WHEREAS, more than 100,000 economic development or related professionals worldwide are committed to creating, retaining, and expanding top-tier opportunities that facilitate long-term, equitable community growth; and
WHEREAS, the economic development profession cultivates thriving neighborhoods, champions sustainability and resiliency, boosts economic prosperity, enhances the quality of life, and builds robust tax bases; and
WHEREAS, economic development professionals operate throughout diverse economic environments, including rural, suburban, and urban settings; local, state, provincial, and national governments; public-private partnerships; chambers of commerce; institutions of higher education; among many similar organizations and associations; and WHEREAS, economic development professionals serve as stewards, bridging connections between community stakeholders such as residents, business leaders, elected officials, industry executives, and educational administrations, to collaborate in promoting job creation, community investment, infrastructure advancements, and an optimistic future; and WHEREAS, economic developers contribute to the betterment and progress of the City of Menifee, California; and
WHEREAS, since 1926, the International Economic Development Council has been a leader and driving force in advancing economic development initiatives, with a steadfast commitment to fostering growth and prosperity in communities of all sizes worldwide through equity, inclusion, sustainability, resilience, and innovation.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Menifee, does hereby proclaim the week of May 6 through May 10, 2024 as Economic Development Week, and remind individuals of the importance of this community celebration which supports expanding opportunities, bettering lives, and moving society forward.
Dated this 1st day of May 2024.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK
MAY 6- 10, 2024
CI TY OF MENI FEE
ROCLAMATIONP
DEAN DEINES, MAYOR PRO TEM
RICKY ESTRADA, COUNCILMEMBER
BOB KARWIN, COUNCILMEMBER
LESA SOBEK, COUNCILMEMBER
BILL ZIMMERMAN, MAYOR