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Welcome to SCV Means Business, the official podcast of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation. Stay tuned as President & CEO Holly Schroeder interviews business leaders and explores the many ways that companies connect and contribute to their community.

Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation


    • Dec 4, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 64 EPISODES


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    E63: Economic Horizons: Santa Clarita Valley's 2025 Forecast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 30:52


    Tune in to this episode of SCV Means Business as host Ondre Seltzer, President and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, engages in an insightful conversation with Mark, Director of the California Economic Forecast. They explore pressing economic trends including the future of remote work, the impact of AI and automation on the workforce, and the trajectory of inflation heading into 2025. Mark shares his optimistic outlook for the Santa Clarita Valley, highlighting strong development prospects, industrial growth, and the region's competitive advantages. The discussion also covers crucial insights about workforce dynamics, real estate market trends, and how the region is positioning itself for continued economic expansion despite broader market challenges. 

    E62: Santa Clarita Valley's Economic Outlook: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 23:45


     Tune in to this episode of SCV Means Business to join host Dr. Jey Wagner, President and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, as he interviews economist Mark Schniepp about the current state of the economy. They discuss the stalled progress on reducing inflation, the Fed's restrictive monetary policy, and the impact of geopolitical events on the economy. Mark also shares insights on labor market trends, the housing market outlook, challenges in the commercial real estate sector, and the film industry's slow recovery from the writers' and actors' strikes. He also reveals why he remains optimistic about the Santa Clarita Valley's economic strength and growth potential. 

    E61: An Update on the Valley's Economy: With Dr. Mark Schniepp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 25:40


    Tune in to this episode of SCV Means Business to join host Dr. Jey Wagner, President and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, as he interviews economist Mark Schniepp for an illuminating update on economic trends locally and nationally. Mark shares the latest projections on inflation, interest rates, the real estate market, and overall GDP growth. He also discusses how the softening labor market could impact office vacancy rates and remote work. 

    E60: Farewell to a Leader: Holly Schroeder Looks Back on 10 Years at the SCVEDC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 19:24


    In this special episode of SCV Means Business, outgoing president and CEO Holly Schroeder is interviewed by board co-chair Calvin Hedman. Holly discusses the history and evolution of the EDC over the past decade, the organization's role in supporting local businesses, her proudest accomplishments, and the recent approval of a major new film studio project. This farewell episode provides perspective on the growth and bright future ahead for the region.

    E59: Burrtec Waste Industries: Providing Leading Waste Disposal and Recycling Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 23:52


    Dennis Verner, General Manager for Burrtec Waste Industries, joins the program to provide an overview of his organization and discuss California's new food waste law. Discover the details of the law, which requires every jurisdiction to provide organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses, with the goal of reducing food waste in California by 75% by 2025. Dennis reveals the successes and challenges of transitioning to the new waste removal requirements and talks about the experience and certifications needed to be a waste management driver. 

    E58: 2023 Economic Outlook: With Economist Mark Schniepp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 27:40


    Economist Mark Schniepp returns to the program to provide an update on the local and national economies.  Mark shares an update on the unemployment rate and reveals his prediction about the odds of a recession occurring in Q2 of 2023. Discover the industries in California that are expected to experience growth this year and the key economic indicators that may determine the health of the economy. 

    E57: Amicis Research Center-A Leading Independent Clinical Research Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 24:21


    In this episode, you'll learn about Amicis Research Center and the work they are doing to help advance the clinical research industry. Discover how Amicis serves both medical professionals as well as patients, and the testing process for clinical trials. You'll also hear about the training and background necessary to work in the field of clinical research and the variety of career pathways.  

    E56: DrinkPAK: A Next-Generation Contract Manufacturer of Canned Beverages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 27:04


    In this episode you'll learn about DrinkPAK, a premiere contract manufacturer of premium alcoholic and non-alcohol beverages based in Santa Clarita. Discover what makes DrinkPAK the most technologically advanced canned beverage facility in North America and the skills that DrinkPAK looks for in potential hires. You'll also hear about how DrinkPAK is addressing environmental and sustainability issues and why they decided to base their business in Santa Clarita. 

