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May 25, 2026
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CV Weekly: New Openings, Community Events & Ways to Give Back

By Desert Biz Connect

✨ Last Week Around the Valley

It was a busy and celebratory week across the Coachella Valley! From major business expos to ribbon cuttings and community milestones, our local economy showed its vibrant spirit.


    • Indio State of the Business Community & Awards Expo (May 20): The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted this premier annual event, bringing together business leaders and community influencers to celebrate local achievements and discuss Indio's economic future. Learn more

    • Mendez Air Conditioning & Heating — 25th Anniversary (May 20): Thousand Palms-based Mendez Air celebrated a quarter-century of service with an anniversary ribbon-cutting ceremony, supported by the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations on 25 years! PDACC Events

    • Purfit Athletic Grand Opening (May 21): Palm Desert welcomed Purfit Athletic with a ribbon-cutting celebration hosted by the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce. PDACC Events

    • Palm Desert Chamber Ambassador Meeting (May 19): The PDACC held its monthly Ambassador Meeting, continuing its work in member engagement, retention, and community connection. pdacc.org

The Valley's business community continues to grow and thrive — a great sign heading into the summer season!

📅 Coming Up This Week

Here are some great events happening around the Coachella Valley this week (May 25–31, 2026):

📆 View the full Coachella Valley events calendar at desertbiz.net/events

🏪 Newly Added to Our Directory

These local businesses recently added their listings to Desert Biz Connect. If you're looking for trusted local services, check them out!


    • Hammer ‘N Nails (Home Services, Palm Springs) — recently added their listing to our directory.

    • Millers Glass Tinting Solutions, Inc (Construction & Contractors, Palm Springs) — recently added their listing to our directory.

    • Desert Elite Implant (Dental Services, Palm Desert) — recently added their listing to our directory. Visit their website

    • Diamond Demolition (Construction & Contractors, Palm Springs) — recently added their listing to our directory.

    • JPL Church (Church, Rancho Mirage) — recently added their listing to our directory. Visit their website

🔍 Browse the full Desert Biz Connect business directory

🆕 New to the Valley

This week's research turned up several exciting new arrivals and milestones in the Coachella Valley business scene:


    • H & H Bagels (Palm Desert) — The beloved NYC-based bagel brand celebrated a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at their new Palm Desert location. Source: PDACC

    • Woof Gang Bakery (Palm Desert) — A new pet bakery and grooming store opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting celebration. Source: PDACC

    • hoMe Studio El Paseo (Palm Desert) — A new studio concept on the famous El Paseo shopping corridor celebrated its ribbon cutting. Source: PDACC

    • The Lock Shop (Palm Desert) — Celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking their arrival in the Palm Desert business community. Source: PDACC

    • Desert Luxury Pools & Hot Tubs (Rancho Mirage) — Held a joint ribbon cutting with the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce. Source: Rancho Mirage Chamber


Know of a new business opening in the Valley? Let us know at desertbiz.net/submit!

🤝 Ways to Serve the Community

Looking to give back? The Coachella Valley has many wonderful organizations where you can make a difference. Here are some opportunities to explore:


    • FIND Food Bank — According to their website, FIND Food Bank is currently welcoming volunteers for food sorting, packing, and distribution at mobile markets and warehouses across the Valley. Learn more at findfoodbank.org

    • Coachella Valley Rescue Mission — According to their website, CVRM is currently welcoming volunteers for serving meals, thrift store assistance, maintenance, tutoring, and ministry. Learn more at cvrm.org

    • Palm Springs Animal Shelter — According to their website, the shelter is currently welcoming volunteers for animal care, adoption specialist roles, fostering, and events. Learn more at psanimalshelter.org

    • Coachella Valley Housing Coalition — According to their website, CVHC is currently welcoming volunteers for tutoring, computer skills instruction, and assisting with home builds. Learn more at cvhc.org

    • Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City — According to their website, the club is currently welcoming volunteers for community service roles working with youth. Learn more at bgcccity.org

    • Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory — According to their website, the library is currently welcoming volunteers for bookstore staffing, computer assistance, shelving, and observatory docent roles. Learn more at ranchomiragelibrary.org

    • Desert Hot Springs Senior Center — Check with the Desert Hot Springs Senior Center to see if they're currently accepting volunteers to assist with activities and programs for senior community members. cityofdhs.org

    • St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church (Indio) — According to their website, the church's "Neighbors for Neighbors" program is currently welcoming volunteers for monthly food distribution for families in Indio. Learn more at stjohnsindio.org

📬 Stay Connected with CV Weekly

CV Weekly is your go-to source for Coachella Valley community news, events, and local business highlights — delivered every Monday morning.

CV Weekly is published every Monday by Desert Biz Connect — connecting the Coachella Valley community one week at a time.

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