dave, Eddy Martinez Cory Rubin

SCV BUSINESS VOICES 4 4 5 7 11 17 24 25 30

California Resources Poole and Shaffery Mission Valley Bank SCVEDC Audiology Associates Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital City of Santa Clarita Valencia Acura Vance Wealth

ADVERTISERS INDEX

Audiology Associates, California Resources, City of SC, Farmers Insurance, Fast Frame, FivePoint, Henry Mayo, Kaiser, LBW Insurance, Liberty, MB2 Raceway, Mission Valley, Mission Valley, Poole & Shaffery, R & R Awards, Saeger Associates, Scorpion, SCV Chamber, SCV EDC, SCV EDC Congrats, Signal Digital, Top Business, Valencia Acura, Vance Wealth .

FROM THE EDITOR

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As we prepare to put a bow on 2018 and make our resolutions for 2019, we look back at the names and places that help make the Santa Clarita Valley so special for our business community.

The Book of Lists every year acts as a virtual who’s who for commerce and industry in our valley, filled with facts, contact information and some updates. And this month’s edition is not only a great resource to have around the home or office, but also has some interesting information that you might not have realized.

Were you aware that Santa Clarita’s oldest still-active business was started in 1888? Check out our list to find out which popular dining spot wins the resiliency award.

And as we prepare for the new year’s challenges as opportunities, a congratulations is in order for Nancy Starczyk, who was named chair of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for the coming year. We know that organization’s leadership will continue to have a positive impact in our valley.

As we continue to celebrate the achievement of 2018 and look forward to the new opportunities, businesses, projects and developments that 2019 is sure to bring, we also want to thank you, the reader, for your support and interest in our thriving community.

Nancy Starczyk to serve as 2019 chamber chair Entrepreneurs meet for startup weekend New online hub of resources launched Signal hosts top business event

TOP BUSINESSES AWARDS EVENT Join us at Valencia Country Club Thursday, December 6th 5:30 – 7:30pm

Enjoy and thanks for reading, Perry

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Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal (a Signal publication), © 2018, is published monthly by the Santa Clarita Valley Signal newspaper, Paladin Multi-Media Group, Inc., 26330 Diamond Place, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. The SCV Business Journal is intended to provide business executives with a cross-section of industry news and information, trends and statistics that impact our growing community. Information gathered in the pages of the SCV Business Journal has been collected from what are considered reliable sources, and is believed to be accurate, but cannot be guaranteed. Articles may not be reprinted without publisher’s written permission. For reprint requests, please call 661-259-1234.

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SCV BUSINESS VOICES

NEW LAWS ON SEXUAL ASSAULT, EMPLOYEE TRAINING, SETTLEMENTS

BY MICHAEL R. FOSTAKOWSKY, ESQ., Poole & Shaffery LLP

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ov. Jerry Brown has signed into law several new bills, including one that extends statute of limitations time frame to file sexual harassment claims; another prohibiting confidential settlement agreements for sexual harassment claims and a third requiring mandatory sexual harassment training for all business with five employees or more. These new laws become effective here in California on January 1, 2019.

ASSEMBLY BILL 1619 Currently, California law

provided a three-year statute of limitations on civil claims for sexual assault. Under the new law, the window of time to bring such a claim has more than tripled, from three years to ten years.

the settlement payment amount if they so choose.

SENATE BILL 1343 Lastly, if your business employees five or more persons, California law now requires all supervisory employees to undergo at least two hours of sexual harassment-prevention training and also requires at least one hour of such training for non-supervisory employees. This includes seasonal and temporary employees, as well.

This law greatly expands the type and number of employers subject to the obligations of sexual harassment prevention training. Notably, prior to the implementation of this bill, only California employers

SENATE BILL 820 An employer is prohibited from maintaining confidential settlements, or otherwise including non-disclosure provisions within settlement agreements, involving sexual assault, harassment, discrimination, or claims for failure to prevent such workplace mistreatment.

It also allows for the aggrieved person to maintain confidentiality while permitting them to publicly disclose

of 50 or more employees were required to provide such training, and it was limited to only supervisory employees.

California employers will be wise to reach out to their employment counsel to ensure compliance with these new laws impacting their business in the coming year.

Michael R. Fostakowsky, Esq., is a member of the employment and labor law department of Poole & Shaffery. The attorneys at Poole & Shaffery are wellversed in the new legislation and ready to assist employers with their legal needs, including litigation, counseling, handbook creation/amendment and employee training.

ENERGY FOR CALIFORNIA

BY CALIFORNIANS

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he holiday season is a time of reflection for all Californians to appreciate the contributions of working families and ensure that we are doing everything we can so the next generation of California workers can provide for their families.

As the fifth-largest economy in the world, California needs a lot of energy, and our energy supply is critical to meeting the needs of working Californians.

In fact, Californians need more than twice as much energy than the state currently produces. The rest is imported from places like Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Ecuador that don’t apply the Golden State’s stringent safety, labor, human rights and environmental standards.

As California’s largest oil and natural gas exploration and production company on a gross-operated basis, California Resources Corporation, or CRC, takes our leadership role seriously as we advance policies

that increase the state’s energy supply, environmental quality and economic inclusion.

That’s why we endorse an “All-of-the-Above” energy mix that integrates every in-state source of energy, including renewable energy sources such as wind and solar and traditional energy sources such as oil and natural gas, to provide affordable and reliable energy for our state.

CRC strongly believes California can meet both the pressing social and economic needs of working families and its ambitious environmental goals by replacing our state’s chronic dependence on imported energy with affordable, reliable and secure local energy production.

This increases the state’s selfsufficiency and generates local jobs, government revenues and economic growth. In fact, the oil and natural gas industry provides high-wage jobs and economic mobility through a

diverse and empowered workforce. The industry represents a path to the middle class for Californians from all educational backgrounds and has an average salary of over $84,000.

CRC also proudly shares and endorses the state’s commitment to conserve our natural resources and protect our environment while providing for our future energy needs.

Our investments in advanced technology and innovative workplace practices enable us to produce oil and natural gas in ways that offer unparalleled 4

levels of safety and protection for workers, the environment and our local communities.

CRC is a value-driven company focused on safely, responsibly and reliably supplying affordable energy for California by Californians. As a proud California company, CRC is dedicated to ensuring that diverse communities across our state have a vibrant and sustainable future.

For more information, visit CRC.com and PoweringCalif ornia.com.

SCV BUSINESS VOICES

CONNECTING TO A CAUSE: GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE, SCV

BY MARIANNE CEDERLIND, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Banking officer, Mission Valley Bank

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hilanthropy should be a key component of every business operating within a local market area, and these efforts should align with the strategic goals of the business.

Beyond doing good for others, charitable giving can create goodwill among consumers, regulators, investors, employees, and business partners.

Any company can create a culture of philanthropy. The key is incorporating it into all aspects of an organization.

Philanthropic efforts also provide an outlet for employees and consumers to connect with the company beyond just products and services.

Having local involvement and being invested in the community is certainly woven into the DNA at Mission Valley Bank. In addition to financial support, the management team lends its leadership skills to many nonprofits within the community. The bank prides itself on involvement in charitable works that help individuals, along with economic development initiatives to attract and retain businesses within the region.

In response to the growing needs of our nonprofit partners, Mission Valley Bank hosts the Give Where You Live SCV initiative. Participating organizations include Carousel Ranch, Boys and Girls Club of SCV, Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, College of the Canyons Foundation, Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA, and the SCV Senior Center.

Each month, Mission Valley Bank features a nonprofit client on its website, in advertising and articles, and throughout its social media platforms. Bringing awareness to the needs and work of these organizations — while

that speaks to your heart. The Santa Clarita community has hundreds of nonprofits that rely upon the kindness of residents and businesses to step up and make a difference.

Mission Valley Bank is a locally-owned, full service community business bank

connecting each cause with residents — strengthens the community as a whole. (GiveWhereYouLiveSCV.com) How can your business get involved in helping others?

Discover a charity or service club that fits your vision, mission, and purpose or one

headquartered in Sun Valley, California with a business banking office in Santa Clarita. Marianne Cederlind serves as president of the Carousel Ranch Board of Directors and can be reached at (818) 3942300. For more information, visit MissionValleyBank.com.

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THE LIST: M ovie R anches , S ound S tages

*INFO FROM SANTACLARITA.COM

NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE

WEBSITE

CONTACT

ACRES/ # OF STAGES

Avenue Scott Stages

27420 Ave. Scott Santa Clarita, CA 91355

(213) 534-3456

hollywoodlocations.com

Pete Brosnan Hollywood Locations

2 stages for a total of 78,000 sq ft

Blue Cloud Movie Ranch*

20019 Blue Cloud Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91350

(661) 510-6873

bluecloud.com

Frank Gardner

250 acres *Movie Ranch Overlay Zone Property

Diamond V Ranch*

28100 Haskell Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 91322

(661) 212-8047

veluzat.com

Marcel Veluzat

50 acres *Movie Ranch Overlay Zone Property

Golden Oak Ranch

19802 Placerita Canyon Rd. Newhall, CA 91321

(661) 259-8717

goldenoakranch.com

Steve Sligh

890 acres 12 proposed stages for a total of 240,000 sq ft

Lifton Institute for Media Arts & Sciences (LIMS)

27567 Fantastic Ln. Castaic, CA 91384

(844) 433-5467

limsla.com

Jimmy Lifton

6 stages for a total of 45,620 sq ft

Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio

24715 Oak Creek Ave. Newhall, CA 91321

(661) 259-9669

melodyranchstudio.com

Candy Veluzat

21 acres, 3 stages for a total 41,200 sq ft Placerita Canyon Special Standards District Overlay Zone Property No city film permit required;L.A. County Fire approval/permit required

Polsa Rosa Ranch

5726 Soledad Canyon Rd. Acton, CA 93510

(805) 368-9029

polsarosaranch.com

Margie Vodraska

730 acres

Rancho Deluxe*

16030 Placerita Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91387

(661) 733-5739

aranchodeluxe.com

Steve Arklin, Jr.

200 acres *Movie Ranch Overlay Zone Property

Rustic Oaks Ranch

23708 La Salle Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91321

(661) 510-0712

rusticoaksranch.com

Mike Stuart

42 acres

Sable Ranch/Rancho Maria*

25933 Sand Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91387

(661) 252-9751

ranchomariasableranch.com

Derek Hunt

400 acres *Movie Ranch Overlay Zone Properties

Sanna Ranch

10002 Soledad Canyon Rd. Agua Dulce, CA 91390

(661) 268-1719

no website at this time

Tom Ybarra

64 acres

Santa Clarita Studios

25135 Anza Dr. Santa Clarita, CA 91355

(661) 294-2000

sc-studios.com

Mike DeLorenzo

17 stages with more than 400,000 sq ft

SOS Filmworks/Agua Dulce Movie Ranch, Inc.

34855 Petersen Rd. Agua Dulce, CA 91390

(661) 251-2365

sosfilmworks.com

William Fix

348 acres

Valencia Studios

26030 Avenue Hall Santa Clarita, CA 91355

(661) 702-9102

valenciastudios.com

Susie Burr

6 stages for a total of 73,500 sq ft

Veluzat Motion Picture Ranch*

21800 Haskell Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91350

(661) 810-9898

melodyranchstudio.com

Daniel Veluzat

750 acres *Movie Ranch Overlay Zone Property

NANCY STARCZYK TO SERVE AS 2019 SCV CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAIR

BY TAMMY MURGA Signal Staff Writer

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dvocacy work, business education and community outreach have been at the forefront of Nancy Starczyk’s career journey.

“These are important for the wellbeing of our business communities.

It helps create strong, informed members and their businesses,” she said.

That’s what Starczyk envisions for the Santa Clarita Valley as the newly named chair of the SCV Chamber of Commerce for 2019.

The announcement came Thursday, with current chair of the board Troy Hooper applauding her success.