    E55: 2022 Economic Outlook: With Economist Mark Schniepp

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 27:34


    Economist Mark Schniepp from California Economic Forecast returns to the program to provide an update on the national, state, and local economies. Mark shares his thoughts about various economic indicators and whether the U.S. economy is headed into a recession. Discover the impact of retirement on the labor force and how companies can best manage their labor needs. Mark also discusses the impact of automation and provides an overview of the housing market in the Santa Clarita Valley. 

    E54: Valencia Technologies: Leaders in Neuromodulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 30:39


    Stacy Chambliss, CEO of Valencia Technologies, joins the program to share the origin story of her organization and reveals details behind their innovative eCoin device. Discover how eCoin is reshaping the delivery of long-term therapy for bladder control. Stacy also discusses the growth that Valencia Technologies has experienced over the past year and the qualities that they look for in job applicants.   

    E53: A Tour of the Santa Clarita Valley- With Realtor Neal Weichel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 30:45


    This episode features an interview with realtor Neal Weichel of the Neal Weichel Group, as he provides an overview and tour of some of the different areas of the Santa Clarita Valley. Discover some of factors that are driving population growth in the Santa Clarita Valley and the range of homes available. Neal also reveals the pros and cons of new and older homes. 

    E52: Lavi Industries: Advancing the Science and Design of Crowd Control and Queue Management

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 21:23


    Yoni Lavi, President of Lavi Industries, joins the program to provide an overview of his organization and the various queuing solutions they provide. Yoni shares insights about virtual queuing services and how the COVID-19 pandemic created an increased demand for digital queuing solutions. Discover the management approach and culture that has allowed Lavi Industries to pivot and meet evolving industry demands.  

    E51: Newleaf Training: Helping People and Organizations Be Their Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 25:33


    Paul Butler, Owner and Client Parter at Newleaf Training, joins the program to discuss how he came to start his company and provides an overview of the services that Newleaf provides. Discover the 3 greatest barriers that prevent people from achieving their goals and how the pandemic has changed the delivery of training courses. 

    E50: Firefly Fabrications: Building High-Quality Custom Food Trucks in Santa Clarita

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 24:47


    Justin Campbell, owner of Firefly Fabrications, joins the program to provide an overview of his company and reveals what goes into the manufacturing and repair of food trucks. Discover what it takes to run a food truck business and how to get set up. Justin reveals the skills that he looks for in a potential employee and the current state of the food truck industry in the U.S.

    E49: Elite Media Technologies: Providing Cutting-Edge Post Production Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 25:01


    Jason Altman, VP of Business Development and Operations for Elite Media Technologies, joins the program to provide an overview of the services that his company provides and share the story of his own career journey. Jason discusses the various educational paths that can lead to a career in post-production and shares advice for anyone looking to break into the field. Discover the importance of cybersecurity when it comes to protecting content, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on media consumption, and the need for post-production services.

    E48: Star Nail: Pivoting and Thriving During the Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 21:05


    Tony Cuccio, Founder and President of Star Nail, joins the program to discuss how he was able to pivot his business during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some of the challenges he has had to overcome over the past several years. Tony reveals how he has been able to find quality talent even during the "Great Resignation" and how the support he has received from the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation and has helped his business.

    E47: Fall 2021 Economic Outlook Event: Part Four - COVID 19 Guidelines and Vaccine Mandates

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 15:30


    This episode was recorded live at the Fall 2021 Economic Outlook Conference. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and associated business disruptions brought unprecedented challenges for companies in the Santa Clarita Valley and across the globe. It's more important than ever for business leaders to arm themselves with vital information and data to make decisions that will impact growth and success in 2021 and beyond. In part four of this series, you'll hear from a panel of business leaders about how they are dealing with supply chain issues and key lessons learned from the pandemic.

    E46: Fall 2021 Economic Outlook Event: Part Three - COVID 19 Guidelines and Vaccine Mandates

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 12:33


    This episode was recorded live at the Fall 2021 Economic Outlook Conference. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and associated business disruptions brought unprecedented challenges for companies in the Santa Clarita Valley and across the globe. It's more important than ever for business leaders to arm themselves with vital information and data to make decisions that will impact growth and success in 2021 and beyond. In part three of this series you'll hear from a panel of business leaders as they discuss how they navigating the ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines and vaccine mandates. 

