Bring your business into the conversation.
Build relationships with Coachella Valley professionals and give people a clear way to discover, contact, and refer your business.
What membership offers
- Regular opportunities to meet local business owners and professionals.
- A dedicated profile with company information, branding, and contact links.
- Introductions and referral tools that are easy to share.
- A place to learn about the services offered by fellow members.
Start with an invitation.
Request an invitation to meet the group and discuss your business category before applying. Attendance is by invitation only. The group can explain expectations, availability, and the next steps. Explore sample membership categories.
1. Get acquainted
Request an invitation. Once invited, meet the group and introduce your business.
2. Discuss your category
Ask the group about category availability and membership fit.
3. Apply for review
Share your business details and review the current member policies.
4. Complete onboarding
Follow the approved payment process and provide profile assets after acceptance.
Sample Membership Categories Available
Explore examples of business specialties we welcome inquiries about. Each membership protects an approved specialty.
Automotive
- Auto mechanicMechanical repairs; excludes detailing.
- Collision / auto body repairCollision repairs and bodywork, separate from detailing.
- Auto glassVehicle glass only.
- Tire sales and serviceTires, balancing and alignment.
- Auto sales / dealershipVehicle sales.
- Golf cart sales and serviceGolf cart sales and repairs.
- Towing / roadside assistanceTowing, recovery and roadside help.
Home and property
- Furniture upholstery and repairRecovering and repairs; excludes upholstery cleaning.
- Construction equipment rentalEquipment rental, separate from contracting.
- Professional home organizingOrganizing and decluttering, separate from cleaning and moving.
- Interior designerDesign services within an approved specialty.
- Appliance repairHousehold appliance repairs within an approved specialty.
- Solar / battery storageSolar and battery systems within an approved specialty.
Pets and personal services
- VeterinarianVeterinary care.
- Pet groomingSalon or mobile grooming.
- Dog trainingObedience and behavior training.
- Jewelry sales and repairJewelry retail, repair and appraisal.
- Dry cleaning / laundryGarment care; excludes household and upholstery cleaning.
- Concierge / personal assistancePersonal assistance within an approved specialty.
- FloristFloral arrangements and delivery.
- Funeral pre-planningFuneral and memorial pre-arrangements.
Health and senior services
- Hearing services / audiologyHearing examinations and hearing aids.
- Health advocacy / care coordinationPatient advocacy and coordination within an approved specialty.
- Dentist / orthodontistDental care within an approved specialty.
- ChiropractorChiropractic services.
- Massage therapistMassage services.
- Personal trainerExercise instruction; excludes medical weight-loss treatment.
- HypnotherapistHypnotherapy within an approved specialty.
- Nonmedical in-home senior careCompanionship and personal assistance; excludes medical treatment.
- Senior living referral / placementAssisted living and memory care placement.
- Assisted living / memory care providerResidential senior care, separate from placement services.
Business and professional services
- Translation / interpretingLanguage services.
- Education / tutoringAcademic tutoring, test preparation or an approved teaching specialty.
- Life / business coachCoaching; excludes financial, accounting, legal and medical advice.
- Computer repair / IT supportComputer support within an approved specialty.
- Business automation softwareBusiness software within an approved specialty.
- Human resources consulting / recruitingHR and recruiting, excluding protected payroll and accounting services.
- Virtual assistantAdministrative support within an approved specialty.
- Private investigatorInvestigation services within an approved specialty.
- Personal injury attorneyPersonal injury law within an approved specialty.
- Title / escrow servicesTitle and/or escrow within an approved specialty.
Events and entertainment
- Event plannerPlanning and coordination, separate from catering.
- Event rentalsRental products and installation within an approved specialty.
- Live music / wedding DJLive entertainment and DJ services.
- Photo booth servicesPhoto booth rentals within an approved specialty.
Is your category already filled?
Contact us to add your name and business category to our waiting list. If a spot opens up, Desert Elite can contact you about the opportunity.
Contact Us About the Waiting List
Interested in a membership?
Request an invitation to discuss your business and category. Guests must receive an invitation before attending; submitting a request does not confirm attendance.
Questions before joining
When and where does the group meet?
Attendance is by invitation only. Invited guests meet Tuesdays, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM, at 36927 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211, in The Village at University Park. Please wait for your invitation before attending.
What are the membership dues?
Contact the group for current dues and setup details. The final membership page will display the founder-approved pricing before an application or payment.
Is my business category available?
Business categories are exclusive. Contact the group to confirm that your category is available before applying. If your category is filled, contact us to add your name and business category to the waiting list so we can contact you if a spot opens up. Nonprofit organizations may share the Nonprofit category with group approval.
What participation is expected?
Members participate in meetings and make connections with fellow members. Current attendance, referral, one-to-one, and reporting policies will be provided for review before applying.