A 10-week business accelerator program is being offered for creative professionals in the arts and culture sector. The BizUp: Creative Professionals Arts & Culture Business Readiness Program is designed for artists, makers, musicians, performers, and other artistic practitioners who want to strengthen their business skills.
The program aims to help participants develop practical abilities in financial management, marketing, operations, and strategic growth. Its goal is to support creatives in transforming their practices into sustainable and scalable enterprises.
Applications are open until February 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Interested individuals can apply online by visiting https://forms.caravanseraiproject.org/creativecv.
The program will start with an in-person session during the week of March 23. Subsequent sessions will be held virtually on Tuesdays from March 31 through May 19. The final session on May 26 will also take place in person.
The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber contributes to economic vitality in the region by promoting tourism and hosting events that connect community members, as described on its official website. The chamber also provides advocacy for businesses throughout the Coachella Valley area—including cities such as Cathedral City, Coachella, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and Rancho Mirage—by offering networking opportunities and educational resources for growth (source). In addition to these efforts, the chamber promotes pro-business policies at local and regional levels to support economic development (source).
Further information about services such as leadership training and referral support can be found through the chamber’s business directories. The organization also fosters partnerships among businesses, government entities, and community stakeholders to enhance economic vitality (source).
