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La Quinta Chamber Welcome

A Message from the Chief Executive Officer

Dear Friends,

For more than five decades, the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce has proudly served its members, the City of La Quinta, and the Coachella Valley. The growth has been phenomenal in both commercial and residential areas.

It has been my pleasure to be the President/CEO of the chamber for the past year, especially under these very exciting, prosperous times. Not only has the membership grown but also the programs and the events produced by the chamber. Our staff is the best in the valley. Each one of them is unequaled in their positions and I am fortunate to have surrounded myself with this great team.

I also attribute the success of the chamber to a dedicated Board of Directors with true vision. They have given their time and effort to ensure the success of the chamber. Our Diamond Sponsors for this year are IID Energy and John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital and we thank them for their unwavering support. Also, I extend my gratitude to the advertisers of this Directory who have facilitated the success of this publication.

If you are not already a member of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, please join us as a new member during one of the most remarkable times to be living and working in this dynamic valley!

Sincerely,

Ruth J. Finholt, President/CEO
La Quinta Chamber of Commerce

A Message from the Chair of the Board

Welcome!

Thank you for your continued support of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce and the business community it represents. This Business Directory and Community Profile is an example of one of the outstanding resources provided by the Chamber to our business partners and city residents. It provides the information and tools needed by visitors, new and current residents, and businesses throughout the Coachella Valley. We take pride in our community’s vitality and our efforts towards its growth and reputation as one of the fastest growing and progressive cities in California.

I encourage you to explore all that the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce has to offer. Whether you are a prospective business or resident inquiring through the Visitor’s Center, someone who searches for information through our website, or one who attends the multiple functions we host that provide networking opportunities to build sustainable personal and business relationships, our Chamber is dedicated to providing you with the resources necessary for a strong business environment. This is largely due to the outstanding Chamber staff and endless involvement of our members in all facets of what we do “to promote and enhance business growth, civic well-being and a sound quality of life.” And, if you have experienced a La Quinta Chamber event, you know we are known for our productivity, energy and fun!

On behalf of La Quinta Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, I extend my thanks and appreciation to the Chamber staff, our members, visitors, community residents, and the City for your contributions to our success in truly defining La Quinta as the “Gem of the Desert.”

Enjoy!

Linda Evans
Chair of the Board

Mission Statement
“To promote and enhance business growth, civic well-being and a sound quality of life.”

Strategic Objectives
• Creating a Strong Local Economy
• Promoting the Community
• Providing Networking Opportunities
• Representing the Interests of Business with Government
• Political Action

2006-07 Executive Committee Members
Linda Evans, John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
Chair of the Board
Ron Salute, Desert Southwest Insurance Brokers, Inc.
Chair-Elect
Scott Brooks, JESA Printing
First Vice-Chair
Cos Cappellino, KEZN Radio
Secretary
David Archer, Sunrise Community Bank
Treasurer
Lew E. Piper, KDI Stoneworks
Immediate Past Chair

Board of Directors
Jon Gaffney, Desert Sands Unified School District
Rich Harshbarger, The Desert Sun
Paul McCormick, La Quinta Resort & Club
Thomas McDermott Jr., McDermott & Delateur, LLP
Ken Napper, Modern Woodmen of America
John Peña, John Peña & Associates
Roger Perris, Millennium Mortgage
Kurt A. Spurgin, D.C., Advanced Physical Health Care
Robert F. Sylk, The Sylk Group