SCV Business Journal December 2019

S A N TA C L A R I TA VA L L E Y

BUSINESS JOURNAL

The Official Publication of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce

DECEMBER 2019 | VOL. 11 | NO. 12 | SCVBJ.COM

THE BOOK OF LISTS From the Experts:

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NEW LAWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

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HYPERCEL READY FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY

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C O N T E N T S NEWS & FEATURES 4

New laws taking effect in2020

SCV BUSINESS VOICES 3 5 7 16 17 23 29

Todd Stevens, California Resources Corp.

Steve Nuñez, Mission Valley Bank Henry Rodriguez, Henry Rodriguez State Farm Insurance Agency Dr. Kevin Bolder, Audiology Associates Patrick Moody, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Holly Schroeder, SCV Economic Development Corp.

Brian Koegle, Poole Shaffery & Koegle

FROM THE EXPERTS 26 30 35

Ken Keller: What I learned from a lack of feedback SCVEDC: Econowatch Paul Butler: The politics of the workplace

THE LISTS 4 6 8 18 19 20 24 28 32 33 34

Movie Ranches SCV Hotels Family-owned Businesses SCV Auto Dealerships Largest Law Firms Largest Employers Oldest Businesses Aerospace Manufacturing Private Schools Web Design Companies Lawyers — Solo Practitioners Bioscience

December 2019 | Vol. 11 | No. 12

EDITORIAL

EXECUTIVE STAFF

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

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

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MULTIMEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Leslie Bartley, Roni Charlton, Maureen Daniels, Shannon Sarabia, Toni Sims

PRODUCTION MANAGER Doña Uhrig

Business Insurance Workers’ Compensation

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Financial Planning 401(k) High Net Worth Personal Insurance

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FOUR QUESTIONS

TERESA TODD Teresa Todd founded Point of View Communications LLC, a leader of the Valley Industry Association and, most recently, an adjunct professor of public relations graduate studies at the University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism 1. Could you please tell us a little bit about Point of View Communications?

Point of View Communications (POV) is an award-winning, full-service integrated marketing, advertising and public relations agency founded to support the needs of business and organizations. The convergence of disciplines — combining the principles of public relations with the tenets of business and corporate governance — yields an integrated approach to communication,

SIGNAL PHOTO evaluation and business development.

Working at the crossroads of business, media and technology, POV delivers innovative, strategy-driven marketing solutions. POV offers clients a highly effective combination of branding, strategy and tactical implementation programs.

From strategy and planning, to design and execution, POV seamlessly integrates communication activities across all platforms.

2. How does VIA support the business community?

The Valley Industry Association is dedicated to business-to-business providing members — industrial, com-

mercial and service companies — the opportunity to collaborate on a broad range of issues. In addition to being a legislative advocate, VIA provides relevant business information and professional development, supports local educational initiatives, and facilitates networking opportunities. For nearly four decades, VIA has collaborated with regional organizations to form strategic partnerships that expand its focus and networking capabilities. By strengthening areas of influence, VIA at times has reached beyond the valley’s borders, all for the purpose of creating greater value for members.

3. What advantages are there for members of the organization?

VIA speaks with a strong, unified voice on behalf of business and industry regarding issues of importance to our community. Our mission is to be a leader in advocacy, education, and innovation. VIA has been a frontrunner this year on several advocacy fronts that affect not only our local business community, but all industries doing business in California. On the educational front, VIA delivers relevant programming to the emerging workforce via Connecting to Success for high school students and professional development to existing workers with monthly luncheon programs designed for decision makers. Innovation is the exciting piece of the three-legged stool as VIA has placed renewed focus

on surveying businesses to determine the priority of emerging needs so that we always have our finger on the pulse of the business community.

4. What are some of the goals for VIA’s leadership in 2020?

This year, VIA achieved significant milestones that solidifies our position as a premier business organization in the Santa Clarita Valley. In 2019, the VIA board expanded from 14 to 23 directors all with a shared vision toward evolving a vibrant, robust, and sustainable local business community. VIA witnessed a renewed vibrancy, excitement, and increased value to the programs and opportunities available to our membership and non-members. The number of new members accelerated over the year with more than a 250% increase to date over last year’s numbers. Not only is VIA financially stable, but it has zero debt. The vision for VIA in 2019 was to improve, empower and connect the Santa Clarita Valley business community through leadership, education, advocacy and innovation. Building upon existing relationships and forging new ones, VIA successfully delivered resources and connections to help businesses grow and remain healthy. My hope is that the extraordinary momentum and growth realized this year will continue its upward trajectory into 2020 and beyond.

ENERGY FOR CALIFORNIA BY CALIFORNIANS

T

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 Corp., 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 self-sufficiency 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 $80,000.

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 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 PoweringCalifornia.com.

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THE LIST: M OVIE R ANCHES , S OUND S TAGES NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE

WEBSITE

CONTACT

ACRES/ # OF STAGES

Avenue Scott Stages

27420 Ave. Scott Santa Clarita, CA 91355

(213) 534-3456

hollywoodlocations.com

Sophie Bennett

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

LA North Studios

254045 Ave Tibbitts Valencia, CA 91355

(661) 568-6410

lanorthstudios.com

John Pradhu

17 stages for a total of 73,000 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

22 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

750 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

9927 1/2 Soledad Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91390

(661) 678-5520

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

25 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

(513) 702-5110

valenciastudios.com

Susie Burr

6 stages for a total of 73,500 sq ft

WHAT EMPLOYERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT 2020 LAWS

BY EMILY ALVARENGA Signal Staff Writer

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any of the bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law will soon be taking effect in 2020, several of which are expected to impact California employers.

While a few themes run through these new laws, particularly in terms of addressing arbitration and sexual harassment, many are expected to impact businesses and their employees over the next year.

“As you follow the progress of California employment law, it becomes more and more onerous on businesses,” said Gary Collis, assistant professor of business with

a focus in business law at College of the Canyons. “Many rules and regulations are highly detailed and difficult for some businesses to understand let alone follow.”

ASSEMBLY BILL 5 Of all of the bills Gov. Newsom signed this year, AB 5 was the one many are focusing on, as it’s expected to have the most dramatic effect on both employers and employees.

“AB 5 is the most significant change in California law this year, but exactly how much impact it has remains to be seen,” Collis said.

“More and more businesses have been classifying workers as contractors, and it has drawn the attention of the state government as it impacts

state revenue.”

The 2018 Dynamex decision began to allow for changes in the classification of independent contractors, and AB 5 is set to add even more benefits for workers, including workers’ compensation and paid family leave, as well as both health and unemployment insurance.

“From an employer’s standpoint, Dynamex is a difficult standard for most employers to comply with,” said Brian Koegle, a partner in the employment and labor law department at Poole & Shaffery, in a prior Signal interview, adding that he views AB 5 as a step in the right direction.

“This is now a step back, a pullback on what Dynamex did,”

he added. “This is a good sign that legislation is applying common sense to what’s happening on the mainstream that affects small and midsize businesses.”

Among those directly affected would be delivery drivers along with Uber or Lyft drivers, who have complained about similar issues, yet it is not all upside for these workers.

“The drawback is with employment comes greater control,” Collis said, adding that many drivers have the freedom to set their own schedule. “Most drivers will be subject to having a schedule set by their employer.”

Many of those same businesses See LAWS, page 6

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SCV BUSINESS VOICES

CONNECTING TO A CAUSE: GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE SCV STEVE NUÑEZ

Vice President and Relationship Manager Mission Valley Bank

Philanthropy — the act of giving back — should play an

important role for any 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 clients, employees, business partners and the community.

Creating a culture of philanthropy is doable for any business regardless of size. The key is incorporating it throughout the organization. Philanthropic efforts also provide an outlet for employees and clients to connect with the company beyond just products and services.

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M I S S I O N VA L L E Y B A N K . C O M Branches located in:

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 9116 Sunland Blvd., Sun Valley 818.394.2300

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY CENTRE POINTE BUSINESS BANKING CENTER 26415 Carl Boyer Drive, Santa Clarita 661.753.5693

SOUTH BAY LOAN PRODUCTION OFFICE 21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 211, Torrance 310.432.0290

Since inception, Mission Valley Bank has been dedicated to local involvement and investing in the communities we serve.

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.

As part of our efforts to support our local community, Mission Valley Bank hosts the Give Where You Live SCV initiative. Participating organizations include: Carousel Ranch, Boys & Girls Club of SCV, Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, College of the Canyons Foundation, Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA and others.

Mission Valley Bank features nonprofits on its website, in advertising and articles and social media. We know that bringing awareness to the needs and work of these valuable organizations — while connecting each cause with residents — strengthens the community as a whole. (www.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 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 locallyowned, full service community business bank headquartered in Sun Valley, California with a business banking office in Santa Clarita. Steve Nunez can be reached at (661) 753-5681. For more information visit www.MissionValleyBank. com.

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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

Top to bottom renovation in 2018. 12,000 square feet of flexible indoor function space, including 8 ballrooms. Amenities: valet, business center, pool, fitness center, mini market and free Wi-Fi. New full-service restaurant, Greater Pacific.

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

2

Hilton Garden Inn Valencia Six Flags

152

2007

Four conference/ballrooms. $13.95 restaurant buffet. Amenities: free Wi-Fi, mini fridge, microwave, business center, pool, fitness center.

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

3

Embassy Suites Valencia

146

2007

Renovated in 2017. 4,456 square feet of flexible meeting room space.

Amenities: free Wi-Fi, business center, fitness room and pool Complimentary evening reception and made-to-order breakfast.

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

4

Courtyard Valencia

140

2007

Boardroom for up to 10 people and meeting room for up to 50. Onsite catering available, plus restaurant and bar for breakfast and dinner. Free Wi-Fi and business center. Other amenities: heated outdoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center.

