Articles from San Fernando Valley Business Journal (May 11, 2009)

Title	Author	Type	Words
504 loan helps sew up new location.	Thomas, Mike W.		875
A delicious deal.	Billingsley, Eric		184
A jurisdictional 'hot potato' over clean neighborhoods: while agencies figure out who's responsible for picking up trash along the Orange Line in Van Nuys, the Greater SFV Chamber of Commerce takes matters literally into its own hands.	Alegria, Andrea		748
Aleratec Inc.		Brief article	77
Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN) announced the results of voting at the company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders.		Financial report	98
Appointments: two new and five returning members have been named to the Newhall Redevelopment Committee.		Brief article	109
Bankruptcies.		List	361
Bi-weekly top gainers.		Brief article	200
Bi-weekly top losers.		Brief article	207
Burbank, Woodbury to hold business summit.		Brief article	224
Calabasas office sale.	Billingsley, Eric		131
Canoga Park/West Hills Chamber of Commerce.			380
Commercial real estate brings questions at summit: foreclosures, opportunities coming out of distressed market are discussed by two panels.	Billingsley, Eric		621
Company highlight: Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS).			92
Discussion of commercial market needs specifics.	Billingsley, Eric		441
Distribute: Universal Music Group will distribute music and music-related urban titles from Image Entertainment Inc. under a deal reached between the two companies.			74
Energy: as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District's efforts to reduce energy and water consumption by 10 percent by 2012, solar panels are being installed at Canoga Park High School.			111
Energy: disk storage provider Nexsan has a new promotion for its customers who use energy-saving technology.			118
Energy: two buildings managed by American Realty Advisors have received the Energy Star designation by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.			160
Fashion: more than 650 people attended Woodbury University's annual scholarship benefit gala at the Beverly Hilton on May 3.			152
Favorable loan terms help close sale.	Johnston, Lori		852
Fertile ground or saturation? Farmer's markets spring up quickly as they stray from original intent.	Alegria, Andrea		1420
Food: Henry's Farmers Market opened a new location in Woodland Hills on May 6 in the Warner Plaza.			86
Glendale.			28
Hall: the Valley Industry & Commerce Association's Hall of Fame will grow this year to include Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn, Gelson's, Pierce College, Spectrolab and Ritchie Valens.			146
Holy land experience.	Madler, Mark R.		115
Innovators meeting.	Madler, Mark R.		311
Investment firm bringing its trend strategies to Valley: business partners claim concepts minimize volatility.	Billingsley, Eric		561
Keeping companies in state requires addressing four factors.	Potter, Bob	Column	853
L.A. Council to make final decision on jet phaseout: LAWA Board backs passage of Van Nuys noise ordinance.	Madler, Mark R.		718
Letter to the editor.	Berry, Kim	Letter to the editor	768
Local accountants dislike rule on distressed assets: CPAs say new guidelines forced through 'political duress'.	Senzee, Thom		816
Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC).		Brief article	120
Market indexes.			92
Market summary.		Brief article	108
Mr. Social: Dustin Luther dispenses advice on the hows and whys of using social media to promote a business.	Billingsley, Eric	Interview	1177
Much of Valley economy is put on hold: no clear direction for Valley business community, according to experts at annual summit.	Alegria, Andrea		1005
Music: Schecter Guitar Research has joined with the Musicians Institute to offer two new scholarships for student guitarists.		Concert review	99
Need quiet? He's all ears.	Madler, Mark R.		1161
Non-profits and business should work together.	Schaff, Jason		572
North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce.			83
Old advice works for new media.	Terry, Robert J.		854
On the screen.	Madler, Mark R.		221
On-the-job training, and lots of it.	Worcester, Adam	Cover story	849
Opportunity rises for angels as VC investments fall: higher quality enterprises looking for early stage capital; company valuations have fallen.	Billingsley, Eric		856
Our small-business economy.			353
Palmdale vote will decide on bed tax hike: increase to 10 percent sought by officials.	Madler, Mark R.		506
Panda Security.		Brief article	52
Playhouse cuts eliminate national acts from schedule: Palmdale venue's stage, classes focusing on local fare.	Madler, Mark R.		388
Projects in Chapter 7: filing cites multi-family developments.	Billingsley, Eric		342
Public service.		Brief article	96
Relations: the Sun Valley plant of Vulcan Materials Co. received a Community Relations Bronze Award from the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association.			111
Research grants get high marks.	Murtagh, Beth		761
Resources for starting a business: the SBA has many tools available for anyone ready to explore starting a business, including figuring out if you have what it takes be an entrepreneur. It also offers nuts-and-bolts information about the startup process and the important task of writing a business plan.			604
San Fernando Valley Business Journal.			73
Santa Clara Valley Bank (SCVBank; OTC BB: SCVE.OB) hired Santa Clarita Valley resident, Janet Olmos as a Client Service Representative for its Valencia branch.			65
Santa Clarita plan eves more spending.		Brief article	203
Santa Clarita Valley Business Leadership 2009 Award nominees.			591
Scientist taps SCORE for advice.	Sibley, Lisa	Company overview	748
Search: Scour.com launched a promotion for new and existing users to win $1,000 just by using the search engine.			105
Should the California state constitution be re-written?	Weiss, Ivy		422
Showcase of Green.			172
Signs of stabilization in home prices: first-time homebuyers, investors driving current market.	Billingsley, Eric		643
Smoother sailing with 8(a) training.	Penland, Dolly		858
Software: Xytech Systems Corp. has completed the first installation of its new MediaPulse product at the Chicago headquarters of the Boeing Co.			119
Startup weds passions for a purpose.	Corvin, Aaron	Company overview	841
State's political, economic future may hinge on turnout of May 19 election.	Lippe, Gregory N.		770
Success built on long-term view.	Peacock, Ryan		810
Sweets: the Chocolate Bar, a gourmet chocolate business, celebrated its grand opening May 8 in Encino.			97
Taking stimulus money requires following rules.	Rosenberg, Richard		1054
The M& M wrap-up.	Billingsley, Eric		156
The Valley 50 stock index.			1268
Time to review where ad dollars go.	Harris, Scott		693
Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.			53
Valley biz seen.			206
Valley calendar.		Calendar	849
Valley company putting a face on viral marketing: big stage technology helps strengthen brand bonding.	Madler, Mark R.		458
Valley econowatch.			701
Veteran's loan boosts energy firm.	Noblett, Jackie	Company overview	870
Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce.			146