Palm Springs Names Gary Cooley Economic Development Chief
Gary Alexander Cooley, formerly of Alexandria's economic development partnership, will lead the city's economic development office starting December 7, 2026.
Palm Springs Business News
Coverage of business in Palm Springs focuses on company expansions, store openings and closings, economic trends, startups and corporate leadership changes. Reporting takes in the commercial landscape across the city.
People
Palm Springs Appoints McCulloch to Tramway Authority
The Palm Springs City Council named Michael McCulloch to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, which governs the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
Industry
Live Poll
Do you support increasing local tax funding to cover rising costs for long-term infrastructure projects?
Palm Springs to Vote on Ramon Road Bridge Contract
The city council will decide Wednesday on a $47.3 million contract for a major road and bridge expansion project.
Philanthropy
Spencer's Offers $1 Breakfast for DAP Winterfest
Spencer's Restaurant in Palm Springs runs a $1 breakfast promotion from Nov. 12 to Nov. 22 to support DAP Health's Winterfest.
Openings & Closings
Live Poll
Do you think big local festivals really help nearby businesses in your community?
Palm Springs Pride Draws Crowds to Arenas District
Palm Springs Pride festivities began Friday, with local businesses expecting a sales boost during the event.
Jobs
Live Poll
Do you believe local job fairs effectively help residents in your area find employment?
Palm Springs International Airport Hosted Sixth Job Fair
The annual hiring event connected local job seekers with more than 12 regional employers at the convention center.
Palm Springs reporting spans company mergers, local store operations, economic shifts, startup growth and industry trends. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Tourism and hospitality drive much of the commerce here, creating a distinct seasonal flow in business activity. Consumer spending and interest rate impacts remain the two most consistent pressures on the local market.