This Weekend - Melding Culture and Commerce 
President/CEO of the Indio Chamber of Commerce, Joyce Donaldson, knows first-hand art is a serious business. "The Southwest Arts Festival® is the Chamber's largest annual fundraiser and as a non-profit organization, the funds garnered from the festival allow the chamber to continue to provide valuable business, visitor and residential resources" Donaldson explains. "Promoting community and job creation are two of our top priorities." Blending Culture and Commerce is strongly evident as the Chamber contracts with twenty three companies throughout the Coachella Valley. Most have multiple employees- keeping our local workforce employed. The Coachella Valley has a prominent population of artists making a living from their art. They approach it as any small business owner does, applying the same principals necessary for a successful enterprise with staying power. Come out this week to the Empire Polo Club in Indio to support our local artists and businesses. Click here to learn more. |
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Improving Health & Wellness in the Coachella Valley
CVEP Partner, Desert Healthcare District and Foundation pledged over $800,000 to bring the Alliance for a Healthier Generation programs and resources to every school in every district in our Coachella Valley. CVEP Founder and Co-chair of the Economic Blueprint Kay Hazen made the pledge at the recent Clinton Foundation Health Matters Conference. We are so fortunate to have the leadership of the William J. Clinton Foundation and Humana and the Humana Foundation as committed partners to activate wellness in our Coachella Valley. Read more.....
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CVEP FAFSA Fundraiser 
Join us for a fundraiser to help our Coachella Valley students attend college. On Monday, February 11 CVEP is hosting the annual FAFSA Fundraiser at the Canyons Steak House inside the Bighorn Golf Club. Proceeds will benefit CVEP's "FAFSA Battle of the High Schools," a competition amongst valley high schools to increase the completion of the FAFSA. FAFSA, the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the application used by nearly all colleges and universities to determine eligibility for almost all financial aid programs. The fundraiser will include refreshments and appetizers and the incredible views of the valley only seen from behind the gates at Bighorn. Please click here to register and let's get our kids to college! |
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Business Education Courses 
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
Marching Orders for Starting a New Business - 1/30
New Patent laws which go into effect in March 2013 - 2/6
Design your Own Website with Wordpress - 2/5, 12, 19, 26
CVWBC
The ABC's of Starting Your Own Business - 1/26
Today's Marketing Technology - 2/1
It All Starts with a Dream - 2/9 |
