Burbank Firm Casts Eye on Post-Production Services
FILMS: MyEyeMedia plans to bring quality control expertise to new post-production offerings.
MyEyeMedia ventures into post-production business
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Valley Aerospace Companies Spot Opportunity in Unmanned Aircraft
Aviation suppliers plan to tap into growing drones market
With Pressure On, Aerospace Suppliers Make Changes
MANUFACTURE: Small companies can still compete but need to innovate and invest.
Local suppliers change business strategies to stay competitive
Banks Opening Valley Branches, Stirring Competition
EXPANSION: Banks target affluent markets.
A wave of new Valley banks makes for some stiff competition
Matadors Bullish on Making Home Improvement Loans
Matador Credit Union offers loans for energy efficiency program
Startup Putting Electric Vehicle Chargers to the Test
TeCH: Gridtest Systems moves to Westlake Village after getting angel investor funding.
Investor funds allows Gridtest Systems to move to Westlake Village
Valley Bicycle Manufacturer Pedals Full Speed Ahead
STARTUP: Pure Fix prepares to launch new fixed-gear bike models as early as summer.
Bicycle company Pure Fix moves into larger space in Burbank
DealerPick Helps Match Auto Shoppers, Salespeople
SALES: Thousand Oaks Auto Mall salespeople create profiles, videos to win customers.
New website allows consumers to select their favorite car salesman
The Science of Sound
CEO Jon Kirchner of Calabasas-based DTS Inc. discusses audio technology, best-sounding films and how it helps to be a CPA.
Jon Kirchner, CEO of audio technology company DTS Inc
New CEO Aligns with Aerospace Parts Distributor
LEADER: Industry veteran looks to invest in ‘people and processes’ under private owner.
Align Aerospace welcomes new CEO Richard Organ
Visionary Builds Electric Motors
STARTUP: GreenTech Motors CEO Ron Pretlac snags Boeing deal.
Valley businessman snags Boeing contract for startup venture
DreamWorks Distribution Deal to Boost Web Presence
ONLINE: Entertainment firm partners with Wal-Mart on video streaming service.
DreamWorks partners with Wal-Mart on digital distribution deal
H2Scan Becomes Preferred Vendor for Honeywell UOP
Hydrogen detector manufacturer H2Scan had been added to the approved vendor list for Honeywell UOP, a supplier to the petroleum, gas and petrochemical industries.
Metro Testing Buses, Stations on Orange Line Extension
Test runs of buses will begin April 23 on the extension of the Orange Line busway between the Canoga Avenue stop and the Chatsworth Metrolink station.
Bayless Buys High-Tech Equipment, Gains New Edge
MANUFACTURING: Firm says new machines produce parts at record speed.
Bayless invests in new equipment for its Santa Clarita plant
Valley Director Makes Feature Debut with Elvis Film
Movies: Scheinfeld making transition from documentaries to narrative films.
Sherman Oaks filmmaker shifts focus to feature films
Valley Aviation Firms Fly to China
TRAVEL: Chinese show strong demand for business jet services.
Valley companies tap into China’s growing business aviation market
Premier America Operating Troubled Credit Union
FINANCE: Chatsworth credit union may be eyeing Telesis for acquisition.
Premier America Credit Union named manager of Telesis Credit Union
Outlook Favorable For Small Business Lending in 2012
Finance: Los Angeles area tops the nation with SBA loans for expansion, new equipment.
ABOUT THE LIST: Largest SBA Lenders. Includes SFVBJ's 2012 SBA LENDERS list for download (pdf)
Yahoo! Layoffs Target 65 Workers at Search Marketing
Digital: Burbank location has shed hundreds of employees since moving to city in 2006.
Yahoo!’s latest round of layoffs affects its Burbank division
Elite Aviation Announces Partnership
A joint venture with an Orange County executive charter and aircraft management firm will give Elite Aviation a second base of operations and access to mid to light jets and turboprops.
Premier America Takes Over Management of Telesis Community Credit Union
Chatsworth credit union Premier America has taken over the management of Telesis Community Credit Union less than a week after that institution went into conservatorship.
Automaker Plans Move
AUTOs: Icon aims to meet demand for custom SUVs.
Custom SUV manufacturer Icon moves to Chatsworth
Los Angeles Area Manufacturing Base Remains Strong
Trade: U.S. still competitive in world economy when it comes to making products.
Manufacturing: Industry retains its presence in Los Angeles
Startup Heats Up Production, Sales of Brake Cooler
AUTOS: Owner supplies for racing circuit and eyes vehicles that make frequent stops.
