The Santa Clarita Valley of Commerce (SCV Chamber) has announced a monthly roundtable with local business owners to discuss the viability and ensure the continuance of each business. The roundtable, which was announced Monday, is set to hold its first meeting virtually on Friday, Nov. 13 from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and plans to continue to hold meetings on ...

Eternal Art Tattoo Shop in Canyon Country has shut its doors due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on local businesses. The owner of Eternal Art announced on social media Thursday the closure of the tattoo business after 25 years in the community. “I can no longer continue to go further and further in debt for a space ...

When it comes to marketing, small businesses can sometimes be behind the curve, often because their owners don’t have the budget to create elaborate marketing strategies and are most likely busy running the business! To speed things up, we’ve come up with some simple tactics that can be done in less than a day to get back to doing what ...

Utility company SoCalGas has announced the “Fueling Our Communities” program in partnership with several charity organizations aimed at providing meals to individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative aims to assist 40,000 seniors, students, families and migrant farm workers in underserved communities across central and southern California. Five charities have partnered with SoCalGas, who have funded the program with ...

Starting a new small business? If you are starting a small business that needs an office to be set up then apart from business strategies you also need to look into hiring office essentials. We have come up with a checklist to help you with the same. Choose Office Space: If you are starting a small business alone without the ...

California business taxpayers filing a return for less than $1 million in tax have received an additional three months to file returns and pay taxes, officials said Tuesday. This is the result of an Executive Order issued by Governor Newsom, according to a statement from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). The executive order from the governor’s ...

With the 10th annual “Small Business Saturday” taking place this week, residents are being encouraged to support Santa Clarita’s small businesses rather than chain stores, officials said Tuesday.  An average of 67 cents of every dollar spent at a small business in the United States ends up staying in that local community, according to American Express officials.  “Small businesses are ...

A free workshop hosted by Senator Scott Wilk is scheduled for Nov. 14, and is expected to cover a range of topics important to business owners and managers, officials said. Topics expected to be covered include tips on ensuring a business is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), updates on new California employment laws, what to know about ...

Santa Clarita balloon and party specialist A1 Party was recognized as Small Business of the Month by State Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, officials said Wednesday. For October 2019, Kim Kurowski and A1 Party were celebrated by Wilk, along with family and friends, for the impact of their service and charity provided to Santa Clarita. “It’s an honor and very ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday the starting of the new Small Business Council, which is set to help support business members within the chamber, officials said. “Small businesses are at the core of our chamber’s membership and are the backbone of our economy,” said Santa Clarita Valley Chamber Board Chair Nancy Starczyk. “We have worked with ...