Community Update – 4/15/21
With Riverside County's recent change to the Orange Tier, our economy is already showing signs of recovery! Our economic success will only occur if we each do our part by keeping the coronavirus infection rates down; shopping local within Cathedral City; and and getting vaccinated so that we can reach herd immunity responsibly. Continue reading→
Cathedral City Hiring for Three Full-Time Positions – Apply Now
The City of Cathedral City has announced three job openings for full-time positions and seeks qualified applicants. They include Crime Analyst, Permit Technician I, and Engineer Technician I. Continue reading→
City Job Opening: Payroll Coordinator – Apply Now
The City of Cathedral City is seeking an energetic person to join our Finance Department. Do you enjoy being part of a team? This may be the position for you! The ideal candidate, under general direction, coordinates activities involved in processing City payrolls to include payment and accounting of salary, payroll deductions, benefits, and related... Continue reading→
Free PPE Equipment for Cathedral City Businesses
Thanks to Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP), Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and the City of Cathedral City, PPE items will be available for pick-up at the Chamber Office this Wednesday, February 24th from 9 am to 10:30 am, while supplies last. Continue reading→
Economic Development Update
Beyond the community’s gallant efforts to come out of the pandemic stronger than when we entered, great things have occurred on the development front. During a drive through our Downtown Arts and Entertainment District, one will see the recently completed Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City. This is the Valley’s newest gaming venue and home to... Continue reading→
Virtual Veterans Job Fair
Virtual Veterans Job Fair, February 23, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Continue reading→
Small Business Assistance program: Submitting a complete application
The City appreciates the interest our Small Business Assistance program is receiving. Please use care when completing your application. While timing of submission is important, submission date is one of only several decision criteria. We appreciate your interest. Continue reading→
Cathedral City Small Business Assistance Program
In late 2020, the Federal Housing and Urban Development agency awarded Cathedral City an additional allocation of Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) funds. Recognizing the difficult situation Cathedral City businesses are facing due to COVID-19, the City Council voted to create an economic assistance program (“Program”) for Cathedral City businesses. Currently, there is approximately $370,000 available for Cathedral City businesses. Continue reading→
Immediate Action Recommended: California State COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is now accepting applications
Dear Cathedral City Businesses, Until the COVID-19 infection rate decreases and the Governor Newsom eases current restrictions, financial assistance in all forms is critical. While the City is working on assembling a small business economic relief program of our own for Cathedral City-based businesses, the State of California launched a grant program of their own... Continue reading→
Community Update
A lot has happened since our last economic development update in October. Infection rates dropped, businesses began to reopen, and we attempted to return to “normal." Unfortunately, too many of us dropped our guard, too quickly. Maybe we weren't wearing masks as we should have, perhaps we weren’t social distancing as prescribed, or maybe we started gathering in small groups. In any case, the COVID-19 infection rates have come roaring back. Since the steps to control the spread of COVID-19 are simple (always wear a mask, always socially distance, and avoid large gatherings), what we do over Christmas will determine how long our economy remains closed down. Continue reading→