Welcome to SCV Means Business, the official podcast of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation. Stay tuned as Ondre Seltzer, President and CEO, interviews business leaders and explores the many ways that companies connect and contribute to their community.
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In this episode, we are joined by Craig McCrary, President of Neotech Products, to explore how a company that began in an 875-square-foot facility grew into a global operation serving thousands of hospitals across 125 countries. Craig shares how Neotech's neonatal and pediatric products support some of the world's most vulnerable patients and discusses the company's commitment to innovation,…
In this episode of SCV Means Business, Ondré Seltzer, President & CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, sits down with Ivan Volschenk, President & CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, to explore how advocacy and economic development work together to strengthen the region's business climate. They delve into the importance of policy certainty, strategic…
Tune in as host Ondré Seltzer, President & CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, sits down with economist Mark Schniepp, Director of the California Economic Forecast, for a year-end economic update and forward-looking conversation. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping productivity and employment across California, why manufacturing and healthcare remain bright…
Tune in to this episode of SCV Means Business to join host Ondre Seltzer, President & Chief Executive Officer at the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, as he interviews economist Dr. Mark Schniepp, Director of the California Economic Forecast. Together, they unpack the latest trends shaping the Santa Clarita Valley economy, from housing and inflation to workforce shifts and the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