“Nancy has shown through her business accomplishments,

100 California associacommunity activism tions, including the esand political advotimated 1,400 Realtors cacy work that she in the SCV. is ready and able to Starczyk is also wellcontinue to move versed in community the chamber forvolunteerism, raising ward,” he said in a more than $135,000 prepared statement. for SCV programs and Starczyk has organizations including been a leader in the Senior Center, the the local business Nancy Starczyk Henry Mayo Newhall community since the mid-1980s, with a robust resume Hospital Foundation, College of as director of the chamber, the SCV the Canyons, the SCV Boys & Girls Youth Project and the California As- Club and the local food pantry.

“This is an exciting opportunity sociation of Realtors. because I won’t only be a voice in In 2017, she was named the president of the Southland Regional real estate but also for business,” she Association of Realtors, after serving said. “I’m thrilled to follow in Troy for the SCV Division four times be- Hooper’s shoes and hope to keep the momentum up.” tween 1998 and 2014. Her 30 years With her background, Starcin real estate has helped her establish zyk said she wants to work on strong connections with more than 6

expanding advocacy work, business education, increasing connections and networking.

“I’m excited about bringing political advocacy,” she said. “I think some policies impede businesses and we want to let them know that the chamber can help them in all aspects, not just in managing a business but help with local and federal laws. We have new relationships to establish as well, including with a new congresswoman (Katie Hill) and assemblywoman (Christy Smith).”

Starczyk becomes chair effective Jan. 1. She will be ceremonially installed at the chamber’s 96th Annual Awards and Installation Dinner on Jan. 25.

For more information, visit scvchamber. com or email events@scvchamber.com.

SCV BUSINESS VOICES

LOOKING BACK ON A GOOD YEAR HOLLY SCHROEDER President & CEO of SCVEDC

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018 was a very good year for the Santa Clarita Valley.

Our local job growth has chugged along in a healthy manner, and we are on track to add several thousand new jobs in the SCV. As the year wraps, I like to look back on some key highlights from the year.

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tiny bit of relief to California’s undersupplied residential real estate market. And while it is frustrating while it’s happening, the long-planned and longawaited construction on I-5 will ultimately add a new HOV lane, auxiliary lanes in critical locations, and extended truck lanes.

SCV COMPANIES EXPAND While seeing new headlines of companies moving to the SCV is always a thrill, we also are pleased to see SCV companies grow. This year we saw many such expansions, Mechanix Wear, Lief Organics, and Canyon Plastics. We also saw Santa Clarita Studios add new state-of-the art post-production offices, and additional parking spaces, making them an even more desirable filming location.

NEW COMPANIES ARRIVE That doesn’t mean new companies aren’t also moving to SCV. This year we saw announcements of the relocation of Dream Team Beaute with 150 new employees moving from Sun Valley. We are also welcoming some smaller manufacturers, including M&M Fasteners and Accu Grinding.

NEW CONSTRUCTION ABOUNDS After years of almost no new development during and immediately following the recession, it is a welcome site to see new construction underway. We have new industrial buildings going up, and future phases being planned.

New office space is being constructed at Vista Canyon, and the new Headquarters of Logix Federal Credit Union is taking shape. We are seeing new housing being built, adding a 7

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The List: S anta C larita V alley H otels R ANK

HOTEL NAME

# ROOMS

YEAR BUILT

BUSINESS-RELATED ACCOMODATIONS AND CONTACT

CONTACT INFORMATION

1

Hyatt Valencia

244

1998

Complimentary Wi-Fi, full restaurant and lounge, al fresco dining option on patio with fireplace, valet, eight ballrooms, business center, sundry market.

24500 Town Center Dr., Valencia (661) 799-1234 www.valencia.hyatt.com

2

Embassy Suites Valencia

156

2007

Banquet rooms, boardroom, restaurant, bar, Wi-Fi.

28508 Westinghouse Pl., Valencia (661) 257-3111 www.embassysuites3.hilton.com

3

Hilton Garden Inn Valencia Six Flags

152

2007

Free Wi-Fi, business center, restaurant buffet $11.95, 4 conference/ ballrooms, mini fridge, microwave, pool, gym.

27710 The Old Rd., Valencia (661) 254-8800 www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

4

Courtyard Valencia

140

2003

One boardroom for up to 10 people, one meeting room for up to 50 people, free Wi-Fi, catering.

28523 Westinghouse Pl., Valencia (661) 257-3220 www.marriott.com/hotels

5

Hampton Inn Santa Clarita

128

1987

Full kitchens in rooms, one meeting room for up to 30, free Wi-Fi, catering.

25259 The Old Rd., Newhall (661) 253-2400 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com

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Rodeway Inn Magic Mountain Area

120

1989

Free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, pool, some handicap-accessible rooms.

Call reservations for a corporate rate.

31558 Castaic Rd., Castaic (661) 295-1100 www.choicehotels.com

7

Holiday Inn Express Valencia

118

2002

Conference room for up to 50 people, free Wi-Fi, business center, fitness center.

27513 Wayne Mills Pl., Santa Clarita (661) 284-2101 www.ihg.com

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La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Clarita

112

2006

Boardroom seating for eight, meeting room seating for up to 40 people, free high-speed Wi-Fi, free breakfast, fitness center, outdoor heated swimming pool and spa.

25201 The Old Rd., Stevenson Ranch (661) 295-1111 www.laquintasantaclaritastevensonranch.com

9

Extended Stay America Hotel

104

2000

Free Wi-Fi and free grab-and-go breakfast. Ask for Jaquie Townsend.

24940 W. Pico Canyon Rd., Valencia (661) 255-1044 www.extendedstayamerica.com

10

Comfort Suites

100

1997

Free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, fitness center, pool, business center with computers and printers.

25380 N. The Old Rd., Stevenson Ranch (661) 254-7700 www.choicehotels.com

11

Residence Inn Santa Clarita

90

1997

Full kitchens in suites, one boardroom for up to 10, five meeting rooms up to 150, free Wi-Fi , catering, pet friendly.

25320 The Old Rd., Santa Clarita (661) 290-2800 www.marriott.com

12

Fairfield Inn Santa Clarita

66

1997

Meeting room space is shared with Residence Inn, free Wi-Fi, pet friendly.

25340 The Old Rd., Santa Clarita (661) 290-2828 www.marriott.com

13

Days Inn Castaic

54

N/A

Free Wi-Fi, guest laundry, free continental breakfast, spa, fridge and microwave.

31410 Castaic Rd., Castaic (661) 295-1070 www.daysinn.com

ENTREPRENEURS MEET FOR STARTUP WEEKEND

BY RYAN MANCINI Signal Staff Writer

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small group of would-be entrepreneurs had 54 hours to ready themselves for a successful business plan at the end of Startup Weekend SCV, held in the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at College of the Canyons over the first weekend in November.

Beginning Friday, Nov. 2, seven entrepreneurs met together to share their ideas and get a feel for how to make their businesses work one day. Everyone attended three separate seminars focused on marketing and market plans, finance and organization.

After working with mentors on Saturday to finalize how they would

present their pitches, they presented to a group of judges made up of local business owners.

Ahead of the “Shark Tank” style decision-making, entrepreneurs needed to understand what to say after each “no” response, said lead organizer Alex Honadel.

She previously worked with Startup Weekend SCV, succeeding with her pitch that became ALH Services, which sells smart sprinkler controllers and energy efficient pool pumps.

According to Ben Honadel, Alex’s father and owner of Pools By Ben, this event was about overcoming the no’s.

“A lot of times, the entrepreneur is going down this road, but they’re stuck and they don’t know what to do next,” Ben Honadel said. “And if

you open up a book or go to college, it’s hard to find somebody who can say, ‘I’ve done this, this is how it worked for me, this is how you’ve got to do your pitch in order to have an investor say yes.’

The goal of the weekend is to push them down the road to getting yes, because a yes means they have funding, and then they can grow their company — which the end result is what they really want … ‘How do I make money?’”

Ben Honadel served as one of the judges, along with SalonDiAmore owner Brianna Forshee, CEO Space owner Martha Aguilera and Pinned Up owner Lisa Szeto.

At the end of the day, the judges selected Jake Campbell for his pitch.

Called Jake’s KAR, his startup’s 9

mission gives people a platform to connect with other travelers going to a specific destination, sharing the cost of travel and saving time while reducing traffic.

“It’s given me a lot more (opportunity) to talk to many different people, getting different opinions, views,” Campbell said of Startup Weekend. “It’s given me a lot more options of where I can go next now.”

Campbell said he will continue finding ways of reaching more people through social media and work on the branding.

“It’s showing interest,” he said, “it’s just (about) reaching the right people.” 

THE LIST: F amily -O wned B usinesses I n T he S anta C larita V alley FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE BUSINESS

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

MAJOR OWNERSHIP

TOP LOCAL EXECUTIVE

WEBSITE

RANK

COMPANY

TOTAL # EMPLOYEES

1

AMS Fulfillment

300+

4

Product and promotional fulfillment

Jay Catlin, Ken Wiseman

Ken Wiseman & Jay Catlin Co-Owners

www.amsfulfillment.com

2

Stay Green Inc

370

3

Landscape services

Rich Angelo, Char Angelo

Rich Angelo

www.staygreen.com

3

Canon Recruiting Group LLC

300

3

Staffing and recruiting firm

Laurie Grayem

John Grayem

www.canonrecruiting.com

4

Andy Gump Temporary Site Services

200

2

Temprorary site services

Nancy Gump Melancon

Nancy GumpMelancon

www.andygump.com

5

Petersen International Underwriters

51

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International medical and health insurance, Lloyds of London

Harold, Michael and Thomas Petersen

Harold, Michael, and Thomas Petersen

www.piu.org

6

The Signal

50

2

Media

Richard Budman

Richard Budman

www.signalscv.com

7

Valencia Acura

48

3

Auto Dealer

Don & Cheri Fleming

Don & Cheri Flemming

www.valenciaacura.com

8

LBW Insurance and Financial Services

DND

7

Insurance and financial services

Mitzi Like

Mitzi Like

www.lbwinsurance.com

9

A V Party Rentals

30

6

Party and event equipment rentals

Rusty Parr

Rusty Parr

www.avparty.com

10

CBC Cleaning and Restoration, Inc

22

2

Emergency disaster cleaning and restoration, residential and commerical

Gordon and Debbie Glasnow

Gordon & Debbie Glasnow

www.cbcfirst.com

11

Consumers Furniture Gallery

DND

2

Furniture

Greg Moser

Mary Moser

www.consumersfurniture.com

12

Teague Custom Marine

18

6

Marine engines, parts, accessories, service and high performance parts

Bob Teague

Bob Teague

www.teaguecustommarine.com

13

GW Richardson Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

DND

4

Heating and air conditioning, solar electricity

Gary and Christy Richardson

Gary Richardson

www.gwrichardsonac.com

14

Accurate Freight Systems

18

2

Transportation and Logistics

Tony Demma

Tony Demma

www.shipafs.com

15

KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220

15

2

Radio station and website/ Hometown Analytics (The Statster)

Carl Goldman, Jeri Seratti Goldman

Jeri Seratti Goldman

www.hometownstation.com

16

Douglas Furniture

10

4

Furniture

Doug Green

Doug Green

www.dougfurn.com

17

Way Station Coffee Shop

12

2

Breakfast and lunch diner

Eric Leeser

Eric Leeser

N/A

18

Visual Terrain, Inc.

