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October 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Desert Hot Springs, invites you to the Desert Hot Springs State of the City, Business Awards, and Expo. The event will be held on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, with the expo and registration starting at 10:00 a.m. and the event beginning at 11:00 a.m. The venue will be the Desert Hot Springs Recreation Center, located at 11750 Cholla Dr. in Desert Hot Springs. This annual event offers a review of economic activity from the previous year, as well as future development and plans significant for the business community. Mayor Scott Matas will be our featured speaker for this event.
In addition to a city update, local business professionals will be recognized for professional accomplishments and significant contributions to their community. Among the categories honored will be Business of the Year. Attendees will enjoy lunch during the presentation and are welcome to attend a business expo held prior.
Thank you to our generous sponsors: Title Sponsor, Desert Oasis Healthcare, and Desert Wildlife Center; Presenting Sponsors, Amazon, Desert Care Network, Mission Springs Water District, and Palm Springs International Film Society; Centerpiece Sponsors, JNS Next, and Southern California Edison; Award Sponsor, Joshua Tree Gateway Communities Alliance; Community Sponsors, Alpha Media, Altura Credit Union, AT&T, Banc of California, City of La Quinta, DesertArc Shredding & Recycling, Desert Valley Disposal, Desert Water Agency, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Firstbank, Food Now, KESQ, NBC Palm Springs/Univision, Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, Sun Community Federal Credit Union, and Visit Greater Palm Springs.
This event will likely sell out, and we strongly encourage those interested to purchase their tickets in advance.
This Year’s Award Winners
- Business of the Year – Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa
- New Business of the Year – Discount Dazzle
- Non-Profit of the Year – Food Now
- Ambassador of the Year – Darneisha Beeler, Chase Bank
- Restaurant of the Year – Capri Italian Restaurant (Miracle Springs Resort)
Title Sponsor- $2,500 SOLD OUT
Reserved table of eight (8), expo table, inclusion in all marketing, 2 minutes on stage.
Presenting Sponsor – $1,500 SOLD OUT
Reserved table of eight (8), inclusion in marketing
Centerpiece Sponsor – $1,000 SOLD OUT
Includes four (4) reserved seats, GCVCC designed signage at each table, inclusion in all marketing (2 available)
Award Sponsor – $1,000 SOLD OUT
Awards sponsor recognition on Marketing materials and at event, Includes (4) seats
Community Sponsor – $850 SOLD OUT
Includes eight (8) reserved seats and inclusion in event marketing
Member – $69 SOLD OUT
Includes one (1) event entry and lunch at a non-reserved table
Non Member – $89 SOLD OUT
Includes one (1) event entry and lunch at a non-reserved table
Expo – $350 SOLD OUT
Expo table and linen.