When: 2 May 2025 , PDT Where: Woodhaven Country Club 41-555 Woodhaven Dr. Palm Desert
Cannabis News
As I sit to draft what I would like to be a message of empowerment and strength, a call for unity within the cannabis community and similarly themed rallying points, I am consumed with thoughts of all who are impacted by the fires in Southern California. The loss of life, property, businesses and so many dreams and aspirations are devastating. As I consider the impact of the fires, I ask...
Greetings, On behalf of the Board of the Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network (CVCAN), I want to let you all know that the CVCAN Holiday Toy Drive was an outstanding success!!!! As a result of your participation as a sponsor, volunteer, or in hosting Toy Drop Sites (9 in total), we were able to collect well over 100 toys which were subsequently delivered to: The Coachella Valley Rescue...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, The Associated Press has learned, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country. The DEA’s proposal, which still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would recognize the medical...
Desert Hot Springs is planning to make several changes aimed at boosting the city's cannabis industry.
Desert Hot Springs is planning to make several changes aimed at boosting the city's cannabis industry.
CBD and Cannabis Education for Wellness
CVCAN Member Mixer Oktoberfest
The First Ever CVCAN Putt & Puff Tournament Is Back On! The Event Will Be Held At The Shadow Mountain Golf Club 73800 Ironwood Street, Palm Desert On The Flamingo Putting Course At 7 AM, Friday, November 17th.
When it comes to cultivating cannabis in California’s incredibly competitive licensed market, Oakfruitland’s owner and CEO, Linzi, is laser focused on two things: quality and affordability.
Indio City Council has approved licenses for five retail cannabis dispensaries, marking the city's first foray into the valley's cannabis market.
Hoping to make it easier for companies that are behind on their taxes to pay, Desert Hot Springs will offer payment plans for some cannabis businesses and hotels.
MSWD’s new Regional Water Reclamation Facility is a vital component in the expansion of the District’s wastewater treatment capacity.
The First Ever CVCAN Putt & Puff Tournament at Shadow Mountain Golf Club – 73800 Ironwood Street, Palm Desert On the Flamingo Putting Course.
The Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network will be gathering on Thursday, July 13th from 5p.m. - 10 p.m. at SUGARLOAF for our Midsummer Night's Networking and BBQ Event hosted by CVCAN board member Adam Yudka.
The Coachella Valley Cannabis Alliance Network will be gathering on Monday, June 12th at the Vault Dispensary Lounge in Cathedral City for our monthly dinner meeting.
Our May 2023 CVCAN MEMBERS meeting will be May 25th at the Coachella Canna Club. Come mingle and meet your new Board Members! The venue will provide food from their restaurant “Chick Next Door”.
Desert Hot Springs is giving local cannabis cultivators a tax reduction for the first six months of the year.
Desert Hot Springs has become the latest city to give its cannabis industry a break by approving a temporary tax reduction on the cultivation rate charged to growers.
We’re doing something different this month! CVCAN is having a Party in a VIP Section of the “Desert Haze” event. Held at CVCAN Emerald Gold Members West Coast Cannabis Club NEW Event Center
UCBA sponsored AB 471 (Kalra) passed the Assembly Business and Professions committee hearings today.
Cathedral City is slashing its cannabis taxes in order to provide financial relief to local businesses.
After a few owners of local cannabis businesses spoke about their struggles to remain viable in a saturated and increasingly competitive market, the Palm Desert City Council agreed Thursday to cut some of the industry’s taxes.
Join us Thursday March 9th to hear about plans for 2023. And more importantly we want to hear from YOU. How can CVCAN help grow your business or professional career?
West Coast Cannabis Club will be our location sponsor for our February 2023 members mixer!
Marijuana industry entrepreneurs and investors, exhausted and eager to catch a break after a difficult year of declining sales, tumbling prices, and vanishing capital, believe relief is on its way from an unlikely quarter: the U.S. Congress.
