Good Morning Folks,

This week DVBA has two important events coming up. On Wednesday, March 18, we will host our Public Officials Luncheon with the City of Rancho Mirage at Agua Caliente Resort. Registration has closed, but if you have not registered yet, contact Vickie at vickie@thedvba.org, she may still be able to squeeze in two or three more!

Then on Thursday, March 19, registration is still open to join us for Networking Night at the Cambria Gallery in Palm Desert. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow members! The registration window is closing soon, so please submit your RSVP today.

We are also preparing several additional events in the months ahead, including the DVBA Anniversary Party. Upcoming programs will feature Networking Nights at the Meritage and D.R. Horton communities, as well as a dinner at the Stockman’s Club in Brawley, highlighting major developments in Imperial County. Future events will also include Public Officials Luncheons with the City of Palm Springs and Greater Palm Springs Economic Development, along with a General Membership Dinner focused on potential passenger rail stops and train service in the Coachella Valley. Stay tuned for additional details and announcements.

Please check out our partner’s Greater Palm Springs Business News Report from Friday: Greater Palm Springs Business News

Market Watch

We are leaving up the Palm Springs Life Magazine’s Market Watch: Winter Session. Here are the presentations. These will soon be moved to our website.

Market Watch: Winter Session Presentation PDF

Market Watch: Winter Session Presentation YouTube

Committee Meetings

Future committee meetings are scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. (bring your own lunch). For more information, please contact Vickie Murguia at Vickie@TheDVBA.org or (760) 776-7001.

Below are the four committees or councils the Desert Valleys Builders Association would like you to consider participating in — and leading — to help pursue your goals and support DVBA’s mission:

• Events
• Golf Classic
• Membership
• Sales and Marketing Council
• Professional Women in Building Council

Best wishes,

James Brownyard

Executive Director

Mission Statement The DVBA is an association of building industry professionals, representing all levels of the construction industry and committed to ensuring that building of all types remain vibrant and strong in our region. We are dedicated to providing excellence in community development while protecting the natural beauty of the Coachella and Imperial Valleys.



Vision Statement To be an industry sector leader and collaborative partner in the complex economic and regulatory environments of the Coachella and Imperial Valleys.

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