The 2012 Economic Investment Tour and Forum Program in Desert Hot Springs took place on Friday, November 2, 2012. It was hosted by Heather Coladonato, Chief Executive Officer of the Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce and Patrick Evans, KPSP local 2 meteorologist.
After opening remarks by mayor Yvonne Parks special guest Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley spoke. The champion owns and operates a tire business in Desert Hot Springs.
The bulk of the morning was a tour of the city via bus, led by council-member Scott Matas and mayor pro tem Jan Pye. Two stops were made along the way: first to tour the new Health and Wellness Center, the second for a close up look at a local spa.
Upon return from the tour, guests were treated to lunch, following which economic updates were given by four special speakers. Michael Bracken spoke regarding economic opportunities. Geoff Payne of Tahiti Partners unveiled plans for the Pierson Plaza Mixed Use Commercial Center. Chad From an of ARES management unveiled plans for a West Coachella Valley Logistics Center projected to be located just north of I-10 on Indian Canyon. The final speaker was Nick Wirick of Lee and Associates, who spoke on the topic “What Retailers Want.”
This first ever Economic Forum and Tour was deemed a great success by those in attendance. People interested in learning more about the economic investment opportunities in Desert Hot Springs should contact Michael Bracken (760) 272-9136 or opportunities@cityofdhs.org
Welterweight Boxing Champion and Desert Hot Springs business owner Timothy Bradley ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
Mayor Yvonne Parks shaking hands with emcee Patrick Evans KPSP Meterorologist ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
DHS Economic Forum heading back to the buses ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
DHSPD Commander Ken Perry confers with Hal and mayor pro tem Jan Pye ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
DHS Economic Forum Carole Farm ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
Community Health and Wellness sign ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
Michael Bracken welcomes people on bus tour ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
Tour-Guide Rudy Acosta showing the new gymnasium in the Health and Wellness Center ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
Desert Star Editor-in-chief Jackie Devereaux taking notes ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
Economic Forum touring inside of new Health and Wellness Center ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
Economic Forum touring the new gymnasium in the Health and Wellness Center ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
Councilman Scott Matas served as tour guide for one of the buses ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
MSWD Director John Furbee and Mike Perry Desert Star publisher ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
Finance Director Terrence Beaman ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
Acting Police Chief Dan Bressler and City Manager Rick Daniels ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
Geoff Payne explains the Pierson Plaza Mixed Use Commercial Center which Tahiti Partners will be building across from the high school ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
Mayor pro tem Jan Pye and Hal serve as tour guides one of the buses ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
DHS Economic Forum Mayor Parks proclaims November 2 2012 as Timothy Bradley Day ~photo by Bruce Montgomery