DND

2

Special lighting design for architecture, attraction & amusement purposes

Lisa Passamonte Green, CEO and David Green, CFO

Lisa Passamonte

www.visualterrain.net

19

Tea Elle C Garden Cafe

12

8

Specialty tea restaurant

Ceasar & Gene Ancheta, Jason & Benny Wagner

Cecilia Hyon

www.theteagardens.com

20

Nicholas Aire Systems

9

3

Heating and air conditioning

Nicholas Frank

Nicholas & Donna Frank

www.nickaire.com

21

A Chorus Line Dancewear & Costumes

DND

3

Dance wear and costume sales and rental

Reena Newhall

Jana Einaudi

www.achorusline.net

22

Brent's Carpet One

DND

1

Flooring sale and installation

Brent & Ben Griffiths

Brent Griffiths

www.brentscarpetonenewhall.com

23

Lightning Limos

6

4

Party bus, limo rentals, car service

Veena Bali

Vin & Veena Bali

www.mylightninglimos.com

24

Steve's Valencia Florist

6

4

Florist

Jan Hanauer, owner

Jan Hanauer

www.stevesvalenciaflorist.com

25

Kupcake Kitchen

5

3

Bakery

Ryan Hulbert

Ryan Hulbert

www.kupcakekitchen.com

26

Stacey Hauge Printing Co. Inc

5

3

Commerical printer

Dennis Hauge, Linda Hauge

Dennis & Linda Hauge

www.haugeprinting.com

27

Signs By Tomorrow

5

2

Signs and graphics

Becky Hargrave

Becky Hargrove

www.signsbytomorrow.com/santaclarita

28

Marty's Flooring America

5

1

Flooring

Dustin Downen, Greg Smith

Dustin Downen

www.martysflooring.com

10

SCV BUSINESS VOICES

HEARING AIDS THAT ALLOW YOU TO ENJOY MUSIC AGAIN DR. KEVIN BOLDER, AU.D. Audiology Associates

T

oday’s hearing aids are constantly improving to make sound clearer and more natural to the user.

One common complaint among hearing aid users is that while hearing aids can greatly improve speech understanding, they do not provide the sound input range necessary for listening to music.

That has all changed with the Oticon OPN. This revolutionary hearing aid allows the user to pick up the high-level, ener-

getic sounds of music, which would typically be distorted by hearing aids of the past. Now, rather than struggling to distinguish between sounds, music lovers can enjoy each individual instrument with improved clarity and less effort.

Whether you enjoy listening to recorded or live music, hearing aids can help improve your listening experience. Because today’s hearing aids make it easier to hear and understand in background noise, situations like concerts or music festivals are also improved and can be more comfortable for those with hearing loss to attend.

It is not uncommon for musicians to struggle with sensorineural hearing loss. High levels of sound can damage the inner ear and create long-term hearing problems, so those who spend a lot of time around musical instruments, sound systems, and noisy crowds without hearing protection are more susceptible to hearing damage. Hearing protection such as musician’s ear plugs can help protect against this, but unfortunately nothing can be done to reverse sensorineural hearing loss.

The good news is that the advancements of today’s hear-

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ing technology allows expert musicians, casual fans, and everyone in between to get back their favorite sounds and enjoy listening to music again!

Ready to try OPN hearing aids? We can help.  To schedule a hearing consultation, please call Audiology Associates at 661-284-1900. Patrice Rifkind, Au.D. and Kevin Bolder, Au.D are two of the best in Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valley.

Visit our website at www.Audio logyAssociates.net or stop by our office located at 23838 Valencia Blvd, Suite 100, Valencia.

THE LIST: D igital M edia C ompanies I n T he S anta C larita V alley COMPANY

NAME

TITLE

ADDRESS

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION

Arvato Digital

Garo Kechobouldain

CFO

29011 Commerce Center Dr., Valencia 91355 www.arvato.com

IT Consulting & Services

Scorpion Internet Marketing

Rustin Kretz

CEO

28480 Avenue Stanford, #100, Santa Clarita 91355 www.scorpion.co

Digital Marketing and Technology

Wayforward

John Beck

CEO

28738 The Old Road, Santa Clarita 91355 www.wayforward.com

Game Developer

ATK Audiotek Corp

Michael MacDonald

Owner

28238 Avenue Crocker, Valencia 91355 www.scvedc.org

A/V Networking and Rentals

Andrews Electronics

Andrew Kwiecinski

Owner

25102 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia 91355 www.andrewselectronics.com

Electronic Manufacturer

Hi Torque Publications

R.S. Hinz

President

25233 Anza Dr., Valencia 91355 www.hi-torque.com

Magazine Publisher

Mye Entertainment Inc.

Anthony Garcia

President

25129 The Old Road, Ste. 305, Stevenson Ranch 91381 www.myeinc.com

Manufacturing

Richard Photo Lab

Brian Greenberg

Cheif Executive Officer

28022 Industry Dr., Santa Clarita 91355 www.richardphotolab.com

Film Development Services

The Signal

Richard Budman

Publisher & CEO

26330 Diamond Pl., Santa Clarita 91350 www.signalscv.com

Multi-media News Publisher

Santa Clarita Studios

MIchael DeLorenzo

President

25135 Anza Dr., Santa Clarita 91355 www.sc-studios.com

Production Studio

Technifex Products LLC

Mongomery Lunde

President & CEO

25261 Rye Canyon Rd., Valencia 91355 www.technifex.com

Special effects and fabrication

Status Not Quo

Scott Capistrano

President

26336 Citrus St., Valencia 91355 www.statusnotquo.com

IT Consulting

The Attraction Services Co., Inc

Melissa Townsend

President

25625 Hercules St., Santa Clarita 91355

Metal Fabrication

Mobiltape Company Inc.

Michael Zeilinger

President

24730 Avenue Tibbitts, Unit 170, Valencia 91355 www.mobiltape.com

Recording Services

Big Fish Audio Inc.

Tom Meadows

President

29033 Avenue Sherman, Santa Clarita 91355 www.bigfishaudio.com

Music Software

Alpha Sounds & Lighting Co.

John Virden

President

24846 Avenue Rockefeller, #100, Valencia 91355 www.alphasoundandlighting.com

Sound and Lighting installation

Background Images Inc.

Dan Ellis

President

28159 Avenue Standford, Unit 120, Valencia 91355 www.bgimages.com

A/V Production

Caravan West

Peter Sherayko

Owner

35660 Jayhawker Rd., Santa Clarita 91390 www.caravanwest.com

Film Production

Vista Electronics Inc.

Ron Schwab

Owner

28472 Westinghouse Pl., Valencia 91355 www.vistaelectronics.com

Entertainment Control Systems

West Coast Water Tenders

Andrew Sarvis

Director

34855 Petersen Rd., Santa Clarita 91390 www.westcoasth20.com

Production and Special Effects

Awards • Plaques • Trophies

Acrylic Awards - Cast Bronze - Thermoplaques - Corporate Awards - Retirement Awards Employee of the Month Recognition - Engraving - Laser/Glass Etching - Industrial Labeling

(661) 250-2000 Voted Best Awards Shop in the SCV

661.259.5067

23003 Soledad Cyn. Rd., Saugus

sales@rrawards.com RRAWARDS.COM

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THE LIST: R esidential R ealtors

*INFO FROM SCVEDC.ORG

NAME

WEBSITE

CONTACT

AROD Team

www.arod4realestate.com

26650 The Old Road #300 Santa Clarita, 91381, (661) 993-5831

Arkin Management Group

www.arkinmanagement.com

24152 Lyons Ave. #206 Newhall, 91321, (310) 962-2754

Assist 2 Sell

www.assist2sellhomes.com

21021 Soledad Canyon Rd. #103 Santa Clarita, 91351, (661) 799-7400

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

www.bhhscalproperty.com

25060 Avenue Stanford, Ste #150 Valencia, 91355, (661) 702-0188

Bicky Wilroy Realty

www.bickywilroyrealtor.com

28001 Smyth Dr. #106 Valencia, 91355, (661) 857-3722

BMG Realty

www.bmg-realty.com

24231 Blossom Ct. Valencia, 91354, (661) 645-8763

www.briwaterman.com

26650 The Old Road #300 Valencia, 91381, (661) 433-4485

Buyers Choice Realty Home Services

www.benefitsofashortsale.com

28005 Smyth Dr., #203 Valencia, 91355, (661) 456-8200

Capital Home Sales

www.capitalhomesales.net

18923 Soledad Canyon Rd. Canyon Country, 91351, (818) 708-2100

Cash 4 Buyers Realty

www.Cash4Buyers.com

25820 Tennyson Lane Stevenson Ranch, 91381, (661) 253-1363

Castaic Realty (The Terrace Group, Inc.)

www.terracegroupinc.com

Centennial Realty Group

N/A

18635 Soledad Cyn. #110 Canyon Country, 91351, (661) 250-0710

Century 21 Troop Real Estate

www.c21troop.com

23822 Valencia Blvd. #101 Valencia, 91355, (661) 705-0700

Citrus Grove Real Estate & Lending,Inc.

www.socalrealestatemarket.com

27305 Live Oak Rd., #A-454 Castaic, 91384, (661) 294-9404

Bri Waterman Realtor

Classic Real Estate Inc.

31744 Castaic Rd., Ste #201 Castaic, 91384, (661) 295-6800

22806 Rio Chico Dr. Valencia, 91354, (661) 702-1940

www.classicrealestateinc.com

23929 Valencia Blvd., #311 Valencia, 91355, (661) 705-8935

Cobalt Realty Group

www.cobaltrg.com

Coldwell Banker Vista Realty

www.cbvista.com

23914 Summerhill Ln. Valencia, 91354, (661) 297-1666

Cornerstone Realty Advisors

www.cornerstonera.com

25020 W. Ave. Stanford, Suite 50 Valencia, 91355, (661) 295-9000

CU Realty

www.curealty.com

27710 Skyline Ct. Castaic, 91384, (800) 203-9014

Custom Advanced Properties

www.caproty.com

28005 Smyth Drive, Ste 198 Valencia, 91355, (888) 863-9553

Dilbeck Real Estate

www.dilbeck.com

25360 Magic Mountain Pkwy. Ste 100 Valencia, 91355, (661) 284-6400

Dippy Real Estate

www.dippyrealestate.com

25360 Magic Mountain Pkwy. #100 Valencia, 91355, (661) 441-3304

Elite Estate

N/A

25255 Avenida Dorena Santa Clarita, 91321, (661) 803-7099

Elite Homes Realty

N/A

26002 Coronado Valencia, 91355, (661) 255-0773

Exclusive Realty

N/A

23942 Lyons Ave. #215 Newhall, 91321, (888) 868-8600

Executive Homes

N/A

18520 Soledad Canyon Rd., Ste #K Canyon Country, 91351, (661) 250-9060

Exp Realty

www.teambjorkman.com

24609 Arch St. Newhall, 91321, (661) 373-5595

Fincher Realty Enterprises, Inc

N/A

22202 Palomino Way Newhall, 91321, (661) 713-9943

Gage Wilson, Realtors

N/A

26753 Winsome Circle Newhall, 91321, (661) 424-9960

Gold Keys Realty

www.goldkeysrealty.com

24307 Magic Mountain Pkwy., #261 Valencia, 91355, (661) 803-8033

Golden Oak Realty

www.goldenoakrealty.com

25605 Avenue Stanford Valencia, 91355, (661) 222-7400

GRG Real Estate Services

N/A

24303 Walnut Street Santa Clarita, 91321, (661) 222-2287

Group One Investments Inc.

www.grouponeinvestments.net

27720 Dickason Drive, #232 Valencia, 91355, (661) 702-4653

H S B Realty

www.hsbrealty.com

26085 Tourelle Place Valencia, 91355, (661) 222-3131

Hal Neff Broker

www.halneff.com

26650 The Old Road, Ste 300 Santa Clarita, 91381, (661) 295-1411

Harcourts Elite

www.harcourtsusa.com

27201 Tourney Rd., #204 Valencia, 91355, (661) 288-1608

Home & Business Search Realty Inc.

