Greater Coachella Valley Chamber
Recent News About Greater Coachella Valley Chamber
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Fantasy Springs Resort Casino seeks on-call ushers for concerts
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is conducting a job fair to recruit on-call ushers for concerts and special events. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Special Events Center located at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, CA.
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GCVCC announces key executive promotions
The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) has announced the promotions of Barb Chodos to Vice President of Sales and Operations and Tina Rodriguez to Director of Events and Marketing.
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Coachella Valley seeks business partners for student internship program
The Coachella Valley Unified School District, in collaboration with the City of Coachella, is seeking business partners to mentor student interns this summer. The initiative aims to provide students aged 16 to 18 with valuable work experience and development opportunities.
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Fantasy Springs Resort Casino holds job fair for concert and event ushers
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is set to host a job fair on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will take place at the Special Events Center located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway in Indio, California.
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Jonathan Hoy appointed to Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has announced the appointment of Jonathan Hoy to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, the governing body of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
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Majority of Californians favor reforms in lawsuit-first labor law system
Seventy-two percent of California voters support reforming the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) to provide California regulators with increased authority to enforce employee labor complaints, while still allowing workers to bring claims through litigation if regulators cannot resolve them satisfactorily, according to a new study.
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Perez allocates $30k for next series of mobile animal services clinics
Over the past 12 months, with funding support from Supervisor Perez, Riverside County has been able to bring spay and neuter clinics to Indio Hills, North Shore, and the Oasis Mobile Home Park Community. Additionally, wellness clinics have been held in Sky Valley, Blythe, Carver Tract, North Shore, and Thousand Palms. These eight events assisted an estimated 80 dogs and cats with spay and neuter procedures and another 1,000 pets with vaccines and microchips. All services were provided free of charge for residents.
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CSUSB alumni find success at The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
Four recent alumni from California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) have found their professional paths at The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage. David Pacheco, Baldomero Felix, Cristian Cabrera, and Sofia Torres-Crespo are bringing a blend of education and dedication to the luxury resort.
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Chairman John A. James Lifetime Achievement Award presented to David Brinkman
On May 29, 2024, the Chairman John A. James Lifetime Achievement Award and President’s Award were announced.
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Public-private partnership launches major EV truck charging depot near LA ports
A new electric vehicle (EV) truck charging depot launched in May in Los Angeles is the product of an innovative public-private partnership between Prologis, Inc., Performance Team — A Maersk Company, and local utility companies.
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City enters MOU regarding future steps for Talus La Quinta project
The City of La Quinta on Friday, May 24, 2024, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement (MOU) with The Robert Green Co. and SilverRock Development Co. (collectively, SDC). This agreement outlines the next steps should SDC fail to meet the June 30, 2024 deadline to close escrow on recapitalization loans and cure all defaults necessary to restart the development of Talus La Quinta, formerly known as SilverRock Resort.
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Deadline nears for California businesses to apply for SBA loans after Tropical Storm Hilary
Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded California small businesses of the June 24, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury caused by Tropical Storm Hilary in Riverside County that occurred Aug. 19 – 21, 2023.
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AAP – Food Samaritans hosts garden party fundraiser featuring Debby Holiday
AAP – Food Samaritans is set to present the 'Evening Under the Stars' Garden Party, featuring a special performance by acclaimed singer-songwriter Debby Holiday. Known for her impactful music and engaging stage presence, Holiday will perform under the night sky, promising an evening of memorable entertainment.
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Mary Pickford Theatre unveils new immersive ScreenX auditorium
The Mary Pickford Theatre in Downtown Cathedral City is set to unveil its new ScreenX auditorium on May 24, 2024, coinciding with the release of the film "Furiosa." This development follows an announcement made in April at CinemaCon by CJ 4DPLEX and D’Place Entertainment regarding the installation of the ScreenX format at this location.
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GCVCC announces winners for 2024 business awards
The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) has announced the winners of its 2024 Business Awards. This year's honorees include:
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CSUSB Palm Desert holds pinning ceremony for graduating nurses
The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus recently held a pinning ceremony for its graduating nursing students. The event also recognized one Master in Science in Nursing (MSN) student and five RN to BSN students. Faculty from the Department of Nursing presented the graduates with nursing pins, while family, friends, and various CSUSB faculty, staff, and administrators attended.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway offers special menu for restaurant week
Enjoy panoramic views of the Coachella Valley from Peaks Restaurant
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IID launches grant program for tree planting in public spaces
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) has announced the launch of a grant program aimed at funding tree-planting projects in public spaces. The Public Green Space Grant Program is open to cities, counties, special districts, nonprofits, and community-based organizations. This initiative seeks to mitigate urban heat, reduce temperatures, and enhance local communities.
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Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival announces cast for upcoming performances
Palm Springs, CA – May 21, 2024: The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF) has announced the selection of cast members for the three plays to be presented at the upcoming festival. The event will take place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center on June 9, 2024, at 12 PM. This annual festival will feature original plays by three local students performed as staged readings with professional actors and directors. Attendance is free, but reservations are required. More information can be found at psypf.org.
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Groundbreaking set for $25M mixed-use complex in downtown Indio
Statewide Services to Break Ground On $25,000,000 Mixed-Use Apartment Complex In Downtown Indio On Thursday, May 30th