Manufacturing remains strong in the Santa Clarita Valley as economists and business leaders forecast improved economic growth and job creation in 2027. That was the message Thursday at the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation’s 2026 Economic Outlook, where local business leaders, educators and public officials gathered to discuss the region’s economic future. Centered on the theme “Made in SCV,” ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) is pleased to announce that Christopher Page has been appointed as its Director of Business Development. In this role, Page will serve as a key point of connection between SCVEDC and the business community, helping companies access the information, resources, and partnerships needed to make informed decisions about growth in the Santa ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation is seeking input from community leaders, local businesses and government stakeholders regarding the recent California Wildfires and power outages with a online survey. This initiative is designed to evaluate the effects of power outages and wildfires on business operations, economic growth, and community well-being, while also identifying specific challenges faced by businesses and ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) is proud to announce the appointment of Don Kimball as co-chair of its Board of Directors, succeeding John Shaffery, managing partner of Poole Shaffery, who has held the position since January 2023. Don Kimball brings extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to the Santa Clarita Valley to his new role. As ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation will be recognized by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation on Wednesday, Nov. 6 with a Strategic Engagement Award. The award honors the SCVEDC’s impactful work in driving economic growth. This acknowledgment celebrates the SCVEDC’s dedication to attracting, retaining and expanding businesses to cultivate a diverse economic landscape and create high-quality jobs for ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) announced Tuesday that Jey Wagner will be stepping down from his role as President & CEO effective July 8th, 2024. Jey joined the SCVEDC last May as the VP of Workforce and Economic Development, before transitioning to President & CEO after the departure of Holly Schroeder in September 2023. Ondré Seltzer, currently ...

On Wednesday, the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) announced its new President & CEO. On Wednesday, after completing a nationwide search, the Board of Directors for the SCVEDC announced the promotion of the current Vice President of the Workforce & Economic Development Dr. Jey Wagner, to the role of President & CEO, as successor to Holly Schroeder. “I ...

Avon Rents, a vehicle rental company, has moved its headquarters to Santa Clarita. Avon Rents was established over 40 years ago and is an independently owned and operated fleet of commercial vehicles in Southern California. Their fleet primarily serves the film industry with production trucks and trailers, as well as small businesses and individual rentals. “We are thrilled to welcome ...

Last Thursday night, the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) recognized the City of Santa Clarita as the Most Business Friendly City in Los Angeles County with a population greater than 60,000, tying with the City of Gardena. El Segundo was named the winner for cities with a population under 60,000. Tom Cole and Monica Fawcett from the city’s Economic ...

The head of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC), has been elected to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Board of Directors. Holly Schroeder, President and CEO of the SCVEDC, who currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation, was elected to the hospital governing board on March 2, officials announced. The SCVEDC ...