N/A

24910 Avenue Tibbitts, #3 Valencia, 91355, (661) 702-1087

Home Pedia,Inc

www.home-pedia.com

18723 Via Princessa, Ste 312 Santa Clarita, 91387, (949) 300-3315

HomeBased Realty

N/A

25050 Avenue Kearny, Ste 101 Valencia, 91355, (800) 568-8922

House 2 House Realty

N/A

27026 N Beautyberry Pl. Canyon Country, 91387, (661) 299-4888

House and Condo Management

www.houseandcondomanagement.com

24106 Lyons Ave Newhall, 91321, (661) 476-9001

Infinity Property Services, Inc.

www.infinitypropertyservices.com

27240 Turnberry Lane, Ste 200 Valencia, 91355, (661) 257-2452

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*INFO FROM SCVEDC.ORG

NAME

WEBSITE

CONTACT

iRealty

www.irealtyscv.com

28005 Smyth Dr. Ste 207, Valencia, 91355, (800) 269-4513

James Miller, Broker

N/A

24307 Magic Mountain Pkwy. #526, Valencia, 91355, (661) 433-4301

Jeannine Walker & Shirley ErpenbachRealty Executives

www.reprosinscv.com

24106 Lyons Ave. Santa Clarita, 91321, (661) 510-6960

JLM Properties, Inc.

www.jilldana.com

27201 Tourney Rd. #200E, Valencia 91355, (661) 510-2112

JohnHart Real Estate

www.johnhartrealestate.com

24200 Magic Mountain Pkwy. Ste 100, Valencia, 91355, (818) 246-1099

Joseph Hosea, Broker

N/A

24811 Parchman Ave. Newhall, 91321, (818) 482-0652

Julie Shin & Associates, Inc.

N/A

28001 Smyth Dr. Ste 105, Valencia, 91355, (661) 714-7127

Kellar-Davis, Inc.

www.kellar-davis.com

16670 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91387, (661) 299-5570

Keller Williams VIP Properties

www.kwvip.com

25124 Springfield Ct. Ste 100, Valencia, 91355, (661) 290-3700

Ken Yarber

N/A

15529 Baker Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91390, (661) 252-9226

Kikalo Real Estate

www.housecentralregroup.com

28058 Urbandale Ave, Saugus, 91350, (661) 816-6939

Kimberly Tennies

www.greaterlarealestate.com

21021 Soledad Canyon Rd. #103, Santa Clarita, 91351, (661) 799-7400

N/A

26080 Medici Ct. Santa Clarita, 91350, (818) 636-7037

Lucy Nixon Realty

www.lucynixonrealty.com

27911 Park Meadow Drive, Santa Clarita, 91387, (661) 252-2111

Margie Shaffer, RE/Max of Santa Clarita

www.remax.com

Mariness Chata Broker

www.marinesschata.com

Mather Realty Group, Inc.

N/A

28255 Bakerton Ave. Canyon Country, 91351, (661) 313-8025

Metro Pacific Real Estate

www.metropacificrealestate.com

27200 Tourney Rd. Valnecia, 91355, (661) 255-2006

My Valley Homes Inc.

www.myvalleyhomes.com

28005 Smyth Dr. #183, Valencia, 91355, (661) 298-1753

New Star Realty & Investment

www.newstarrealty.com

23348 Lyons Ave. Santa Clarita, 91321, (661) 964-0600

Newcastle Homes & Loans

www.nchal.com

25050 Ave. Kearny Ste 109, Valencia, 91355, (661) 310-1935

LaDonna Galang, Broker

Newhall Valencia Realty

www.century21.com

25101 The Old Road, Santa Clarita, 91381, (661) 755-4001 24307 Magic Mountain Pkwy. #313, Valencia, 91355, (661) 274-9129

24012 Lyons Ave. Newhall, 91321, (661) 255-7666

Next Home Real Estate

www.realestateforsantaclarita. com

23734 Valencia Blvd. #110, Valenica, 91355, (661) 312-2536

Nicole Stinson Group

www.nicolestinson.com

28100 Bouquet Canyon Rd. #214, Santa Clarita, 91350, (661) 816-4234

Oak Tree Realty

www.ThePaseoGroup.com

27413 Tourney Rd. #140, Valencia, 91355, (661) 295-2400

Pacific View Mortgage & Real Estate

N/A

24405 Chestnut St. #105, Santa Clarita, 91321, (661) 255-7670

Patron Realty Group

www.patronrealtygroup.com

28019 Eaglepeak Ave, Santa Clarita, 91387, (661) 373-1881

Pinnacle Estate Properties,Inc.

www.pinnacleestate.com

24501 Town Center Dr. Ste 104, Valencia, 91355, (661) 705-3200

Platinum Real Estate Vip

N/A

27600 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Ste 208, Santa Clarita, 91350, (661) 297-8981

Randy Plaice & Associates

www.randyplaice.com

27720 Dickason Dr. Valencia, 91355, (661) 505-8531

RE/MAX of Santa Clarita

www.scvnest.com

25101 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch, 91381, (661) 255-2650

RE/MAX of Valencia

www.scvnest.com

27720 Dickason Dr. Valencia, 91355, (661) 702-4500

Real Estate Pros

www.ntrepros.com

29528 Hacienda Drive, Valencia, 91354, (818) 780-6000

Real Pro Advantage

N/A

27891 Smyth Dr. Ste B, Valencia, 91355, (661) 753-3872

Realty Executives, Jim Tanner

www.realtyexecutives.com

26650 The Old Road #300, Santa Clarita, 91381, (661) 964-1700

Realty Executives

www.realtyexecutives-scv.com

33358 Agua Dulce Canyon Road, Agua Dulce, 91350, (661) 268-6800

Realty Executives Canyon Country

www.realtyexecutives-scv.com

19310 Soledad Canyon Rd. Canyon Country, 91351, (661) 250-8600

Realty Executives Newhall

www.samheller.com

24106 Lyons Ave. Santa Clarita, 91321, (661) 286-8600

Realty One Group Success

www.rogsuccess.com

25350 Magic Mountain Pkwy. Ste 300, Valencia, 91355, (661) 481-2000

Realty World-Legends

www.realtyworldlegends.com

28001 Smyth Dr. #105, Valencia, 91355, (661) 799-9400

Red Carpet Realty

N/A

27661 Nugget Dr. #5, Santa Clarita, 91387, (310) 220-5247

Regal Realty Of California

www.regalrealtyca.com

25000 Avenue Stanford #229, Valencia 91355, (661) 295-8715

THE LIST: R esidential R ealtors

*INFO FROM SCVEDC.ORG

NAME

WEBSITE

CONTACT

Reliance Realty & Associates, Inc.

N/A

25876 The Old Road, #179, Stevenson Ranch, 91381, (818) 262-2284

RentSource Corporation

www.rentsourcecorp.com

25124 Springfield Ct. Ste 100, Santa Clarita, 91355, (661) 341-3606

Robin Realty

www.robinrealtyinc.com

28810 Bellows Court, Valencia, 91354, (818) 968-8466

RPM Executives

www.rpmexecutives.com

22777 Lyons Ave., Ste 211-B, Newhall, 91321, (661) 254-1776

Rubicon Real Estate

www.91384realestate.com

29608 Hunstock St. Castaic, 91384, (661) 295-0577

Sam Heller Real Estate

www.samheller.com

28001 Smyth Dr. #105, Valencia, 91355, (661) 259-9385

San Marino Properties

www.sanmarinofinancial.com

25726 Leticia Dr. Valencia, 91355, (661) 254-8820

Scenic Hills Realty

www.scenichills-realty.com

28005 Smyth Drive #184, Valencia, 91355, (661) 251-0881

SCV Commercial Real Estate

www.scvcommercial.com

27240 Turnberry Ln #200, Santa Clarita, 91355, (661) 714-5271

SCV Home Buyer

www.scvhomebuyer.com

27200 Tourney Road Ste 390, Valencia, 91355, (661) 255-2006

SCV Leasing Inc.

www.scvleasing.com

24609 Arch St, Newhall, 91321, (661) 294-8500

SCV Prop Management, Inc.

www.scvhomerentals.com

26650 The Old Road #300, Santa Clarita, 91381, (661) 255-6576

SCV Realty.com

www.scvrealty.com

28015 Smyth Dr. Valencia, 91355, (661) 296-9400

Sell One Realty

N/A

23942 Lyons Ave. Ste 215, Newhall, 91321, (661) 382-8471

Sheppard Properties

www.crystalsheppard.com

26873 Sierra Hwy. #247, Santa Clarita, 91387, 661298-0955

Short Modify Inc.

www.shortmodify.com

26149 Shadow Rock Lane, Valencia, 91381, (661) 799-9789

Silva Realty

www.teamsilvarealty.com

25876 The Old Road #239, Stevenson Ranch, 91381, (661) 713-8962

Skycastle Properties

www.skycastleproperties.com

25852 McBean Pkwy. #518, Valencia, 91355, (661) 312-9877

Southern Oaks Realty

www.somloans.com

25060 Avenue Stanford Ste 225, Valencia, 91355, (661) 964-2600

Souzanna Paladini R. E. Co.

N/A

24307 Magic Mountain Pkwy. #38, Valencia, 91355, (818) 717-3000

SPAIZEZ

www.spaizez.com

P.O. Box 802558, Santa Clarita, 91380, (661) 755-8088

Spartan Premier Properties

www.kevinbentlyproperties.com

26560 Millhouse Dr. Santa Clarita, 91321, (661) 212-8478

Sterling Oaks Real Estate Inc.

www.sterlingoaksrealestate.com

27240 Turnberry Ln. #200, Valencia, 91355, (888) 735-5241

Sterling Realty and Lending

www.sterlingrel.com

25361 Dorado Drive, Valencia, 91355, (310) 351-8800

Sterling Realty Group

www.thesterlingrealtygroup. com

18723 Via Princessa Ste 132, Santa Clarita, 91387, (877) 568-1999

Success Realty SCV

www.scvland.com

25586 Alesna Drive, Valencia, 91355, (661) 513-3290

Sunrise Dream Realty, Inc.

www.sunrisedreamrealty.com

27240 Turnberry Ln. Ste 200, Valencia, 91355, (661) 362-0875

Superstar Realty - Sarah Darabi

www.sarahdarabi.com

P. O. Box 802804, Valencia, 91380, (661) 298-9495

Tartan Realty

N/A

16654 Soledad Canyon Rd. #511, Santa Clarita, 91387, (661) 259-7653

Team House Real Estate

www.teamhouserealestate.com

24200 Magic Mountain Pkwy. #100, Valencia, 91355, (855) HOUSE-05

Tesoro Del Valle Realty

www.tesorodelvallerealty.com

29362 Via Milagro, Valencia, 91354, (661) 313-3256

The Rebeccas & Co Real Estate

www.rebeccamendoza.kw.com

25124 Springfield Ct. Ste 100, Valencia, 91355, (661) 755-7895

Titans Realty Services

N/A

26149 Shadow Rock Lane, Valencia, 91381, (661) 799-9789

Town Center Realty

N/A

15325 Iron Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, 91387, (661) 251-8153

United America Realty

www.unitedamericarealty.com

22916 Lyons Ave. #1A, Newhall, 91321, (661) 260-3911

Universal Financial Services

N/A

27125 Sierra Highway #401B, Canyon Country, 91351, (661) 607-7307

Valley Homes Realty, Inc.

N/A

17812 Sierra Highway Ste G, Santa Clarita, 91351, (661) 857-0050

Valley Oaks Properties,Inc.

www.valleyoaksprop.com

26810 Triumph Ave, Santa Clarita, 91387, (661) 251-8300

West Coast Realty Associates,Inc.

