Indio Chamber of Commerce

Erick Becerril is the owner and operator of CV Food Trucks, a philanthropic community-minded small businesses that helps launch new small business which include pop-up vendors and food trucks. He works as a building inspector for the City Of Indio and has been in the real estate and construction development industry for over 15 years. He holds a BA in Public Administration from California Baptist University.

Established in 1947, the Indio Chamber of Commerce has strong ties to a diverse community.  Indio was formerly referred to as the Hub of the Valley, a Chamber of Commerce slogan made popular in the 1970s. It later was nicknamed the City of Festivals, a reference to the numerous cultural events held in the city, including the date festival and the world-famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Indio is the largest city in the valley, with a population of 76,036 as of the last census.  Indio’s economy is just as diverse as its population, with agriculture spanning the Southern and Eastern boarders, including the international destination Shields Date Garden.  A strong industrial presence cab found at the heart of the city, with a booming retail sector to the North.  Indio continues to attract more activity and growth to its city every year, a living testament to its original nickname. The Indio Chamber of Commerce is a founding member of the Greater Coachella valley Chamber of Commerce. For more information about the City of Indio, or the Indio chamber of Commerce, visit: 82-921 Indio Blvd. Indio, CA 92201 M-F 8:30AM – 4:30PM (760) 347-0676 Information on the City of Indio click HERE Information on visiting Indio click HERE

Sandy Hardin has worked at her family owned business The Lock Shop, Inc. since 1982, and as an Indio Chamber Board Member since 2016. Sandy enjoys volunteering in all areas of the desert chambers, including on the Palm Desert Area Golf Cart Parade committee, and is now on the board the GCVCC. Sandy and her husband Mike were both raised in the desert, are very involved in the community and their passion is for the security of the whole Coachella Valley. Sandy is a past board member of the Bureau of Security and Investigation, and will be on the Business Legislative Action Committee at the GCVCC. Mike and Sandy have one son and reside in Palm Desert.

Toni Merrihew is the Chief Financial Officer of Chandi Group USA headquartered in Indio. Ms. Merrihew was an active supporter of local chambers for many years prior to joining the Board in Indio in 2015. She has enjoyed an extensive career in banking that spans over 20 years, with almost all of her efforts benefiting the Coachella Valley. She attended California State University-San Bernardino – College of Business and Public Administration and is a graduate of Leadership Coachella Valley.

Established in 1947, the Indio Chamber of Commerce has strong ties to a diverse community.  Indio was formerly referred to as the Hub of the Valley, a Chamber of Commerce slogan made popular in the 1970s. It later was nicknamed the City of Festivals, a reference to the numerous cultural events held in the city, including the date festival and the world-famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Indio is the largest city in the valley, with a population of 76,036 as of the last census.  Indio’s economy is just as diverse as its population, with agriculture spanning the Southern and Eastern boarders, including the international destination Shields Date Garden.  A strong industrial presence cab found at the heart of the city, with a booming retail sector to the North.  Indio continues to attract more activity and growth to its city every year, a living testament to its original nickname. The Indio Chamber of Commerce is a founding member of the Greater Coachella valley Chamber of Commerce. For more information about the City of Indio, or the Indio chamber of Commerce, visit: 82-921 Indio Blvd. Indio, CA 92201 M-F 8:30AM – 4:30PM (760) 347-0676 Information on the City of Indio click HERE Information on visiting Indio click HERE

Established in 1947, the Indio Chamber of Commerce has strong ties to a diverse community.  Indio was formerly referred to as the Hub of the Valley, a Chamber of Commerce slogan made popular in the 1970s. It later was nicknamed the City of Festivals, a reference to the numerous cultural events held in the city, including the date festival and the world-famous Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Indio is the largest city in the valley, with a population of 76,036 as of the last census.  Indio’s economy is just as diverse as its population, with agriculture spanning the Southern and Eastern boarders, including the international destination Shields Date Garden.  A strong industrial presence cab found at the heart of the city, with a booming retail sector to the North.  Indio continues to attract more activity and growth to its city every year, a living testament to its original nickname. The Indio Chamber of Commerce is a founding member of the Greater Coachella valley Chamber of Commerce. For more information about the City of Indio, or the Indio chamber of Commerce, visit: 82-921 Indio Blvd. Indio, CA 92201 M-F 8:30AM – 4:30PM (760) 347-0676 Information on the City of Indio click HERE Information on visiting Indio click HERE