Who We Are

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The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce is a regional chamber formed in 2016 to support a diverse business community that spans nearly forty-five miles, serving the needs of nearly half a million year-round residents and over a million visitors each year.  As a business membership organization, we are supported through the generous investment and support of our members.  We strive to enhance the overall business climate for our membership by being a catalyst for local commerce through our economic development programs, a convener of elected officials, business professionals and thought leaders through our many member and public events, and a champion for the local business community through our advocacy work. The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce is a registered 501 (c)(6) non-profit. 

In addition to our regional chamber, we manage several local GCV Chambers and work with dedicated partners that focus on the unique needs of our various Coachella Valley business districts.

GCV Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce

Established in 1981, the Cathedral City Chamber of Commerce joined the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber on July 1, 2017.  The Cathedral City business district sits in the heart of the Coachella Valley and is home to many locally owned small businesses.  The GCV Cathedral City Chamber is governed by a  Board of Directors made up of local Cathedral City business owners and professionals dedicated to the enhancement and support of the Cathedral City business district.

 

GCV Coachella Chamber of Commerce

Established in 1967, the Coachella Chamber of Commerce joined the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber on July 1, 2016 as a founding partner.  The Coachella business district rests on the far east portion of the Coachella Valley, a community rich in history and one of the major agriculture centers of the Western United States.  The GCV Coachella Chamber is governed by a  Board of Directors made up of local Coachella business owners and professionals dedicated to the enhancement and support of the Coachella business district.

 

GCV Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce

Established in 2018, the Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce was formed by the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber on November 1, 2018. The Desert Hot Springs business district can be found on the far west portion of the Coachella Valley, a community with a thriving tourism and cannabis industry that has long been known for its natural hot springs. The GCV Desert Hot Springs Chamber is governed by a District Committee made up of local business owners and professionals dedicated to the enhancement and support of the Desert Hot Springs business district.

GCV Indio Chamber of Commerce

Established in 1947, the Indio Chamber of Commerce joined the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber on July 1, 2016 as a founding partner.  The Indio business district is home to the largest city in the valley and has become world famous for it’s many annual festivals.  The GCV Indio Chamber is governed by a  Board of Directors made up of local Indio business owners and professionals dedicated to the enhancement and support of the Indio business district.

 

GCV La Quinta Chamber of Commerce

Established in 1950, the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce joined the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber on July 1, 2016 as a founding partner.  Nestled along Hwy. 111, the La Quinta business district is one of the major shopping hub’s in our valley and home to a thriving tourism economy.  The GCV La Quinta Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors made up of local La Quinta business owners and professionals dedicated to the enhancement and support of the La Quinta business district.

 

A memebr of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), Desert AdFed is an organization that includes members across all disciplines and career levels in advertising. Whether you’re new to the fast-paced world of advertising or a seasoned professional, Desert AdFed is here to support you. We’re here to help you advance your career, build your connections and celebrate this ever-changing, amazing industry we work in.

 

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Cabazon Band of Mission Indians

The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce is the official chamber of the Sovereign Nation of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, one of our founding partners.  The tribe continues to sustain their most honored cultural values; a tradition of unity, leadership and generosity.

 

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians

The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce is the official chamber of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, one of our founding partners.  The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians are a Chemehuevi people, who are a federally recognized tribe located near the city of Twentynine Palms and the city of Coachella.