California Governor Wants The State’s Marijuana Farmers To ‘Legally Supply The Rest Of The Nation’ California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) says he wants to see marijuana federally legalized, in part so that his state’s cannabis farmers can “legally supply the rest of the nation.” The governor made the remarks in a video that played at the Oakland International Film Festival in...
CVCAN's November Members Mixer will be held at The Original Nicolino's Italian Pizzaria, Restaurant and Bar. 5:00pm - 8:00pm
hosts the CVCAN Oktoberfest Monday, October 10th Miracle Springs Resort Grand Ballroom 10625 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Come for German food, German beer, games with giveaways and lots of raffles! (Bring cash) Sponsorship Opportunities Available Register Here Special Room Rates: Only $59.00 Miracle Springs Resort and Spa 10625 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA (You...
Cannabis businesses in Cathedral City have been pleading with the city to lower their taxes, arguing that the high costs make it difficult to operate in a struggling market.
All of us at Hall of Flowers would like to say thank you for making Hall of Flowers Palm Springs our best show yet! This past Hall of Flowers was our 6th show and we are so thankful to have been able to welcome even more new brands and buyers and really cultivate commerce between the two groups. More than past shows, this show was really about getting business done.
The City of Coachella is changing how it regulates some of its cannabis businesses. The changes adopted by the city council last week will affect manufacturing, testing, distribution and cultivation businesses, but not retail establishments.
The 3rd Annual CVCAN Charity Golf Tournament was held May 6th @ Mission Lakes Country Club in Desert Hot Springs.
Airfield acquisition significantly expands Gold Flora's footprint and opportunities in world's largest cannabis market, further solidifying it as a leading vertically-integrated operator.
DESERT HOT SPRINGS (CNS) – Groundbreaking began today on a water treatment facility designed to enhance conservation efforts.
U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Federal Cannabis Legalization Bill MORE Act High Government: The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to deschedule cannabis and tax marijuana sales. Robert Alexander/Getty Images The U.S. House of Representatives passed the MORE Act, a bill that would end the federal prohibition on cannabis by removing it from the list of banned controlled substances....
Uber Eats to allow orders for Cannabis in Ontario Uber will allow users in Ontario, Canada, to place orders for cannabis on its Uber Eats app, marking the ride-hailing giant's foray into the booming business, a company spokesperson said on Monday. Uber Eats will list cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke on its marketplace on Monday, following which customers can place orders from the Uber Eats app and then...
REGISTER NOW! Don’t miss the CVCAN Holiday Member Mixer & Dinner Monday, December 6, 2021 from 5PM to 9PM at the Miracle Springs Resort & Spa in Desert Hot Springs. The Holidays are a special time for all of us and especially for cannabis industry members as we say goodbye to 2021 and celebrate all we have accomplished. Come hear what our featured sponsor, CannaSafe, has in...
Jocelyn Kane focuses on commercial real estate and the Cannabis industry in this episode of The Buzz. Paula Turner is the co-founder of Desert Pacific Properties, one of the largest commercial and industrial real estate brokers in the Coachella Valley.
A lot of people, especially in Palm Springs, are wondering out loud whether the local cannabis market is saturated. So, is it? In economics, market saturation occurs when a specific market has met and is no longer generating new demand for a certain product or service.
Every year, more cannabis industry deals get done at MJBizCon than any other event by far. This year, they are doubling our space for COVID safety so you can attend in person without feeling like it’s too crowded. Plus, they are offering digital-only registrations
Desert Hot Springs is the fastest-growing city in the Coachella Valley, according to new data released by the U.S. Census on Thursday. Desert Hot Springs's population grew from 25,938 in 2010 to 32,512 in 2020, representing a 25.3% increase. Nearby cities Palm Springs and Cathedral City grew by just 0.1% and 0.6% respectively over the same time period, the Census said. Click here to read...
Hall of Flowers is a licensed, industry-only, highly curated B2B show designed to facilitate commerce between our vast network of premium licensed cannabis brands and retailers.
