Santa Clarita Valley Entrepreneurial Stories

Santa Clarita Valley Entrepreneurial Stories

by Fred Arnold & Ed Masterson

Entrepreneurship Investing

SCV Entrepreneurial Stories - Felicia Jurado

Felicia Jurado Insurance Agency is a locally owned and operated, full-service insurance agency. We can handle your home, auto, life, business, and even pet insurance. I value what complete customer service means to my clients. At the Felicia Jurado Insurance Agency, we go out of our way to make sure our clients are well taken care of. We live in a world of 800 numbers and call centers that get you nowhere when you really need to talk to someone. I give my personal cell phone to my clients so they know we are not just another call center.

SCV Entrepreneurial Stories - Alex Gelfand

Alex Gelfand is a dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in Medical Sonography. With a solid background in diagnosing abdominal and cardiovascular conditions, small parts studies, and Transcranial Doppler (TCD), he has consistently demonstrated precision and expertise in ultrasound technology. As a leader and educator, Gelfand excels in motivating and training students, ensuring they receive top-quality education. With over 15 years as a program director and instructor in a CAAHEP-accredited program and six years as a Clinical Coordinator, he possesses the knowledge and experience to mentor the next generation of Medical Sonographers. He has helped thousands of students secure jobs and pass the ARDMS exams, providing personalized guidance and support throughout their journey. Before his role as a Program Director, Gelfand worked as a Sonographer at Mediscan/Cross Country Staffing in Woodland Hills, CA, where he supervised, trained, and evaluated staff sonographers, collaborated on ultrasound equipment training, and contributed to staff recruitment. He performed diagnostic imaging of abdominal, venous, arterial, and cardiovascular systems and small parts, drafting reports for diagnostic purposes. Earlier in his career, he held sonography positions at Northridge Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center, conducting various ultrasound diagnoses and Doppler color studies. In 2019, he became a certified Transcranial Doppler (TCD) Ultrasound Specialist, further enhancing his expertise. Whether guiding newcomers to the field or supporting advanced students, Gelfand is committed to helping individuals achieve their goals and excel in the rewarding field of sonography. Through his mentorship, students gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive in their careers.

SCV Entrepreneurial Stories - Tim Pluma

Solarverse.com has experienced tremendous growth and success since its founding by Tim Pluma in 2017. Prior to that, Tim was VP of Sales for a So. California mid-size commercial & residential solar company for 6 years. Solarverse.com brings multiple quotes for residential & commercial customers throughout California who are looking for the best equipment at the best prices. We take the time to learn their current & future needs to make sure they get the right system. Our expertise and capabilities include Commercial, Residential and Custom Solar projects throughout California. We work with most every type of mounting surface including rooftop, carport, canopies, ground mounts and custom designs. We specialize in helping residential solar customers go solar for the best price on the best quality equipment. Commercial projects have included shopping centers, churches, schools, commercial buildings, homes, warehouses, storage units, carports, canopies, ground mounts and much more. We have extensive experience in SCE, SDG&E, LADWP, PG&E, GWP, PWP, BWP, Anaheim and Riverside utility districts but we service ALL of California. We are authorized dealers, partners & manufacturer reps for many of the top solar & battery equipment manufacturers in the world as well as niche product developers. We pride ourselves on offering high quality solar sales services on every project and would enjoy putting our expertise to work for you.

SCV Entrepreneurial Stories - Logan Allec

Logan Allec is a CPA and the founder of Choice Tax Relief, which specializes in helping people with their IRS and state tax debt.

SCV Entrepreneurial Stories - Ruben Dua

Ruben Dua is the founder and CEO of Dubb, a video communications platform that lets you create and share trackable screen and camera videos to help you streamline your communication and grow your business. Along with leading Dubb, Ruben is the host of Connection Loop, which focuses on the stories of leaders, innovators, and friends — all in a conversational format. He is also the author of Just Dubb It, which was an Amazon Best New Release Book.

SCV Entrepreneurial Stories - Chip Meyer

For over 30 years, The Chip has been headquartered in Santa Clarita, keeping small business owners up and safely running, with affordable solutions for Backups, Networks, Cloud Solutions, Security and Virus protection. The Chip’s highly qualified staff includes Microsoft Certified Engineers and other industry experts, with qualifications directing network operations at companies large and small.

SCV Entrepreneurial Stories - Raquel Marchant

Raquel is a mom with 3 kids - 19 year old girl, 18 & 16 year old boys. She has lived here in the SCV since 1986 and has been buying and selling Real Estate since 1991. Raquel is heavily involved in the community, owns her own businesses in the SCV, and loves helping people achieve their Real Estate goals.

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