Don't miss the Grand Opening of CVEP's new offices at the Rabobank Regional Business Center! This Monday, October 3 at 4:00 p.m. there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony by representatives from across the Coachella Valley followed by a reception.  Please join CVEP as we celebrate this regional collaborative effort - "built for the business community, by the business community." 

3111 East Tahquitz Canyon Way in Palm Springs, adjacent to the airport.

In more positive economic news, the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GoED) Director Joel Ayala announced this week, Area Development magazine has ranked California as one of the top 10 best states to do business. The rankings are based on a nationwide survey of highly respected business location consultants. "Despite all the negative rhetoric, the fact remains California is still the nationwide leader in high-tech, biotech, green, venture capital and agricultural job creation," said Director Ayala. "California is also being recognized for its robust international trade activities which account for billions of dollars in revenue and contribute millions of jobs to the state." The article noted that California is finding success through the state Innovation Hub (iHub) initiative, of which one has been established right here in the Coachella Valley. The CViHub is managed by CVEP and hosted at the Rabobank Regional Business Center.  

This past week The Desert Sun featured a series of stories that covered one of CVEP's main objectives - economic competitiveness. The articles feature quotes from CVEP as well as our thoughts and plans for the improving the economy of the Coachella Valley. These articles are also a great precursor for the topics to be discussed at our Annual Economic Summit.  Click below to read more about the following topics:

*California offers incentives keep businesses here

*Business run - why California struggles to compete

*Many states offering tempting incentives to lure businesses

*Companies make jump from CA

*State's openness to 'green energy' a big selling point

*States, counties, cities look to compete on strengths

*Business run - Turning tide exodus companies from California