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SBDC EATS Webinar Series 2026 | Food Business Startup Program
“Join the Cathedral City IGNITE program with SBDC EATS — a free 4-week online webinar series for aspiring food entrepreneurs. Topics include business planning, food safety & permits, product development, branding & marketing. Thursdays, April 9–30, 2026 | 5:15–7:15 PM. Register today!”
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Finding Profit: SBDC | Cathedral City IGNITE Program
“Finding Profit: Practical Ways to Improve Your Bottom Line” is a free online workshop designed to help small business owners better understand and improve their financial performance. Hosted by Cathedral City’s IGNITE Program, this session covers key strategies including assessing financial health, managing expenses, and optimizing revenue to drive long-term business success.
Read More SBDC Be Bold-Thursdays | May 7th, 2026
“Be Bold, Be Seen: Building Confidence on Social Media” is a free interactive workshop designed to help small businesses elevate their online presence. Hosted by Cathedral City’s IGNITE Program, this session teaches practical strategies for creating engaging content, increasing visibility, and showing up with confidence on social platforms.
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Greater Coachella Valley Innovation Showcase
Join us at the Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC) as the Greater Coachella Valley’s boldest founders compete live for funding, regional recognition, and advancement.
As part of Riverside County Innovation Month, this regional pitch competition is the official pathway to the Riverside County Innovation Month Pitch Finale where finalists compete for $20,000 and the opportunity to represent Riverside County at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco.
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Helping Heroes USA Creates ‘Win A Jeep’ Fundraising Campaign
Helping Heroes USA Creates ‘Win A Jeep’
Fundraising Campaign for Local Charities
PALM SPRINGS Calif. – Local nonprofit Helping Heroes USA is raising funds for local charities in the Coachella Valley through their ‘Roll the Dice’ Jeep Giveaway Contest. The fundraising promotion will run March 28th and 29th , when participants ‘Roll the Dice” in the back of a Jeep Gladiator located at I-10 Dodge.
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DSUSD High School Job Fairs
The 2026 High School Job Fairs hosted by the Desert Sands Unified School District will take place April 8–9 and 15–16 across Coachella Valley campuses. Employers are invited to connect with motivated juniors and seniors, showcase opportunities, and hire emerging talent while supporting student career readiness.
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Temalpakh Farm – Community Feed March 30th
On Monday, March 30, 2026, Temalpakh Farm (an initiative of the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians) is partnering with RSBCIHI’s “Rooted Relatives” program to host a public Community Feed and Cultural Workshop. This collaboration highlights a shared commitment to food sovereignty and land stewardship.
Event Details:
What: A free community event featuring native foods, traditional crafting, and hands-on learning.
When: Monday, March 30, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Temalpakh Farm Education Center, 1 Roberta Way, Coachella, CA 92236
Highlights: * A public meal featuring organic harvest and native ingredients.
Traditional leather pouch-making workshop with artist Tony Soares.
Interactive activities including seed bomb creation and sand art.
On The Mark Advertising
On The Mark (OTM) Indoor Digital Network connects local businesses with high-impact, in-store digital advertising. As an OTM host, storefront businesses receive a free digital TV screen, professional installation, lifetime maintenance, and custom ad creation at no cost. Advertisers gain access to targeted exposure across multiple indoor screens, along with discounted network advertising and professionally designed ads. With limited availability and special promotional offers, OTM delivers an affordable, effective way to reach customers right where purchasing decisions are made.
Read More Health Fair 2026
Temalpakh Farm and California Indian Nations College to Host Community Health
Fair & Fun Run
COACHELLA, CA — January 14, 2026 – Temalpakh Farm, in proud partnership with
California Indian Nations College (CINC), is thrilled to announce their upcoming Health
Fair on February 6, 2026. This event is free and open to the public, inviting the entire
community to gather for a day dedicated to health, wellness, and heritage.
Meet & Greet at Seven Feathers Restaurant
Augustine Casino will host a special “Meet the Artist” event on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, featuring local artist Terry Hastings at the newly reimagined Seven Feathers Restaurant. Guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers while previewing Hastings’ latest work—new pieces inspired by the Joshua Tree landscape, along with his bold digital art and abstract photography. Admission is free, but space is limited. RSVP required: lgrant@augustinecasino.com
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