N/A

24357 Allegra Way, Valencia, 91355, (818) 324-3929

Westridge Realty

www.westridge-realty.com

25605 W. Avenue Stanford, Valencia, 91355, (661) 259-6877

Whitney and Associates Property Management

www.whitneypropertymanagement.com

26650 The Old Rd. #300, Valencia, 91385, (661) 255-9111

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DEALERSHIP

NEW/USED

ON-SITE SERVICE CENTER

YEAR EST. IN SCV

TOP LOCAL EXECUTIVE**

CONTACT INFORMATION

1

Frontier Toyota

Y/Y

Y

1986

Bob Corson, GM

23621 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 255-7575 www.frontiertoyota.com

2

Valencia BMW

Y/Y

Y

1999

Gary Pilikyan GM

23435 Valencia Blvd. Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 254-8000 www.valenciabmw.com

3

AutoNation Honda Valencia

Y/Y

Y

1999

John Turja, GM

23551 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 200-9110 www.autonationhondavalencia.com

4

Parkway Motorcars Valencia (General Motors, Hyundai, Volkswagen)

Y/Y

Y

1991

Steve Keefe, COO

24050 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 253-4441 www.goparkway.com

5

AutoNation Chevrolet Valencia

Y/Y

Y

1978

Mark Lecompte, GM

23649 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 877-4076 www.autonationchevroletvalencia.com

6

AutoNation Ford Valencia

Y/Y

Y

1978

Chance Corbett, GM

23920 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 255-6600 www.autonationfordvalencia.com

7

Galpin Subaru and Mazda

Y/Y

Y

2004

Dan Sterkel, GM

23645 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (888) 510-2004 www.santaclaritasubaru.com

8

Lexus of Valencia

Y/Y

Y

2000

Robert Rizzo, GM

24033 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 260-2000 www.lexusofvalencia.com

9

AutoNation Valencia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Y/Y

Y

2010

James Garwick, GM

23820 Creekside Rd., Valencia , CA 91355 (661) 259-8770 www.autonationchryslerdodgejeepramvalencia.com

10

Champion Nissan of Valencia

Y/Y

Y

1978

Paul Antepara, GM

24111 Creekside Rd, Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 666-2980 www.nissanofvalencia.com

11

Mini of Valencia

Y/Y

Y

2013

Eric Tran, GM

24135 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 255-2020 www.miniofvalencia.com

12

Valencia Acura

Y/Y

Y

1989

Don Fleming, GM/ Owner

23955 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 255-3000 www.valenciaacura.com

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Audi Valencia

Y/Y

Y

Ellito Fortag, GM

23923 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (888) 626-6138 www.audivalencia.com

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Mercedes-Benz of Valencia

Y/Y

Y

Chris Paz, GM

23355 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 753-5555 www.mbzvalencia.com

2005

NEW ONLINE HUB OF RESOURCES FOR ENTREPRENEURS LAUNCHED

BY TAMMY MURGA Signal Staff Writer

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s a leader in innovation and technology, the Santa Clarita Valley has created a prosperous chain of support for all things related to entrepreneurship.

An extra link to the homegrown network was recently added with the launch of a new website to connect the local startup community.

Innovatesantaclarita.com, a collaboration between the city of Santa Clarita and the SCV Economic Development Corp. launched Wednesday as part of the 4th annual Innovate Santa Clarita campaign.

“The website came because there’s been a broad recognition that we need to create a go-to resource where entrepreneurs and startups

find a comprehensive reading list for them,” said Holly Schroeder, president and CEO of SCVEDC. The site links to well-established resources around the area such as the city’s Business Incubator, which provides low-cost office space, training and mentorship, College of the Canyons and city libraries.

Under the “Get Involved” tab, users can offer and receive help from local experts.

“Whether you have a new business idea and are looking for support, or if you’re an experienced entrepreneur and want to mentor the next generation, this is the one-stop place to search and do so,” said Covert.

For those interested in finding out local events and connecting with those in the industry, the “Community” tab on the website offers links

to partners like Startup Weekend SCV, Google’s Startup Grind and 1 Million Cups, all organizations that host multiple networking and coaching events.

“One of the things that entrepreneurs continue to ask is, ‘Where is my community?’” said Denise Covert, economic development associate with the city. “As entrepreneurs, you look for your ecosystem, and this portal will be a great tool to connect.”

Soon to be added on the website is a blog, an information area to access articles and podcast episodes by the SCVEDC. “The podcasts feature interviews with local startups, and everyone will have access to them on innovatesantaclarita.com, or anywhere you listen to podcasts,” said Schroeder.

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This year, the website is not the only feature of the digital campaign.

A two-week series, from Nov. 2 to 16, offers events including Startup Weekend SCV, a 52-hour challenge to build a startup.

The campaign is part of Innovate LA, a countywide celebration of innovation and creativity throughout the region to support and inspire entrepreneurs across all sectors.

Participants are encouraged to follow along on social media during the campaign using #InnovateSCV and #MadeInSCV and share the resources available on the new online hub.

For more information about the Santa Clarita Business Incubator and the listed events, visit InnovateSantaClarita.com.

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DRIVE SAFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON PATRICK MOODY Spokesman for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

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leep recommendations: Drivers who fall short are more likely to crash Hitting the road tomorrow morning? Better hit the pillow on time tonight. Sleeping fewer than seven of the past 24 hours can increase your accident risk, a new study suggests.

The notion that drowsy driving leads to car crashes is nothing new. But unlike previous research, the authors of this study endeavored to establish a correlation between how much a driver has slept and his or her chances of causing a crash.

Experts recommend that most adults get from seven to nine hours of sleep each night. But as many as one in three people regularly get less sleep than that.

For this study, researchers looked at U.S. Department of Transportation data from 5,470 crashes, including driver interviews. Here were some of their key findings: Compared to those who slept at least seven hours, drivers who slept fewer than four of the previous 24 hours were much more likely to cause a crash— over 15 times more likely in fact.

Their crash risk was similar to the crash risk of a drunk driver whose blood alcohol content is roughly 1.5 times the legal limit.

Even drivers who slept for six hours—just one hour shy of the minimum sleep recommendation—were still 30 percent more likely to be responsible for a crash.

Falling asleep at the wheel isn’t the only danger drowsy drivers face. Drivers who stay awake can still make mistakes, according to the study’s authors.

The study was published in the journal SLEEP. You can check it out online.

How to get a good night’s rest

If you’re having trouble sleeping, following these tips from the National Sleep Foundation might help improve your sleep Go to bed and wake up at the same time, even on weekends.

This helps keep your body’s internal clock in sync.

Establish a relaxing bedtime routine, such as dimming the lights in your home, turning off

the TV and listening to calming music, or taking a warm bath before you go to bed.

Skip your afternoon nap, if you normally take one.

Get some regular exercise (when scheduling your workouts, be aware that exercising too close to bedtime can disrupt sleep).

Make sure your bedroom is a

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comfortable 60 to 67 degrees and free of bright lights and noise.

Consider buying a new mattress if yours is about a decade old.Sweet dreams!

Patrick Moody is the director of marketing and public relations at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

For more information about local community health programs, visit HenryMayo.com.

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31

Retainer or hourly

1998

John Shaffery Managing Partner

ReapeRickett Law Firm

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8

Hourly

1992

James Reape Senior Managing Partner

25152 Springfield Ct., Ste 100, Valencia, 91355 (661) 288-1000 www.divorcedigest.com

Owen Patterson and Owen

6

20

Contingency

1977

Richard A. Patterson, Esq. /Greg Owen, Esq./ Susan Owen, Esq.

23822 W. Valencia Blvd. #20, Valencia, 91355 (661) 799-3899 www.opolaw.com

Donahoe & Young LLP

5

9

Depends

1999

Mark T. Young

25152 Springfield Ct. #345, Valencia, 91355 (661) 259-9000 www.donahoeyoung.com

Law offices of C. Ray Carlson

4

5

Contigency

1984

Ray Carlson

27951 Smyth Drive, Ste 101, Valencia 91355 (661) 294-0044 www.craycarlson.com

The Bridgeford Law Office

4

5

Contingency

1999

Mark Bridgeford

25060 Avenue Stanford, # 285, Valencia, 91355 (661) 7759300 www.bridgefordlaw.com

Diamond & Associates

4

2

Retainer or hourly

2001

Mr. David Diamond

28005 Smyth Dr. #190, Valencia, 91355 (661) 295-4646 www.losangeles-criminalattorney.com

The Werner Law Firm

3

7

Varies

1975

L. Rob Werner

27257 1/2 Camp Plenty Rd., Canyon Country, 91351 (661) 252-9022 www.wernerlawca.com

Kanowsky and Associates

3

3

Hourly

1996

Mr. Carl Kanowsky Senior Partner

26481 Summit Cir., Santa Clarita 91350 (661) 290-2656 www.kanowskylaw.com

Markson Pico LLP

3

1

Depends

Brett Markson and Timothy Pico

27240 Turnberry Ln. #200, Valencia, 91355 (661) 775-0877 www.marksonpico.com

The Law Offices of Wax and Wax

2

10

Depends

Gordon Lee

27201 Tourney Rd. #200-B, Valencia, 91355 (661) 255-9585 www.waxlawfirm.com

McNamara Law Firm

2

5

Retainer or hourly

Jane McNamara

28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy. #110, Valencia, 91355 (661) 287-3260 www.janemcnamara.com

Gharibian & Oliver Attorneys

1

2

Retainer or hourly

Paulette Gharibian & April Oliver

25350 Magic Mountain Pkwy. #240, Valencia, 91355 (661) 254-4100 www.gocallaw.com

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TOP BUSINESSES COMPANY OF THE YEAR Five Point Holdings, LLC Landscape Development, Inc BUSINESS LEADERS OF THE YEAR Holly Schroeder John Shaffery NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Sand Canyon Country Club

AD CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR “Stolen” City of Santa Clarita “SCV Points Of Interest” Valencia Acura

BEST COMMUNITY IMPACT College of the Canyons Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

GROWTH LEADER Economic Development Corporation

INNOVATION OF THE YEAR Kaiser Permanente Advanced Bionics

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR Scorpion

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD Valencia Acura

Please join us at Valencia Country Club for the Top Business Awards Event Thursday, December 6th 5:30 – 7:30pm Please go to https://signalscv.com/businessawards to reserve your individual seats or a table of 10 by November 30th. For more information, email jhilton@signalscv.com or call 661-287-5564 Cost is $50 per person and includes light meal & coffee. A no-host bar will be available.

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SIGNAL HOSTS TOP BUSINESSES EVENT

BY PERRY SMITH

BUSINESS JOURNAL EDITOR

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n order to recognize a few of the names and organization that help keep the Santa Clarita Valley consistently ranked as one of the most business friendly areas in the state, The Signal is hosting its Top Businesses awards banquet Dec. 6.

The event, as the name implies, is meant to celebrate leadership and achievement among the SCV’s business leaders.

“The Santa Clarita Valley has so many factors that make it a great place to do business,” said Richard Budman, publisher of the Santa Clarita Valley Signal. “We’re taking this opportunity to take a break for an evening and recognize a few of the standout achievers and organizations.”

The list of honorees reflects a who’s who of names and places that have played a significant role for SCV commerce and industry in the last 12 months. The names of those include familiar ones as well as some that a relatively new to the area.

The Business Leaders of the Year, for example, include Holly Schroeder, president and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp., or SCVEDC, who leads an organization that’s created numerous public and private partnership to help local businesses. A new web resource for entrepreneurs, as well as several new additions to the SCV. And the other awardee for Business Leaders of the Year is John Shaffery, who’s a member of the board of directors for the SCV, as one of the founding partners of Poole & Shaffery, which just celebrated its 20th anniversary in the Santa Clarita. And both individuals play an important role in why the SCVEDC is being honored as the Top Businesses Growth Leader, for its advocacy and work in attracting new business.

The Company of the Year award is being shared between a business that’s creating a state-of-the-art community on the west side of the SCV and one of Santa Clarita’s fastest growing companies: FivePoint Holdings LLC and Landscape Development Inc., respectively.

FivePoint’s master-planned neighborhoods set for Newhall Ranch will provide thousands of new homes for the population growth expected to hit the SCV as part of the area’s longstanding “One Valley,

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One Vision” plan for development.

Landscape Development has expanded quickly in the last 12 months, opening a new office and then adding a Las Vegas location into its fold.

Scorpion is being celebrated for its success and growth in 2018 as the Santa Clarita Valley’s Employer of the Year. The internet marketing company has been recognized for its employee-friendly atmosphere, which includes innovative uses of the workspace that have proven popular.

The Innovation of the Year award has two recipients for 2018: Kaiser Permanente has expanded patient care access in the Santa Clarita Valley with a brand new, welcoming facility; and Advanced Bionics remains a global leader that constantly creates new technology and help for those with cochlear implants.

The Best Community Impact award is also being given to two organizations: College of the Canyons, for the last decade has consistently grown its graduating classes, increasing access for local students. The other honoree, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, is adding more than 140 patient beds to its facilities, and continually brings new health outreach to SCV residents.

