Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
CVEP's mission is to build a diversified, year-round economy by promoting regional job growth in local companies and through business attraction; and, by developing a well-trained and educated workforce.
Vision
CVEP will be a catalyst for the Coachella Valley to determine its economic future by building an economic development program that competes globally; collaborates regionally; and, executes locally. Directed by its volunteers - known as civic entrepreneurs - CVEP is dedicated to the long-term, best interests of the Coachella Valley while fully appreciating the unique quality of life of each community in the region. CVEP will be a community-based model for others to emulate.
Values
The values that CVEP has established serve as a foundation for the blueprint strategies that guide our everyday activities.
We strive to:
- Nurture Competitive Economic Diversification
- Build Strategic Partnerships
- Maintain and Enhance the Quality of Place
- Promote Regionalism
- Optimize Workforce Excellence through Education and Workforce Development
- Be a Regional Economic ‘One Stop’







