Fountainhead Development is transforming the Downtown Arts and Entertainment District in Cathedral City with a new retail project that includes Starbucks, Chipotle, Farmer Boys, Circle K, and more.
Author: Dr. Stone James
Updated A.B. 1600 DIF Justification Nexus Study (September 15, 2023)
Development Impact Fees (DIFs) are a one-time charge on new development that is collected and used by the City to cover the cost of capital facilities, vehicles, and equipment that are required to serve new...
Community Update – New Projects
In the last updates, we learned economic development is “programs, policies and activities that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for a community, by creating and retaining jobs, and providing a...
Community Update
In the last economic development update, we learned economic development is “programs, policies, and activities that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for a community, by creating and retaining jobs, and...
What is Economic Development?
I ran into an esteemed colleague the other day while enjoying a cup of coffee in our Downtown Arts and Entertainment District. As we talked, the colleague stated he had seen a lot of economic development progress within Cathedral City lately and felt the city was building substantial positive momentum. After sharing his sincere appreciation for Cathedral City’s recent successes, he followed up with the question, “What exactly is economic development”? As an accredited economic developer, I get this question a lot.
Acrisure Arena Job Fairs
Opportunity abounds! Many part-time positions currently being offered start at $20 per hour with roles including ushers, ticket agents, food service and catering staff, security, housekeeping, parking attendants, guest services, and more. Applicants are encouraged to...
Community Update – Economic Development
Over the years, we have discussed the community- and quality of life-enhancing initiatives your Economic Development Department has led or supported. We have discussed the City Council’s proactive leadership and initiatives which solved or are...
Community Update
The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission is up to great things… again! Just last night, the Cathedral City City Council approved the Public Arts Commission recommendation to memorialize the life and contributions of three nationally-recognized...
Jurassic Wonders Instagram Photo Contest Starts June 10th
Jurassic Wonders Instagram Photo Contest Starts June 10th Winner receives a private movie showing at the Mary Pickford Theatre for up to 20 people The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission is hosting a Jurassic Wonders...
A vote for Cathedral City Youth, up-skilling our current workforce, and economic development
What do you get when you combine a passionate City Council, City Manager, and Economic Development Department dedicated to (i) improving equitable access to higher education and (ii) strengthening the City’s largest business cluster with...