The move consolidates three state agencies into one in an effort to streamline California's cannabis regulations.
Highlights video from the 2nd Annual CVCAN Charity Golf Tournament
In a turn of events that nobody would have imagined 15 years ago, the state of California is about to offer $100 million to marijuana growers and sellers to help them stay in business. The California legislature approved the plan Monday, which will see grants go to cannabis businesses that are trying to convert their provisional licenses to permanent ones. Click here to read more BY CHRIS...
The Palm Springs Planning Commission approved a 172,785-square-foot cannabis facility north of the Interstate 10 in Palm Springs on Wednesday night.
Every year, more cannabis industry deals get done at MJBizCon than any other event by far. 1,000+ Exhibitors 250,000+ sf of Expo Floor 50+ Speakers 4 Pre-Show Forums 2 Networking Gatherings Click here to...
Desert Hot Springs is the lone Coachella Valley community north of the 10 freeway. Sitting in the middle of the San Andreas Fault, the city has long been known for its mineral waters that are rich in lithium.
Desert Hot Springs officials have voted to lower the city's cannabis cultivation tax rate in an effort to keep the city's competitiveness as the cannabis industry expands throughout California.
Digital Event via Zoom, Feb 1st, 2021, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
A year in review of CDFA's CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing
“Canna Tourism” Plan Moved by Desert Springs City Council on Tuesday
When 11 Dec 2020 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location Woodhaven Country Club, Palm Desert, CA This is going to be another great fun-filled networking day in an intimate setting with so many business owners and executives of the legal cannabis industry and it's ancillary businesses! We are so thankful for the response we received last year and can't wait for December 11th 2020!!! Some of you have been asking...
"We cannot allow groundwater basins to be depleted under any circumstance," Supervisor Kevin Jeffries said. "That would be devastating to a community."
The Desert Hot Springs Canna-Candidate Forum took place on 10/15/20. Meet the candidates for mayor and city council and hear their opinions on the cannabis industry
CVCAN is proud to announce that they have confirmed every single candidate for each of their upcoming forums! For the last 3 years, CVCAN has produced Cannabis Candidate Forums for all cities who allow commercial cannabis in their jurisdiction. This year they are thrilled that their forums are sponsored by Global Go, quality Cannabis and Hemp consultants with local offices. The 2020 CVCAN...
POLITICSACLU, NAACP And Other Groups Push Congress To Pass Marijuana Legalization Bill By Next Month
A coalition of major drug policy and civil rights organization is urging congressional leadership to hold a House floor vote on a comprehensive marijuana legalization bill by the end of next month. In a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), more than 120 groups—including the American Civil Liberties Union, NAACP, Human Rights Watch, Drug Policy Alliance and...
In late 2019, many in the California marijuana industry confidently predicted a rash of companies would go under this year, citing the market’s harsh business conditions and a dearth of investors. Coming extinctions were accepted with near-universal consensus, in part because profit margins had been almost nonexistent since the legal market launched in 2018. Moreover, several indicators in early...
Desert Pacific Properties Quoted in Recent Desert Sun Newspaper Cannabis Cultivation Article
Cannabis in hotels? Desert Hot Springs eyes cannatourism, tax changes to sustain growing industry The next chapter of desert tourism could see travelers ordering a joint at their hotel as if it were a cocktail in the lobby bar. Desert Hot Springs officials are moving toward developing "cannatourism" as they take a hard look at the future of the cannabis industry that's become an anchor in their...
Growpacker is proud to announce the opening of their flagship facility located within the Morongo Industrial Park in Desert Hot Springs, California. Growpacker is a fully-licensed cannabis co-packing and bottling company with several patented THC & CBD infusion technologies, allowing them to design and manufacture the most premium cannabis infused products on the market. They are currently...
On Tuesday, June 30, at 2PM, the Desert Hot Springs City Council will be discussing Cannabis taxes at a special meeting. Your opinion counts! The item on the agenda is informational. City staff will present a report, and the Council will listen to public comment. We believe that the Council may consider a change or reduction in taxes, especially the cultivation tax, at a future meeting....
