We hope you had a great holiday season.  The CVEP team is gearing up for a very busy new year.  We are optimistic about the various opportunities and look forward to working with each of you towards a prosperous and very successful year for our Valley. 

  

The CViHub is starting off the New Year with buzz after being named in The Desert Sun's featured story from last week titled "2013 brings projects that will energize the Coachella Valley".  The CViHub finished 2012 successfully due to the progress of Joe Wallace, the managing director, along with the launch of the Accelerator Campus.  Putting the CViHub in an interesting position and one to watch for continued success....."The iHub's new accelerator campus gearing up to provide manufacturing and office space for growing firms, expect more progress in 2013."  Read more....  

Congratulations to the La Quinta Arts Festival for being named the #1 fine art show in the nation!  As reported in today's Desert Sun, thousands of arts festivals were included in this nationwide vote. "The La Quinta Arts Festival is a prime contributor to our creative economy," said Tom Flavin, CEO, Coachella Valley Economic Partnership. "This important number one in the nation designation underscores the power and contribution of the arts and culture in our local communities."  Read more...

Throughout the year several of our partners offer classes geared to a wide range of businesses, from the start-up entrepreneur to the seasoned professional.  These classes can help sharpen your skills or introduce new ways to reach greater success.  Click on the links below for more information: 

 

SCORE

New Laws for 2013 - Wednesday, January 16 

 

CVWBC

It All Starts With a Dream - January 5

Writing a Winning Business Plan - January 8

The ABC's of Starting Your Own Business - January 9