
From lifestyle and business symposiums designed to enrich your knowledge and skills to City-sponsored patriotic events and parties, the autumn season is filled with a cornucopia of exceptional educational and cultural events that you will not want to miss.

Known as THE business event of the year, this annual symposium hosted by the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP) focuses on feasible strategies for short- and long-term economic growth and prosperity in the Coachella Valley. The 2011 Summit, themed ‘Compete & Prosper’ is again projected to draw several hundred members of the local business community and interested residents. Program speakers include economist John Husing Ph.D. and keynote speaker John Steele Gordon, prolific financial writer and business commentator.
Details: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (7:30 a.m. Sponsor Showcase & Breakfast).
Cost: $75 per person ($650 for table of 10).
Information and registration: www.cvepsummit.com, (760) 340-1575.