The New Business of the Year is being given to Sand Canyon Country Club, which was recently purchased

by Steve Kim. Previously known as Robinson Ranch, Kim has announced big plans for Sand Canyon.

And speaking of getting the word out, Ad Campaign of the Year award also showed the type of creativity and innovation rampant in the SCV’s business community: “Stolen,” by the city of Santa Clarita creatively demonstrates how residents need to be more mindful of the “designer collection” it makes available for would-be thieves; and “SCV Points Of Interest,” by Valencia Acura demonstrates not only its vehicles’ curb appeal, but also the Santa Clarita Valley’s.

Don and Cheri Fleming, co-owners of Valencia Acura, are also generous philanthropists in the local community, and their giving, as well as the operation their call their Friendship dealership, are no doubt big factors in why they’re taking home the People’s Choice award, as well.

Tickets can still be purchased for the Dec. 6 recognition dinner, which is taking place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Road. The cost is $50 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit SignalSCV.com/ businessawards or call (661) 287-5564.

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AWARD-WINNING SANTA CLARITA BUSINESS INCUBATOR THRIVING

BY DENISE COVERT, Economic Development Associate, City of Santa Clarita

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lmost five years ago, the Santa Clarita Business Incubator opened its doors with a mission to help local entrepreneurs groom their cutting-edge ideas and connect them to resources to help their businesses thrive.

The idea being that participating companies would put down roots, grow and flourish in the Santa Clarita Valley, ultimately adding high-quality jobs to the community. This vision is being realized, as several companies have graduated from the program, new high tech jobs have been created, the businesses have chosen to remain in Santa Clarita after graduation and they continue to be successful.

Last month, the Santa Clarita Business Incubator was proud to recognize tenant, Acqubit, for graduating the program early.

Formerly known as 3D-SensIR, Acqubit designs, builds and offers handheld smart 3D LIDAR camera systems that transform reality into photorealistic 3D models directly onsite. Just over two years into their residency at the Business Incubator, Acqubit secured its first contract and recently transitioned into a local operating space with an expanded footprint to accommodate future growth.

The Business Incubator currently has two tenants, each making revolutionary changes in their respective industries.

Celitech Inc. is developing the world’s first digital network that enables international travelers to get mobile connectivity through

an app, which will revolutionize the data roaming industry. Earlier this year, Celitech was selected from over 7,000 startup companies to exhibit at the prestigious Startup Grind Global Conference in Silicon Valley, and CEO Ahmad Fares was invited to be a speaker at the MVNO World Congress in Madrid, Spain. Fares is also a participant in the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class technology executives.

Rangle News is using technology to create efficiencies for newsrooms. Their flagship product is their “citizen journalism” newsgathering app, which is revolutionizing the way newsworthy content is created and how consumers access news.

The Santa Clarita Business Incubator was recently awarded the

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prestigious Helen Putnam Award for Excellence in City-Business Relations. This comes as a result of the program’s innovative approach to supporting entrepreneurship, the success of creating new companies and high quality jobs, and strategically working with business partners to support these companies.

The Santa Clarita Business Incubator is a partnership between the City of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons and the Small Business Development Center. The Business Incubator is proud to also partner with private companies like Poole and Shaffery, LLP and Hedman Partners to provide resident companies access to high quality legal and financial services.

For more information on the Santa Clarita Business Incubator program and their tenants, visit InnovateSantaClarita.com.

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THANKFUL FOR A COMMUNITY COVERED BY A CULTURE OF CARING community who supports local businesses, nonprofits and our way of life. It’s a lot to Dealer/Principal for Valencia Acura embrace, but it is what makes the Santa Clarita Valley such a great place to live, work, and play. ith the change of Santa Clarita is defined by season and holidays people who individually and on fast approach, it’s collectively strive to make a a good time to reflect upon difference. When we opened the year and give thanks for the doors of Valencia Acura 21 living and doing business in years ago, we knew we had Santa Clarita. found so much more in Santa At Valencia Acura, it alClarita than simply a place to ways seems to be a season do business. This is our famof gratitude. We are grateful ily’s home and our beloved for the new customers who community. We are genuinely walk through the door, grate- and actively involved in the ful for previous customers local community in numerous who turn to the dealership ways — socially, civically and for service and remember us charitably — as a measure of when it’s time for their next giving back to the community vehicle, and grateful to the that supports us.

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Valencia Acura customers are not just customers — they are friends. The relationships developed with buyers run deeper than sales. We appreciate representing the Acura brand. Every day our team works to make the dream of owning one a reality.

More than a motto, Precision Crafted Performance is the signature trait and demonstrated in every model.

This summer, I was invited as a special guest to tour the Honda headquarters while in Japan. What’s remarkable about this journey is that I was the first Acura dealership owner to have this honor.

Amazing that the Friendship dealership extended across the ocean to connect Santa Clarita with Tokyo, Japan.

As we head into the holidays, know that there are local businesses that support the community. When possible, I encourage you to shop local to keep tax dollars flowing into the city.

Valencia Acura is a local, family-owned and operated car dealership and has been recognized as a prestigious Acura Precision Team Dealership for 12 years and awarded Acura’s Council of Excellence for 14 years. Owners Don and Cheri Fleming can be reached at (661) 255-3000. www.ValenciaAcura. com.

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THE LIST: L argest E mployers I n T he S anta C larita V alley NAME

#EMPLOYEES

CONTACT

TITLE

ADDRESS

Six Flags Magic Mountain

3200

Tim Burkhardt

General Manager

26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, 91355

Princess Cruises

2026

Jan Swartz

President

24305 Town Center Dr, Valencia 91355

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

1948

Roger Seaver

Chief Executive Officer

23845 McBean Pkwy., Valencia 91355

College of the Canyons

1941

Dianne G. Van Hook

Chancellor

26455 Rockwell Cyn. Rd., Valencia 91355

William S. Hart Union School Dist.

1939

Vicki Engbrecht

Superintendent

21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy., Santa Clarita 91350

Saugus Union School District

1692

Joan Lucid

Superintendent

24930 Avenue Stanford, Santa Clarita 91350

U. S. Postal Service

1010

N/A

N/A

Multiple Locations, Santa Clarita

Newhall School District

785

Paul Cordeiro

Superintendent

25375 Orchard Village Rd., Valencia 91355

Master's University

760

John MacArthur

President

21726 Placerita Canyon, Santa Clarita 91321

Boston Scientific

750

Maulik Nanavaty

Principal

25155 Rye Canyo Loop, Santa Clarita 91355

California Institute of the Arts

700

Ravi S. Rajan

President

24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 91355

City of Santa Clarita

700

Ken Striplin

City Manager

23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia 91355

Woodward Inc.

650

Carl Moffitt

Vice President & General Manager

25200 Rye Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita 91355

Walmart

624

N/A

N/A

Multiple Locations, Santa Clarita

Aerospace Dynamics International

608

John Wall

VP and General Manager

25540 Rye Canyon Road, Santa Clarita 91355

Quest Diagnostics

608

Sonya Engle

Director of Operations

27027 Tourney Rd, Valencia 91355

Advanced Bionics

554

Jim Robinson

Vice President

28515 Westinghouse Place, Valencia 91355

Pharmavite

487

Jeff Boutelle

Chief Executive Officer

28104 Witherspoon Pkwy., Valencia 91355

Contractor's Wardrobe

450

Greg Mullen

Plant Manager

26121 Avenue Hall, Valencia 91355

US HealthWorks

443

N/A

N/A

Multiple Locations, Santa Clarita

Wesco Aircraft

443

N/A

N/A

27727 Avenue Scott, Valencia 91355

ITT Aerospace Corporation

420

Melissa Metz

HR Director

28150 Industry Drive Unit S, Valencia 91355

Auto Nation

400

Mark LeCompte

General Manager

23649 Valencia Blvd., Valencia 91355

Arvato Digital

382

Garo Kecheouldian

Chief Financial Officer

29011 Commerce Center Dr., Valencia 91355

Stay Green Inc.

367

Richard Angelo

President

26415 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita 91350

Bocchi Laboratories

360

Joe Pender

President

26455 Reuther, Santa Clarita 91350

Scorpion Internet Marketing

350

Rustin Kretz

Chief Executive Officer

28480 Avenue Stanford, Valencia 91355

Shield Healthcare

300

Jim Snell

President

27911 Franklin Parkway, Valencia 91355

Esterline TA Aerospace

290

Carol Marinello

President

28065 Franklin Pkwy., Valencia 91355

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THE LIST: L argest E mployers I n T he S anta C larita V alley NAME

#EMPLOYEES

CONTACT

TITLE

ADDRESS

McDonald's

260

Jay Schutz

Owner/Operator

26370 Diamond Place, Suite 500, Santa Clarita 91350

Bayless Engineering & Manufacturing

256

Earl Bayless

President

26100 Avenue Hall, Santa Clarita 91355

Stratasys Direct Inc

240

Joe Allison

Chief Financial Officer

28309 Avenue Crocker, Valencia 91355

Costco Wholesale

239

N/A

N/A

18649 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita 91387

Crissair, Inc

223

Mike Alfred

President

28909 Avenue Williams, Valencia 91355

Forrest Machining Inc

220

Joanne Butler

President

27756 Avenue Mentry, Valencia 91355

B & B Manufacturing

220

Fred Duncan

President

27940 Beale Court, Santa Clarita 91355

ASC Process Systems

260

Dave Mason

President

28402 Livingston Ave., Valencia 91355

Andy Gump Temporary Site Service

200

Nancy Gump

President

26410 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita 91350

Bioness

200

Todd Cushman

President

25103 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia 91355

RAH Industries Inc

200

Ronald Hansen

Chief Executive Officer

24800 Avenue Rockefeller, Valencia 91355

Regent Aerospace Corporation

200

Reza Soltanian

President

28110 W Harrison Pkwy, Valencia 91355

Sunkist Growers

200

Russ Hanlin

Chief Executive Officer

27770 Entertainment Dr., Valencia 91355

Frontier Toyota

195

Joe Caso

General Manager

23621 Creekside Rd, Valencia 91355

Triumph Actuation Systems

194

Randy Lebetsamer

President

28150 Harrison Pkwy., Valencia 91355

Novacap

181

Mark Skoog

President

25111 Anza Drive, Valencia 91355

Fralock Corp

170

Scott Tucker

Chief Executive Officer

28525 W. Industry Dr., Valencia 91355

Honda Performance Development

164

Art St. Cyr

President

25145 Anza Drive, Valencia 91355

Del West Engineering Inc

151

Al Sommer

President

28128 Livingston Ave, Valencia 91355

Lamsco West, Inc.

150

Steve Griffith

President

29101 The Old Road, Santa Clarita 91355

SGL TECHNIC Inc

145

Scott Carlton

President

28176 N. Avenue Stanford, Valencia 91355

Hyatt Regency Valencia

143

Eric Ducat

General Manager

24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia 91355

Classic Wire Cut Company

142

Brett Bannerman

President

28210 Constellation Rd., Valencia 91355

Donaldson Company Inc.

