Join us for this highly informative forecast luncheon with NAHB! Get the latest in the housing market news, industry surveys, and expenditures forecast, and Learn what YOUR membership can provide you in benefit savings!
April Networking Night
March Networking at Cambria Palm Desert
Join us for a fun evening at the beautiful Cambria Gallery in Palm Desert.
Mingle with DVBA members & friends as you browse the selection of American-made quartz surfaces.
Drinks & Light Appetizers
Members Free | Non-Members $10
March Luncheon | Southern California Edison
SCE’s Economic Development Services (EDS) team is committed to helping your business grow in Southern California. They’re here to help advise on programs and services designed to sustain and grow your businesses in our service area. SCE can also assist to provide direction for your energy requirements and help pave the way to your success.
Membership Moment: Art Alvarez with Mortgage Works
This month is a pretty epic milestone for Art Alvarez of MortgageWorks as he was recognized as Affiliate of the Year by the Greater Palm Springs Association of Realtors.
Art has been originating loans for 42 years as of January 2024! That kind of expertise is unparalleled and Art’s knowledge and innovation in his industry are worth noting. He also produces a weekly YouTube show with industry updates, housing trends and more, the Mortgage Minute, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/@mortgageworks6808
Please help us congratulate Art when you see him at an upcoming DVBA event, or connect with him here: art@mwloan.com
Written by Erin Hyland, DVBA Community & Membership Liaison
There are always some incredible milestones, promotions, and awards happening amongst our esteemed DVBA Membership, so I am committed to highlighting these at least once a month so you can learn more and connect with other members of our Association. Do YOU or your company have something worth bragging about? We’d love to highlight you, please email me at erin@thedvba.org
February Networking: Firebird Fame & Taco Tailgate Party
Join us for a Puck-tastic Evening on Feb 15! We’re headed to our favorite arena to take in the Firebirds vs Barracuda game and promise a night of puckin’ good vibes.
Not joining us for the game? Come and enjoy the pre-game taco tailgate party at the DVBA headquarters!
REGISTER FOR TAILGATE PARTY ONLY
February Luncheon: Training the Workforce of Tomorrow
Join us for an informative luncheon with Melissa Corea of the Center for Employment Training and what’s happening with training the new generation of workforce.
January Luncheon – 7 Steps to Building a 5 Star Custom Home
Ranked as Coastal Orange County’s Top Luxury Custom Home Builder, Julie Laughton, CEO of Julie Laughton Design Build, Provides Architecture, Design, Engineering and General Contracting all as a unique ONE-STOP SHOP Design Build experience. Designing client focused plans and building with integrity, reliability and superior quality craftsmanship provides a seamless process from conception to completion. Julie specializes in timeless traditional styles, including Mediterranean, French Country, English Tudor, Modern Farmhouse, Contemporary Style and the Classic Beach Cottage.
Members $48 | Non-members $60
January Networking Night
Join us for a fun evening at Mod Floors in Rancho Mirage. Mingle with DVBA members & friends, and browse incredible flooring selections. Discount will be offered on all flooring to DVBA members!
Drinks & Light Appetizers
DVBA President Gretchen Gutierrez Honored at Luncheon
More than 200 women and approximately 20 men gathered at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells Nov. 3 to honor two outstanding local businesswomen at the 2023 GoGirl! Luncheon benefiting the Girlfriend Factor. Gretchen Gutierrez, CEO of DVBA, was recognized for her leadership and engagement in legislative matters with local, county, state and federal agencies with a focus is on home ownership for all.
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