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Registration

2024 Coachella Valley Business Conference & Economic Forecast

The Coachella Valley Business Conference & Economic Forecast, presented by the Riverside County Office of Economic Development, and hosted by the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, will focus on small business trends and small business resources available locally. To register please check out the Eventbrite Registration by clicking on the link below "Register" and/or registering on the Eventbrite widget.

 Learn about:

  • Current small business trends in the Coachella Valley
  • State and County programs that can assist small businesses
  • Assistance available to entrepreneurs and innovators
  • Where small businesses can get help to start, grow and succeed

Welcome
Fourth District Supervisor
Riverside County Board of Supervisors

V. Manuel Perez

It is an honor and privilege to welcome you to the sixth annual Coachella Valley Business Conference & Economic Forecast!
 
Hosted by the Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians and presented by the Riverside County Office of Economic Development and Beacon Economics, this conference focuses on economic growth and business development.
 
Keynote speaker Dr. Christopher Thornberg, along with our guest speakers, led by our very own Riverside County Executive Officer, Jeff Van Wagenen, will give detailed forecasts on how our region, county, and state are performing economically.  They will share insight on what is on the horizon in terms of future growth at local, regional, state, and federal levels.
 
Economic development and job creation are major focuses for my office and  the county as a whole. Investing in our community and growing and diversifying our county’s economy creates a better future for all families and residents of Riverside County.  
 
Thank you for joining us. Enjoy the program!

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Supervisor V. Manuel Perez

Master of Ceremonies
Emmy-winning journalist

Brooke Beare

Brooke Beare is an Emmy winning journalist and government communicator. After graduating cum laude from the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California, Brooke began her broadcast journalism career at two NBC affiliates in Texas. During that time, she was fortunate enough to interview Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, a number of governors, and cover the breakup of the Space Shuttle Columbia from the ground.

She moved to the desert near Palm Springs in 2003 to work for the CBS affiliate as a reporter and morning news anchor, and over the next 16 years, established herself as a respected investigative journalist, working in San Diego, and eventually as the evening news anchor in Palm Springs. In 2019, she won an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Pacific Southwest Chapter. Later that year, she made a huge career change as the Director of Communications and Marketing for the City of Indio, allowing for another opportunity to showcase stories and visions to the community by jumping into the world of communications, marketing, tourism and public relations.

She has brought her expertise to the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, CVAG and the City of Desert Hot Springs, NBC Palm Springs, and most recently by BIGHORN Golf Club. Brooke has been featured by the Desert Sun, HealthSmart Magazine, PM Magazine, the Daily Show, and other publications and programs for her work with individuals, organizations, nonprofits, the media and businesses to realize their goals and aspirations. She is also a sitting member and former Board Chair of Desert Arc, on the Advisory Board for Old Town Artisan Studios, and has served as ambassador for nonprofits such as the Living Desert, Shelter from the Storm, AAP Food Samaritans, and many others.

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Keynote Speaker
Founding Partner, Beacon Economics LLC

Dr. Chris Thornberg

Christopher Thornberg Ph.D. founded Beacon Economics LLC in 2006. Under his leadership the firm has become one of the most respected research organizations in California serving public and private sector clients across the United States. Dr. Thornberg also served as Director of the UC Riverside School of Business Center for Economic Forecasting and Development and was an Adjunct Professor at the School from 2015-2023.

More information on Dr. Thornberg please see the following links below: 

beaconecon.com

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Featured Speaker
Chairman, Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians

Doug Welmas

As the Chairman, Doug Welmas is the highest-ranking official within the Cabazon government. He was elected to the position in 2013 after serving as Vice Chairman for six years. Chairman Welmas' dedication to the community is incredibly important to him and it shows through his philanthropic and volunteer work. He is also a member of the Four Winds Tribal Coalition, whose focus is to provide community and organizational outreach to children living in impoverished areas in the Eastern Coachella Valley.

In 2017, he was an honoree for the Ronald McDonald House, "A Few Good Men" award for his generous philanthropic activities. Chairman Welmas also serves on the Keck Institute Board of Directors and on the JFK Hospital Governing Board along with the East Valley Tourist Development Authority Board. Chairman Welmas, a Riverside, California native moved to the Coachella Valley in 1997 where he currently resides. He is married to Rosie Welmas, founder of 'Rosie's Kids,' a non-profit organization which provides grants to children so they can participate in sports, music and art programs. He is an avid golfer and loves to practice his game at Eagle Falls, Fantasy Springs' premier golf course. He and Rosie have two children, Kaleb and Neveah, who love to golf with him.

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Dignitaries

Acknowledging all dignitaries in attendance.

2023 Sponsors

Thank you to the Coachella Valley Business Conference & Economic Forecast Sponsors!