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 within the State of California of Riverside County; 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, California, does hereby proclaim the week of May 6-10, 2025, as Economic Development Week in the City of Menifee. We encourage all citizens to remember the importance of this community celebration which supports expanding opportunities, bettering lives, and moving society forward.
Dated this 7th day of May 2025.
CI TY OF MENI FEE
ROCLAMATIONP
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK
MAY 6- 10, 2025
BOB KARWIN, MAYOR PRO TEM DAN TEMPLE COUNCILMEMBER
RICKY ESTRADA, MAYOR
BEN DIEDERICH, COUNCILMEMBER DEAN DEINES, COUNCILMEMBER