    E45: Fall 2021 Economic Outlook Event: Part Two- Workforce and Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 18:06


    This episode was recorded live at the Fall 2021 Economic Outlook Conference. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and associated business disruptions brought unprecedented challenges for companies in the Santa Clarita Valley and across the globe. It's more important than ever for business leaders to arm themselves with vital information and data to make decisions that will impact growth and success in 2021 and beyond. In part two of this series you'll hear from a panel of business leaders as they discuss how workforce and technology issues impacted their business during the pandemic. 

    E44: Fall 2021 Economic Outlook Event: Part One- Talent/Hiring

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 17:39


    This episode was recorded live at the Fall 2021 Economic Outlook Conference. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and associated business disruptions brought unprecedented challenges for companies in the Santa Clarita Valley and across the globe. It's more important than ever for business leaders to arm themselves with vital information and data to make decisions that will impact growth and success in 2021 and beyond. In part one of this series you'll hear from a panel of business leaders as they discuss talent and hiring issues during the pandemic. 

    E43: Santa Clarita Valley Economic Forecast- with Dr. Mark Schniepp

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 29:15


    Dr. Mark Schniepp, Director of the California Economic Forecast, returns to the program to discuss where Santa Clarita Valley is in terms of its recovery from the pandemic induced recession. Discover the state of various industries in Santa Clarita and the impact of trends in the national economy on the region. 

    E42: Hudson Spider- Revolutionizing Film and Production Lighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 24:51


    Tim and Sarah Hudson, founders of Hudson Spider, share the challenges and opportunities that they faced along the way as they built their company. Tim discusses how while working as a lighting cameraman, he found the need for a light that was soft, directional and mobile, and how he and Sarah then created a parabolic 36” fixture, known as the Redback, which has quickly made its way on to movies, tv shows, commercials and stills shoots.

    E41: Helping Patients Achieve Optimal Brain Functioning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 25:56


    Dr. Mark Liker, world-renowned neurosurgeon and Founder, Owner and President of BrainStim Centers, Inc. joins the program to discuss the work that BrianStim is doing to provide transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, to patients to help improve their brain function. Dr. Liker explains the process of TMS, some of the conditions that TMS can help treat, and how TMS can help patients achieve optimal brain functioning.

    E15: ITT- A Global Aerospace Controls Leader in the Santa Clarita Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 29:33


    Robert Gleason, Executive Director, Product Engineering & PMO for ITT, Inc, joins the program to discuss the work that the company does for both the civilian and military aerospace industries. He reveals some of the recent trends, challenges, and  disruptive forces in aerospace, and how ITT is helping contribute to the future of space exploration. 

    E40: Alliance Integrated Technology- Providing High-End, Customized Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 25:38


    Billy Russell, Vice President and CTO for Alliance Integrated Technology, joins the program to discuss the work that his company does providing high performance storage and computing for the media and entertainment space, as well as other markets. Discover how Alliance Integrated Technology supports film and tv production, and the innovative ways that they met the unique challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

    E39: Becoming a Certified B Corporation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 29:10


    Tony Shepard, CFO of AMS Fulfillment and Craig McCrary, President and COO of NeoTech Products return to the program to discuss what it means to be a B Corporation (B Corp). Tony and Craig discuss why they decided to have their companies be certified B Corporations, reveal the core principles of a B Corp, and discuss the impact of those principles on the culture of their organizations.

    E38: Navigating the New World of Work with Resurgence IT Founder Jeremy Stepan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 23:10


    Jeremy Stepan, Founder and Owner of Resurgence IT, joins the program to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid adoption of new technologies for businesses and provides an overview of the services that Resurgence IT provides. Discover the IT needs that were created by a shift to remote work, what you need to consider when it comes to cybersecurity, and how to balance security needs with accessibility and ease of access. 

