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Economic Development in Menifee

Jude Eranimus, Bushfire's Director of Operations, with Menifee City Council and Economic Development Director Gina Gonzalez

Bushfire Kitchen Selected as Menifee’s January Business Spotlight

January 26, 2023

The local restaurant offering a fresh take on American classics has supported the Menifee community through their charitable work with community groups, local schools, and non-profits.

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Graphic: Menifee Restaurant Week (Jan '23) Discover a NEW Level of Taste

Menifee Showcases Local Flavors During Annual Restaurant Week

January 17, 2023

Restaurant Week celebrates Menifee’s local culinary scene by encouraging residents
to enjoy homegrown eateries and support local restaurants.

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Graphic: Menifee's M.E.N.U. Program (Mom & Pop, Entertainment, New Concept, Unique)

Menifee Launches First Grant for Unique Eateries in Southwest Riverside County

January 5, 2023

Menifee’s M.E.N.U Grant aims to expand the city’s culinary and entertainment scenes, providing distinctive concepts with funding for start-up costs to open in California’s #1 Boomtown.

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Raising Cane’s Selected as Menifee’s November Business Spotlight

December 1, 2022

The popular chicken finger restaurant’s local team has supported the Menifee community through their charitable work with community groups, local schools, and non-profit organizations.

The City of Menifee is thrilled to announce Raising Cane’s as the City’s November. Business Spotlight, a program that is a part of the Economic Development Department’s B3 (Building Better Businesses) program.

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Winter Destinations in and Around Menifee

November 30, 2022

Winter is the time of year of shorter days, colder nights, and annual celebrations of light. The City of Menifee is a magical place during winter as it transforms into a winter wonderland of adventure. The holiday spirit shines brightly with opportunities to escape the cold and head inside or bundle up and bring your holiday cheer.

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Support Small Business Saturday at Menifee’s “Shop the Block” Pop-up Event

November 18, 2022

Menifee’s Shop the Block will offer the community an opportunity to celebrate and support
curated, incubator local small business owners and acquire unique gifts for the holiday season.

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Menifee Passport Logo: a circle with a simplified grid image of a globe in the center with the text "Menifee Passport" wrapped around

Menifee Passport Shop Local Campaign Goes Digital

November 2, 2022

Residents are encouraged to shop local via Menifee’s digital passport book to win unique raffle prizes while supporting local businesses this holiday season.

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Firehouse Subs Honored as Menifee’s October Business Spotlight

October 24, 2022

The sandwich chain known for a passionate commitment to first responders has contributed greatly to the community through their ongoing support of local schools, teachers, and students.

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Image of Savage Chef restaurant owner in the center holding an award next to city council members, the mayor, the city manager, and the economic development director

Chef Mario Amaral Honored by Menifee City Council for Winning Coveted Pinnacle Award

October 6, 2022

Local restaurant Savage Chef Bar and Grill now has two Pinnacle Award-Winning Chefs, Mario
Amaral and Dylan Soro, further elevating Menifee’s emerging culinary scene.

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Menifee Economic Development Team Receives Prestigious 2022 Excellence Award

September 29, 2022

Awarded by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the 2022 Excellence Award reflects international recognition of exemplary marketing campaigns, projects, and programs.

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