139

John Fuger

Plant Manager

26235 Technology Dr., Valencia 91355

Adept Fasteners

135

Gary Young

Owner

28709 Industry Dr., Valencia 91355

Vision Media Management

100

Michael Alvarez Sr

President

29125 Avenue Paine, Valencia 91355

Stoll Metalcraft Inc

100

Gunter Stoll

President

24808 Anza Dr., Valencia 91355

Wayforward

100

John Beck

Chief Executive Officer

28738 The Old Road, Santa Clarita 91355

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THE LIST: L awyers - S olo P ractitioners

*INFO FROM SCVEDC.ORG

NAME

PRIMARY PRACTICE

CONTACT

Law Office of Hale A. Antico

Bankruptcy

27578 Sierra Hwy., Santa Clarita, 91351, (661) 252-9900 scvbankruptcy.com

RJB Law Offices

Bankruptcy

25000 Avneue Stanford, Valencia, 91355, (888) 256-8581, www.santaclaritabankruptcylawfirm.com

Peter R. diDonato, diDonato Law Center

Business

28494 Westinghouse Place, Ste 305, Valencia, 91355, (661) 255-7500, FAX: (661) 255-7557

Hacker Law Group

Business

26650 The Old Rd. # 201, Valencia, 91381, (661) 259-6800

Law Office of G. Marshall Hann

Business & Real Estate

25350 Magic Mountain Pkwy. #130, Valencia, 91355 (661) 489-0381 gmarlaw.com

Law Office of Richard L. Weiner

Injury & Civil Rights

27240 Turnberry Ln. #200, Valencia, 91355, (661) 362-0860 richardlweinerlaw.com

Law Offices of Henry Knebel

Business

28042 Ave. Stanford Unit E, Valencia, 91355 (661) 799-3600 www.knebelaw.com

Law Offices of Louis J. Esbin

Bankruptcy

25129 The Old Rd. #114, Stevenson Ranch, 91381, (661) 254-5050, Fax: (661) 254-5252 www.esbinlaw.com

Roger Doumanian, Attorney at Law

Business & Corporate

27955 Smyth Drive, Ste 107, Valencia, 91355, (661) 481-3091 www.rogerdoumanianlaw.com

Daniel Gunning, Attorney at Law

Business & Real Estate

23822 Valencia Blvd, Valencia 91355 (661) 287-4120 www.gunninglawfirm.com

Bradley R. Tyer & Associates

Criminal Defense

27240 Turnberry Ln. #200, Valencia, 91355, (661) 295-1600 www.brtlaw.com

Law Office of Gary Symonds

Criminal Defense

25835 Railroad Ave., Ste 45, Santa Clarita, 91350 (661) 253-3700

Law Office of Jeffrey D. Armendariz

Criminal Defense

28470 Avenue Stanford, #360, Valencia, 91355, (661) 288-1959 www.armendarizlawoffice.com

Law Office of Michael N. Berke

Debt Collection

25001 The Old Rd., Santa Clarita, 91381, (661) 259-1800 michael.berke@berkeslaw.com www.berkeslaw.com

Bruce B. Neft

Debt Collection

23418 Darcy Ln., Newhall, 91321 (661) 255-6665

Law Offices of Rand E. Pinsky

Dispute Resolution

28005 Smyth Dr. #102, Valencia 91355 (661) 295-4644 www.randpinsky.com

The Marcus Law Firm

Divorce Mediation Services

28494 Westinghouse Place, Ste 204, Valencia, 91355 (661) 257-8877

Martinelli Law Group

Divorce

28422 Constellation Rd., Valencia, 91355, (661) 294-0050 www.martinelli-lawgroup.com

DaCorsi Placencio, PC

Divorce

28494 Westinghouse Place, Ste 206, Valencia, 91355, (877) 317-8080

Kaiden Elder Law Group, PC

Divorce Litigation and Mediation

27240 Turnberry Lane, Ste 200, Valencia, 91355, www.kaidenelderlaw.com

Angeles Law Center

Estate Planning

23542 Lyons Ave. #200A, Newhall, 91321 (661) 255-1001 www.angeleslawcenter.com

Julia C. McBride, Attorney at Law, P.C.

Estate Planning

28009 Smyth Dr, Santa Clarita, 91355 (661) 259-7930 www.jcmcbridelaw.com

Law Office of Lisa Golshani

Estate Planning

27240 Turnberry Lane, #200, Valencia, 91355 (661) 362-0770 www.golshanilaw.com

Law Offices of Randall D. Armour

Estate Planning

25129 The Old Rd. #104, Stevenson Ranch 91381, (661) 259-0003 www.armourlaw.com

Law Offices of James F. Brownlowe

Estate Planning/Personal Injury

P.O. Box 55746, Valencia 91385 (661) 388-1592 www.brownlowelaw.com

David S. Delnero, A Professional Law Corporation

Family Law

28494 Westinghouse Pl. #303, Valencia, 91355, (661) 702-9200

Law Offices of Steven B. Chroman

Family Law

28494 Westinghouse Place, Ste 206, Valencia, 91355, (661) 255-1800 www.chromanlaw.com

Gina G. MacDonald, Attorney at Law

Wills, Trusts, Conservatorship, Medi-Cal planning for the Elderly

25115 Ave. Stanford #A-209, Valencia, 91355, (661) 294-6464 www.ginamacdonald.com,

World Esquire Law Firm, LLP

Immigration

25050 Ave. Kearny #111, Valencia, 91355 (661) 294-0911 www.worldesquire.com

Law Office of Barry Edzant

Lemon Law, Personal Inujury

28470 Avenue Stanford, Ste 360, Valencia, 91355, (661) 222-9929 www.valencialaw.com

Law Office of John S. MacIntosh

Misc.- Wills, Trusts, Probates, Divorce, LLCs, Real Estate

25350 Magic Mountain Pkwy. Santa Clarita, 91355 (661) 255-7027

Law Offices of Michael D. Finley

Family Law & Divorce

28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy. #195, Valencia, 91355, (661) 964-0444, law-offices-of-michael-d-finley-esq.business.site

Hoffman Patent Group

Patent & Business Law

28494 Westinghouse Pl. #204, Valencia, 91355 (661) 775-0300 www.dlhpatent.com

William R. Lively & Associates

Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Law

23300 Cinema Drive, #2910, Valencia, 91355, (661) 287-3600 www.livelylegal.com

Law Office of Robert J. Kaiser

Personal Injury

23550 Lyons Ave. #203, Santa Clarita, 91321, (661) 441-3446, www.robertjkaiser.com

Law Office of Robert M. Mansour

Personal Injury

28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy. #110, Santa Clarita, 91355, (661) 414-7100 mansourlaw.com valencialawyer.com

Mason Law Firm

Personal Injury

28494 Westingthouse Place, Ste 202, Valencia, 91355, (661) 476-5678

Rose, Klein & Marias LLP

Personal Injury

27240 Turnberry Lane, Ste 200, Valencia, 91355, (661) 362-0881

Tax, Trusts, Estates and General

25060 Ave. Stanford #235, Valencia, 91355, (661) 775-0237, FAX: 818-332-4158 www.TaxLyr. com

Law Office of David Barlavi Mortensen Law

Tax, Trust & Estate

22807 Lyons Avenue, Newhall, 91321, (661) 799-9225

The Law Office of Ronald J. Nolan

Workers Comp, Social Security, Disability & Personal Injury

27821 Fremont Court, Unit 7, Valencia, 91355, (661) 803-5033 www.ronnolanlawyer.com

Law Office of Emil Larry Henen

Workers Comp

23504 Cinema Dr. #A, Valencia, 91355, (661) 254-7064 www.compsecialist.com

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THE LIST: T op 20 A erospace & D efense E mployers NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE

SCV EMPLOYMENT

Woodward Inc

25200 Rye Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 www.woodward.com

(661) 294-6000

685

Aerospace Dynamics International

25540 Rye Canyon Rd, Valencia, CA 91355

(661) 257-3535

617

ITT Aerospace Controls

28150 Industry Dr, Valencia, CA 91355 www.itt.com

(661) 295-4000

575

Wesco Aircraft

24911 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, CA 91355 www.wescoair.com

(661) 802-5132

500

TA Aerospace / Esterline

28065 Franklin Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 www.esterline.com

(661) 775-1100

300

B & B Manufacturing

27940 Beale Ct, Valencia, CA 91355 www.bbmfg.com

(661) 257-2161

273

FMI Aerostructures / Forrest Machining Inc.

27756 Ave Mentry, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 www.forrestmachining.com

(661) 257-0231

220

Regent Aerospace Corporation

28110 Harrison Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 www.regentaerospace.com

(661) 257-3000

220

Novacap / Knowles

25111 Anza Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 www.knowlescapacitors.com/novacap

(661) 295-5920

210

Crissair, Inc.

28909 Ave Williams, Valencia, CA 91355 www.crissair.com

(661) 367-3300

202

ASC Process Systems

28402 Livingston Ave, Valencia, CA 91355 www.aschome.com

(818) 833-0088

180

RAH Industries Inc.

24800 Ave Rockefeller, Valencia, CA 91355 www.rah-ind.com

(661) 295-5190

177

Fralock

5424, 28525 Industry Dr, Valencia, CA 91355 www.fralock.com

(661) 702-6999

200

Triumph Actuation Systems

28150 Harrison Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 www.triumphgroup.com/product-locations/valencia-ca

(661) 295-1015

160

Del West Engineering Co.

29006 Hancock Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 www.delwestengineering.com

(661) 295-5700

154

Lamsco West Inc.

29101 The Old Rd, Valencia, CA 91355 www.shimtechgroup.com

(661) 295-8620

135

Adept Fasteners

28709 Industry Dr, Valencia, CA 91355 www.adeptfasteners.com

(661) 257-6600

135

PPG Aerospace

24811 Ave Rockefeller, Valencia, CA 91355 www.ppg.com

(661) 678-4209

Donaldson Company

26235 Technology Dr, Valencia, CA 91355 www.donaldson.com

(661) 295-0800

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THE LIST: S anta C larita V alley P rivate S chools RANK

NAME

1

Trinity Classical Academy

2

Santa Clarita Christian School

3

Legacy Christian Academy

4

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

# OF STUDENTS 2016-2017

N/A

400

435

265

GRADES TAUGHT

Transitional K-12

K-12

K-8

K-8

TEACHERS

55

24

53

10

TEACHING STAFF

INFO, CONTACT NAME, # AND/OR EMAIL

14

Wally Caddow, wcaddow@trinityclassicalacademy. com

12

Debbie Curry, Adm. Asst.

15

coach@legacychristian.com, FAX: (661) 257-7370, northrop@legacychristian.com

20

principal@olphsc. org

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YEAR EST. IN SCV

TOP EXECUTIVE

CONTACT INFO

REVENUE

2001

Liz Caddow, Head of School Wally Caddow, Managing Director

28310 Kelly Johnson Pkwy.

Valencia, CA 91380 (661) 296-2601, ext 162 www.trinityclassical academy.com

DND

1982

Kirk Huckabone, Administrator

27249 Luther Dr. Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (661) 252-7371 www.sccs.cc

DND

1984

Timothy W. Borruel, Founder/ Superintendent, Dr. Matt Northrop, principal

27680 Dickason Dr. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 257-7377 www.legacy-christian.com

$5.5M

1962

Sharon Krahl, Principal

23225 Lyons Ave. Newhall, CA 91321 (661) 259-1141 (press 5) www.olphsc.org

$1.4M

THE LIST: L argest B ioscience C ompanies R anked

by

E mployees

COMPANY

EMPLOYEES

CONTACT

TITLE

ADDRESS

Boston Scientific

750

Maulik Nanavaty

Principal

25155 Rye Canyon Loop Valencia 91355

Quest Diagnostics

608

Sonya Engle

Director of Operations

27027 Tourney Rd Valencia 91355

Advanced Bionics

554

Jim Robinson

VP

28515 Westinghouse Place Valencia 91355

Pharmavite

487

Henry Burdick

President

28104 Witherspoon Pkwy Valencia 91355

Q2 Solutions

320

Pearl Simon

HR Business Partner, Americas

27027 Tourney Rd Valencia 91355

Shield Healthcare

300

Jim Snell

President

27911 Franklin Parkway Valencia 91355

PDC - A Brady Business

200

Robert Case

President

27770 N. Entertainment Drive Valencia 91355

Cardinal Health

200

Marsha Aragon

Director of Operations

27680 Ave Mentry Valencia 91355

Stratasys Direct

200

Kent Firestone

CEO

28309 Ave Crocker Valencia 91355

Bioness

190

Todd Cushman

President

25103 Rye Canyon Loop Valencia 91355

Classic Wire Cut Company

142

Brett Bannerman

President

28210 Constellation Rd Valencia 91355

Alfred Mann Foundation

75

David Hankin

CEO

25134 Rye Canyon Loop Valencia 91355

Cicoil, LLC

75

Howard Lind

Managing Member

24960 Avenue Tibbits Valencia 91355

United Consortium

72

Joe Walls

CFO

29000 Hancock Pkwy Santa Clarita 91355

Eckert Ziegler Isotope Prod

70

Frank Yeager

CEO

24937 Avenue Tibbitts Valencia 91355

KLM Laboratories

65

Scott Marshall

President

28280 Alta Vista Ave Valencia 91355

Technical Manufacturing West

60

Brad Topper

General Manager

24820 Avenue Tibbitts Valencia 91355

Implant Direct

50

Ginger Page

Director, Technical Sales

25106 Avenue Tibbitts Santa Clarita 91355

Neotech Products

50

Craig McCrary

President

28430 Witherspoon Pkwy Valencia 91355

TriMed Inc

50

David Medoff

CEO

27533 Avenue Hopkins Santa Clarita 91355

Avita Medical

45

Mike Perry

CEO

28159 Avenue Stanford Valencia 91355

Ultraviolet Devices

45

Richard Hayes

President

26145 Technology Dr Valencia 91355

AM-Touch

44

Harry Khetarpal

CEO

28703 Industry Drive Valencia 91355

Talladium Inc.