Four Products ramps up sales on patented brake cooler system
Crown Media Restructures to Make Original Shows
TV: Changes at corporate offices reflect a new strategy for ownership of content.
Crown Media Holdings is investing in original TV shows
Bringing the Heat
ASC Process Systems sells high pressure ovens to the world.
ENTREPRENEUR: ASC Process Systems is a leading autoclave supplier
Valley Credit Union Faces Hazy Future
FINANCE: Federal regulatory agency steps in to operate Telesis CCU.
Future is uncertain for Telesis Community Credit Union after federal agency gains control
Engineers to Review Options for Van Nuys Runway Repairs
A planned runway repair project at Van Nuys Airport is in the hands of competing sets of engineers who are working out the best option to fix the runway with the minimum amount of disruption to air operations.
Rocketdyne in Play
Space pioneer for sale by owner, questions loom
Aerospace: Pratt &Whitney Rocketdyne placed on selling block by parent.
Senator Proposes Bill for Future with Driverless Cars
TECH: State Sen. Alex Padilla aims to set rules for testing and operating driverless vehicles.
Automotive: State lawmakers prepare for driverless cars
Flextronics International Makes a Stellar Acquisition
ELECTRONICS: Valencia firm will add capabilities in aerospace and medical products.
Manufacture: Stellar Microelectronics acquired by Singapore company
Preparing For Launch
Stratolaunch Lands at Mojave Air & Space Port
Construction begins on hangar and fabrication building for Stratolaunch Systems.
Firm Proposes Materials Recovery Center in Lancaster
Waste: Reducing trash in landfills, producing natural gas goals of Ecolution facility.
Lancaster signs deal for high-tech waste conversion facility
Charge This! Valley Area Powers Up For Plug-In Cars
AUTOS: ECOtality installing chargers at area businesses with $100 million federal grant.
San Francisco company installs electric car chargers throughout the Valley
Business Owners, Airport Disagree on Runway Repair Project
Aviation business owners at Van Nuys Airport cautioned Los Angeles World Airports on March 5 that a planned runway reconstruction project scheduled for next year could harm business, which is already struggling from the recession.
Vitesse CEO Sets Sights on Consistent Profitability
TECH: With turmoil behind him, Gardner strategizes on how to grow semiconductor firm.
CEO of Vitesse Semiconductor extends employment contract
Disney’s Frontier
Golden Oak Ranch Key to Growth
Santa Clarita property presents golden opportunity for Disney
DreamWorks China Venture Means Hiring in Glendale
Studio: Joint venture will require new local executives and talent, CEO Katzenberg says.
MEDIA: DreamWorks to hire Glendale workers for Chinese studio venture
Area Companies Cut Employees
JOBS: More than 450 lose work as five companies reduce workers.
More than 450 workers are affected by layoffs at local public companies
THQ Inc. Struggles Alongside Larger Game Makers
Play: Agoura Hills publisher focused on core games to calm uncertainty of investors.
Games: THQ struggles as sales and stock price decline
Picture Growing Big for Replay XD’s Small Cameras
Tech: Sports enthusiasts, the YouTube generation drives sales of pocket camcorders.
Camera maker, ReplayXD releases new low- cost compact camera
Entertainment Partners Opens New Finance Division
Money: Burbank firm offers assistance to producers to get tax incentive funds earlier.
ENTERTAINMENT Column by Mark Madler
Leading the Way Home
Liz Iversen, general manager of Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems, talks about budget cuts, gyroscopes, and working in a male-dominated industry.
PROFILE: Liz Iversen, general manager of Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems.
Digital Conversion Opens New Doors for Cinedigm
STRATEGY: Firm to enter emerging markets.
Technology: Cinedigm eyes new opportunities through digital conversion.
Visual Effects Artists Center Stage at Awards Show
Animated feature film “Rango” swept all the categories in which it was nominated including outstanding visual effects in an animated film at the 10th annual Visual Effects Awards on Feb. 7 in Beverly Hills.
ValleyCrest Hires CEO from Within
LEADERSHIP: Roger Zino rises to top of Calabasas company.
National landscaping company ValleyCrest names new CEO.
$500 Million Acquisition Opens Doors for Semtech
Manufacturing: Firm adds video surveillance market after buying Canadian company.
Semtech acquires Canadian company in $500 million deal
Banking Ordinance Language Still Being Hashed Out
Regulate: Measure is three years in making, would grade banks city does business with.
Banking & Finance: Responsible banking ordinance on track for approval
Ready. Set. Action!
Race cars, auto makeovers, and wind turbine technicians are all in a day’s work for the crew at reality production company BCII.
ENTREPRENEUR: BCII, produces unscripted shows for cable channels.
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