Cannabis Businesses Deemed Essential: Checking Up On Desert Hot Springs Properties Paula Turner and Kilee Johnson were out checking on cannabis properties in Desert Hot Springs at the Morongo Industrial Park yesterday. The cannabis industry is deemed essential business, so the projects are staying on schedule. To learn more about the State of California’s recent regulation of the Cannabis Industry,...
Tell Congress To Include Cannabis In The Next COVID-19 Relief Bill. Read the entire article here
Charlotte Figi Remembered Cannabis industry forerunner, Charlotte Figi is honored by medical doctor, Sanjay Gupta in this CNN article. Charlotte was born with with Dravet syndrome and took cannabidiol (CBD) oil to prevent seizures. She inspired the name of the medical cannabis strain called Charlotte's Web. She passed away on 4/7/20 at the age of 13. She will be remembered for helping to ignite a...
Please join CVCAN in supporting the CHRONIC RELIEF FUNDRAISER benefiting FEEDING AMERIC Join us as we celebrate 4/20! Due to the current global pandemic, we won’t be able to get together and celebrate in person. CVCAN is partnering with Farechild Events and Sensi Magazine to put on the first annual Chronic Relief Fundraiser benefitting FEEDING AMERICA. The event will be a virtual,...
Join us for our first ever Virtual Happy Hour Member Mixer on April 6, 2020 from 6PM-7PM featuring The Buzz with Jocelyn Kane.
We’re excited to share the this year’s Hall of Flowers conference will be held here in the Coachella Valley. Hall of Flowers is a licensed, industry-only, highly curated B2B show designed to facilitate commerce between our vast network of premium licensed cannabis brands and retailers.
The 2020 CVCAN Golf Tournament is coming up on Friday, May 1st 2020 at Woodhaven Country Club in Palm Desert. This year’s exclusive event will benefit the Desert Cancer Foundation.
DPP Cannabis Division was a sponsor and attendee of CVCAN’s 1st Canna-Mixer on February 7th 2020 at the Dupont Estate in La Quinta, CA. This high value event allowed cannabis industry members a chance to connect and network while enjoying the catered food, drinks, and sunshine. Coachella Valley locals and industry members from around Southern California drove in to attend the event. Check out the...
Special Coachella Canna-Mixer Event About the event from CVCAN: As your industry association, we realize that you, as a company doing business in the cannabis industry, get solicited constantly for costly sponsorship opportunities. We have therefore decided to have a high-value event at a very low cost as we want you to know that we understand, we feel for you, and we want to provide you an amazing...
Desert Pacific Properties attended the launch party at the Saguaro Hotel in Palm Springs.
Friday, November 8th at 11:00 am HOTEL PASEO, 45-400 Larkspur Lane Palm Desert, CA 92260
Join us for the largest cannabis career fair in the Coachella Valley. Meet local cannabis legislators, employers and job candidates .
JOIN US MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th for CVCAN's next Cannabis Industry networking dinner at Woodhaven Country Club.
Bureau Of Cannabis Control “Get #weedwise” campaign
The difference between Marijuana and Hemp Webinar. Eric Crowe, currently of Mystic Valley CBD, has over 40 years of experience in the cannabis industry.
Coachella’s SoCal Cannabis Summit hosted by the City of Coachella will unite leaders in government and business to shape the future of cannabis policy, share best practices and unveil new opportunities in California’s emerging cultivation hot spot.
The cannabis industry has become an economic engine for Desert Hot Springs. The discussion here touches on cannabis policy and tax adjustments to keep the industry strong to maximize economic development and job growth. Source: meinasalon YouTube, Published on May 20, 2019...
A new cannabis industry training program has been developed by SCCC and SmoothONLINE. They are currently enrolling for Summer and Fall 2019 and those who mention SCCC receive 10% the cost of the course. The great thing about these online courses is that they can be taken anywhere by anyone. Click here to enroll and get more...