On October 30 at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa.
Dan Schawbel, New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, is Keynote Speaker on Engaging the Millennial Generation.
Dr. John Husing Delivers Annual Economic Report Card. Network With More than 800 Business and Community Leaders Attending
Tickets are on sale for the 2014 Coachella Valley Economic Summit, hosted by the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) and presented by Desert Regional Medical Center and JFK Memorial Hospital. It will be held at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert on Thursday, October 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. followed by a hosted reception. Tickets are $95 per person ($850 table of 10) in advance and $110 per person at the door.
This year’s keynote speaker, Dan Schawbel, is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and a Time and Forbes columnist appearing in more than 1,000 media outlets. Schawbel knows what the 80 million-strong Millennial generation, or “Gen Y,” wants in a job, career and employer. Schawbel will share his experience on how to attract, hire and retain Millennial workers born during 1982-1993.
“We’re excited to present the 10th annual Coachella Valley Economic Summit with some new developments, including more dynamic multimedia, a networking lounge, and a keynote speaker who might change the way businesses in the region attract and retain the brightest young employees,” says CVEP board Chairman Rick Axelrod. “With great programming and an influential audience, it will be the business event of the year.”
With more than 800 business and community leaders attending, the one-on-one networking opportunities make the Summit a “must attend” event.
This annual conference is noted as the most comprehensive overview of the Coachella Valley’s recent economic progress and is known for Dr. Husing’s targeted updates on the local economy and related economic trends.
Dr. Husing’s annual economic report card is always a newsmaker. His primary focus over 45 years has been the Inland Empire, studying the changing economic infrastructure and growth of San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Event Schedule:
11 a.m. Registration | Exhibitor Showcase | Networking
Noon Lunch | Presentation
3 p.m. Hosted Reception
Limited sponsorship opportunities are available for this well-attended event. Last year’s Summit drew more than 800 attendees. This year’s event, themed “Our Desert. Our Economy. ENGAGE,” is expected to draw additional local, regional and national attendees. For more information or to register, call (760) 340-1575 or visit http://cvepsummit.com.
About CVEP
The nonprofit Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) promotes a diversified, year-round economy through its Workforce/Jobs Model, based on business attraction, expansion, and retention, and developing a workforce aligned with the needs of business. CVEP and its various programs – Workforce Excellence, Coachella Valley iHub, and Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center – focus on planning and nurturing the growth of three emerging industry clusters: Healthcare and Life Science, Clean Technology and Energy, and Creative Arts, Media, and Design. Visit www.cvep.com or call 760-340-1575.
