Santa Clarita EZ Shakeup

Carrie Rogers, erstwhile manager of the Palmdale Enterprise Zone, has just become the erstwhile manager of the new Santa Clarita EZ - before it ever got its final designation! The Signal has the whole story:

After a little more than two years with the city, Carrie Rogers resigned Friday as Santa Clarita's marketing and economic development manager.

Rogers, who will officially leave her position April 27, has taken a job with the Los Angeles Economic Development Corp, where she will be responsible for business attraction and retention in the county as the firm's vice president of business assistance and development.

City spokeswoman Gail Ortiz said "it is too early to say right now" who will serve as Santa Clarita's interim marketing and economic development manager as the city searches for a replacement for Rogers.

Santa Clarita's marketing and economic development manager is responsible for recruiting and retaining business, redevelopment, tourism and film.

"While Carrie will be missed, we wish her much success on her new endeavor," City Manager Ken Pulskamp said in a statement.

Rogers, who began working at the city on Oct. 11, 2004, is credited with several achievements, including the city's application for enterprise zone status.

The designation provides Santa Clarita businesses in the zone with several incentives, including tax credits, interest and expense deductions and priority for some state programs and contracts.

Rogers has spent more than a decade in the field of economic development.

Prior to working for Santa Clarita, she was the economic development project manager for the city of Palmdale and managed the state-designated Antelope Valley Enterprise Zone.

Carrie has also resigned her position on the board of the California Association of Enterprise Zones.

I have had the benefit of knowing and working with Carrie for several years, both in Palmdale and in Santa Clarita, the accolade and promotion are well deserved. I wish her all the best and hope to have opportunities to continue working with her.