The City of Menifee is set to receive a prestigious honor at the upcoming International Economic Development Council (IEDC) 2024 Annual Conference on September 17 in Denver, Colorado. Menifee will receive the Bronze Award for Economic Development in the Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development category.
This accolade recognizes the city’s successful Menifee’s Foodie Fridays monthly event, which has been instrumental in fostering local entrepreneurship and supporting small businesses.
Menifee Foodie Fridays has been a staple in the community since 2022, thanks to the successful partnership with Mt. San Jacinto College and Made Local. This monthly event, running from March through October, caters to the region’s entrepreneurs and small businesses, providing a marketplace to showcase their unique creations and create a customer base.
Menifee Foodie Fridays stimulates the local economy, fosters a sense of community spirit, and provides a platform for aspiring chefs, bakers, and artisans. Its ongoing success underscores the value of community-driven initiatives in supporting local commerce and enhancing the area’s cultural and economic landscape.
Every year, IEDC looks specifically for economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the economic development profession and have a significant impact on revitalizing communities and playing a major role in shaping and improving the practice of economic development.
