Home, Community, and the Season Ahead
November brings a welcome change of pace to La Quinta. Cooler mornings, outdoor gatherings, and preparations for the holidays remind us why we love calling this community home. It’s a season to reconnect with neighbors, welcome back seasonal residents, and appreciate the people and places that make our city special.
Home is about more than four walls. It’s where we build traditions, gather with loved ones, and create memories. That same sense of belonging extends into our community, through a familiar greeting at a neighborhood restaurant, a conversation with a local shop owner, or
an evening spent enjoying all that La Quinta offers.
As we look toward Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for the business owners, employees, residents, and community leaders who contribute to our city every day. Behind every storefront is someone investing time, energy, and heart into serving others. Their work helps make La Quinta a place where people want to live, visit, and build a future.
November also brings Veterans Day, an opportunity to honor the men and women who have served our country. To the veterans in our community and their families, thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication. We are grateful for all you have given and for the
many ways you continue to enrich our community.
This month, I encourage you to make supporting local businesses part of your holiday traditions. Meet a friend for lunch, explore a shop you haven’t visited, purchase a gift from a local merchant, or choose a neighborhood business for a service you need. Small choices can have a meaningful impact, especially as businesses prepare for the busy season ahead.
Through the La Quinta Chamber and the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, we have opportunities to strengthen those connections. Every introduction, referral, and partnership helps our business community grow.
As your holiday calendar begins to fill, leave a little room to enjoy the place we call home and the people who make it special. A friendly conversation, a thoughtful purchase, or a simple thank-you can go a long way.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving and a season filled with connection, gratitude, and lasting memories.
About Jeff Fishbein
Jeff Fishbein is a REALTOR® and broker associate with Coldwell Banker Realty in La Quinta, known locally as “Mr. La Quinta.” With nearly three decades of corporate sales and leadership experience before entering real estate in 2014, Jeff brings a commitment to service, thoughtful guidance, and community involvement to his work. He serves as Chairman of the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce and on the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce Board. A full-time La Quinta resident, Jeff helps buyers and sellers throughout the Coachella Valley.