This is Greater Palm Springs

The ultimate work/play destination, the Coachella Valley – also known as Greater Palm Springs – is the sweet spot of Southern California. Famous for its year-round sunshine and idyllic quality of life, and powered by tourism and agriculture, this bright region is proving itself as a fertile ground for innovation in clean energy, technology, healthcare, arts, media, and entertainment. There’s no finer place to live, work and play.

The region offers unparalleled quality of life, a ready workforce, and affordability. Whether starting a new business or relocating an existing one, this is the land of opportunity.

Visit Greater Palm Springs to marvel at the beautiful environment, experience the fine quality of life, and explore the tremendous opportunities to launch and grow your business.

“We have a ‘can-do’ attitude and 57,000 square feet of space to grow 21st century companies,” CVEP CEO Joe Wallace says of the Palm Springs iHub network, which draws entrepreneurs in the fields of renewable energy, health and medicine, digital technology, and advanced manufacturing. “We have a lot to offer businesses that want to be here: great incentives, a skilled workforce, and an unparalleled quality of life.”

“We have a ‘can-do’ attitude and 57,000 square feet of space to grow 21st century companies,” CVEP CEO Joe Wallace says of the Palm Springs iHub network, which draws entrepreneurs in the fields of renewable energy, health and medicine, digital technology, and advanced manufacturing. “We have a lot to offer businesses that want to be here: great incentives, a skilled workforce, and an unparalleled quality of life.”

Why Greater Palm Springs?

Quality of Life

There’s no finer place to live, work, and play than Greater Palm Springs.

One of America’s most popular golf, spa, and resort destinations, the region is also propelled by its breathtaking natural environment and world-class cultural and sports events, such as the Palm Springs International Film Festival, BNP Paribas Open (ATP and WTA) tennis tournament, CareerBuilder Challenge (PGA) and ANA Inspiration Championship (LPGA) golf tournaments, the two-weekend music juggernaut known as Coachella (Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival) and the Stagecoach Country Music Festival.

One-of-a-kind attractions, such as the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and The Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Garden, the world-class Palm Springs Art Museum, and a spectrum of shopping, dining, and recreation options also distinguishes the area for residents and visitors.

Location

Greater Palm Springs is situated two hours from Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego and within only a few hours of Las Vegas and Phoenix by car.

Interstate 10, stretching coast-to-coast, is the fourth largest interstate highway in the United States, and is the major corridor through Greater Palm Springs, the lifeline connecting all of Southern California.

Palm Springs International Airport offers direct flights to cities throughout the United States and Canada. The airport serves over 1.5 million airline passengers a year, connecting to the 10 largest airline hubs in the country. At the east end of the valley, Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport provides service to private aircraft. The smaller Bermuda Dunes Airport, located a quarter-mile from Interstate 10, has been providing support and fueling services to aircraft for over 50 years.

In addition, Amtrak provides passenger rail service through its Palm Springs depot, and Greyhound provides bus service to and from the Greater Palm Springs area. SunLine Transit Agency offers intra-valley bus service with its clean, reliable, natural gas-powered public fleet at a low cost for residents and visitors.

Demographics

The Greater Palm Springs population is on a steady upward trend. Families here average three people per household, with a median household income of more than $50,000. Affordable housing (in comparison to coastal and other areas of California) attracts young families and fuels an expanding workforce of skilled workers and educated managers.

Relocation

Newcomers of all ages and income levels can find high-quality housing, a wealth of hospitals and healthcare centers, school districts and colleges and universities committed to the region’s growth and success.

Utilities

Greater Palm Springs offers fiber optic Internet service, service from two electricity companies (Southern California Edison and Imperial Irrigation District), Southern California Gas Company, and several water districts (Coachella Water Authority, Coachella Valley Water District, Desert Water Agency, Indio Water Authority, Mission Springs Water District and Myoma Dunes Water Company).

Credits & Incentives

New and relocating businesses turn to CVEP for help selecting sites, accessing incentives and capital, and tapping into the region’s talented workforce. The not-for-profit organization—which uses a data-driven model to attract, retain, and expand business—supports each venture with services and programs through the Business Services Center, and the Palm Springs iHub.

Foreign Trade Zone

Foreign Trade Zones, such as the one surrounding Palm Springs International Airport, provide special customs procedures to U.S. businesses engaged in international trade-related activities. Duty-free treatment is accorded items that are processed in FTZs and then re-exported, and duty payment is deferred on items until they are brought out of the FTZ for sale in the U.S. market. This helps to offset customs advantages available to overseas producers who compete with domestic industry.

Government Partners

CVEP works closely with its business-friendly government partners to facilitate economic development for the growth and vitality of Greater Palm Springs. Listed below are the region’s cities as well as the County of Riverside and the area’s tribal governments.

Our Partners

Government

Tribal Governments

Regional Governments

Our Schools

Kindergarten Through Grade 12 – Public

Kindergarten Through Grade 12 – Private

  • Desert Christian Academy, Bermuda Dunes
  • King’s Schools, Palm Springs
  • Palm Valley School, Rancho Mirage
  • Sacred Heart School, Palm Desert
  • Xavier College Preparatory

Higher Education

Four-Year/Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate and Postgraduate Programs

Two-Year/Associate Degree Programs