Population: 94,950
Area: Riverside, County (Inland southern California)
Climate: Arid desert climate
Languages: English
Diaspora / Communities: Latino
Neighboring cities/countries: Coachella and La Quinta (Greater Palm Springs Region)
Main Industry:
• Tourism
• Hospitality
• Agriculture
• Public sector
Education:
• Primary Schools: 18
• Colleges/Universities: 1 community college
The extent of government interest in and support for city pairing
Cultural, Youth, Education, Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts
The extent of private groups / organizations interest
Rotary Club International
Awards / Recognitions
• Top 25 most livable small cities
• California Pro Housing
• Designation
• Fodor’s Travel “Go List”
• Tree City USA
• Purple Heart City
What spurred interest for city pairing?
Collaboration and Exchanges of culture and economy
What does your city have to offer to a potential Sister City?
Partnering with Indio provides an exceptional foundation for mutually beneficial international exchanges in tourism management, sustainable economic development, and cross-cultural education
Thematic interests
City of Indio is interested in:
• Virtual cultural exchanges, festivals and activities
• Organizing global travel exchanges
• Youth/student exchange programs
• Supporting developing communities
• Humanitarian projects
• Economic partnerships / business development / trade delegations
• Virtual classroom partnerships
• Municipal governance exchanges
• Hosting Annual/regional conferences
Geographic & Regional Interests
Regional Interests: Any
Primary Contact
Name: Miguel Ramirez-Cornejo
Phone: 760-391-4068
Email: [email protected]
Secondary Contact
Name: Jessica Mediano
Phone: 760-391-4020
Email: [email protected]
Organization: City of Indio