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

5

Hampton Inn Santa Clarita

128

1987

Currently one meeting room for up to 30 people, which will become a boardroom after renovation is completed. Free Wi-Fi, parking, breakfast, fitness room and pool.

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

6

Rodeway Inn Magic Mountain Area

120

1989

Free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast. Outdoor pool, laundry facilities and pet-friendly.

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

7

Holiday Inn Express Valencia

118

2002

Two meeting rooms available for up to 50 people. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Free Wi-Fi, business center, outdoor pool, whirlpool, microfridge and fitness center.

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

8

La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Clarita

112

2006

Free parking, Wi-Fi and breakfast buffet. 100% pet-friendly and 100% nonsmoking. Outdoor, heated pool open year-round. Business center

25201 The Old Rd., Stevenson Ranch (661) 286-1111 www.wyndamhotels.com/laquinta

9

Extended Stay America Hotel

104

2000

Free Wi-Fi and grab-and-go breakfast. Fully equipped kitchen and on-site guest laundry available.

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

10

Comfort Suites

100

1997

Free hot breakfast, weekday newspaper and Wi-Fi. Amenities: Business center, outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, fitness center.

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

11

Residence Inn Santa Clarita

90

1997

Boardroom for up to 8 people, 5 meeting spaces for up to 150 people. Full kitchens in suites. Pet friendly. Free Wi-Fi, parking, breakfast, heated outdoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. Shuttle service within 5 miles.

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

12

Fairfield Inn Santa Clarita

66

1997

Shared meeting space with Residence Inn. Free Wi-Fi, parking, breakfast, outdoor pool, whirlpool. On-site coin-op laundry and pet friendly.

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

13

Days Inn Castaic

54

N/A

Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, business center and laundry facilities.

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

14

Travelodge

54

N/A

Free breakfast and Wi-Fi. Outdoor pool, hot tub, continental breakfast

7843 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita (661) 252-1716

15

Super 8 Motel

49

N/A

Free breakfast and Wi-Fi. Pet friendly.

17901 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita (661) 252-1722

16

Santa Clarita Motel

34

N/A

Free Wi-Fi.

24971 Railroad Ave., Newhall (661) 259-2800

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are lobbying for exemptions to the regulation.

“The business community is rightfully concerned about the effects of AB 5, but it’ll be interesting to see how many carve-outs we’re going to see,” Collis added.

Before it passed, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce

monitored and worked to have AB 5 properly amended, according to board member John Musella.

“Unfortunately, it did not take care of clarifying enough independent contractor categories and will likely hurt the gig economy as a result,” he added. “We need to protect working class Californians’ ability to have jobs that allow them flexible work schedules and to protect businesses who rely on independent contracts to run their businesses

successfully in today’s modern, changing economy.”

Assembly Bill 9 This bill further protects workers under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Under the existing law, an employee who claims discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under FEHA must file a verified complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing within one year from the date the incident occurred.

AB 9 extends that one-year period to three years starting in 2020.

“Employees often keep quiet when faced with harassment and discrimination because they need their jobs, so they need time to file complaints,” said Rita Lewis, a business lawyer. “This law allows them time to remove themselves from the situation and ensure speaking out won’t risk their employment. Employers may now find themselves having to See LAWS, page 18

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STATE FARM: #HERETOHELP IN AN EMERGENCY HENRY RODRIGUEZ Owner,State Farm Insurance

A

s firefighters continue to battle multiple fires across Southern California driven by the hot, dry Santa Ana winds that sweep down from the deserts and across coastal Southern California, State Farm is #HereToHelp, and I would like to remind residents that as your local State Farm agent my team & I and claims personnel are here to help on the ground.

As an insurance professional, people oftentime look to me for resources and to help answer questions during a major fire.

Here are some commonly asked questions.

Have an evacuation plan, a first aid-kit, vital documents ready and back up your information.

And don’t forget your car: ensure that you carry a safety kit (including flashlights, emergency lights, non-perishable food,

water, a plastic tarp, gloves, extra clothes, a blanket, a tool set, spare tire, car jack, first-aid kit and jumper cables) and fill up its fuel tank or electric battery.

With more than 10 years of experience our agency is always

WHAT DO I DO IF I AM EVACUATED? Your safety is always first: material things can be replaced but the loss of life and permanent disabilities can’t be fixed.

Please listen to our first responders as your safety is truly their #1 priority.

Stay tuned: follow news reports and information from first responders.

Keep living expenses receipts: they may be reimbursable after meeting your deductible.

DO I HAVE FIRE INSURANCE? Typically, your home insurance and your fire insurance are one in the same! Meet with your agent for an insurance and financial review to discuss coverage, deductibles and other details of your policies. Think of it as your annual “checkup” with your insurance agent.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IN PREPARATION FOR A FIRE? If safe to do so, create a video home inventory by taking pictures or video of each room in your house. Best kept in some sort of cloud based system so that they are easily accessible anywhere you are.

Always listen to the instructions of our first responders and authorities. Monitor the weather and listen or watch the news for updates.

Henry Rodriguez, Agent 18978 Soledad Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 91355 661-250-4892 www.SCVInsurance.net Henry@YourSFteam.net

here to help. We pride ourselves on delivering nothing short of a remarkable experience for all your insurance needs. Please let us know how the Rodriguez Agency can be of service for you and your family! Visit SCVinsurance.net for more information.

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THE LIST: F AMILY -O WNED B USINESSES I N T HE S ANTA C LARITA V ALLEY RANK

COMPANY

TOTAL # EMPLOYEES

FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE BUSINESS

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

MAJOR OWNERSHIP

TOP LOCAL EXECUTIVE

WEBSITE

1

Gothic Landscaping

2,200

2

Landscape services

Jon and Rob Georgio

Jon and Rob Georgio

www.gothiclandscape.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

175

1

Temprorary site services

Nancy Gump-Melancon

Nancy GumpMelancon

www.andygump.com

5

Petersen International Underwriters

72

8

International medical and health insurance, Lloyds of London

Harold, Michael and Thomas Petersen

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 and Cathy Holm

www.avparty.com

Gordon and Debbie Glasnow

Gordon & Debbie Glasnow

www.cbcfirst.com

10

CBC Cleaning and Restoration, Inc

22

2

Emergency disaster cleaning and restoration, residential and commerical

11

Consumers Furniture Gallery

DND

2

Furniture

Greg Moser

Mary Moser

www.consumersfurniture.com

12

Teague Custom Marine

18

5

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

Carl Goldman, Jeri Seratti Goldman

Jeri Seratti Goldman

www.hometownstation.com

15

KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220

15

2

Radio station and website/ Hometown Analytics (The Statster)

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

Cecilia Hyon

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

Kupcake Kitchen

5

3

Bakery

Ryan Hulbert

Ryan Hulbert

www.kupcakekitchen.com

Dennis & Linda Hauge

www.haugeprinting.com

25

Stacey Hauge Printing Co. Inc

5

3

Commerical printer

Dennis Hauge, Linda Hauge

26

Signs By Tomorrow

5

2

Signs and graphics

Becky Hargrave

Becky Hargrove

www.signsbytomorrow.com/santaclarita

27

Marty's Flooring America

5

1

Flooring

Dustin Downen, Greg Smith

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A LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER — BRING ON THE NEW YEAR

W2019 Employment Law Update

and the business community. We ho could imagine that we’d be only days are proud to have been named away from 2020? A among the top 15 Chambers of new decade and a new year of Commerce in Los Angeles County opportunities. and hope to continually move up As we bring 2019, and the dethat list. cade, to a close, we want to thank Looking ahead to next year, we all our members for their continhave our 97th annual Awards and ued support and involvement in Installation Gala on Friday, Jan. the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber 24, 2020. of Commerce. This year has been Please make sure your vote is one of the best years for the SCV counted in the Santa Clarita Valley at 11:45AM Chamber of Commerce and we are proud to Business Choice Awards that will be presented Hyatt the Regency, Valencia represent business community in the third CO-HOST at the Gala.

Business Choice Awards you can & EVENT ORGANIZER largest city in Los Angeles County. vote on include Business of the Year, Rising You register online As wecan close out the year,at: we encourage Star and Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. You employmentlawrsvp.com everyone to come and celebrate the holidays can vote online at www.scvbizawards.com. with local businesses and community leaders The voting closes on Dec. 6. Come and at our Holiday Business After Hours Mixer celebrate with us as we install the 2020 on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at Chamber Board of Directors, as well as a few For moreBenz information on this upcoming event, contact us at: 661-702-6977 Mercedes of Valencia. special awards for the night. Sponsorships are We thank Mercedes Benz of Valencia for available, contact us at hello@scvchamber.com hosting thisTake special We are encouraging to find out more. themixer. short Employment Law Update 2019 Survey at: people to bring items that can be donated to With a new year comes new employment www.scvedc.org/survey Bridge to Home, our local homeless services laws and regulations that business owners will nonprofit. Please email us to find out what have to get up to speed on. items they are currently most in need of. We Your Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of hope to bring some holiday cheer to those less Commerce wants to make sure you’re wellfortunate than ourselves. equipped and informed on these changes, We are looking forward to a great 2020 so please plan on joining us for our annual where we will be bringing more value driven Employment Law Update Forum on Feb. 4, programming and benefits to our members 2020, presented by Poole Shaffery and Koegle,

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2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ment Affairs Council alliances and

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is the largest business membership organization in the Santa Clarita Valley representing more than 65,000 member employees. The Chamber serves as “The Voice of Business,” working as the SCV’s leading business advocacy organization in the third largest city in the County of Los Angeles. Founded in 1923, the Chamber works to advocate for, educate and connect the business community.

