Good Morning Folks,

Here we are, completing the first quarter of a new year, and fifteen days or so to file our tax returns. We also completed our first week of Spring after an amazingly warm Winter here in the Coachella and Imperial Valleys. As many of you, I hope for milder temperatures for the rest of the Spring and into our blazing summer months.



We (the events committee and staff) are working to lock down events through the end of the year. Besides the April Events (Flyers attached below), we are working on a May luncheon with the City of Palm Springs at the Escena Golf Club, a Membership Dinner in Brawley to discuss economic opportunities in the Imperial County, the DVBA Anniversary and Member Appreciation Party in June, Bowling in August, the Golf Classic in November, and the DVBA Holiday and Installation Dinner in December. We hope these events interest you, as more are coming in between. Click on the links below for the April Public Officials Luncheon with Riverside County speaking to Transportation Plans and the elusive Passenger Rail Service for the Coachella Valley, and Networking at D.R. Horton’s model homes, The Collection at Campanile.

Don’t forget our monthly Legislative Affairs Forum this Thursday at the Rancho Mirage City Hall, front conference room. DVBA provides the Fruit and Donuts, and the City provides the Coffee. These meetings start at 7:30 am and finish before 9 am. Promptly at 9:00 am, the Professional Women in Building take over the room to discuss the ever-growing opportunities for women in careers relating to the construction industry. For more information, please contact Vickie or James at (760)776-7001

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

Imperial Irrigation District Press Release – Strategic Plan

https://www.iid.com/Home/Components/News/News/1455/793

NAHB California and Hawaii Bulletin

NAHB California and Hawaii Leadership Bulletin March 2026

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.

Upcoming Events

UPCOMING EVENTS: SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, May 21

Public Officials Luncheon:

Updates from
The City of Palm Springs

Speaker:

Scott Stiles

Palm Springs City Manager

Location:

Escena Golf Club & Grill

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, May 28

Membership Dinner at

Brawley's Stockmans Club

Location:

Brawley Stockman's Club,

Brawley

Dinner

5:30. pm - 7:30 pm

More information to follow!

Invitation to Join the Professional Women in Building Council – Empowering Women in the Coachella Valley



We are excited to invite you to join the Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council, part of the Desert Valley Builders Association (DVBA). The PWB Council is a dynamic community of women who are shaping the future of the building industry right here in the Coachella Valley.

Our mission is to support, connect, and inspire women across all sectors of the building industry—from construction and architecture to design, sales, and development. As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Network with accomplished professionals and industry leaders
• Participate in mentorship and leadership development programs
• Engage in meaningful community outreach and advocacy
• Contribute to initiatives that promote the advancement of women within our local building industry

By joining, you’ll be part of a powerful network that celebrates the achievements of women and provides the tools, education, and support needed to thrive in our field.

We would be honored to have you as part of our growing council. To learn more or to become a member, please contact Jill@planetsolar.com or give me a call at 760-590-3325.

We meet on the first Thursday of the month at 9:00 am at the Rancho Mirage City Hall - please join us!

Together, we can continue to build a stronger, more inclusive industry—one that reflects the incredible talent and vision of women in our community.

Warm regards,

Jill Weiss

Chair

Professional Women in Building Council

Want to see your business featured here? Contact vickie@thedvba.org

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