Greater Coachella Valley Chamber
Recent News About Greater Coachella Valley Chamber
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Friends of the Children seek directors for new Coachella Valley location
Friends of the Children are hiring for two positions in the Coachella Valley.
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Dezart Performs announces diverse lineup for its upcoming Season
Michael Shaw, Artistic Director of Dezart Performs, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming 2024/25 season, which promises a diverse range of theatrical experiences. "I am thrilled about the upcoming 2024/25 season as it promises to offer a diverse range of experiences, from moments of laughter and intense drama to introspective reflection and impactful storytelling," Shaw stated. "After a successful past season where we saw a significant number of first-time attendees, we eagerly look forward to sharing these exceptional performances with our dedicated longtime supporters and...
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Governor signs bill making family leave mediation permanent
Legislation sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce to make permanent the small employer family leave mediation program has been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
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H3K Home+Design announces free summer "Wine & Design" events
H3K Home+Design, a Palm Springs-based design firm with showrooms in Palm Springs and Palm Desert, specializing in the remodeling and renovation of residential and commercial properties, will offer three “Wine & Design” events each month this summer in their two Coachella Valley showrooms. Offered on a Thursday night, each monthly event will feature a 30-minute panel discussion about the design topic and include an audience Q&A session. The panel will be hosted by H3K Home+Design Owners Howard Hawkes and Kevin Kemper and will feature H3K’s Interior Design Team – Travis Smith,...
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Cathedral City provides updates on major roadway projects seeking public support
Date Palm Drive is the City’s main north-south regional arterial highway, running from Varner Road to East Palm Canyon Drive. It crosses several major roadways, including Interstate 10 and Vista Chino. The drive accommodates over 29,000 vehicles daily between Interstate 10 and the downtown corridor and more than 9,000 vehicles between Interstate 10 and Varner Road.
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Coachella Valley Repertory announces diverse 2024-2025 season lineup
Coachella Valley Repertory Executive Artistic Director Adam Karsten has announced CVRep’s 2024-2025 season, which includes five new productions and a world premiere. The upcoming season features award-winning plays and musicals not previously produced by CVRep, along with a new work selected from the 2023 Origins New Works Program.
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Lighting installed at Parque del Pueblo funded by Supervisor Perez
Parque del Pueblo, a small neighborhood park in the Salton Sea community of North Shore, now has lights for families to use the park at night.
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Fantasy Springs Resort Casino to host job fair on July 25
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is hosting a career expo on Thursday, July 25, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Special Events Center. The event will feature multiple openings for Public Safety Officers and positions within the Engineering department.
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California's ARCHES project secures $12.6 billion for clean energy infrastructure
This week, California’s Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) signed a $12.6 billion agreement to build and expand clean energy infrastructure across California.
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Desert Healthcare District allocates $1 million for Coachella Valley's environmental health issues
For almost a year, since Tropical Storm Hilary swept through the Coachella Valley last August, desert residents have experienced noticeable environmental changes.
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Valley-Wide Employment Expo returns for its 29th year
The 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo is scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PDT at the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center in Indio, California.
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Cathedral City enhances accessibility with expanded online services
Cathedral City is making significant strides in enhancing its online services. Since December, staff have implemented numerous new online services, enabling residents and businesses to access essential services around the clock without leaving their homes or offices. This initiative is particularly beneficial during the current heat wave.
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Coachella Valley Rescue Mission seeks community help for annual Backpack Bonanza
The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) is calling on the community to support its annual Backpack Bonanza, aimed at helping nearly 2,500 low-income children prepare for the upcoming school year. With 29 percent of children in the Coachella Valley living at or below the poverty level, this initiative is critical in providing the necessary tools for academic success. The giveaway event will take place on Wednesday, August 14, starting at 7 a.m.
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National Park Service honors Ranger Anna Marini with visitor safety achievement award
The National Park Service has awarded Ranger Anna Marini the Director’s Visitor Safety Achievement Award for her significant contributions to visitor safety and injury prevention. This accolade is among the highest honors given by the National Park Service for exceptional achievements in visitor safety, employee safety, and health.
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Black Crowes announce December concert date amid extended North American tour
The Black Crowes will perform at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 19, available at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone at (760) 342-5000 or online at FantasySpringsResort.com.
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Community urged to donate school supplies for annual Backpack Bonanza
The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) is calling on the community to support its annual Backpack Bonanza, aimed at helping nearly 2,500 low-income children prepare for the upcoming school year. With 29 percent of children in the Coachella Valley living at or below the poverty level, this initiative is critical in providing the necessary tools for academic success. The giveaway event will take place on Wednesday, August 14, starting at 7 a.m.
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Dr. Bruce Underwood appointed commissioner by Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission
The Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) recently appointed Dr. Bruce Underwood as one of its Commissioners on behalf of the Eastern Region of Riverside County.
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Stuft Pizza celebrates decade milestone at Palm Desert location
Jack Bertram and his wife, Pat, opened the first Stuft Pizza in Cerritos, California in 1976. Jack experimented for close to nine months, developing the recipe for the pizza available today. Although the small store initially offered only take-out pizza, its emphasis on high-quality products led to its success. Jack and Pat opened their second store two years later in Whittier. The original over-the-counter concept continued to grow, and in 1986, Stuft Pizza became a franchise.
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California bill taxing digital ad revenue faces opposition over constitutionality
A California Chamber of Commerce "job killer" bill that taxes digital advertising revenue remains active as legislators wrap up their final hearings today and head home for summer break. The Legislature will reconvene from Summer Recess on August 5.
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Cathedral City's free summer kids movie series returns June-August
The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE), in partnership with the Mary Pickford Theatre, presents the return of the “Free Summer Kids Movie Series” happening every Friday at 11:00 a.m. starting June 14, 2024, through August 2, 2024. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The film series offers free admission to see a different movie geared towards kids each Friday morning at the Mary Pickford Theatre in Downtown Cathedral City.