Greetings!

THISHappy Tuesday morning to you all. Did you enjoy The American Express Golf Tournament in the City of La Quinta this weekend? It certainly helps keep the Coachella Valley on the map. The weather was cool, but not too cold, and hopefully the influx of visitors also meant more model home tours throughout the valley.

DVBA’s Board of Directors Installation Dinner is approaching quickly — this Friday, January 30th. Get your tickets today, as registration will close tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, January 28th, so the catering department can finalize counts and ensure there is enough food for everyone. This promises to be a momentous event at Agua Caliente Resort/Casino/Spa in Rancho Mirage, upstairs in the exclusive Sunset Room. We will be swearing in existing directors committing to two more years on the Board, as well as welcoming new directors being sworn in for the first time. We are also hosting a Local event after dinner, along with presentations you will not want to miss. Seating is limited, click here to register now.

Our next Public Officials Luncheon will feature La Quinta City Manager Jon McMillen on February 25, 2026, at the Embassy Suites located off Calle Tampico and Santa Rosa Road in downtown La Quinta. Click here to register now.

On March 18th, we will host the City of Rancho Mirage for our Public Officials Luncheon. We will return to the Sunset Suite Room at Agua Caliente Resort/Casino/Spa in Rancho Mirage. The flyer is now posted on the website calendar, and registrations will open on February 26th. In addition, something special is in the works for April, as planned by the Events Committee.

We held our second committee meeting last week. Future meetings are scheduled for the 4th Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. (bring your own lunch). Please contact Vickie Murguia for more information at Vickie@TheDVBA.org or (760) 776-7001.

Below are the four committees or councils the Desert Valleys Builders Association invites you to consider joining or leading to help pursue your goals for both the DVBA and your business:

• Events
• Membership
• Sales and Marketing
• Professional Women in Building

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

Does your company have a story to share? 

We will be adding a Member of the Month to “Spotlight” to our weekly DVBA Newsletter! This is your chance to showcase your journey, highlight your business, and share the passion behind what you do. What we will need are two or three high-quality photos and a short write-up about your business, your mission, and what makes your company unique.

Selected businesses will be featured in front of our engaged community for one month, giving your company more industry exposure and helping you connect with new customers.

Interested? Email your story and photos to Vickie at admin@thedvba.org with the subject line Member of the Month Spotlight Submission.

Let’s celebrate the amazing businesses that are literally building our communities! 

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