The Next Decade’s Fastest Growing Occupations
Every few years, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists 20 occupations with the highest projected growth in employment for the next 10 years. The latest list ranks these predictions for 2023 to 2033. Today, [...]
Occupations in the Coachella Valley – the Top 10 by total employment
CVEP has one overarching goal—diversifying the economy of the Coachella Valley. We are too dependent upon tourism and sales which are extremely vulnerable to economic recessions and downturns. Canadian snowbirds naturally limit their visits when [...]
How many people are in a typical household in the Coachella Valley?
The tragic Los Angeles wildfires will undoubtedly shock our already strained affordable housing crisis in California. We will watch to see if a measurable number of those unfortunate households who lost everything will come to [...]
Location Quotient – Jobs and Industry Concentrations in the Coachella Valley
Regional economic development depends on cooperation. It cannot be done alone. Over the last year, I have collaborated with Sean Smith, Visit Greater Palm Springs (VGPS)’ Director of Economic Development. VGPS generously purchased a database [...]
Qualitative Data and the Coachella Valley
It’s 2025! And this is the year of CVEP’s reinvention. We are so excited about the new initiatives and efforts that have emerged from our comprehensive strategic planning. A central theme of this planning was [...]
Exploring the Generations of the Coachella Valley
Presenting at our 20th Annual Greater Palm Springs Summit was a real thrill and honor. Thanks to all of you who attended. It was my hope and intention to share with you the intrinsic challenges [...]
