Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation

Economic development doesn’t happen in isolation.

It happens when the right partners are in the room: public leaders, education partners, utilities, brokers, employers, workforce leaders, and community champions working together to protect jobs, solve problems, and strengthen the long-term competitiveness of the Santa Clarita Valley.

That was the spirit of our 2026 Public Officials Night, hosted at California Institute of the Arts.
In his remarks, SCVEDC President & CEO Ondré Seltzer shared how our Made in SCV initiative is helping tell a bigger story about the companies, industries, products, talent, and innovation that come from this valley and reach far beyond it.

From creative industries and life sciences to aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and more, the Santa Clarita Valley continues to prove that this is a place where companies can start, grow, innovate, and stay.

One powerful example is Boston Scientific’s decision to remain in the Santa Clarita Valley, retaining more than 650 high-paying positions in our community. This was one of the largest business retention successes for SCVEDC and was made possible through collaboration with Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s office, CBRE, and many local and regional partners.

That is what Made in SCV looks like in action: high-quality jobs protected, industry strength reinforced, and companies choosing to invest in the Santa Clarita Valley for the long term.

Thank you to the public officials, public sector partners, board members, business leaders, education partners, and community leaders who continue to show up for the future of the SCV.

We would also like to thank the public officials and representatives who joined us for the evening, including:
Congressman Rep. George Whitesides
Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares
Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo
Natalie Vartanian, Office of Supervisor Kathryn Barger
LA County Assessor Jeff Prang
City of Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste
Mayor Pro Tem Patsy Ayala
Councilmember Marsha McLean
Councilmember Gibbs
Councilmember Bill Miranda

Finding the right space can shape what comes next for your business.

SCVEDC’s free property search tool is available to anyone looking to explore commercial space across the Santa Clarita Valley including office, retail, warehouse, industrial, and flex properties.

For business owners and site selectors, it’s a simple way to see what’s available and begin evaluating opportunities in the SCV.

Explore the tool, then connect with our team for regional data, introductions, and site selection support.

Start here: https://bit.ly/4wH8Zd0

There’s a lot happening in the Santa Clarita Valley and we’re working every day with businesses, community partners, developers, educators, and industry leaders to help move the region forward.

Our newsletter gives you direct access to:
• Economic updates
• Workforce and industry insights
• Business expansion and attraction news
• Development activity
• Events and regional initiatives

Because economic development is more than data... it’s about people, opportunity, and long-term growth.

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“It’s not just about having a job, it’s about being able to live and work in the same community.”

That’s how Calvin Hedman, Co-Chair of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation Board and Managing Partner of Hedman Partners LLP, defines what truly matters.

When people can work close to home in the Santa Clarita Valley, it strengthens everything:
✔ Families
✔ Local businesses
✔ Neighborhood connections
✔ Our long-term economic future

At the SCVEDC, in partnership with the City of Santa Clarita Government and County of Los Angeles, we focus on building a community where businesses grow and residents don’t have to choose between opportunity and quality of life.

That’s economic development in action.

Economic development can sound technical, but in practice, it’s deeply human.

It’s about jobs close to home. Businesses growing here. Local suppliers finding each other. Industries investing in the Santa Clarita Valley. And partners working together to strengthen the place we all live, work, and build.

In honor of , we asked local business leaders, public officials, and education partners what economic development means to them.

Thank you to our featured speakers for sharing their perspectives:
Craig McCrary, President & COO, Neotech Products
John Prabhu, Partner, L.A. North Studios
Jason Crawford, Director of Community Development, City of Santa Clarita Government
Don Kimball, FivePoint Consultant / Retired FivePoint EVP – Valencia Operations
Stephanie Wallace, Director, Business Development, Mellady Direct
Natalie Vartanian, Senior Field Deputy, County of Los Angeles Supervisor Kathryn Barger
Jasmine Ruys, Superintendent/President, College of the Canyons

Watch how local leaders define economic development in the Santa Clarita Valley.

You shouldn’t have to leave the Santa Clarita Valley to build a great career.

Local companies are hiring across many industries and there are real opportunities right here, close to home. Shorter commutes, better work-life balance, and jobs that let you stay in your community all matter.

That’s why SCVEDC created https://bit.ly/4mimkDV to bring those opportunities together in one place. Connecting local talent with local employers.

You shouldn’t have to leave the SCV to build a great career.
And local businesses shouldn’t have to look far to find skilled talent.

Whether you’re looking for your next role or want to see who’s hiring close to home, this is a great place to start:
👉 https://bit.ly/4mlgMs7

The numbers were equal. The decision wasn’t.

“I went to Texas. I went to Nevada. I went to Arizona. I even put in an offer on a building in Vegas.”
And still, the Santa Clarita Valley was the right move.

For Nycote Laboratories Corporation, the decision wasn’t just about finding another building. It was about finding the right place to grow.

After weighing multiple options, Nycote chose the SCV for its newest chapter. It's a move that positioned the company to keep growing its work in aerospace and defense from its new headquarters in Valencia.

This is what Economic Development in Action looks like.

When innovative companies are deciding where to grow, the Santa Clarita Valley offers more than space.
It offers confidence.

Watch Marcie Washburn share why Nycote chose the SCV.

There’s a lot to be proud of in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Even in a challenging year for job growth across California, our region continued to thrive by supporting businesses, creating jobs, and building momentum for the future.

Our 2025 Annual Report takes a closer look at the work happening behind the scenes to support businesses and strengthen our local economy.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4mePcN5

From Santa Clarita to the Moon. Yes, We’re Part of It.

With the NASA Artemis II mission safely returned from the Moon, it’s worth noting that this effort is powered by a nationwide network of suppliers, manufacturers, and engineers working together to make it possible… including companies right here in the Santa Clarita Valley.

While major contractors led the mission, thousands of suppliers supported critical components and systems. That includes firms in our region, such as Lamsco West, which is part of NASA’s Artemis supply chain as an Orion spacecraft supplier, as well as a broader network of advanced manufacturers and aerospace partners across Southern California.

This is where our region stands out.

Our strength in precision manufacturing, engineering, and aerospace innovation positions Santa Clarita as a quiet but important contributor to these historic missions.

📍 Located within one of the nation’s leading aerospace clusters, the SCV continues to support technologies that are quite literally reaching beyond our planet.

The future of space exploration is built through collaboration and the Santa Clarita Valley is proud to be part of that story.