The Valley Industry Association (VIA) announced Friday the pending retirement of President and CEO Kathy Norris, highlighting an extraordinary career spanning more than 30 years of dedicated service to the organization, its members, and the greater business community. Throughout her tenure, Kathy Norris has been the driving force behind VIA‘s growth, visibility, and lasting impact. Under her leadership, the association ...

The Valley Industry Association (VIA) is proud to announce the nominees for the 2025 VIA BASH Awards. These prestigious honors celebrate outstanding contributions to both the organization and the Santa Clarita Valley business community. This year, three distinct awards will be presented: two exclusive to VIA members, and a third, the Community Impact Award, open to the broader Santa Clarita ...

The Valley Industry Association (VIA) is set to host a series of Candidate Forums, offering the community an invaluable opportunity to engage with candidates vying for key positions in the upcoming November 5, 2024, election. These forums will take place at the University Center, Room 258, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with light bite refreshments provided by Jersey Mike’s. ...

The Valley Industry Association (VIA) is set to hold the Connecting to Success Program this fall for more than 3,000 students in the William S. Hart Union School District. The VIA Connecting to Success Program aims to help students prepare for the workforce and develop professional skills for a competitive job market. The program aims to help students connect what ...

The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita received over $600,000 in federal appropriations funding for this fiscal year. With the support of Congressman Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita), VIA received $675,000 in federal appropriations funding for the fiscal year of 2023 to expand a workforce preparation program for youth. “Congressman Mike Garcia was absolutely instrumental in securing these dollars specifically to ...

Candidates vying for a spot on the Santa Clarita City Council this election season took stances on hot button issues at the Valley Industry Association City Council Candidates Forum Thursday. Santa Clarita City Council candidates spoke about their approaches toward solving various issues at the VIA City Council Candidates Forum held in the Dianne G. Van Hook University Center at ...

Valley Industry Association (VIA) hosted a talk Tuesday titled “SCV Safety: Trends, Issues & Solutions,” where local officials and law enforcement discussed crime in Santa Clarita and how it affects business operations. Captain Justin Diez with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station spoke to a gathering of local representatives and business owners on Tuesday to highlight crime statistics, trends, and ...

Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger made an appearance at Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday to discuss local issues, including homelessness criminalization and government outreach amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the Santa Clarita’s Valley Industry Association (VIA). VIA invited Barger to sit down with them Thursday evening at their Cocktails and Conversations event to “bolster business and address issues impacting our ...

Valley Industry Association (VIA) has partnered with Mission Valley Bank and the Santa Clarita Non-Profit Leaders Network to form a proposal that has been sent to Congressman Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) that would provide funds to ease debt for eligible businesses in return for service to better the community. VIA identified a need in the community, and were inspired to ...

The Board of Directors for the Valley Industry Association (VIA) announced their endorsements for local candidates in the 2020 election Monday. On Monday, official from the VIA, an organization that has been representing business interests throughout the Santa Clarita Valley for nearly 40 years, released a statement announcing their endorsements for candidates running in local elections. “The Valley Industry Association is always working ...