41

Edward Harms

President

27360 Muirfield Ln Valencia 91355

SetPoint Medical

26

Tony Arnold

President & CEO

27441 Tourney Rd., Suite 200 Santa Clarita 91355

Telic

20

Matthew Kennedy

Director of Operations

24832 Avenue Rockefeller Valencia 91355

UTAK Laboratories

20

James Plutchak

COO

25020 Avenue Tibbits Valencia 91355

Valencia Technologies

5

Jeff Greiner

CEO

28464-28466 Westinghouse Pl Valencia 91355

Hayden Medical

4

Scott Clelland

President

26752 Oak Avenue Santa Clarita 91351

Western Scientific Company

3

Jeff Jenson

President

25061 Ave Stanford Suite 110 Valencia 91355

ROCS

1

Shanley Curran

President/CEO

27240 Turnberry Lane, Suite #200 Valencia 91355

Elytone Medical Electronics

Robert Holmes

Division Director

27201 Tourney Road, Suite # 225 Valencia 91355

Percusense

Brian Kannard

CEO

25134 Rye Canyon Loop #370 Valencia 91355

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The company you keep says a lot about you.

Congratulations to all our member businesses that will be honored as Santa Clarita’s Top Businesses on December 6.

We are honored that you have chosen to be a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY

LEADERS AND VISIONARIES Company of the Year Five Point Holdings, LLC

Business Leaders of the Year Holly Schroeder

Landscape Development

John Shaffery

New Business of the Year

Ad Campaign of the Year

Sand Canyon Country Club

“Stolen” City of Santa Clarita “SCV Points Of Interest” Valencia Acura

Employer of the Year Scorpion

Valencia Acura

Growth Leader Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation

Dealership

™

People’s Choice Award Valencia Acura Valencia Acura

Dealership

™

Best Community Impact Henry Mayo College of the Canyons Newhall Hospital

Innovation of the Year Kaiser Permanente

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THE LIST: O ldest B usinesses I n T he S anta C larita V alley NAME

TYPE

YEAR

# OF EMPLOYEES

NAME OF TOP EXECUTIVE

ADDRESS

PHONE #

Saugus CafĂŠ

Restaurant

1888

22

Yecenia Mercado

25861 Railroad Avenue

(661) 259-7886

Halfway House CafĂŠ

Restaurant

1906

9

Sally Moore

15564 Sierra Highway, Canyon

(661) 251-0102

The Signal

Newspaper

1919

34

Chuck Champion

26330 Diamond Place #100, Santa Clarita

(661) 259-1000

Mikes Diner

Restaurant

1947

20

Mike Harutunian

31537 Castaic Road, Castaic

(661) 257-3233

Santa Clarita Concessions

Vending Machine Supplier

1955

12

Lisa Burke

21554 Golden Triangle Rd., Saugus

(661) 259-7310

Valencia Country Club

Golf Club

1965

100

Mike Nix

27330 Tourney Rd., Valencia

(661) 254-4401

B & B Manufacturing

Contract Manufacturing Services

1961

270

Fred Duncan, Jeff Lage

27940 Beale Ct., Valencia

(661) 257-2161

Newhall Escrow Inc.

Escrow

1963

11

Steve Corn

24010 Lyons Ave., Newhall

(661) 259-3450

Santa Clarita Swap Meet

Swap Meet

1963

34

Doug Bonelli

22500 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita

(661) 259-3886

Best Western Valencia Inn

Hotel

1964

31

Neil Patel

27413 Wayne Mills Pl., Valencia

(661) 255-0555

Chi-Chi's Pizza

Restaurant

1967

76

Paul Miccolis

23043 West Soledad Canyon Rd., Saugus

(661) 259-4040

Backwoods Inn

Restaurant

1968

29

Carol Ohler

17846 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country

(661) 252-5522

Gallions Corner Market

Market

1969

10

Sam Elhilu

31515 Parker Rd., Castaic

(661) 257-3523

Pleasantview Industries

Work Activity Program

1969

20

Gerry Howard

27921 Urvabdale Ave., Saugus

(661) 296-6700

Green Thumb Garden Center

Nursery

1970

25

Bud, Steve & Nancy Bergquist

23734 Newhall Ave., Newhall

(661) 259-1071

Stay Green

Landscape Services

1970

280

Rich Angelo

26415 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita

(661) 291-2800

Magic Mountain

Amusement Park

1971

3,000+

Tim Burkhardt

26101 Magic Mountain Parkway

(661) 255-4100

Way Station Coffee Shop

Restaurant

1971

12

Eric Leeser

24377 Main Street, Newhall

(661) 255-0222

AV Party Rentals

Event/Party Supplies

1973

37

Rusty Parr

23800 Newhall Avenue, Newhall

(661) 259-2151

Douglas Furniture

Furniture

1974

12

Doug Green

23661 Newhall Avenue, Newhall

(661) 255-8421

Maria's Deli

Italian Delicatessen

1973

5

Maria & Bruno

22620 Lyons Ave., Newhall

(661) 259-6261

Steve's Valencia Florist

Florist

1974

7

Jan Hanauer

23760 Lyons Avenue, Newhall

(661) 287-3660

Condie, Thomas & Harbo, CPAs

Certified Public Accountants

1975

10

Gary Condie

28490 Westinghouse Pl. #140, Valencia

(661) 257-2900

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

Hospital/Trauma Center

1975

1,580+

Roger E. Seaver

23845 McBean Pkwy., Valencia

(661) 200-2000

The Werner Law Firm

Law Firm

1975

4

L. Rob Werner

27257 1/2 Camp Plenty Rd., Canyon Country

(661) 252-9022

Gymnastics Unlimited

Gymnasium

1977

22

Courtney Starks

28373 Constallation Rd, Valencia

(661) 257-2GYM

Owen, Patterson & Owen

Law Firm

1977

11

Richard A. Patterson, Esq. Greg Owen, Esq./ Susan Owen, Esq.

23822 W. Valencia Blvd. #20, Valencia

(661) 799-3899

Stern, Kory, Sreden & Morgan

Certified Public Accountants

1977

26

Ronald D. Morgan, Gregory C. Kory, Robert J. Stern

24961 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch

(661) 286-1040

The Travel Bug

Travel Agency

1977

9

Geri Jacobs

24300 Town Center Dr. #101, Valencia

(661) 255-5030

Tiny's Submarine Sandwiches

Restaurant

1977

5

Teri King

27251 Camp Plenty Rd., Canyon Country

(661) 251-5885

Consumers Furniture Gallery

Furniture

1978

20

Mary Moser

21048 Golden Triangle Rd., Saugus

(661) 259-6909

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THE LIST: O ldest B usinesses I n T he S anta C larita V alley NAME

TYPE

YEAR

# OF EMPLOYEES

NAME OF TOP EXECUTIVE

ADDRESS

PHONE #

Final Score

Restaurant

1979

7

Joe Comella

23754 Lyons Ave., Newhall

(661) 254-6557

Vincenzo's Pizza

Italian/Pizza Restaurant

1979

12

Steven Katz

24504 1/2 w. Lyons Ave., Newhall

(661) 259-6733

AV Equipment Rental, Inc.

Equipment Rentals

1979

18

Don Cruikshank

24933 Railroad Ave., Newhall

(661) 259-2155

Brent's Carpet One

Flooring

1979

8

Brent Griffiths

24220 Lyons Avenue, Newhall

(661) 255-3337

Charmaine's Bouquet Canyon Florist

Florist

1980

8

Charmaine Wojciechowski

26859 Bopuquet Canyon Rd., Saugus

(661) 297-3100

Country Antique Fair Mall

Antique Mall

1979

10

Mac McClure

21546 Golden Triangle Rd., Saugus

(661) 254-1474

Santa Clarita Lanes

Bowling Alley

1979

32

Tom Cristi

21615 Soledad Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita

(661) 254-0540

Tartan Realty

Real Estate Agency

1979

N /A

Kathy MacIntosh

16654 Soledad Cyn Rd., Canyon Country

(661) 259-7653

Le Chene Restaurant

French Cuisine

1980

30

Juan Alonso

12625 Sierra Hwy., Santa Clarita

(661) 251-4315

Progressive Physical Therapy, Inc.

Physical Therapy

1980

5

Shelly Cloughley

25949 The Old Rd., Valencia

(661) 254-0077

Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers

Medical

1980

39

Philip Solomon

25115 Avenue Stanford, Valencia

(661) 257-2339

Anitech Systems, Inc.

Hardware Design

1981

4

Steve McIntyre

25021 Anza Dr., Valencia

(661) 257-2184

A Chorus Line

Dancewear/Costume

1983

7

Jana Einaudi

23330 Cinema Drive #101, Valencia

(661) 253-0300

Andy Gump Temporary Site Services

Temporary site services

1984

200

Nancy Gump

26410 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita

(661) 251-7721

Intertex General Contractors, Inc.

Construction Company

1984

50

Dale R. Donohoe

28338 Constellation Rd., Valencia

(661) 702-2222

Evergreen Animal Care Center

Veterinary, Resort, Spa

1985

16

Nabih Mansour, DVM

23947 Newhall Ave, Newhall

(661) 255-9344

Mastey de Paris, Inc.

Hair Care Products

1985

20

Stephen Mastey

25413 Rye Canyon Rd., Valencia

(800) 662-7839

Mellady Direct Marketing

PR and Direct mailing services

1985

16

Jim & Jill Mellady

26470 Ruether Ave., #103, Santa Clarita

(661) 298-9190

Camelot Moving & Storage

Moving & Storage Company

1986

15

Billy & Carolyn Kornfeld

28040 Industry Dr., Valencia

(661) 255-3112

Signs by Tomorrow

Signs/Graphics

1986

4

Becky Hargrave

28302 Constellation Rd., Santa Clarita

(661) 295-3925

A-1 Party

Balloons

1987

3

Kim Kurowski

N/A

(661) 297-2275

Clarice's Cake and Candy Supply

Cake and Candy Supplier, classes

1987

4

Nanci Olmos

22936 Lyons Ave., Newhall

(661) 259-0352

Cobblestone Cottage

Gift Store

1987

25

Kathy Allie

24335 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia

(661) 253-0209

Don Cuco

Mexican restaurant

1987

40

Jose Mendez

24130 Lyons Ave., Newhall

(661) 254-4874

Gothic Landscape

Commercial Landscaping and Maintenance

1987

125

Jon and Ron Georgio

27413 Tourney Road, Valencia

(661) 257-1266

G. W. Richardson, Inc.

Heating & Air Conditioning

1987

18

Gary Richardson

28231 Ave Crocker #100, Valencia

(661) 295-0115

Sage Staffing

Employment Agency

1987

30

Greg & Laura Kincaid

27441 Tourney Rd., Valencia

(661) 254-4026

Valencia Car Wash

Car Wash

1987

45

Jeffrey Paul

24233 Creekside Rd., Valencia

(661) 255-3448

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