E62: Santa Clarita Valley's Economic Outlook: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
Release Date: 05/30/2024
E63: Economic Horizons: Santa Clarita Valley's 2025 Forecast
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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...
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E62: Santa Clarita Valley's Economic Outlook: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
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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...
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E61: An Update on the Valley's Economy: With Dr. Mark Schniepp
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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.
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E60: Farewell to a Leader: Holly Schroeder Looks Back on 10 Years at the SCVEDC
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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.
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E59: Burrtec Waste Industries: Providing Leading Waste Disposal and Recycling Services
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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.
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E58: 2023 Economic Outlook: With Economist Mark Schniepp
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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.
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E57: Amicis Research Center-A Leading Independent Clinical Research Company
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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.
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E56: DrinkPAK: A Next-Generation Contract Manufacturer of Canned Beverages
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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.
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E55: 2022 Economic Outlook: With Economist Mark Schniepp
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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.
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E54: Valencia Technologies: Leaders in Neuromodulation
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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.
info_outlineTune 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.