Chairman’s Message – October 2026

The Gem – October 2026

October is always an exciting time in La Quinta. Our seasonal residents begin returning, local businesses welcome familiar faces, and the calendar starts filling with reasons to get together.

That excitement was on full display at this year’s State of the City. The event was a huge success, bringing together business owners, community leaders, and residents to celebrate what La Quinta has accomplished and hear about what lies ahead. I left feeling proud of our city and energized by the conversations happening throughout the room.

There is a real buzz about the upcoming events and continued growth in La Quinta. In September, Art for All opened at Old Town Artisan Studios, giving our community a creative place to shop for art materials while supporting arts education. This month, we also look forward to welcoming Party City inside Staples at its October 16 grand opening. They’re two more reasons to get out and explore what’s happening around town.

As Chairman of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce, one of the best parts of my role is meeting the people behind our local businesses and seeing how invested they are in this city. New businesses bring fresh ideas, while established businesses remain at the heart of our community.

I encourage you to make the most of the season ahead. Attend a local event, stop into a business you haven’t visited before, and bring a friend along. Every time we show up for our local businesses and for one another, we help make La Quinta an even stronger community.

I look forward to seeing you around town this fall!

Jeff Fishbein is an International Diamond Society award-winning REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty, the desert’s premier real estate company. Known throughout the community as “Mr. La Quinta,” Jeff has earned a distinguished reputation for representing buyers and sellers throughout the Coachella Valley with professionalism, integrity, and exceptional results. Backed by a consistent 5-Star Zillow rating and guided by his philosophy, “Not the BIGGEST Realtor, but the BEST,” Jeff is proud to serve as a trusted real estate advisor, helping clients achieve their real estate goals with confidence.