Coachella Valley Women's Business Center

09/08/2026

✨ ¡Convierte tu idea en un negocio con ¡Tú Sí Puedes!

Este programa gratuito de 12 semanas está diseñado para residentes del Valle de Coachella que desean iniciar un negocio o se encuentran en las primeras etapas de su emprendimiento.

Aprenderás sobre planificación, finanzas, creación de marca, mercadeo, aspectos legales y mucho más. También tendrás acceso a asesoría empresarial y conectarás con una comunidad de emprendedores.

Inicia: 24 de septiembre de 2026
Horario: 6:00 p. m. a 7:30 p. m.
Lugar: Palm Desert ERC
Costo: ¡Completamente GRATIS!

Los espacios son limitados. ¡Regístrate hoy! Después de inscribirte, recibirás una llamada para determinar si calificas para el programa.

09/04/2026

What does it take to buy or sell a business? 🤝

At our Buyers and Sellers Networking Event, entrepreneurs, potential buyers, and business owners came together to learn about the process of buying and selling a business. Attendees gained helpful insights, asked questions, made connections, and explored new opportunities.

A special thank-you to our moderator, Lilianna Davalos, CVWBC Business Counselor, and our panelists:
⭐ Bob Hughes of Hughes Properties
⭐ Felizardo Gaxiola of First Choice Business Brokers

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event a success!

09/04/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

We wish everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

09/01/2026

Join CVWBC for upcoming workshops and events in September designed to help you learn, connect, and grow your business. We’ll have both in-person and online Zoom sessions, making it easy to join us! 💻🤝

Check out what’s coming up and save your spot today!

🔗 Register here: https://cvwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events

08/28/2026

✨ Así vivimos nuestro taller Guía Práctica para Empezar tu Negocio.

Los participantes conocieron los pasos esenciales para iniciar un emprendimiento, desde permisos y licencias hasta investigación de mercado y recursos útiles para avanzar con confianza.

Nuestra directora, Jasmine Gudino, facilitó esta sesión y compartió herramientas y conocimientos para ayudar a los participantes a dar los primeros pasos en sus negocios.
Gracias a todas las personas que nos acompañaron.

Presentado por El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center en colaboración con nuestro centro.

08/26/2026

🚀 A new Accelerate journey begins!

Last week, we kicked off a new cohort of our Accelerate: Business Expansion Program!

Our first session was led by Stacie Hedges of Conserve LandCare and Palm Springs Tennis Courts, with special insights from local entrepreneurs Sonia Stewart of Sonia Stewart Photography, Sunny Wood of Sunny Designs, and Mayra Perez of Integrity Agents Insurance Services Inc.

We’re excited to see this group learn, connect, grow, and put new strategies into action over the coming weeks!

08/24/2026

Thinking about buying or selling a business? Join us for the Buyers & Sellers Networking Event and connect with experts, potential buyers, and sellers.

🎤 Guest Speakers:
Felizardo Gaxiola — President, First Choice Business Broker
Robert Hughes — Commercial Broker & President, Hughes Properties, Inc.

📅 September 3, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 In person at the Palm Desert ERC

Come learn, ask questions, and make valuable connections. Link to register in our bio!

08/21/2026

✨ Reconnect. Learn. Grow.

On August 17, we welcomed CVWBC alumni back for Reconnect & Grow, an evening of networking, learning, and continued business growth.

A special thank you to Sat Singh of AICV for sharing valuable insights on AI tools and how entrepreneurs can use them in today’s business landscape. 🤖💡

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so special! 💙

08/20/2026

Thinking about hiring your first employee? 👥

Join us to learn what every business owner should know before hiring. We'll cover the basics so you can hire with confidence and avoid common mistakes.

📅 August 28, 2026

🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

💻 Online Zoom

Register here: https://cvwbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/7061

Meet Your Facilitator:

Carol Gorski, CVWBC Business Counselor, will guide you through the hiring process and share practical tips to help you prepare your business for its first employee.

08/19/2026