Business

Palm Springs is the business and employment center of the Western Coachella Valley. The City of Palm Springs has over 6,500 business licenses, of which 1,700 firms employ more than 24,000 people. Health services, distribution, business services and retail trade account for the top employment sectors in Palm Springs.

The City's website, Useful Business Links, provides links to city, county, state and federal resources, as well as utility companies.

The City strives to assist its business community by providing links to various partners:

• Tourism Bureau
• Main Street Organization
• Hospitality Association
• Chamber of Commerce
• Economic Development Corporation
• Small Business Development Center
• SCORE
• Coachella Valley Women's Business Center

Opening A Business - click here for specific information and numerous resource links to guide you in getting started.

Contact Cathy Van Horn, Economic Development Administrator, at 760-323-8259 or email ecodev@palmspringsca.gov. 

           Thank you for your interest in doing business in the City of Palm Springs!