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Go.Verizon.com study titled “The 15 Most Ambitious U.S. Cities” ranked Santa Clarita No. 4 on its list, which looked at cities with at least 100,000 residents.
“We’re proud to have Santa Clarita rank fourth as the most business-ready city in the U.S.,” said Ivan Volschenk, managing partner for Evolve Business Strategies, which manages the SCV Chamber of Commerce. “We have worked diligently and closely with the city of Santa Clarita to ensure that our city continues to prosper and be a business-friendly city.”
The study uses 2019 data from the U.S. Census Bureau and a weighted scale comprising each city’s average household income, unemployment rate, percentage of people with a bachelor’s degree or higher, number of applications to start a business, percentage of population that starts a business and homeownership rate.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan that would spend about $1.5 billion of the state’s $75.7 billion surplus in grants of up to $25,000 to support small businesses, according to state officials this week.
The plan, which would bring the amount allocated in recent months for grants to $4 billion, is intended to help thousands in their post-pandemic economic-recovery efforts, which Newsom told business leaders would make it the largest state program of its kind in the country.
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce was among the voices advocating for more support for small businesses, including Newsom’s proposal, to help owners get back on their feet as soon as possible.
SCV Chamber To Host ‘State Of The County’ At Six Flags Magic Mountain
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce (SCV Chamber) has announced the return of its annual “State of the County event,” to be held in person at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
The SCV Chamber and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office have been working to create a dynamic event to celebrate the reopening of the economy, which is scheduled to include remarks by the Supervisor and full access to rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain, according to organizers.
“I am thrilled to be back with you in person to present my annual State of the County address, especially after what our community, our County and the world experienced this past year,” said LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “This year I look forward to celebrating what is ahead and talking about our bright future together. Please join me at Six Flags Magic Mountain to have some fun and enjoy the roller coasters together.”