Date and Time
Wednesday May 20, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM PDT
Reservations and Ticketing are now closed.
🕦 Check-in: 11:30 AM | Program & Lunch: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
📍 Mission Hills Country Club
Location
Mission Hills Country Club
34600 Mission Hills Drive
Rancho Mirage
Fees/Admission
Members Only Event
Single Seat $70 Lunch and Program
Includes: 4 seats Brief welcome Information on tables Optional banners (provided by sponsor) Logo & name in press releases & social media VIP seating with speakers
Includes: 4 seats Logo on screen Logo in marketing materials, e-newsletter & social media Opportunity to leave flyer at each seat
For more information, please reach out to Guadalupe Fox, Vice President of Events & Sponsorships at: events@ranchomirage.org
Contact Information
Dawn Nygren
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Description
Join us for the second Signature Speaker Series of the season featuring Scott White, President & CEO of Visit Greater Palm Springs, and Sean Smith, Director of Economic Development. They will present on the Coachella Valley Economic Development Strategic Plan, sharing key insights on tourism trends, regional growth strategies, and what it all means for our local business community.
This engaging conversation will highlight how our destination continues to evolve, the initiatives driving visitation, and the opportunities ahead for long-term economic development across the Coachella Valley.
NEW! Table Topic Networking - be ready to talk, share and collaborate!
NEW! Raffle Alert 🎉Opportunity to win 2 nights with breakfast for two at Pinzimini Restaurant + one round of golf for two at the Pete Dye Resort Course. Be sure to bring cash to enter!
Following the presentation we will have self introductions. Please bring your business cards! We will share all guest information with all attendees via email following the event.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Mission Hills Country Club for graciously hosting us and for their continued support.
A special thank you to our sponsors:
City of Rancho Mirage
Desert Arc Shredding & Recycling
Banc of California
Mission Hills Country Club
DPS Logistics
Visit Greater Palm Springs
C4 USA
We truly appreciate your partnership and commitment to making this event a success.
Event Sponsors
Media Sponsor
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