CVEP Fundraiser a Success 
A huge thank you to everyone who attended the 3rd Annual CVEP FAFSA Fundraiser this past week. With over 150 people in attendance we raised over $15,000 that is going to our valley schools. It was a great evening of socializing and listening to CVEP Scholars (pictured) who are either in school or recently graduated with the help of financing they received because of completing the FAFSA. We are very thankful for your support and for your participation in this event.
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Assemblyman to hold Salton Sea Hearing
 State Assemblymember V. Manuel Pérez has extended an invitation to CVEP and its stakeholders to attend a state oversight hearing of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife on the subject of Salton Sea Restoration. Along with Assemblymember Ben Hueso, chair of the Assembly Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife, the hearing will examine current efforts and future opportunities related to the Salton Sea. The hearing will occur on Friday, February 22, 2013, from 1-4 p.m. at the North Shore Community Center in Mecca. Click here for more information. |
Assemblyman Holds Press Conference at CVEP 
This week Assemblyman Brian Nestande released his Transparency & Government Reform Package. The press conference held at CVEP featured local business owners and elected officials. The three measures Nestande introduced relate to the establishment of the California Sunset Review Commission, the disclosure of key state liabilities in the budget process, and open access relating to the California Code of Regulations. Click here to learn more.
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In the News
Featured in last weekend's Desert Sun was an Opinion piece written by Tom Flavin regarding the importance of arts in our valley. If you missed it click here to read the article.
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Post It, Blog It, Tweet It.....
Explained
The monthly Fireside Chat series was held this week by CVEP's Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC). This month's workshop covered an explanation of today's most highly used social media tools for advertising led by Industry experts Evy Hanson, Leap Online Marketing and Kate Spates, Graphtek Interactive and social media success story Luna Chomsinsub, Arrangements Floral & Party Design. With over 60 people in attendance this month, the Fireside Chat workshops are gaining momentum by providing pertinent information on increasing the success for local businesses.
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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
How to Write a Business Plan - 2/27
Introduction to Employee Relations - 3/6
The Power of Video Marketing in your business - 3/13
CVWBC
Writing a Winning Business Plan - 2/19
Basics of Business Law - 2/21
The ABC's of Starting Your Own Business - 2/23
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