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BizUp: Creative Professionals Arts & Culture Business Readiness Program

February 18, 2026

News from: Visit Greater Palm Springs

Are you a creative entrepreneur—artist, maker, musician, performer, or artistic practitioner—looking to build a stronger, more sustainable business? This 10-week business accelerator supports creatives across the arts and creative landscape by strengthening the core foundations of business. Participants gain practical skills in financial management, marketing, operations, and strategic growth to help transform creative practice into a resilient, scalable enterprise.

Application Deadline

February 26, 2026 | 11:59 P.M. PST

Apply online by scanning the QR code or visit:
https://forms.caravanseraiproject.org/creativecv

Program Timeline

Session 1 – Week of March 23 | 5:30–7 p.m. | In Person
Session 2 – Tuesday, March 31 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Virtual
Session 3 – Tuesday, April 7 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Virtual
Session 4 – Tuesday, April 14 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Virtual
Session 5 – Tuesday, April 21 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Virtual
Session 6 – Tuesday, April 28 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Virtual
Session 7 – Tuesday, May 5 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Virtual
Session 8 – Tuesday, May 12 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Virtual
Session 9 – Tuesday, May 19 | 5:30–7 p.m. | Virtual
Session 10 – Tuesday, May 26 | 5:30–7 p.m. | In Person

Upcoming Events

Jun 9
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Chamber Honors: Annual Installation Dinner and Business Awards

Jun 13
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

CV Next: Campaign Management School

Jun 17
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Ribbon Cutting | Emerge Home Services

Sep 30
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

2026 La Quinta State of the City, Business Awards and Expo

Mar 13
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

2027 La Quinta Hot Rod and Custom Car Show

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Indio, CA 92202

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45524 Oasis St, Building A
Indio, CA 92201

M – F | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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1515 6TH ST.
Coachella, CA 92236

W – F | 9:00 a.m – 3:00pm

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