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Chair of the Board Chair of the Board Nancy Starczyk Realty Executives Nancy Starczyk Realty Executives EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE Hunt Braly Braly & Shaffery, LLP LLP Hunt PoolePoole Shaffery & Koegle, Marisol Espinoza Espinoza Southern California Gas Company Southern California Gas Company Marisol JeffreyForrest Forrest College of the Canyons College of the Canyons Jeffrey KevinHolmes Holmes Martini Akpovi Partners,LLP LLP Martini Akpovi Partners, Kevin TroyHooper Hooper Kiwi Hospitality Partners Kiwi Hospitality Partners Troy Jill Mellady Mellady Direct Marketing Mellady Direct Marketing Jill Mellady Dr.Chris Chris Raigosa Raigosa Kaiser Permanente Kaiser Permanente Dr. ChrisSchrage Schrage Insurance Financial Services LBW LBW Insurance Financial Services Chris BOARD BOARDOF OFDIRECTORS DIRECTORS Corrine Westfield Valencia Corrine Barchanowicz Barchanowicz Westfield Valencia Steve SCV Water Agency SteveCole Cole SCV Water Agency Jason City of Santa Clarita JasonCrawford Crawford City of Santa Clarita Monica LA Film Locations Monica Harrison Harrison LA Film Locations Brian AAA AAA Companies BrianHiggins Higgins Companies Pam Re/MAX of Valencia PamIngram Ingram Re/MAX of Valencia Patrick Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital PatrickMoody Moody Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Andre LogixLogix Andre Lupica Lupica Brian Princess Cruises BrianO’Connor O’Connor Princess Cruises Dan Revetto AT&TMarlon Roa Insurance Marlon Roa Marlon Roa Marlon Roa Insurance Henry Rodriguez State Farm Insurance Henry StateFivePoint Farm Insurance SandyRodriguez Sanchez Sandy Sanchez FivePoint Liz Seelman Southern California Edison Liz Southern California G. Seelman Jesse Smith California InstituteEdison of the Arts G.Dennis JesseSugasawara Smith California of the Arts DennisInstitute Sugasawara Financial Dennis Sugasawara Dennis Sugasawara Financial Dr. Dianne Van Hook College of the Canyons Dr. Dianne College of Wealth the Canyons John VanceVan Hook Vance John Vance Vance Wealth Dennis Verner Burrtec Burrtec Dennis Karina Verner Winkler Best Western Best Randal Western Karina RandalWinkler Winter Winter Construction Randal Winter Construction Randal Winter

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LLP. You don’t want to miss out on this vital and informative forum. This event will sell out, make sure you register before it’s too late.

Please also take some time to complete the survey at www.scvedc.org/survey, results will be presented at the event.

On behalf of our Chair Nancy Starczyk, the SCV Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and SCV Chamber Management, we would like to wish all our members and their families a happy and festive holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

See you in 2020!!

Onward,

Ivan Volschenk, managing partner, Evolve Business Strategies, representing the SCV Chamber of Commerce BUSINESS COUNCILS

Government Affairs Council The Government Affairs Council comes together once a month to discuss policy decisions on a local, county, state, and federal level. As a member, you are encouraged to attend a meeting and have your voice heard throughout the Santa Clarita Valley and take a stance on pertinent issues relative to the business community or your industry in particular. The Council encourages members to fill out Action Item Forms, requesting the Chamber to take a position on policy issues.

Small Business Council The Small Business Council focuses on three main objectives: Advises the SCV Chamber on small business related issues and programming and networking opportunities; and supports the Chamber’s “Retail Walks” with elected officials. The Small Business Council also promotes increased membership and participation in the chamber.

Latino Business Alliance Our LBA Council works to promote Latino-owned businesses as well as relevant issues facing our Latino business community.

In addition, the LBA helps to educate businesses on how to enhance a company’s business efforts with Latino consumers and other Latino-owned businesses.

NextSCV NextSCV is our next generation of leaders and the group aims to develop the next leaders of the Santa Clarita Valley through personal and professional development, civic engagement, and network building opportunities that ultimately stimulate local businesses and support the mission of the SCV Chamber.

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MEMBERSHIP

ADVOCATE | EDUCATE | CONNECT

MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS HYPERCEL TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS IN 2020

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or nearly 25 years, Hypercel has been creating thoughtfully designed advanced mobile accessories for top retailers globally.

Our brands HyperGear, Naztech and Hello Gorgeous represent a dynamic approach to meet global consumer needs — from universally affordable products to premium accessories for the most discerning customer.

All facets of the Hypercel mission statement’s philosophy revolve around our unrelenting dedication to the vital understanding that your success is our success! Plain and simple, this key notion is upheld through our unlimited commitment to the honesty and integrity in our relationships with valued suppliers, customers, and employees. The world of technology is in a constant state of flux, and we are devoted to the vital practice of closely monitoring the ever changing needs and lifestyles of each unique consumer to bring the newest and most relevant products that are so indispensable for flourishing in this constantly shifting modern world.

In an unflinching fashion, our mission is to accomplish all of this by providing the highest of quality and most competitively priced smartphone accessories, Bluetooth devices, boom-inducing audio products, and specialized power bank, charger and connectivity options that can sometimes be challenging to find elsewhere.

As a proud authorized distributor of award-winning brands who innovate devices that maintain

Photo Courtesy Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce

Valencia-based Hypercel is preparing to celebrate its 25th year of operations. Hypercel’s products are created locally and found in more than 20,000 retail locations across six continents. desirable and exclusive certifications like Apple’s strict MFi licensing, we take great satisfaction in the knowledge that our customers are taken care of in every way and that their expectations are transcended through the products they choose to purchase.

Each Hypercel brand represents a unique approach for product design and functionality.

With Naztech, we embrace mobile accessories as an extension of one’s pursuits. Touch, feel, hold, stare, we elevate your senses with the world’s finest mobile accessories designed in Valencia.

We complement a lifestyle rooted in design and timeless functionality, from award-winning True Wireless Earphones to state-of-the-art fastcharging solutions for iPhones and

Samsung devices.

HyperGear offers powerful and creative wireless accessories that won’t break the bank. With highquality, yet affordable headphones, chargers and Bluetooth headsets, HyperGear truly gives you the power to play!

Hello Gorgeous is a fashionforward accessories line for womenon-the-go. This is where high fashion meets tech, with original designs not found anywhere else — limited releases of finely crafted wireless accessories to accentuate today’s sophisticated mobile devices. Hello Gorgeous is the haute couture of mobile accessories.

Our innovative product lineup has won several awards from prestigious industry associations such as the Consumer Technology

NEW MEMBERS We would like to welcome the newest members to the SCV Chamber of Commerce.

Branded Translations www.brandedtranslations.com

Association (CTA). We hold numerous patents and have introduced industry-leading designs such as the system architecture of the first Motorola IC chip chargers, which became a worldwide standard.

Discovery and innovation are at the root of our corporate culture, coupled with an unwavering commitment to quality and customer care. These elements combine to position Hypercel to be at the forefront of the mobile accessory industry. Our brands can be found at over 20,000 retail locations worldwide, across six continents.

Hypercel has called the Santa Clarita Valley home for over 10 years. Having doubled our warehouse and office space since moving in, we are proud to be a part of a strong business community with many other leading companies.

Our location in Valencia is in perfect proximity to major international transport hubs, such as ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Burbank/Hollywood airport.

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2020, the Hypercel family looks forward to many more successful milestones at our home in the SCV. To our friends in the SCV business community, email us at info@ hypercel.com, mention this article to receive a special code for discounts on the extensive catalog of products at: www.Naztech.com and www.myHyperGear.com

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY

City National Bank www.cnb.com

Eagle Collegiate Academy www.eaglecollegiateacademy.org

Code Ninjas Valencia www.codeninjas.com/locations/ca-valencia

Mike Garcia for Congress www.electmikegarcia.com

Kitsinian Jewelers www.kitsinianjewelers.com/

Canyons Aquatic Club www.canyons.org

Fun Time Captured www.funtimecaptured.com/

The Mind & More www.themindandmore.com

Axianta Financial Partners, Santa Clarita Office www.axiantafinancial.com

Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Axianta Financial Partners Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m.

24275 Main St., Newhall

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ADVOCACY

As the largest business membership organization in the Santa Clarita Valley, the SCV Chamber of Commerce is the Voice of Business. The Chamber actively advocates on behalf of our business community on important local, regional and statewide issues that have direct impacts on our local businesses.

Here’s a look at how the Chamber has been advocating for business this year: STORMING TO CPUC FOR ENERY CHOICE

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL IN ACTION

The SCV Chamber of Commerce was in San Francisco at the California Public advocating for the business community to be included in critical discussions about energy sustainability. The CPUC is favoring all-electric policies, so it was imperative for our membership to let the Commission know that our business community cares about energy choice. A vital task of the Chamber is to assist our small businesses in sustaining themselves. However, sustainability isn’t just about the environment, it’s about jobs and the economy.

Our Public Policy Pillar on sustainability states, the Chamber supports efforts to move towards the increase of renewable forms of energy, while working towards net zero goals. Our comments urged for the Commission to keep businesses be kept part of the conversation as the CPUC looks at other balanced approaches.

In November, the Government Affairs Council was brought four different action items by its members to act on.

Strong Workforce Grant The William S. Hart Union High School District requested support from the SCV Chamber’s Government Affairs Council to recommend the board to write a letter of support to help secure funding from the state to support high school career pathway programs aligned with programs at the local community college. Pathway programs at our schools are a critical component of workforce development and directly impact our local economy.

CTE Facilities Grant The GAC was also requested to ask the SCV Chamber’s board to write a letter of support for a CTE Facilities Grant, which supports the Hart District’s Extend Day Program, which increases career-pathway access districtwide to all students for production and managerial arts.

