Events Calendar
Morning 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
RegisterRibbon Cutting-Absolute Notary and Loan Signing
Join the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce as we welcome Absolute Notary & Loan Signing with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration! This unique networking opportunity allows members of the Chamber to connect with new business members, while celebrating the success and growth of our professional community. All are welcome at these free events. We will celebrate our newest member at The Syndicate, located at 74399 CA ? 111 Ste. C. Palm Desert. The Ceremony will begin at 11 AM. We look forward to seeing you there. For additional information contact the Chamber at 760.347.0676. The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Celebrations are generously sponsored by Carmen Contreras State Farm and CBS Local 2.
Categories: Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening
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
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Registration ClosedEvening Mixer
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
Categories: Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening
RegisterRibbon Cutting | Octapharma Plasma
Octapharma Plasma's vision is to improve the quality of life of everyone they serve through the life-changing power of plasma. With over 180 donation centers and offices in 31 countries, they are committed to changing the world. On behalf of Octapharma Plasma, the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend their ribbon-cutting celebration. Join us to learn about the uniqueness of plasma and why it's said to be ''the gift of life''. Be the first to tour Octapharma Plasma's newest facility. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at their Indio facility at 9:00 am. We look forward to seeing you there. For additional information contact the Chamber at 760.347.0676.
Categories: Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening
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 ClosedAll 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
Ribbon Cutting | Uncle D's Smokehouse BBQ & Grill
The Uncle D's Smokehouse BBQ & Grill ribbon-cutting celebration has been postponed for a later date. Stay tuned for more details coming soon! Uncle D's Smokehouse BBQ & Grill is a family-owned food truck business in the Coachella Valley owned by Darryl James and LeVita Waters. Darryl's great-grandfather and grandmother both had soul food/ BBQ restaurants in Blythe and Los Angeles. He’s been in front of the pit for over 20 years. LeVita worked as a Private Chef for a few families in San Bernardino County. The first time they cooked together, she made her BBQ beans and he fell in love with them. The couple now owns a mobile BBQ food trailer that specializes in smoked meats. For catering services, call 951.213.0864.
Categories: Chamber Of CommerceRibbon Cutting/Grand Opening
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