About Us

High Desert Opportunity (HDO) is the premier High Desert event showcasing local businesses and development opportunities for new and expanding businesses. The goal of the event is to support economic growth and stability by attracting businesses and jobs to the High Desert. The region encompasses the cities of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, Hesperia and Victorville as well as portions of San Bernardino County. In its 29th year, High Desert Opportunity continually attracts over 1,000 attendees focusing on the benefits of doing business in the High Desert.

Past keynote speakers at HDO have included Ben Stein, John Naber, Jack Canfield, Steve Forbes, Kyle Petty, Newt Gingrich, Terry Bradshaw, George Stephanopoulos and Tommy Lasorda. Previous conference sessions have included topics such as local real estate and development trends, and infrastructure and transportation plans. The expo features local businesses, commercial real estate associates, the local chambers of commerce, local and regional government representatives from the High Desert.

High Desert Opportunity's 2009 Volunteer Commitee

The event is organized by a volunteer group of approximately 30 local business amd community leaders. If you are interested in more information about our organization, please contact us by clicking here or call (760) 254-7600.