Metrolink Antelope Valley Line Improvements The SCV Chamber’s Transportation Sub-Committee met in early November discussing additional funds that are needed for improvements for the Metrolink AV Line. A letter of support is being requested from the SCV Chamber to ask for SB-1 Funds from the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program.

The Council moved to recommend support for each of the above items, which the Chamber Board voted unanimously.

Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act The Council also added the “Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act” ballot measure to its watchlist. This measure will be on the November 2020 Ballot, which addresses the concerns of recently passed legislation AB 5. The initiative, backed by Uber and Lyft, will allow drivers an or couriers to continue to work as independent contractors, while receiving some significant benefits.

For more information on the Chamber’s advocacy efforts, visit our website at www.scvchamber.com or attend our monthly Government Affairs Council meetings. Our website contains detailed information on the following: 2019 Legislative Priorities; Public Policy Pillars; and Policy Making Principles.

CHAMBER SCORECARD The SCV Chamber supported the following bills and is proud to announce they have been signed into law: Assembly Bill 25: California Consumer Privacy Act: Clarify Business Compliance with Consumer Request AB 782: CEQA Exemptions for Land Conservation Acquisition AB 874: California Consumer Privacy Act: Publicly Available Information AB 1146: California Consumer Privacy Act: Exemption Related to Privacy Related to Vehicle Information AB 1564: California Consumer Privacy Act: Consumer Request for Disclosure Method Senate Bill 744: CEQA Exemptions and Judicial Review for State Funded Homeless Housing Projects

COALITIONS JOINED| As part of our advocacy efforts, the SCV Chamber has joined the following coalitions to support our business community:

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THE LINEUP

THE VOICE OF BUSINESS ADVOCATE | EDUCATE | CONNECT

SIGNATURE EVENTS

JANUARY 24 Awards & Installation Gala FEBRUARY 4 Employment Law Update 7:30 a.m. Registration/Breakfast 8:15 a.m. Program Hyatt Regency Valencia 24500 Town Center Drive Gain insight into legal matters threatening California business in 2020 Avoid the pitfalls of rapidly changing employment law with Poole Shaffery & Koegle, LLP. This year’s “Be Afraid. Be VERY Afraid!” Employment Law Update, presented by attorneys Brian Koegle and David Poole, will cover legal matters affecting Santa Clarita businesses and professionals that you cannot afford to miss. This year’s topics will include, the latest changes in independent contractor classification, meal and rest period claims and best practices to avoid claims, calculating overtime payments for non-exempt.

6 p.m. Cocktail Reception 7 p.m. Dinner Program Hyatt Regency Valencia 24500 Town Center Drive The SCV Chamber’s 97th annual Awards and Installation Gala, our valley’s premier business event of the year, will be held on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. We will be awarding the Santa Clarita Valley Business Choice Awards and installing our 2020 Chair of the Board and Board of Directors. This black-tie event is the highlight of the business community.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXERS LUNCH AND LEARNS – MEMBER EXCLUSIVE Looking for a way to expand your network? Our monthly Business After Hours mixers are the perfect platform for you to introduce your business as well as network with other businesses located throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Make sure to put a hold on your calendar for every third Wednesday of the month, and don’t miss the Santa Clarita Valley’s premier networking evening. We’re always somewhere different, so you never know who you can meet! Here’s what we’ve got coming up:

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JANUARY 15 Member Appreciation FEBRUARY 19 Valencia Medical Center #EMPOWERINGWOMEN – MEMBER EXCLUSIVE Each month, we invite Chamber members and a special guest to join a group of professional women to help inspire us with their stories. This is a casual, small group, open discussion lunch. Hosted at Salt Creek Grill REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED—NO WALK INS

JANUARY 9 Nancy Starczyk – Chair of SCV Chamber of Commerce FEBRUARY 13 Lindsay Schlick – SchlickArt & Photography MARCH 19

Holly Schroeder – President SCVEDC

Our Lunch & Learns are exclusive MEMBER-ONLY EVENTS. Use your lunch hour to hear about a different service that is offered in the Santa Clarita Valley. Whether it be for your personal need or business, timely information is discussed. Here’s a look at our upcoming Lunch & Learns: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED—NO WALK INS

JANUARY 29 Vance Wealth — Market and Economic Update NextSCV NextSCV’s primary focus is to work with the next generation of leaders by providing network-building opportunities for their development, civic engage-ment and philanthropic involvement. NextSCV also serves as a gateway for young professionals to join the Chamber. If your business has employees be-tween the age of 21 to 40, contact us for more information on how they can get involved.

DECEMBER 12 Ravi Rajan - President of CalArts For registration and more details for each event, visit:

SCVchamber.com For sponsorship or any other information please email hello@scvchamber.com

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1-2) The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted a mixer at Resurgence IT on Oct. 16. SCV Chamber of Commerce Chair Nancy Starczyk presents Jeremy Stepan, president of Resurgence IT, with a certificate to commemorate the three-year anniversary of his current location. 3-4) The SCV Chamber of Commerce’s Health Care Forum at the College of the Canyons University Center was well-attended. The event featured presentations from experts in the field, including Dietmar Grellmann, senior vice president of policy for the California Hospital Association. 5) The SCV Chamber’s Small Business Council held its first meeting, in which members discussed ways the SCV Chamber can promote outreach and support its small-business members. 6) The SCV Chamber also recently hosted its Cybersecurity Forum, which focused on providing practical information to help protect sensitive information, financial transactions and computer software. 7-9) SCV Chamber of Commerce members enjoys a perfect day at Valencia Country Club for the 35th annual Oak Tree Classic, sponsored by Chiquita Canyon.

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Register at SCVchamber.com.

For sponsorship or any other event information, please email hello@scvchamber.com.

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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR EARS FROM LOUD NOISES KEVIN BOLDER

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AuD, Audiology Associates

id you know that exposure to loud noises is one of the most common reasons why people develop hearing loss? According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, or NIDCD, at least 10 million adults in the U.S. have noise-induced hearing loss in one or both ears.

Follow these tips on how to protect you and your family’s ears the next time you’re around high-volume noise.

1. Identify which sounds are too loud Sounds are typically measured

in decibels (dB), but sounds perceived by the human ear are measured in A-weighted decibels (dBA). Exposure to any sounds over 85 dBA can cause noise-induced hearing loss.

As the volume increases, your chances of developing hearing loss increase, as well. To help you understand the loudness of different sounds, here are some examples of common everyday noises and their dBA rating.

Normal conversation: 60 to 70 dBA Movie theater: 74 to 104 dBA Motorcycle, dirt bike, lawnmower: 80 to 110 dBA Rock concert, chain saw: 110 to 120 dBA Fireworks show, gunshot: 140 to 160 dBA

2. Wear hearing protection Some exposure to loud noises is inevitable, and that’s okay. In that case, it’s recommended to wear protective hearing devices, such as ear plugs or earmuffs.

There are many different styles available, making it easy to find one that matches your needs and fits your ears comfortably.

If hearing protection isn’t available, you can cover your ears with your hands.

3. Have your hearing evaluated The best thing you can do to make sure you are maintaining your overall health and wellbeing is receive regular hearing screenings in addition to your other doctor visits.

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To learn more about Oticon Opn and the ConnectClip, make an appointment with Audiology Associates at 661-284-1900. Kevin Bolder, Au.D, Patrice Rifkind, Au.D. and John Davis, Au.D. are three of the best in Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys. Visit our website at www.AudiologyAssociates. net or stop by our office located at 23838 Valencia Blvd, Suite 100, Valencia, CA 91355.

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HOLDIING OFF THE HOLIDAY BLUES

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PATRICK MOODY

depression, please discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

Spokesman for Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

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.

on’t let stress or depression ruin your holidays.

Though the holidays are usually a time of joy and celebration, for some people they can bring depression and stress, according to Mental Health America.

Holiday blues can have many causes, including stress, fatigue, limited finances, unrealistic expectations or loneliness. The pressures of shopping, entertaining, family get-togethers and overnight visitors can add even more tension.

Stress may cause people to become depressed, have headaches, drink too much alcohol, overeat or have trouble sleeping.

The American Psychological Association and other experts offer these tips for coping with holiday stress and depression:

Organize and prioritize your holiday activities. Be realistic about what you can do.

Accept that feelings of sadness and loneliness may be present during the holidays.

Do something for someone else, such as volunteering.

Try activities that are fun and free. Take a drive to look at holiday decorations, drive to the mountains play in the snow, or go window-shopping.

Avoid alcohol. It can make depression worse.

Spend time with people who are supportive and caring. Make new friends or contact someone you haven’t seen for a while.

Take time for yourself. Don’t try to be responsible for everything — let others help out.

In some cases, the holiday blues are caused by seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is the result of fewer hours of exposure to sunlight during the winter months. It can often be treated with light therapy.

If you are struggling with

Holiday blues can have many causes, but doing things like taking time for yourself and prioritizing activities can make things more manageable.

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DEALERSHIP

NEW/USED

ON-SITE SERVICE CENTER

YEAR EST. IN SCV

TOP LOCAL EXECUTIVE**

CONTACT INFORMATION

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Frontier Toyota

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1986

Bob Corson, GM

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

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Valencia BMW

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1999

Gary Pilikyan GM

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

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AutoNation Honda Valencia

Y/Y

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1999

Dan Turner

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

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Parkway Motorcars Valencia (General Motors, Hyundai, Volkswagen)

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Steve Keefe, COO

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

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AutoNation Chevrolet Valencia

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1978

Mark Lecompte, GM

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

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AutoNation Ford Valencia

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1978

Ara Princsion, GM

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

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Champion Kia of Valencia

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Paul Antepara, GM

24095 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 568-1350 www.gochampionkia.com

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Lexus of Valencia

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2000

Mike Murray, GM

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

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AutoNation Valencia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

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2010

James Garwick, GM

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

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Champion Nissan of Valencia

Y/Y

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1978

Paul Antepara, GM

24111 Creekside Rd, Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 491-7584 www.nissanofvalencia.com

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Mini of Valencia

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2013

Chance Corbitt, GM

24135 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 665-2980 www.miniofvalencia.com

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Valencia Acura

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Don Fleming, GM/ Owner

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

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Audi Valencia

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Mike Murray, GM

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

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Mercedes-Benz of Valencia

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Chris Paz, GM

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

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Porsche of Santa Clarita

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Joe Allis, GM

23645 Creekside Rd., Valencia COMING SOON

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defend these lawsuits years after the alleged occurrence, which although good for employees, makes things a lot harder for their employers.”

