Business Services Center

New and established business owners in Greater Palm Springs have access to a wealth of resources, from one-on-one counseling to monthly professional development workshops covering a variety of timely management, marketing and technology topics.  The CVEP Business Services Center assists start-up and established operations with business planning, financial forecasting, access to capital, technology, marketing, sales, human resources, and more.

Equity Investment Preparation

For current and prospective business owners seeking equity capital to grow or start their business. Services include development of an executive summary and pitch deck, as well as coaching to pitch prospective investors.

Business Plan Development

For prospective business owners who need assistance launching their venture. Services include consultation to develop a unique business plan, local demographic information, and financial forecasts

Marketing Plan Development

For existing business owners looking to determine or expand their target markets. The service includes evaluation of the current and potential new customer bases, branding, messaging, and marketing platforms best suited for the business’ audience

Geographic Information Systems

Can capture, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present demographic and geographical data. These data sets and maps provide a range of information useful to start-up and existing business owners and businesses relocating to the region.

Morning Insights

Free Forum for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

This event is an idea exchange, designed to take your concept, program, or product to the next level. It is held the second Wednesday of each month, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, at the Palm Desert iHub. Each month’s eye-opening Raw Truth presentation gives a jumping off point for your conversations, and ample time is built in for networking. Who should attend? Innovators and entrepreneurs; aspiring entrepreneurs.