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Avalon Investment Readies a Third Speculative Project

Build: Developer to break ground on 45,000-square-foot industrial building this summer.Avalon Investment Company prepares for new project in Santa Clarita

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Valley Area’s Industrial Market Rebounds

OUTLOOK: Bright future may be ahead.

SPECIAL REPORT: Commercial Real Estate - Local brokers say rents in the industrial market will rise this year.

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Neonatal Unit Close to Opening

New unit at Henry Mayo gives parents peace of mind for their newborns.

Henry Mayo hospital expects approval to open new NICU next month

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Menswear Retailer Closes Amid Industry Transition

Shopping: Economy, new competition prompts Mel Fox closure after more than 60 years.

After more than 60 years of business, Mel Fox, the Encino-based men’s clothing retailer, is preparing to close its doors

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Rapidly Improving Santa Clarita Industrial Market Spurs New Construction

SANTA CLARITA: Santa Clarita becomes the new hot spot for the industrial market

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East Valley Industrial Market to Join Rising Tide in 2012

Demand: Building owners fill space in aging structures to companies who value location.

East Valley is known as one of the Valley’s oldest industrial markets

Nestlé USA Lands Cool Deal for Ice Cream Distribution

Lease: Route change leads to adding a third location; company will make $500,000 investment.

Nestlé USA has leased roughly two acres of land in Chatsworth to build a distribution center for its ice cream products and more.

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Real Estate Brokerage Firms Predict Bright Spots For 2012

Growth: Apartment sales will remain hot this year as other markets begin to warm up.

ABOUT THE LISTS. Includes SFVBJ's 2012 REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE FIRMS, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FIRMS, LEASED OFFICE SPACES, and SOLD OFFICE SPACES lists for download (pdf)

Private Universities Plan for Reduction of Student Aid

Education: Cal Grant cuts in proposed state budget would result in savings of $300 million.

Proposed cuts on funding for private college students raises concerns

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Dignity Meets Debt

Account Control Technology and founder Dale Van Dellen use a humane approach to collecting on student loan defaults.

ENTREPRENEUR: Collection agency, Account Control Technology focuses on student loan market

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MGA Entertainment Supports Medical Research with Dolls

Hope: Van Nuys toymaker sending message of comfort to children undergoing treatment.

GIVING: This is a regular feature on philanthropic activities by Valley-area business people and companies.

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AROUND THE VALLEYS - February 20, 2012

News and notes from around the greater San Fernando Valley area

Motion Picture Television Fund Mends Industry Ties

Partners: Hospital joins with UCLA on inpatient unit for geriatric psychiatric patients.

HEALTH CARE Column by Judy Temes

Entertainment Partners Opens New Finance Division

Money: Burbank firm offers assistance to producers to get tax incentive funds earlier.

ENTERTAINMENT Column by Mark Madler

VALLEY STOCK WATCH - February 20, 2012

Stock activity for 50 selected greater San Fernando Valley-based public companies.