Assembly Bill 51 “The other interesting thing that jumps out is that over the years, California has been arguably the most hostile state to the concept of arbitration, and that continues in this legislative cycle,” Collis said.

AB 51, another law protecting workers under FEHA, prohibits

arbitration with respect to workers, ensuring that new or current employees aren’t required to sign mandatory arbitration agreements that cover any claims under FEHA. “The concern is that when you require employees to arbitrate rather than litigate, somehow that is less public, particularly when an employment agreement is coupled with some sort of confidentiality agreement,” Collis added.

The new law is also expected to prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who choose not to enter arbitration agreements,

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John Shaffery Managing Partner

25350 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 250 Santa Clarita, 91355 (661) 290-2991 www.pooleshaffery.com

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James Reape Senior Managing Partner

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

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Bob Crockett Owner

23929 Valencia Blvd., Suite 303 Valencia, 91355 (323) 487-1101 bobcrockettlaw.com

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Mark T. Young

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

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1977

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

23822 W. Valencia Blvd., Suite 303, (661) 799-3899 www.opolaw.com

Law Offices of Bill J. Thompson

Civil Litigation & Business Law

5

5

Depends

Bill Thompson, Esq.

28212 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Suite 195 Valencia 91355 (661) 222-7964 www.billthompsonlawoffices.com

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Business & Employment Law

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ReapeRickett Law Firm

Family Law

12

Crockett & Associates

Business Litigation

Donahoe & Young LLP

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019 7:30AM PRESENTED BY BRIAN E. KOEGLE

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NAME

#EMPLOYEES

CONTACT

TITLE

ADDRESS

TA Aerospace

270

Carol Marinello

President

28065 Franklin Pkwy, Valencia, 91355

ASC Process Systems

221

Dave Mason

President

28402 Livingston Ave, Valencia, 91355

ASC Process Systems

221

Dave Mason

President

28402 Livingston Ave, Valencia, 91355

Forrest Machining Inc

220

Joanne Butler

President

27756 Avenue Mentry, Valencia, 91355

Star Nail International / Cuccio

217

Tony Cuccio

CEO

29120 Avenue Paine, Valencia, 91355

Knowles / Novacap

214

Mark Skoog

President

25111 Anza Drive, Valencia, 91355

Crissair, Inc

202

Mike Alfred

President

28909 Avenue Williams, Valencia, 91355

Arvato Digital

200

Garo Kechbouladian

CFO

29011 Commerce Center Dr, Valencia, 91355

Cardinal Health

200

Marsha Aragorn

Site Manager

27911 Franklin Parkway, Valencia, 91355

Fralock Corp

200

Scott Tucker

CEO

28525 W. Industry Dr, Valencia, 91355

Lief Labs

200

Adel Villalobos

President

28510 W Industry Drive, Valencia, 91355

Stratasys Direct Inc

195

Kent Fireston

President

28309 Avenue Crocker, Valencia, 91355

Frontier Toyota

193

Joe Caso

General Manager

23621 Creekside Dr, Valencia, 91355

Bioness

190

Todd Cushman

President

25103 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia, 91355

Adept Fasteners

185

Gary Young

Owner

28709 Industry Dr, Valencia, 91355

PDC - A Brady Business

170

Robert Case

President

27770 N Entertainment Dr, Valencia, 91355

Hydro Systems

166

Scott Steinhardt

President

29132 Avenue Paine, Valencia, 91350

RAH Industries Inc

165

Ronald Hansen

CEO

24800 Avenue Rockefeller, Valencia, 91355

Honda Performance Development

165

Art St. Cyr

President

25145 Anza Drive, Valencia, 91355

Del West Engineering Inc

165

Al Sommer

President

28128 Livingston Ave, Valencia, 91355

Hyatt Regency Valencia

156

Mark Kirsch

General Manager

24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia, 91355

Wayforward

152

John Beck

CEO

28738 The Old Road, Santa Clarita, 91355

Triumph Actuation Systems

150

Randy Lebetsamer

President

28150 Harrison Pkwy, Valencia, 91355

Vision Media Management

143

Michael Alvarez Sr

President

29125 Avenue Paine, Valencia, 91355

Classic Wire Cut Company

142

Brett Bannerman

President

28210 Constellation Rd, Valencia, 91355

Regent Aerospace Corporation

140

Reza Soltanian

President

28110 W Harrison Pkwy, Valencia, 91355

HRD Aero Systems

140

Tom Salamone

President

25555 Ave Stanford, Valencia, 91355

PPG Aerospace

128

Sean Purdy

Business Manager

24811 Ave Rockefeller, Valencia, 91355

Lamsco West, Inc.

125

Cesar Porras

President

29101 The Old Road, Santa Clarita, 91355

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VALLEY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 28005 N Smyth Road Drive || Suite Suite 360 122 | Valencia, CA 91355 | 661.294.8088 | www.via.org 28368 Constellation content provided by VIA | prepared by Point of View Communications | 661.257.4440 | POVPR.COM

A D V O C A T E . E D U C A T E . I N N O VA T E .

2019 VIA Award Honorees Recipients were announced for prestigious awards presented by the Valley Industry Association at the VIA Black & White BASH on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. In addition to an evening of entertainment, the organization celebrated the diversity and

VIA Business of the Year —

As a long-time partner, the Hyatt Regency Valencia has provided high quality planning, partnership and banquet service for a variety of high-profile events over the past two decades. The hotel’s recent major design update demonstrates its commitment to the community.

Nicole Vartanian and Stephanie English representing Supervisor Katherine Barger; Jonathan Amadi representing 25th Congressional District; Jennifer Peterson and Sarah Roseblade, Hyatt Regency Valencia; Mayor Pro Tem Cameron Smyth, City of Santa Clarita; Andrew Taban representing Assemblymember Christy Smith; and, Teresa Todd, VIA Chairwoman of the Board

accomplishments of its members. Proceeds from the event benefited the VIA Education Foundation, Connecting to Success program, a privatelyfunded half day conference offering important workplace readiness skills to high school students. This signature program will train more than 4,000 high school sophomores in 2020 from all area high schools in the Hart District and Mission View Public Charter.

Connie Worden-Roberts Volunteer of the Year —

Sue Tweddell, Primerica, serves as VIA’s Education Committee Chair and Vice Chair of Education. She also serves as BASH Committee Co-chair, and a member on the Advocacy Committee and VIA Leadership Program.

Sue Tweddell, Primerica, Hillary Broadwater, VIA BASH Co-Chair, and Jason Gibbs, VIA Vice Chair Advocacy

VIA Rising Star —

Thrivent Financial | Jeff and Melanie Meyer have established themselves as active and supporting VIA members.

Jeff Meyer serves on VIA’s Board of Directors, Advocacy Committee, and served as this year’s CEO Forum Chair.

Nicole Vartanian and Stephanie English representing Supervisor Katherine Barger; Melanie and Jeff Meyer, Thrivent Financial; Jonathan Amadi, 25th Congressional District; Mayor Pro Tem Cameron Smyth; Andrew Taban representing Assemblymember Smith

VIA Vision and Inspiration Award —

William S. Hart High School was recognized for the partnership and outstanding service to a shared vision. It is the VIA Education Foundation’s highest honor recognizing the communication, collaboration, and collective efforts to further Connecting to Success.

Sue Tweddell, VIA Vice Chair Education; Elizabeth Wilson, Hart High School; and, Melissa Curtis, Logix Federal Credit Union

Vicki Engbrecht receives VIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award

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influence as a teacher of students, a mentor of educators, and a visionary for a generation of educational leaders has made significant contributions to public education and the Santa Clarita Valley business sector.

art District Superintendent Vicki Engbrecht received VIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the business organization’s highest honor. It was only the third time in VIA’s 38-year history to be awarded. The first time was to VIA founding member Connie Worden-Roberts.

The second was to former Supervisor Mike Antonovich.

VIA Lifetime Achievement –

Deputy Superintendent Mike Kuhlman and Superintendent Vicki Engbrecht, William S. Hart Union High School District; and, Teresa Todd, VIA Chairwoman of the Board

Recognizing a distinguished career of more than 40 years, Engbrecht was lauded as a transformational leader whose leadership and

VIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Teresa Todd

Chairwoman of the Board

Point of View Communications

Ed Masterson

Immediate Past Chairman

SOS Entertainment

Hillary Broadwater Chairwoman Elect

QM Design Group

Kim Thomson

Corporate Secretary

SCV Relocation Services

Myles McNamara Director at Large

Comfort Keepers In-Home Care

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nola Aronson

Advanced Audiology

J.C. Burnett

Amy Howard

Hyatt Regency Valencia

Laura Kirchhoff Circle Of Hope

Mike Kuhlman

William S. Hart UHSD

Kathie Martin

BOARD INSTALLATION

A-1 Party

SCV Water Agency

Jeff Meyer

Courier-Messenger, Inc.