    E37: Vision Media- Engaging Audiences Via Cutting-Edge Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 24:14


    Michelle Ross, CEO of Vision Media, joins the program to discuss how she came to her current position, and the digital and physical distribution solutions that her company provides. Discover the evolving nature of content creation and consumption and the differing perspectives on the pros and cons of physical DVD's versus digital streaming. 

    E36: LA North Studios- A Full-Service Film Production and Sound Stage in Santa Clarita

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 18:01


    John Prabhu, one of the co-owners of LA North Studios, joins the program to discuss the evolution of his career and LA North Studios, as well as the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on his business. Discover trends in production space and the impact of new streaming services on the film and television industry. 

    E35: AVITA Medical- Unlocking Bold Ways of Restoring Skin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 20:08


    Dr. Michael Perry, CEO of AVITA Medical, joins the program to discuss the work that his company does to harness the skin's regenerative capacity to create spray-on skin comprised of the patient's own skin cells. Discover the patients and conditions most likely to need this kind of therapy, and why AVITA Medical decided to move the company from Australia to the Santa Clarita Valley. 

    E34: UV Resources- A Leader in Affordable Ultraviolet-C Equipment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 24:25


    Dan Jones, President of UV Resources, joins the program to provide an overview of his company, and the various applications of UV light to improve indoor air quality. Discover the crucial role that ultraviolet light can play in helping to address the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the technology can be implemented in a safe and efficient manner. 

    E33: College of the Canyons- Providing Affordable and Innovative Education and Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 8:27


    Jeff Forrest, Vice President, Economic and Workforce Development at College of the Canyons, joins the program to discuss how his organization is helping to prepare the workforce of today and the future. Discover the various affordable options for quality education and training available through College of the Canyons. 

    E32: UltraViolet Devices, Inc.- Creating a Cleaner, Safer and Healthier World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 21:48


    Richard Hayes, President of UltraViolet Devices, Inc. or UVDI, joins the program to discuss the various applications of ultraviolet technology, including disinfecting drinking water and air disinfection. Discover the important role that ultraviolet technology can play in mitigating COVID-19.

    E31: Applied Companies- The Nation's Leading Manufacturer of Environmental Control Units

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 25:22


     Joe Klinger, Vice President for Applied Companies, joins the program to discuss some of the solutions that they are designing for the military, the application of their technologies for combating the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as addressing indoor air quality.  

    E30: Updates and Developments in Santa Clarita- With Mayor Cameron Smyth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 11:49


    In this Santa Clarita Business Brief, you'll hear from Mayor Cameron Smyth as he discusses some of the exciting developments in Santa Clarita. He also reveals why Santa Clarita has been able to thrive  during the disruption created by the COVID-19 pandemic and why it is important for a city to be business-friendly. 

    E29: Packform- Changing and Disrupting the Packaging Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 22:03


    Preston Geeting, co-founder and director of Packform, joins the program to discuss how his company creates an environment for manufacturers to sell their products to a large network of customers and give customers global access to manufacturers of all types of packaging – custom and commodity – without the need for high overhead distributors that control the market today. Preston reveals the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on his business, and the applications of Packform's technology for other industries. 

    E28: The California Economic Forecast- Statewide and Local Outlook and Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 23:18


    Dr. Mark Schniepp, Director of the California Economic Forecast, joins the program to discuss the current state of the regional and statewide economy, and the impact that COVID-19 has had on various industries. 

    E27: Vista Canyon- Santa Clarita Valley's Newest Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 8:04


    In this Santa Clarita Business Brief, you'll learn about Vista Canyon, Southern California’s most innovative new live, work, walk and ride community.

    E26: The Center at Needham Ranch- A New Industrial Development in Santa Clarita

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 12:17


    In this Santa Clarita Business Brief, you'll learn about The Center at Needham Ranch, including the highlights and benefits, and economic drivers of development.

    E25: IAC Commerce Center- Meeting The Needs of the Rapidly Growing E-commerce Sector

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 7:42


    In this Santa Clarita Business Brief, you'll hear about the IAC Commerce Center, and how they support e-commerce businesses.

