This week at the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership

July 8, 2011

Here is a glimpse of what is happening at CVEP.

Foreign Trade Zone

Over the next several months you will be hearing a lot more about Foreign Trade Zone #236 based out of the Palm Springs International Airport. This regional business incentive and advantage program will be expanding to provide greater opportunities for businesses in the region. For more details about the Foreign Trade Zone today visit their web site.

The Rise and Needless Decline of the Golden State

As we continue to raise awareness of California's and the Coachella Valley's economic competitiveness, from time to time we will include articles in this newsletter that we feel are of importance or pertinent to local interest. This Wall Street Journal article from July 5 included one such article. This article reviews the reasons behind the great migration to and success of California and what could possibly lead to the decline of it. Click here to read the article.

Success with tools of Customer Relationship Management

A CVEP Strategic Partner, the Coachella Valley Women's Business Center will be presenting classes over the next year in collaboration with California Resources and Technology (CARAT). This project serves to reach out to small business to help increase their awareness and ability to use various current technologies. This will include a series of twenty-five webinars and classroom presentations that will cover everything from "Website Development" to "E-Commerce" to "Customer Relationship Management." The classes are free of charge. To learn more about the upcoming class next week, click here.

Mark your Calendar - Upcoming Events

Thursday, July 21 - Renewable Energy Roundtable

Ralph Hitchcock, fellow roundtable member and utility expert will give us an overview and presentation on Renewable Energy Resources and Electrical Utility Service Integration. Click here for more details.

Friday, October 21 - Coachella Valley 2011 Annual Economic Summit

More details to follow

Thanks for reading the CVEP Weekly Newsletter, have a great weekend.

Tom Flavin

President & CEO

Coachella Valley Economic Partnership

DID YOU KNOW

The Coachella Valley has as much or more population as these major cities: Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, Colorado Springs, Cleveland, Anaheim and Pittsburgh.