Thrivent Financial

Monica Fawcett

Steve Nunez

Sue Tweddell

Primerica Financial

Jason Gibbs

Vice Chair, Advocacy

City of Santa Clarita

Neil Fitzgerald

Princess Cruises

Patti Handy

American Family Funding

Mission Valley Bank

Ted Sirotta

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

Omar Torres

College of the Canyons

GP Strategies Corporation

Michael P. Garrison CPA Treasurer

KKAJ, LLP

TUESDAY, DEC. 17, 2019

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Vice Chair, Education

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SCV HOSTS LAUNCH OF AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE FORUM HOLLY SCHROEDER President & CEO of SCVEDC

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he Santa Clarita Valley is home to several key industry clusters that are the underpinning of manufacturing in our country. Perhaps most notable is the volume of businesses involved in aerospace, in both commercial and defense sectors.

We’re proud to have companies like Aerospace Dynamics, PPG Aerospace, ITT Aerospace Controls, Woodward, TA Aerospace and Wesco Aircraft here in SCV, which are some of our largest employers.

But that’s only the tip of the iceberg — another 80 plus companies in SCV are part of the vast supply chain of manufacturers for the aerospace industry, delivering an array of parts that keep our planes in the air and help military and commercial aircraft adhere to the highest quality standards. Numerous aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, or MRO, stations round out our aerospace and defense cluster and are part of our vital aerospace services.

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. has long supported this industry through periodic peer group gatherings and presentations on topics. In 2019, we made the strategic decision to raise this level of support. To that end, I am excited to announce our sponsorship of newest Santa Clarita chapter of the Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The Aerospace & Defense Forum, or ADF, is an aerospace and defense leadership community that provides opportunities for sharing of information and analysis, mutual support and encouragement, innovation and performance breakthroughs.

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter is the seventh in a growing network. ADF members are

industry executives, senior business service providers, investors, government agencies, nonprofit and professional associations and entrepreneurs.

Upcoming meetings will cover topics ranging from blockchain to cybersecurity to leadership

lessons, plus tours of key businesses in our region. In fact, our Dec. 5 meeting will showcase TA Aerospace, providing an inside view on their engineering and manufacturing prowess on materials and components critical to aircraft operation.

We are committed to our support of our A&D community, and our partnership with the Aerospace and Defense Forum.

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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 Café

Restaurant

1888

22

Yecenia Mercado

25861 Railroad Avenue

(661) 259-7886

Halfway House Café

Restaurant

1906

9

Sally Moore

15564 Sierra Highway, Canyon

(661) 251-0102

The Signal

Newspaper

1919

34

Richard Budman

26330 Diamond Place #100, Santa Clarita

(661) 259-1234

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

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

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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 #

Consumers Furniture Gallery

Furniture

1978

20

Mary Moser

21048 Golden Triangle Rd., Saugus

(661) 259-6909

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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WHAT I LEARNED FROM A LACK OF FEEDBACK

KEN KELLER

B

SCVBJ Contributor

ack in ancient times, 1969 to be exact, I started my first official job on the payroll of a company. I worked nine hours a week at a small grocery store. For the next two years, I grossed $11.25 a week.

Only once did I receive feedback on my performance. The store manager told me I was working too slowly. He said that his son did the tasks faster. His son, a couple years older than me, told me that his dad

wasn’t paying him, so he finished the job as fast as he could, with little attention to quality.

With the acquisition of a California driver’s license, I jumped at the chance to earn a whopping $1.55 an hour at McDonald’s. Employees were reviewed every 90 days. At my first evaluation I earned a raise to $1.60 an hour. I was elated but never heard the rationale behind the increase.

Over the next year, I received more raises, but never received any specific feedback.

What happened at these two first jobs appears to be the norm: Most companies don’t handle performance evaluations well. Some simply ignore the issue by not giving evaluations, which I think is a mistake.

Having worked with hundreds of companies through the years, I can provide some answers as to why people received little or no feedback on their on the job performance.

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Most often, the employee doesn’t know what they are accountable for. At my first evaluation at Nestle in 1981, I was handed a document listing responsibilities that had never been discussed with me, yet I had been graded on each one of them. I was not just surprised, I was angry.

The rule for evaluations should be: no surprises. If a reviewer cannot provide effective feedback during the entire evaluation period, they aren’t equipped to make the formal assessment.

The criteria should be as objective as possible. In sales and service positions, this is easier to do. Detached from client interaction, it can be more difficult to measure. This is a leadership challenge for the reviewer to address and overcome. If they cannot do this, they should not be in a position of evaluating others.

One person in every company needs to be held accountable to make certain that every employee is evaluated at least annually. When I hear stories of individuals who haven’t had a formal evaluation in years, I know that it breeds anger, resentment and disengagement.

Those performing reviews need to understand just how important feedback is to an employee. Hearing specific feedback is, in my opinion, invaluable. Employees at every level want to know what they are doing well, what they are doing that needs to be worked on, and what the plan is for improvement.

Tied to evaluations, every business needs a clear policy about pay increases. This statement should include who is eligible for a raise, what it takes to get a raise, when the

raise will be effective and the range of raises that will be given. This message has to be communicated to every employee.

Let’s face it: Some employees haven’t earned a pay increase, for any number of reasons. Not getting a raise should not be a surprise to any employee. And when companies go through periods when giving raises isn’t financially possible, that message also needs to be clearly explained to all employees. If people leave as a result, so be it.

I have observed that CEOs are lousy at performing evaluations.

Most often, they have not prepared for the discussion. Instead, they use generic phrases of praise, and seek to end the meeting as soon as possible.

They often go out of their way to avoid having difficult conversations with those that underperform.

CEOs create and build goodwill by possessing character traits of being well-liked and being seen as a nice person. But that goodwill can quickly be diminished by turning a blind eye and a deaf ear by ignoring the needs of employees seeking specific feedback to improve the company they work for.

If you want a more effective payroll, provide better and timely feedback on performance.

Ken Keller is an executive coach who works with small and midsize B2B company owners, CEOs and entrepreneurs. He facilitates formal top executive peer groups for business expansion, including revenue growth, improved internal efficiencies and greater profitability. Email:Ken.Keller@ strategicadvisoryboards.com. Keller’s column reflects his own views and not necessarily those of the SCVBJ.

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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

680

ITT Aerospace Controls

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

(661) 295-4000

475

Aerospace Dynamics International

25540 Rye Canyon Rd, Valencia, CA 91355

(661) 257-3535

398

Wesco Aircraft

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

(661) 802-5132

375

B & B Manufacturing

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

(661) 257-2161

330

TA Aerospace

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

(661) 775-1100

270

ASC Process Systems

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

(818) 833-0088

221

FMI Aerostructures / Forrest Machining Inc.

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

(661) 257-0231

220

Novacap / Knowles

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

(661) 295-5920

214

Crissair, Inc.

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

(661) 367-3300

202

Fralock

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

(661) 702-6999

200

Adept Fasteners

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

(661) 257-6600

185

RAH Industries Inc.

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

(661) 295-5190

177

Del West Engineering Co.

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

(661) 295-5700

165

Triumph Actuation Systems

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

(661) 295-1015

150

Regent Aerospace Corporation

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

(661) 257-3000

140

HRD Aero Systems

25555 Avenue Stanford, Valencia CA 91355 www.hrd-aerosystems.com

(661) 295-0670

140

Curtiss-Wright

28965 Avenue Penn, Valencia CA 91355 www.curtisswright.com

(661) 257-4430

130

PPG Aerospace

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

(661) 678-4209

128

Lamsco West Inc.

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

(661) 295-8620

125

*INFO FROM SCVEDC.ORG

THE LIST: S ANTA C LARITA V ALLEY P RIVATE S CHOOLS # OF STUDENTS 2016-2017

GRADES TAUGHT

1

Trinity Classical Academy

570

Transitional K-12

2

Santa Clarita Christian School

422

K-12

3

Legacy Christian Academy

435

K-8

4

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

270

K-8

RANK

NAME

TEACHING STAFF

INFO, CONTACT NAME, # AND/OR EMAIL

58

14

Wally Caddow, wcaddow@trinityclassicalacademy. com

36

28

Megan Pettee, Adm. Asst. pettee@sccs.com

53

10

TEACHERS

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

Mark Wilson Administrator

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

DND

15

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

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

20

principal@olphsc. org

1962

Sharon Krahl, Principal

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

$1.5M

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SCV BUSINESS VOICES

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE FURTHER CLOSES INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR LOOPHOLES BRIAN E. KOEGLE

Esquire, Poole Shaffery & Koegle, LLP

S

ince the state Supreme Court issued a ruling in April 2018 (Dynamex Operations West), California businesses have been scrambling to decipher the scope and application of the court’s ruling. Flash forward to Sept. 18, 2019, when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 5, and a number of significant questions still linger over who can and who can’t be classified as an independent contractor.

The Dynamex ruling set forth a new “ABC Test” to help inquiring employers understand when a worker must be classified as an employee. The new test resulted in most independent contractor relationships now qualifying as employment relationships. As part of the test, a business has the burden of proof on all of the following factors in order to establish that the worker is an independent contractor:

A) That the worker was free from control and direction of the hirer in connection with the performance of the work; AND, B) That the worker performed work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business; AND, C) That the worker is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed for the hiring entity.

If the business is unable to prove, through a preponderance of the evidence, that each of the following statements is true and accurate, the worker “defaults” back to an employee, and must be afforded all of the protections and privileges of the California wage orders and the California Labor Code.

The California Legislature then codified the “ABC Test” into the California Labor Code as part of AB5. In the days leading up to the bill’s signing, a

number of groups lobbied for, and were granted, exemptions from the application of the ABC Test. Among the lucky professions which were exempted are lawyers, doctors, hairstylists, barbers, commercial fisherman, marketing professionals, fine artists and payment processing

agents. Notably absent from the list of exempted professions are all those workers performing services in the so-called “gig economy” – think Uber and Lyft drivers, GrubHub, Postmates, and all of our favorite convenience-based enterprises.

