Visionary – Jeff L. Grubbe

Chairman, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

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Philanthropy Visionary – As chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Jeff L. Grubbe is one of five council members who oversee all tribal business.

Visionary – Joshua Otten

Co-Owner, J Willott Gallery

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Arts, Media & Entertainment Visionary – Otten notes that the area is an ideal place for companies looking to relocate. “There’s a great appreciation for hard work here.

Visionary – Phillip K. Smith, Jr.

President and Chief Operating Officer, Sunrise Company

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Real Estate Visionary – Smith appreciates all the Coachella Valley has to offer. “It’s been a terrific place to raise a family,” he says.

Visionary – Keith McCormick

President, Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions

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Workforce Excellence Visionary – McCormick is president of Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions, a collector car auction and classic car dealership. “We moved here in 1981 from Blackpool, England.

Visionary – Deena Suffin

President, Post Modern Inc.

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Arts, Media & Entertainment Visionary – When Deena Suffin wanted to launch her company, Post Modern Inc., she turned to local resources for help — with resounding success.

Visionary – Troy Zimmerman

Owner, Troy Zimmerman Interior Design

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Arts, Media & Entertainment Visionary – “It’s two hours from everything, whether you want to be in the mountains or by the ocean. It’s a huge community of good people, and it’s become a mecca of good design.”

Visionary – The Iglehart, Aguirre, Wilson Group

First Vice President and Branch Director Ryan P. Wilson, and Team Members Bob Iglehart, Gabriel Aguirre

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This community is a place where we can make a difference. We can grow roots and really see ourselves flourish in the Coachella Valley. – Ryan P. Wilson

Setting the Stage for Better Health

Internships give college students experience in healthcare careers

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Another 21 college students completed a 10-week internship in healthcare-oriented companies this summer through the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership and the nonprofit Health Career Connection Internship Program.