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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Legislative Breakfast: California State Senator Steve Padilla
DESCRIPTION:We apologize\, but this event will be postponed as the Senator is currently under the weather. We plan to reschedule for April\, or at the latest May. All tickets will automatically transfer to the new date. \nWe sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. \n\nThe Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a legislative breakfast with California State Senator Steve Padilla. The event will be held on Friday\, March 6th\, at 8:30 a.m. This event will be held at the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center. This event is $35 per person for members or $45 for non-members and includes a seated breakfast. Event sponsorship available at $300 which includes four (4) seats. Come share your thoughts on legislative and community issues. Senator Padilla will be answering questions provided by our legislative committee as well as our membership at large. \nSpace is limited so please register in advance. While members of the media are welcome to attend and take notes\, please no recordings. \nThank you to our generous sponsors: AT&T\, Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District\, Desert Care Network\, Desert Urgent Care\, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino\, Palm Springs International Film Society\, Riverside County Supervisor V Manuel Perez\, Sun Community Federal Credit Union\, and Visit Greater Palm Springs. \nAbout Senator Padilla \nSenator Steve Padilla was elected to the Senate in November 2022\, representing the communities of Chula Vista\, the Coachella Valley\, Imperial Beach\, the Imperial Valley\, National City\, and San Diego.  Senator Padilla is a native of San Diego\, a graduate of Bonita Vista High school\, and lifelong Chula Vista resident. \nSenator Padilla has dedicated his life to public service. Before becoming an elected official\, he served 13 years in law enforcement\, beginning in the City of Chula Vista and concluding in the City of Coronado\, where he served as a Detective\, specializing in domestic violence and child abuse. Senator Padilla’s interest in public affairs began early in life\, as did his service to Chula Vista\, where he served as a member of the Board of Ethics and Safety Commission. He was elected for the first time to the City Council in 1994 and served two terms. In 2002\, Steve was elected the City’s 38th Mayor and served from 2002 – 2006. Senator Padilla is the first person of color ever elected to City office in Chula Vista history\, the City’s first Latino Mayor\, and the first openly LGBT person to serve or be elected to city office. Senator Padilla returned to elected office in 2016 and\, only one year later\, was appointed for the second time to the California Coastal Commission\, where he served as Chairman from 2019-2021. \nSince being elected to the Senate Senator Padilla has authored legislation that created the first Conservancy in the state in over 20 years\, established the nation’s first regulations around chatbots\, and recently proposed the nation’s first moratorium on AI-embedded toys to protect children. \nHe holds undergraduate degrees in Liberal Arts and Public Administration from Southwestern College and National University\, and studied law at Western State University\, College of Law. He has been a published columnist writing on local\, state\, and national policy issues.
URL:https://gcvcc.org/event/legislative-breakfast-california-state-senator-steve-padilla/
LOCATION:Fantasy Springs Special Event Center\, 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy\, Indio\, 92203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Members,Community,Social
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SUMMARY:Indio Chamber Local Mixer "Service Through The Decades"
DESCRIPTION:Rock Your Favorite Decade & Celebrate the Indio Chamber’s Years of Business Support! \nJoin the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Indio Chamber for a fun and festive evening of networking at our “Service Through The Decades” Mixer! \n📅 March 10⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 PM📍 Desert Beer Co – Pizza & Pints | Downtown Indio \nDesert Beer Co will be hosting the evening with complimentary bites for guests and $1 off all wine and beer during the mixer. \nThis year’s theme celebrates the Indio Chamber’s decades of service and impact in our business community. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite decade as we showcase photos highlighting the Chamber’s history through the years. \nIn addition to great networking\, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with and learn more about fellow local businesses in Downtown Indio\, making it a perfect chance to strengthen community partnerships. \nWhat to expect:✨ Great networking🍕 Complimentary bites🍺 Discounted drinks🎁 Raffle prizes🏙️ Connections with Downtown Indio businesses🤝 A fun\, themed atmosphere \nAdmission:• FREE for Members• $15 for Non-Members \n👉 Advance registration is required. Please reserve your spot early! \nWe look forward to celebrating with you!
