Special to The Desert Sun

Everyday entrepreneurs and small business owners with bold visions and unwavering determination are the quiet force behind Palm Springs’ economic engine. Their innovations ripple across sectors — hospitality, education, health care, wellness, arts and culture, environmental sustainability and technology — creating a local ecosystem that is as dynamic as it is diverse.

Most importantly, these entrepreneurs are building pathways to economic mobility and financial independence for our neighbors. They generate jobs, drive innovation and help make our city more vibrant, inclusive and resilient.

They don’t just see gaps in our local economy — they step up to fill them. And yet, far too many of them are navigating this journey alone — without access to capital, networ

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