Desert Cities Archive

	Title	Publication
	Palm Desert Palm Desert started building its solid civic foundation nearly four decades ago and hasn’t looked back since. The city has a wide appeal for everyone from vacationers looking to soak up the sun and take in the sights to families and retirees looking for a stable community where they can enjoy a full and well-rounded life. By Gayl Biondi	Financial Guide
	La Quinta Reflections of progress abound throughout the city of La Quinta, from the impressive new Eisenhower facility in the northwest quadrant to major street improvements in a number of La Quinta thoroughfares, including the widening of Highway 111 just west of Washington Street. By Andrea Carter	Financial Guide
	Indio One desert city is not letting the national economic slowdown affect its progress! Indio, the largest city in the Coachella Valley, is on a steady path toward smart development with targeted infrastructure improvements spearheading its transformation into a vibrant urban oasis.	Financial Guide
	Indian Wells Summer socials and holiday gatherings, wine tastings and art tours, world-renowned tennis and golf tournaments. Living in Indian Wells is like being on a vacation every day of the year. By Jan Silver Maguire	Financial Guide
	Coachella The list of assets is impressive. An 80 percent increase in population since 2000. Eighteen hundred acres of land zoned for clean industry in a tax-friendly enterprise zone. Easy access to freeways, rail lines, and a regional airport. A new college campus and a regional transit center. Clearly, Coachella is getting ready for a bright future. By Gayl Biondi	Financial Guide
	Cathedral City In these challenging economic times, Cathedral City continues to move forward while helping local businesses through several innovative programs. As a city focused on being a great place to “shop, dine, play, live, work and stay,” Cathedral City has long been at the forefront of progress. In 2009, Cathedral City introduced several programs aimed at helping local businesses attract customers. By Ellen Paris	Financial Guide
	Where We Stand Mountains may shelter the Coachella Valley from undesirable weather patterns that affect those beyond the desert, but they could not protect us from the economy. Despite its resort lifestyle, the desert has felt the pain of the past 18 months. However, vast resources also put the valley on the cutting edge of what economists think will be the way out of the recession. By Shellie Karabell	Financial Guide
	Where Dream Cars Come True The quiet creator of prototype vehicles rolls out the red carpet for film and television producers seeking a massive soundstage and crew accommodations without the L.A. price tag By Tom Snyder	Palm Springs Life
	Publishers Letter STUDY: Fine Taste and Loyalty Prevail. The late Malcolm Forbes had a trademark saying: “In all thy getting, get understanding.” Through our study, we have a better understanding of who you are: leaders and trendsetters enormously influential in your families, businesses, and communities. By Franklin W. Jones	Palm Springs Life
	Leaders Of The Pack Nine cities. Five women mayors and two women mayors pro tem. The Coachella Valley’s political landscape defies the odds. By Janice Kleinschmidt	Palm Springs Life