Brian Koegle is a partner in

the employment and labor law department of Poole & Shaffery, LLP. He leads the transactional and litigation teams for the labor and employment division of the business law firm. For more information on Poole Shaffery & Koegle, call (855) 997-7522, or visit pooleshaffery.com.

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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FORECAST SET FOR MARCH 12, 2020

BY HOLLY SCHROEDER

President and CEO of the SCV Economic Development Corp.

W

ant to learn more about the local economy and how geopolitical trends and international issues could impact your business? Please join the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation for the 2020 Economic Outlook Forecast to be held on Thursday, March 12 at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia.

In celebration of SCVEDC’s 10th anniversary, this year’s event will be better than ever!

As always, the Economic Outlook will include an in-depth look into our national and local economies, as well as discuss global trends.

Economist Dr. Mark Schniepp of California Economic Forecast will provide a detailed economic forecast at the local, state and national levels. Every attendee will receive a digital copy of the Economic Outlook Book with over 100 pages of the latest research on demographics, employment, residential and commercial real estate, new development, quality of life and

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The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) is a unique private / public partnership representing the united effort of regional industry and government leaders. The SCVEDC utilizes an integrated approach to attracting, retaining and expanding a diversity of businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley, especially those in key industry clusters, by offering competitive business services and other resources.

Event Details Date: March 12, 2020 Registration: 1:30 p.m.

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Econo Watch Santa Clarita Valley

Q2 ’19

Q1 ’19

Q2 2019 Sq Ft

Office Space

10.86%

11.57%

2,752,557

Industrial Space

4.40%

4.30%

23,308,050

Commercial Vacancy Rates

Total Marked Sq. Ft. Vacancy Percentage:

26,060,607

Office Space - as a % of Vacancy

10.56%

10.61%

N/A

Industrial Space - as a % of Vacancy

89.44%

89.39%

N/A

Oct ’19

Sep ’19

Oct ’18

2 52

0 47

3 47

Building Permits New Commercial/Industrial Building Permits Commercial Tenent Improvements/Alterations

Local Company Stock Prices Bank of Santa Clarita (BSCA) California Resources Corp (CRC) Carnival Corp. (CCL) FivePoint (FPH) Mission Valley Bank (MVLY) Six Flags * (SIX) Wesco (WAIR) Woodward (WWD)

Oct ’19 19.62 .59 42.89 6.61 14.2 42.19 11.02 106.66

Sep ’19 19.3 10.2 43.71 7.5 13.7 50.79 11.01 107.83

% Change 1.66% -45.20% -1.88% -11.87% 3.65% -16.93% 0.09% -1.09%

Unemployment Rates Santa Clarita Palmdale Lancaster Glendale Los Angeles County State

Oct ’19 4.0% 6.1% 6.5% 4.0% 4.5% 4.1%

Sep ’19 4.2% 6.2% 6.7% 4.3% 4.7% 4.1%

% Change -4.76% -1.61% -2.99% -6.98% -4.26% 0.00%

Housing Stats SCV Median Home Value SCV Median Condo Value SCV Home Sales SCV Condo Sales SCV Avg. # of Days on Market (SF) SCV Single Family Home Inventory

Oct ’19 610,000 420,000 191 77 89 176

Sep ’19 623,000 374,000 194 72 88 216

Sep ’18 595,000 399,000 175 73 88 437

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The List: W EB D ESIGN C OMPANIES SERVICES OFFERED

LOCAL TOP EXECUTIVE

COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION

1999

Web design, internet marketing, law firm web designing, search engine optimization, search engine marketing

Rustin Kretz, CEO and Founder

27750 Entertainment Drive, Valencia, CA 91355, 866-622-5648, www.scorpion.co

1

2004

Full-service web development, design, hosting and maintenance

John Formia, CEO

23890 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita Ste. 747 www.info@freshelement.com, fax 661-295-3336

Status Not Quo

18

2008

Web Development, Digital Marketing ERP, CRM

Pam Capistrano, CEO

26336 Citrus Street, Valencia, CA 91355 888-767-0767, statusnotquo.com

4

The Chip

6

1988

Web design, help desk support, network configuration, managed services

Chip Meyer, President

19197 Golden Valley Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91387, (661) 260-3000

5

Santa Clarita Website Design

5

2000

Website design and development, drone photography, search engine optimization.

Greg Fry, Owner

Valencia, CA 91354, (800) 993-2037 www.yourdrawingboard.com

6

Small Dog Creative

7

2007

Web development, marketing consultation, search engine optimization, graphic design, social media management

Anya Smilanick, Owner

25031 Ave. Stanford, Ste. 70, Valencia 661-702-1310 www.SmallDogCreative.com

7

95 Visual

4

2011

Transforming local businesses through reliable and personal websites

Joshua Maddux, Owner

661-347-1426, www.95visual.com

Alison Lindemann, Owner

25115 Ave. Stanford Ste. A 305 661-255-8292

# OF YEAR EST. EMPLOYEES IN SCV

R ANK

FIRM NAME

1

Scorpion Internet Marketing

533

2

Fresh Element Inc.

3

8

WSI Internet Consulting

2

2005

Internet marketing, search engine optimization, payper-click, social media, email marketing, web design and development, video marketing

9

LA Internet Marketing Agency

2

2005

Web design, internet marketing, webmaster services, graphic design.

Micah Kritman

28116 Smyth Dr #207 818-885-1564

Warren Schultz, Owner

818-281-7628 www.tapsolutions.net

10

TAP Solutions

1

2000

Web design, website development, wwebsite adn print graphics, Microsoft Excel Macros, development and support, general programming

11

White Fox Creative

1

2017

Creating websites that work as client generating machines.

Monthly web maintenance

Kim Joy Fox, Owner and Founder

18723 Princessa #227, Santa Clarita, CA 91387, 661-306-4443

12

QM Design Group

1

2007

Web design, Graphic design, branding, identity

Hillary Broadwater, President

25115 Ave. Stanford Ste. A 305, 661-250-9914

13

Resurgence IT

20

2016

Integrated IT support; search engine optimization webdesign; software development

Jeremy Stepan, President and CEO

25031 Ave. Stanford Ste. 10, Valencia, CA 91355, www.resurgenceIT.com

14

Watters Group

N/A

N/A

Inbound marketing, Local optimization & SEO

Lee Watters, President

18723 Via Princessa # 330, Santa Clarita, 661-505-8785, www.thewattersgroup.com

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making it so they can only be done voluntarily.

“With every passing year, businesses have been adopting arbitration agreements to limit the growing cost of employment-related lawsuits,” Collis said. “AB 51 would force them back into court with all associated costs and time.”

Musella agreed, adding, “By removing arbitration agreements, it will likely only delay the resolution

of claims.”

In an attempt to address federal issues, AB 51 specifically states that it does intend to invalidate arbitration agreements enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act, yet Collis believes it will be immediately challenged.

ASSEMBLY BILL 749 It’s common practice for employers to add a “no-hire” clause into settlement agreements that prohibit employees from ever applying for a job at that company again, but this practice will soon be illegal.

“When first hearing about this bill, I was a bit worried,” said Oliver Mendel, supervising manager, adding, “I saw this as posing a problem for many employers who have dealt with particularly bad apples, but AB 749 seems to have addressed this, and upon learning more, I’m a bit more optimistic.”

“Like AB 9, this law is preventing harassment victims from being dissuaded from speaking out,” Lewis said. “‘No hire’ clauses can almost punish a victim for reporting a problem, risking their employment.

Now, this does not mean employers

will need to rehire fired employees, nor does it mean that they cannot terminate a current employee based on unrelated, legitimate reasons.”

Those interested in learning more about the new laws affecting California businesses in 2020 can attend “Be Afraid, Be VERY Afraid!” Employment Law Update with Poole Shaffery & Koegle, LLP. The forum is scheduled 7:3010:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Hyatt Regency, located at 24500 Town Center Drive in Valencia. For more information, visit scvchamber.com/events/ employment-law-update.

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THE LIST: L AWYERS - S OLO P RACTITIONERS NAME

*INFO FROM SCVEDC.ORG

PRIMARY PRACTICE

CONTACT

Bridgeford Law Office

Workers Compensation

25060 Avenue Stanford, Suite 285 Valencia, 91355 (661) 775-9300

Carter Law

Civil Litigation, Civil Rights/ Discrimination

25152 Springfield Court Sute 100 Valencia, 91355 (323) 825-5529

Cohen Law, PLC

Business & Corporate

28039 Smyth Drive, Suite 200 Valencia, 91355 661-257-2887

Daniel Gunning, Esq.

