Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce Summer Speaker Series

The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce announces the next Summer Speaker Series held the last Thursday of the month May through August from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Mission Hills Country Club: 34600 Mission Hills Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.

Bring your team, stay informed and connect this summer with the center of valley business!

May 25: Salton Sea Update with the Salton Sea Authority

Surrounded by sand, the Salton Sea glistens like a jewel in California’s crown. Less than an hour’s drive from Greater Palm Springs, this huge body of water was actually born accidentally in 1905.

It was even once meant to be the Riviera of the Americas, but Mother Nature had other plans. The Salton Sea first came into being when flooding on the Colorado River destroyed part of a canal system, forcing millions upon millions of gallons of water into the lowland area where the Salton Sea now sits. Far more devastating than one breach, the entire volume of the river continued to flow into the Salton lowlands for nearly two years before engineers were able to stop it. By that time, one of the world's largest inland seas had been created. By Erin Lawrence on Mar. 30, 2018

The Salton Sea Authority protects human health, revitalizes the environment and economy of the Sea. The Salton Sea Authority recognizes this requires an integrated approach to recognizing old problems as potential new solutions, and to delivering multiple benefits with thoughtful strategies that integrate economic opportunity and environmental stability. Latest news, including lithium projects here:https://saltonsea.com/get-informed/latest-news/

June 22: Latest Economy News 

Stay up to speed on some of the most closely watched economic statistics and trends that influence decisions of government officials, business people, and individuals. Get an up-to-date picture of the economy. Stay informed and be prepared -allow us to bring the experts to you!

July 27: Tourism Spotlight with Palm Springs International Airport and Visit Greater Palm Springs 

Tourism is key to the valley's success! At this luncheon, we connect with the Executive Director, Harry Barrett, Jr. AAE, of the Palm Springs International Airport to learn more about the latest flights and airlines coming to the destination. Then, Visit Greater Palm Springs will give an update on their tourism efforts, results and plans for the future here in the Coachella Valley.

August 24: Housing Update with Lift to Rise

Lift to Rise is revolutionizing the way affordable housing is financed in our community. The cost of housing in the Coachella Valley is high—the median price for a single-family home is $549,000. And incomes are too low—49% of Coachella households earn below $50,000 per year. "We Lift" is the result of more than 70 community partners and their multi-year effort to change the way we develop affordable housing. It’s a groundbreaking solution that pools resources to attract additional capital, allowing local developers to get their community-focused projects built—creating more places that people can call home. This fund is integral to reaching our goal of building 10,000 affordable homes by 2028.

Registration can be made on the chamber's website and tickets are $55 per person which includes the presentation, networking, lunch, and self introductions.