    E24: Lamsco- A Global Leader in Aerospace Gap Management Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 24:44


    Brian Williams, CEO of Shimtech Industries, joins the program to discuss Lamsco West, Inc., one of Shimtech's business units and the largest single manufacturer of shims and laminated shim stock in the world. You'll learn about the importance of shims in the airplane manufacturing process, and what Shimtech looks for when acquiring a new company. Discover the state-of-the-art composites that are being used to replace metal parts and some of the challenges and opportunities involved. 

    E23: WayForward Technologies- An Independent Video Game Developer and Publisher in Santa Clarita

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 23:00


    Voldi Way, Founder of WayForward Technologies, joins the program to discuss the evolution of the video game industry, and the history of his company. Voldi also discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with scaling a business, and how WayForward manages large teams. He also reveals how they recruit in a tight labor market, and how they create a positive work culture. 

    E22: Stratasys Direct- Providing 3D Custom Printing and Manufacturing Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 23:18


    Stratasys Direct CEO Kent Firestone joins the program to discuss the unique history of 3D printing in Santa Clarita,  and the rise of 3D printing for production. Discover the benefits of 3D printing over traditional manufacturing, and how Stratasys develops unique solutions for customers. 

    E21: The Alfred Mann Foundation- Pioneering Innovative Solutions for Medical Conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 25:20


    John Petrovich, CEO of the Alfred Mann Foundation, and Robert Greenberg, Executive Chairman of the Alfred Mann Foundation, join the program to discuss the history and purpose of their organization. Discover how the foundation has helped bring new technology to market for some of the most challenging medical problems, and how they partner with outside companies to maximize their efforts.     

    E20: Six Flags Magic Mountain- The Largest Employer in Santa Clarita

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 25:35


    This episode features an interview with Tim Burkhart and Neal Thurman from Six Flags Theme Parks, as they discuss some of the highlights and history of the theme park. They reveal a new coaster and new section of the park that is coming soon, and some of the global projects currently in development. 

    E19:Behind The Golden Arches- The Evolution of McDonalds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 23:58


    In this episode, you'll hear from an owner of several McDonald's stores in Santa Clarita, as he discusses the evolution of the franchise. Discover industry trends and innovations, and how McDonald's is using technology to better serve their customers. 

    E18: Gerard Cosmetics- Using the Power of Social Media To Grow Their Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 23:36


    This episode features an interview with Jennifer Gerard, President and CEO of Gerard Cosmetics, as she discusses the evolution of her company and why she decided to start her own business. Discover the range of products that the company offers, and how Jennifer uses social media influencers to get the word out about the brand. Jennifer shares her thoughts about the current state of social media, and reveals future collaborations. 

    E17: Lief Labs- A Leading Innovator in the Dietary Supplement Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 27:42


     This episode features an interview with Adel Villalobos, President of Lief Labs, as he discusses how being based in Santa Clarita has helped his company to grow. He gives an overview of the dietary supplement market and how it has evolved, and shares takeaways for how to run a successful organization. Discover the importance of culture, values and vision for any business.  

    E16: King Henry's Inc.- Producing Premium Snacks in Valencia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 29:18


    Trina Davidian, President and CEO of King Henry's Inc, joins the program to discuss the history behind the company, and the products they produce, including premium candy, nuts, trail mixes, and assorted sweets. She reveals how the packaging has evolved over time, and some of the specialty items they produce. She also discusses how automation has changed the production process and why she sought a designation as a woman-owned business. 

    E15: ITT- A Global Aerospace Controls Leader in the Santa Clarita Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 28:43


    Robert Gleason, Executive Director, Product Engineering & PMO for ITT, Inc, joins the program to discuss the work that the company does for both the civilian and military aerospace industries. He reveals some of the recent trends, challenges, and  disruptive forces in aerospace, and how ITT is helping contribute to the future of space exploration. 

    E14: Simplify Optics- Making High Quality Lenses in Santa Clarita

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 22:33


    Keith Grossman and Javan Diaz, owners of Simplify Optics, discuss the process of making high quality lenses and how they have carved out a unique niche in their industry. They reveal their philosophy of keeping things simple even in a complex manufacturing process, and what they look for when hiring new employees. They also share their vision for the company moving forward. 

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