09/20/2026
**WELCOME CHIEF RICK SANCHEZ TO CATHEDRAL CITY**
The **Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce of the Greater Coachella Valley** was proud to join community leaders, public safety representatives, business owners, and residents in welcoming **Chief Rick Sanchez** to his leadership role with the **City of Cathedral City**.
At HACC, our mission goes beyond hosting **Legislative Breakfasts, Business Fiesta Mixers, networking events, workshops, and business programs**. We also believe it is important to recognize and welcome distinguished leaders, public servants, dignitaries, and individuals who are helping shape the future of our communities.
Our Chamber works every day to create stronger connections between the people who make decisions, the people who protect and serve our neighborhoods, and the businesses that create jobs and keep our local economy moving.
Many of our small businesses are located in communities where stronger communication, public safety, economic opportunity, visibility, and community support are especially important. That is why relationships between **business owners, city leaders, law enforcement, nonprofit organizations, residents, and community partners** matter so much.
No organization, city department, business, or community can do this work alone.
We must continue working **together**—listening to one another, building trust, creating partnerships, supporting local businesses, and making sure our communities have access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
A special thank you to **Starbucks in Cathedral City at The Cove** for welcoming our community and providing a wonderful space for this special gathering.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to **DEWEY** for the delicious **pan dulce**, which added a warm and thoughtful touch to the morning and helped make everyone feel even more welcome.
Community partnerships like these are exactly what strengthen the connection between **local businesses, public safety, civic leaders, and the people we all serve**.
We welcome **Chief Rick Sanchez** and look forward to continuing a positive relationship between the business community, Cathedral City, law enforcement, and the residents they serve.
The Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce will continue opening doors, bringing people together, recognizing community leadership, and creating opportunities throughout the Greater Coachella Valley.
**Because when business, government, public safety, and community work together, the entire Coachella Valley becomes stronger.**
**Welcome, Chief Rick Sanchez!**
**Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce of the Greater Coachella Valley**
*Empowering All Businesses, Building a Stronger Coachella Valley.*