Business & Real Estate

28470 Avenue Stanford, Suite 360 Santa Clarita, 91355 (661) 287-4120

Gharibian & Oliver

Family Law

25350 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 240 Valencia, 91355 (661) 254-4100

Group One Legal, PC

Landlord/Tenant, Real Estate Law

27720 Dickason Dr., Suite 232 Santa Clarita, 91355 (661) 702-4651

Employment Law

25350 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 302 Valencia, 91355 (661) 505-8315

Holmquist Law J. Umana Law P.C. Judge Mediation Kanowsky & Associates

Business Law & Intellectual Property Alternative Dispute Resolution / Mediation

19197 Golden Valley Rd, Suite 124 Santa Clarita, 91387 (661) 755-9861 5850 Canoga Avenue, Suite 400 Woodland Hills, 91367 (818) 610-8799

Business & Real Estate

26481 Summit Circle Santa Clarita, 91350 (661) 290-2656

Law Office of Barry L. Edzant

Lemon Law & Personal Injury

28470 Avenue Stanford, Suite 360 Valencia, 91355 (661) 222-9929

Law Office of Craig Aird

Business Law, Estate Planning & Immigration

27240 Turnberry Lane #200 Valencia, 91355 (661) 362-0762

Law Office of David Hong

Patent Law

P.O. Box 2111 Santa Clarita, 91386 (866) 826-8680

Law Office of Dean Ogrin

Business Law & Personal Injury

26841 Summit Circle Valencia, 91350 (661) 290-2656

Law Office of G. Marshall Hann

Business & Real Estate

25350 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Suite 130 Valencia, 91355 (661) 255-3600

Law Office of Gina G. MacDonald

Estate Planning & Probate

25115 Avenue Stanford, Suite A-209 Valencia, 91355 (661) 294-6464

Law Office of James F. Brownlowe

Estate Planning & Personal Injury

PO Box 55746 Valencia, 91385 (661) 388-1592

Law Office of Jeffrey D. Armendariz

Criminal Defense

28470 Avenue Stanford, Suite 360 Valencia, 91355 (661) 288-1959

Law Office of John S. MacIntosh

Home Owners Association, Landlord/Tenant, Estate Planning

25350 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Suite 130 Valencia, 91355 (661) 255-7027

Law Office of Michael Berke

Debt Collection

25001 The Old Road Santa Clarita, 91381 (661) 259-1800

Law Office of Robert M. Mansour

Estate Planning

28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy., Suite 110 Valencia, 91355 (661) 414-7100

Law Office of William J. Kropach

Workers Compensation

6345 Balboa Blvd., Suite 222 Encino, 91316 (818) 609-7005

Law Offices of C. Ray Carlson

Personal Injury

27951 Smyth Drive #101 Valencia, 91355 (661) 294-0044

Law Offices of Caryn Sanders

Business & Corporate, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

24307 Magic Mountain Parkway #107 Valencia, 91355 (661)775-9873

Law Offices of David A. Huffaker

Estate Planning

28382 Constellation Road Valencia, 91355 (661) 288-1050

Law Offices of David D. Diamond

Criminal Defense

28005 Smyth Drive, Suite 190 Valencia, 91355 (888) 860-6570

Law Offices of Michael D. Finley

Family Law

28212 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Suite 195 Valencia, 91355 (661) 964-0444

Law Offices of Rand E. Pinsky

Family Law

28005 Smyth Drive #102 Valencia, 91355 (661)295-4644

Law Offices of Roger Doumanian

Small Business, Corporations & Trademarks

27955 Smyth Drive, Suite 107 Valencia, 91355 (661) 481-3091

Law Offices of Steven B. Chroman, P.C.

Family Law

28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 206 Valencia, 91355 (661) 255-1800

Martinelli Law Group

Family Law

28422 Constellation Road, Suite 208 Valencia, 91355 (661) 310-8329

McNamara Law Firm, PC

Elder Law

28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy., Suite 110 Valencia, 91355 (661) 287-3260

NP Law Firm, APC

Civil Litigation & Personal Injury

28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 311 Valencia, 91355 (855) 675-2901

Probate California

Probate

Stevenson Ranch, 91381 (661) 244-1222

The F.M. Zavala Law Firm, Inc.

Family Law

28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 206 Valencia, 91355 (661) 753-3534

The Law Offices of Mark Dickerson

Criminal Defense

22031 Sunrise View Place Valencia, 91355 (661) 296-4820

The Mason Law Firm

Personal Injury

28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 202 Valencia, 91355 (661) 476-5678

The Werner Law Firm

Estate Planning & Probate

27433 Tourney Rd., Suite 200 Valencia, 91355 (661) 252-9022

Timothy A. Lambirth, APC

Business Law

25876 The Old Raod, Suite 35 Stevenson Ranch, 91381 (661) 644-5525

Wax & Wax

Workers Compensation

27201 Tourney Road Valencia, 91355 (818) 946-0608

Yeager Law APC

Estate Planning

23300 Cinema Drive, Suite 2907 Santa Clarita, 91355 (661) 471-2177

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THE LIST: L ARGEST B IOSCIENCE C OMPANIES R ANKED

BY

E MPLOYEES

COMPANY

EMPLOYEES

CONTACT

TITLE

ADDRESS

Boston Scientific

900

Maulik Nanavaty

Principal

25155 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia, 91355

Quest Diagnostics

660

Cristen Farrell

Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

27027 Tourney Rd, Valencia, 91355

Advanced Bionics

581

Jim Robinson

VP

28515 Westinghouse Place, Valencia, 91355

Q2 Solutions

405

Brian O'Dwyer

CEO

27027 Tourney Rd, Valencia , 91355

Pharmavite

371

Henry Burdick

President

28104 Witherspoon Pkwy, Valencia, 91355

Shield Healthcare

272

Jim Snell

President

27911 Franklin Parkway, Valencia, 91355

Cardinal Health

200

Marsha Aragon

Director of Operations

27680 Ave Mentry, Valencia, 91355

Stratasys Direct

195

Kent Firestone

CEO

28309 Ave Crocker, Valencia , 91355

Bioness

190

Todd Cushman

President

25103 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia, 91355

PDC - A Brady Business

170

Robert Case

President

27770 N. Entertainment Drive, Valencia , 91355

Classic Wire Cut Company

142

Brett Bannerman

President

28210 ConstellationRd, Valencia, 91355

Cicoil, LLC

75

Howard Lind

Managing Member

24960 Avenue Tibbits, Valencia, 91355

United Consortium

70

Harold Lehon

CEO

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

TriMed Inc

64

David Medoff

CEO

27533 Avenue Hopkins, Santa Clarita, 91355

Technical Manufacturing West

60

Brad Topper

General Manager

24820 Avenue Tibbitts, Valencia, 91355

Neotech Products

56

Craig McCrary

President

28430 Witherspoon Pkwy, Valencia, 91355

Implant Direct

50

Ginger Page

Director Technical Sales

26330 Diamond Pl #100, Santa Clarita, 91350

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

Alfred Mann Foundation

35

John Petrovich

CEO

25134 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia, 91355

SetPoint Medical

26

Murthy Simhambhatla

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

CREDIT: SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. * EMPLOYEE COUNTS MAY NOT BE CURRENT

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A LOOK AT THE POLITICS OF THE WORKPLACE PAUL BUTLER Signal Contributing Writer

T

his time, I’ll keep it light and talk politics!

People are paying a lot of interest to what the politicians are saying or not saying and, even more importantly, what they do or don’t do.

Our decision on who to vote for is based on trust. Trust is easy to say but hard to do. Just those five letters make all the difference in which box we choose to check at the polling booth. We trust people based on two aspects — character and competence. Character is who they are and competence is what they do.

An article I read recently caught my attention about politicians that made me think of the workplace.

The writer said: “Let us cease calling our politicians, ‘our leaders’ as they are not ‘our leaders.’ Those we select to govern are simply ‘our representatives’ — they are meant to honorably represent us domestically and abroad.

If we’re unhappy with the job they’re doing, we switch them out.”

From my experience, I’d suggest there is a great union between what this author said and the most effective workplaces I’ve worked in or consulted with. In highly effective workplaces, the leaders don’t see themselves as “leaders” — they see themselves as representatives of the organization. They don’t “govern” the people — they focus on bringing out the best of people to achieve organizational results.

Likewise, outstanding politicians in history bought the best out of people to produce results for the country. These “results” may have been, for example, navigating through a time of economic darkness into a more prosperous period of light. These “results” may have been to represent the country well during a time of terrorism and war.

Just like a country elects its politicians, the workplace chooses its own representatives. At the highest levels, the board of directors of a corporation chooses the executivelevel representatives. If the board is not pleased with the results they receive, they address the issue and

In highly effective workplaces, the leaders don’t see themselves as “leaders” — they see themselves as representatives of the organization.

They don’t “govern” the people — they focus on bringing out the best.

(MC) ultimately “vote” to make a change of representative. The same structure is found in private corporations, nonprofit entities and educational institutions — people make the decision on who represents them and who doesn’t.

At the lower levels of any organization, the employees choose whether to follow or not. If an employee is unsatisfied with their “superior,” most organizations have a mechanism (often called “the human resources department”) to speak up about the way the leader is leading. If the employee is not satisfied they will vote with their feet and therefore the organization loses the economic contribution from that worker.

The saddest situation I’ve observed is when an employee quits, but stays. The person may stay but really they’ve quit. They could care less about their work and such individuals can be an albatross in the workplace. The root of the problem is the disgruntled employee is unwilling to follow the leader. See, if a leader doesn’t have followers they’re not a leader — they haven’t represented their people well.

Another aspect about politics and the workplace that fascinates me is the visceral response people seem to have toward politicians and workplace leaders. I have found that people either love or loathe certain politicians. Likewise, I have found people love or loathe their workplace representative. I rarely hear people say they think a politician is “OK.” I rarely hear employees say

their supervisor is “OK.” I’m no philosopher — I’m a recovering accountant but I think there’s no middle ground when it comes to whom we put our trust in.

The concept is so close to our heart

that it causes an innate response within us to love or to loathe.

There’s something deep down within our very DNA that doesn’t want to be judged, controlled or told what to do and when to do it. That’s why we squirm at the idea of tyrannical rule in this Great Experiment called the “United States of America,” which is also why we don’t respond well to bossy bosses.

May we always choose our representatives carefully and may we remain grateful we have the freedom to speak up about the way in which we’re led as a nation or within our workplace. If we’re a leader ourselves may we always represent our people well.

Paul Butler is a Santa Clarita resident and a client partner with Newleaf Training and Development of Valencia (newleaftd. com). The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Signal newspaper. For questions or comments, email Butler at paul.butler@newleaftd. com.

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