The Coachella Valley: Our Own Unique Economy
In an earlier blog, I discussed how the Coachella Valley is subsumed by the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Recently we teased the idea of succeeding and creating our own MSA, an idea that [...]
Broadband Internet Availability in the Coachella Valley
Advocating for fundamental infrastructure to support and enhance entrepreneurship is a primary function of regional economic development. Access to high-speed, broadband internet is increasingly becoming an essential infrastructure. As more and more commerce, communication, education, [...]
The Importance of Regional Economic Development for the Coachella Valley
This week we celebrate Economic Development Week. Since 2016, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has emphasized the importance of economic development during a week in May: this year, from May 9-15. The ideals celebrated [...]
California to Lose One Congressional Seat
The numbers are in! And it doesn't look good for California. The U.S. Census delivered state population data to President Biden that determine the apportionment of congressional seats. Congressional apportionment takes the new census population [...]
Historically Low Housing Starts in the Coachella Valley
In my last blog, I discussed the staggering rise in median home prices in the valley. COVID stay-at-home restrictions and the desire to move to less congested locales unleashed an unexpected buying spree. But the [...]
Coachella Valley Home Prices on the Rise
A couple of years ago I was honored to represent CVEP as a speaker at the quarterly Market Watch Seminar series sponsored by Palm Springs Life. This seminar series presents a thorough examination of the [...]
