The Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC) celebrated its grand opening on March 5 with a ribbon-cutting...
Economic Development Articles
California’s Bold Blueprint: Reforming Permitting to Propel Housing, Clean Energy, and Infrastructure
In a sweeping new report released at the beginning of March 2025, the California Assembly Select Committee on...
Laura James Named CEO of CVEP
The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) has announced the appointment of Laura James as Chief Executive...
Streamlined Permitting is Critical for California’s Renewable Energy Future
According to some members of the California Assembly, the state’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero carbon...
Palm Springs Planning Commission to Review Major Warehouse Project Amid Environmental Concerns
The Palm Springs Planning Commission, at its December 4 meeting, will review a proposed major development project for...
Indio Launches New Program to Empower Local Businesses: Indio Business Connect
The City of Indio’s Economic Development Department has unveiled a new initiative known as Indio Business Connect...
Veteran Entrepreneurship Program Coming to the Palm Desert iHub
The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) and CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship have partnered with the...
Major Travertine Development Will Redefine South La Quinta
In a decision that marks the culmination of nearly four decades of planning and debate, the La Quinta City Council has...
29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo Set to Connect Job Seekers with Top Employers
The 29th Valley-Wide Employment Expo will take place on Thursday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fantasy...