HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 01 - Innovation Month_202403212331367111)Innovation Month
Present a Proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2024 as “Innovation Month” in the
City of Lake Elsinore.
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by:Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk
Date:March 26, 2024
Subject:Innovation Month
Recommendation
Present a Proclamation proclaiming the month of April 2024 as “Innovation Month” in the City of
Lake Elsinore.
Attachments
Attachment 1- Proclamation
Innovation Month
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore recognizes that Riverside County has become a hub
of innovation, technology and entrepreneurial activities that needs to be highlighted and shared
throughout California. The City of Lake Elsinore recognizes and acknowledges the value of
creating an environment that helps support innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. With
many great advances in these fields, the City of Lake Elsinore will proclaim the month of April,
2024 as Innovation Month;
WHEREAS, Riverside County is the fourth largest county in California and encompasses
twenty-eight cities, numerous Tribal Governments, and several major universities and esteemed
community colleges. Riverside County is home to March Air Reserve Base and the Naval
Surface Warfare Center - Corona Division, who work closely with our educational institutions
and offer entrepreneurial opportunities with military research, development, and technology
transfer;
WHEREAS, our thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem is forged through partnerships with
businesses, cities, chambers of commerce, and strategic partners that help make Riverside
County a place for innovation and entrepreneurship; and
WHEREAS, several innovative and entrepreneurial activities and events are scheduled
throughout Riverside County in the month of April and will be featured on a calendar managed
by the Riverside County Office of Economic Development in partnership with the City of Lake
Elsinore’s Office of Economic Development. This month-long showcase has been coordinated by
the County of Riverside, city municipalities, and related organizations to provide outreach
and bring awareness to the various innovative and entrepreneurial activities and events
that are occurring within our communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore, California, does hereby proclaim the
month of April 2024 as “Innovation Month” in the City of Lake Elsinore, and encourages our
community to embrace, motivate, and support our
region’s efforts to become a hub of innovation,
technology, and entrepreneurship in order to thrive
and provide the highest quality of life for generations
to come.
Steve Manos, Mayor