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Done with supporting mega corporations with your hard-earned dollar? Good - because there's likely a Santa Clarita alternative that is independently owned and community committed. Shopping local for goods and services big and small keeps more of your money right here, where it can be reinvested again and again in our valley. That makes for more money for community improvements, higher rates of local employment and a tighter-knit town of neighbors helping neighbors.
Here are three fast switches that will improve your quality of life - and your neighbor's.
Switch your pharmacy from big business to SCV independently owned. All it takes is one quick call to your existing pharmacy and you're on your way to shorter lines, more personalized service and even - in many local cases - complimentary delivery right to your home.
Spend your employer's dollar with intention. In charge of catering that work event? An SCV restaurant owner would be thrilled to get that order - and you'll benefit by better service. Have to make a bunch of copies, posters or business cards? Skip the big-box store and call one of Santa Clarita's locally-owned print shops (Many that generously donate to our community nonprofit orgs!).
Decorate with quality. Before you mindlessly stroll big box stores for a dopamine-decor hit and unexpectedly-larger-than-planned charge to your credit card, peruse our SCV-owned decor stores like Stunningly Staged Homes Shop in Valencia.

Valencia Auto Center: Part of the Neighborhood, Part of the Community
In Santa Clarita, "neighborhood" means more than geography. It is about connection, shared experiences and showing up for one another. For nearly three decades, the Valencia Auto Center has been proud to be part of that fabric, not just as a destination for vehicles, but as a neighbor invested in the life of the community.
The Auto Center brings together 17 dealerships representing 24 automotive brands, all in one convenient location. But beyond the selection and convenience, what really sets the Valencia Auto Center apart is its commitment to Santa Clarita. These are locally operated dealerships, employing local residents, supporting local nonprofits and contributing sales tax revenue that stays right here in our community to help fund essential services, roads, parks and programs.
Shopping at the Valencia Auto Center is about more than purchasing a vehicle. It is about supporting neighbors, strengthening the local economy and keeping Santa Clarita thriving. When residents choose to shop locally, they help ensure that local businesses remain active, engaged and invested in the community they call home. In Santa Clarita, neighborhood matters. And the Valencia Auto Center is proud to be part of it.
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