Valley's Top Workforce Leaders Headline Rancho Mirage Chamber Panel July 15

 RANCHO MIRAGE CHAMBER TO HOST WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PANEL WITH VALLEY'S TOP EDUCATION LEADERS
 
WHAT:
The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce's Signature Speaker Series — a moderated panel on the Coachella Valley's talent pipeline and workforce development, the top concern facing local employers.
 
WHO:
• Sheila Thornton — President & CEO, OneFuture Coachella Valley
• Val Martinez Garcia — Superintendent/President, College of the Desert
• Oscar Fonseca — Career Readiness Program Coordinator, CSUSB Palm Desert Campus
Moderated by Katie Slimko-Tuvell, President/CEO, Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce
 
WHEN:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Arrival/check-in: 11:30 a.m.
 
WHERE:
Mission Hills Country Club
34600 Mission Hills Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
 
WHY:
Workforce readiness is the number one challenge local employers report. This panel brings the Valley's biggest education and workforce partners together to discuss hiring gaps, talent retention, and how businesses can partner directly with these institutions to build their workforce. Expected attendance is about 100 local business leaders, nonprofit executives, elected officials, and community members.
 
REGISTRATION:
Seats and tables of eight are available here by contacting the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce. www.RanchoMirageChamber.org
 
Media are invited to attend. To arrange interviews or media access, contact Katie Slimko-Tuvell at 760.568.9351 or Katie@RanchoMirage.org.