Events Calendar
All Valley Mayors and Tribal Chairpersons Luncheon 2022
The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the Seventh Annual All Valley Mayor, County and Tribal Chair Luncheon.
Categories: Government/City LeadersChamber Of CommerceBusiness ExpoLunch Event
CHAMBER 101
Interested in knowing the benefits of membership in the GCVCC? Chamber 101, our membership orientation program is for you! This is open to prospective, new, and current members. Whether you?re considering joining or you?re a seasoned member who wants a refresher, learn how membership in the Chamber can benefit and support your business, hear more about resources and services available and network with other businesses. Join us for Chamber 101! ? For questions, contact Kathy La
Categories: Community EventChamber Of Commerce
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This mixer has been postponed to a later date. Please visit our events page for upcoming mixer events. The GCVCC mixers are coordinated to allow business professionals to build meaningful connections and experience a new venue/business. Not a member yet? Contact the Membership Team for a complimentary ticket by calling 760-347-0676 or emailing info@gcvcc.org. On behalf of the Building Industry Association (BIA), the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC ) would like to invite you to attend an evening mixer where you will enjoy light appetizers and cocktails, raffle prizes, networking and much more! Join us on Tuesday, September 20th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Cambria Gallery located in 42210 Cook Street, Suite M Palm Desert, CA 92211. The GCVCC mixers are coordinated to allow business professionals to build meaningful connections and to experience a new venue/business. Not a member yet? Contact the Membership Team for a complimentary ticket by calling 760-347-0676 or emailing info@gcvcc.org.
Categories: Chamber Of CommerceNetworking Event
Evening Mixer | The Beer Hunter
The Beer Hunter is “the place where friends gather”. They offer the best selection of sports, food, and beverages in the area. From a full service bar to their varied menu to multiple game tables, there’s something for everyone! On behalf of The Beer Hunter, the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC ) would like to invite you to attend the Evening Mixer on Tuesday, August 16th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. The GCVCC mixers are coordinated to allow leading professionals, entrepreneurs and executives with an opportunity to learn about local Coachella Valley businesses and to build meaningful connections. You can expect to experience a new venue/business, enjoy light appetizers, networking, raffle prizes and much more! First time attending a Greater Coachella Valley Chamber (GCV) mixer? Reach out to the GCV Membership Team for a complimentary ticket promo code by calling 760-347-0676 or email info@gcvcc.org.
Categories: Chamber Of CommerceNetworking Event
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Registration ClosedGCV Educates | How to Read Minds & Influence People
Join the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) and Dr. Carl Christman, Speaker, Author, and Professor of Dr. Carl Reads Minds, for a FREE workshop titled “How to Read Minds & Influence People” on August 24 from 1pm to 2pm. How to Read Minds & Influence People is Dr. Christman's signature program where he teaches people how to read others more effectively and understand the psychology and power of influence. Your team will improve how they carry out your organization's goals, build better relationships, and create better teams with these proven techniques. This is a wonderful program for organizations that want to help their employees to understand and adopt best practices when it comes to becoming better teammates, communicating more effectively, increasing efficiency, and accomplishing organizational goals. Key Takeaways: Learn simple but effective techniques to improve communication Learn how to improve customer workplace satisfaction by ''reading people'' and have a better understanding of what they are thinking Learn how to best represent yourself and your organization with proven persuasion techniques About the Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Garden Inn is an upscale mid-priced product with 120 non-smoking rooms and a complimentary 24-hour business center that provides all the amenities for a successful business trip. Enjoy the outdoor pool, fitness center, and restaurant. Hilton Garden Inn is in beautiful Rancho Mirage, next door to many shopping stores and best dining places you can find. To learn more, click here.
Categories: Educational Event
RegisterGCV Educates | Social Media Marketing 101
Join the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) and Ryan Stull, Business Consultant with the Small Business Development Center, for a FREE webinar titled Social Media Marketing 101 on August 10 from 11am to 12pm. This session will provide a framework to help you learn how to use social media to increas...
Categories: Educational Event
RegisterGCV Educates: The Ultimate Grant Checklist
Grant writing is a talent, and it requires a combination of specific skills to be most effective. Many non-profits rely on securing grants to continue their mission of serving their communities. Billions of dollars are awarded every year in the U.S. through corporate and foundational grants to non-profit organizations of all sizes. It is in your best interest as a non-profit to invest time in learning the tricks and tips of effective grant writing. This GCVCC Educates workshop is providing you with the opportunity to understand what funding organizations search for in grant proposals whether you’re the grant writer or in the process of hiring one. Join the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) and Nora Duffy, Director of Grants and Finance with the RAP Foundation, for a webinar focused on grant proposals Wednesday, September 14th at 11:00am. Nora comes from a high-tech background working with Fortune 500 companies in diverse industries including Microsoft, T-Mobile, Getty Images, and Avanade. For the last 10 years, Nora has owned her own business consulting firm and has specialized in non-profit management and has been an Executive Director at 2 Seattle non-profit organizations. Attendees Can Expect to Learn About: What do Funders want Eligibility “The Checklist” Required documents Review Evaluation
Categories: Chamber Of CommerceEducational Event
RegisterGCVCC Educates | Food Service
Join the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) and Jay Allis, food service industry specialist and consultant with the Small Business Development Center, for a FREE one-hour webinar titled “Foodservice: what can you do, and how do you make it work?” on Wednesday, September 28 at 11am. Jay Allis has 35 years of working in fine dining, independent restaurants, catering, moving catering, food trucks, and many other concepts related to the food industry. His experience includes positional experience ranging from bus boy, kitchen lead, sous chef, to executive chef and ownership. During the webinar, we will learn: What are the different permit options Understanding startup costs Determining your menu How understanding your numbers improves profitability Paperwork that makes the dream work Where to start when you’re ready Registration is required to receive the webinar link, video recording, and the speakers contact information.
Categories: Educational Event
Registration ClosedMorning Mixer | Pro VR USA Palm Springs
About the Host Pro VR USA is a Virtual Reality Entertainment Arcade/Venue, located in Palm Springs at 905 Crossley Rd. The Arcade/Venue has 5 Virtual Reality stations and plenty of extra room to accommodate parties, groups, and events. The arcade provides a new, fun, exciting option for date night, team building, parties, family night, or just a night out with friends. It features high-end virtual reality hardware and software that provides a new entertainment experience for ALL ages and interests. Expect to experience a gentle stroll through the savannah, hang out with elephants and giraffes, explore our world on Google Earth™, and much more! For more, visit: https://www.provrusa.com/ On behalf of Pro VR USA, the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC ) would like to invite you to attend a morning mixer where you will enjoy a light breakfast, coffee, raffle prizes, networking and much more! Join us on Wednesday, September 7th from 7:30 am to 9:30 am at Pro VR USA located in 905 Crossley Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264 The GCVCC mixers are coordinated to allow business professionals to build meaningful connections and to experience a new venue/business. Not a member yet? Contact the Membership Team for a complimentary ticket by calling 760-347-0676 or emailing info@gcvcc.org.
Categories: Networking Event
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