URL:https://gcvcc.org/event/indio-chamber-local-mixer-service-through-the-decades/
LOCATION:Desert Beer Company Pizza & Pints\, 82921 Indio Blvd\, Indio\, CA\, 92201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members,Community,Social
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting | Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce along with the Palm Desert Chamber invites you to the Ribbon Cutting for the Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District new Executive Office and Trustee Chambers in Palm Desert. The ribbon-cutting ceremony starts at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, March 24th and will take place at 44801 Village Court\, Suite 104 in Palm Desert. \nLearn more about the Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District at https://www.coachellavalleycemeterydistrict.gov/
URL:https://gcvcc.org/event/ribbon-cutting-coachella-valley-public-cemetery-district/
LOCATION:Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District Executive Office\, 44801 Village Court\, Suite 104\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members,Community,Social
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SUMMARY:BMW Relay Race
DESCRIPTION:Swap the fairways for the fast lanes! The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce is shaking things up this year by swapping out the golf clubs for the BMW Relay Race. Wave goodbye to the traditional golf tournament and rev up your engines for a thrilling day on the race track at the BMW Performance Center West. Forget birdies and bunkers—imagine racing against the clock\, executing drifts on a polished concrete pad\, and getting behind the wheel of a high-performance vehicle! Join us for a day of adrenaline-pumping fun on March 25th\, 2025. Let’s trade the golf carts for horsepower and make some unforgettable memories on the track! \nEvent Information: \n\nTeams of 4 people (similar to a foursome on a golf course)\n7:30 Arrival\, Check-in and Lite Breakfast\n8:00 – Safety talk (Mandatory)\n9:00 – Competition starts on both tracks\n11:00 – Two best times from each autocross compete for top 3 spots. Gold/Silver/Bronze\n12 – 1:15 Lunch/Beer/Wine/closing reception\n\nActivities: \n\nTwo Autocross courses used for the Relay Race. 8 foursome on each course.\nFinal competition on combined course.\nSide activities while people are waiting: Hotlaps South Palm; Rat Race on Skid Pad and Lite Thermal Club Tour\nClosing announcements during lunch.\n\nThe Track at Thermal Club\nSet against the backdrop of a beautiful mountain range\, The Thermal Club is an exclusive track that offers three unique layouts\, plus our own challenge course to encourage maximum thrills. \n\n\nTitle Sponsor – $3\,500 (1 available)\n\nIncludes: (1) Foursome\, (2) Spectators\, Trophy Sponsor\, Swagbag\, Expo Table\, Light Breakfast\, and Lunch.\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor – $2\,500 (2 available)\n\nIncludes: (1) Foursome\, (2) Spectators\, Swagbag\, Expo Table\, Light Breakfast\, and Lunch.\n\n\nFoursome – $1\,800\n\nIncludes Light Breakfast\, and Lunch.\n\n\nIndividual – $600\n\nIncludes Light Breakfast\, and Lunch.
URL:https://gcvcc.org/event/bmw-relay-race/
LOCATION:BMW Performance Center West\, 86-050 Jasper Lane\, Thermal\, CA\, 92274\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members,Community,Social
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting | Starbucks
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Ribbon Cutting for Starbucks in Coachella. The ribbon-cutting ceremony starts at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday\, March 26th and will take place at 48151 Grapefruit Blvd A in Coachella. \nTo learn more about Starbucks\, visit https://www.starbucks.com/
URL:https://gcvcc.org/event/ribbon-cutting-starbucks/
LOCATION:Starbucks Coachella Grapefruit Blvd\, 48151 Grapefruit Blvd A\, Coachella\, CA\, 92236\, United States
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SUMMARY:GCVCC Legislative Breakfast: California Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host a Legislative Breakfast featuring California Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton. This event is part of our GCVCC Legislative Breakfast Series\, offering members and guests an opportunity to hear directly from candidates in the upcoming California Governor’s race. Questions will be presented by our Legislative Committee and will focus on issues that impact the business community throughout our region. \nJoin us on Friday\, March 27th\, at 9:00 a.m. at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa. Tickets are $40 for Chamber members and $50 for non-members\, and include a seated breakfast. Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. \nSponsorship opportunities are available at $350\, which include four (4) reserved seats. \nThank you to our sponsors\, AT&T\, the City of Indian Wells\, and Visit Greater Palm Springs. \nThis special event will provide valuable insights into the priorities and vision of Candidate Hilton as he shares his perspective on topics important to our business community and state. \nSpace is limited\, so advance registration is highly encouraged. \nAbout Steve Hilton: \nSteve Hilton has founded several businesses and is a public policy innovator. Born in the UK to Hungarian parents who fled Communism\, Steve attended Oxford University\, started his own company\, helped David Cameron become UK Prime Minister\, and then served as a senior advisor in 10 Downing Street. \nIn 2012\, Steve moved to Silicon Valley with his wife and two children\, becoming a U.S. citizen in 2021. After teaching at Stanford and starting another business\, he hosted the television show The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton and several podcasts\, including California Rebel Base\, The Steve Hilton Show\, and Big Ideas Book Club. \nSteve is also the author of several books on politics and policy\, including Califailure: Stories of America’s Most Mismanaged State and More Human: Designing a World Where People Come First. Through his policy organization\, Golden Together\, he has set out the changes needed to make California “Golden Again.”
URL:https://gcvcc.org/event/gcvcc-legislative-breakfast-california-gubernatorial-candidate-steve-hilton/
LOCATION:Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa\, 45000 Indian Wells Ln\, Indian Wells\, CA\, 92210\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting & Open House | Read With Me
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Read With Me in Palm Desert. The ribbon-cutting ceremony starts at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, March 31st and will take place at 42600 Cook Street\, Suite 135 in Palm Desert. \nYou can learn more about Read With Me visit https://www.readwithmevolunteer.org/
URL:https://gcvcc.org/event/ribbon-cutting-open-house-read-with-me/
LOCATION:Read With Me\, 42600 Cook Street\, Suite 135\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members,Community,Social,nonprofit
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