10/17 Homelessness & Its Impact on Your Business

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To our Business Owners and Managers,
 
We are thrilled to partner with the City of El Cajon and the El Cajon Police Department hosting an important business security forum for our members. This forum addresses the pressing concerns businesses have faced over recent years with the increase in homelessness and collaboratively explores practical solutions to enhance safety, security, and prosperity within our community.
 
Event Details (two options):
Dates:            October 3, 2023, at Noon
                        October 17, 2023, at 7:30 AM
Location:      El Cajon Police Station, 100 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
 
These forums are a collaborative effort between the City of El Cajon, led by City Manager Graham Mitchell, the El Cajon Police Department, led by Chief Moulton, along with other key City officials. Together, we will lead discussions focused on understanding the state of homelessness in our community and the challenges it poses to our local businesses. We aim to address these challenges and present collaboration, innovation, and progress opportunities.
 
The agenda includes a comprehensive presentation on the state of homelessness in El Cajon, emphasizing the legal framework we operate, specifically highlighting the California State Laws that govern our efforts. We will share valuable insights into the resources and support services the City offers to businesses, encompassing initiatives such as encampment enforcement, graffiti removal, and more.
 
Moreover, these forums will provide a platform for open dialogue. We invite business owners and managers to actively participate, ask questions, and share their insights, testimonials, and proposed solutions. Your perspective is invaluable to us as we work together to develop strategies that ensure the safety and security of our business community while promoting a thriving environment.
 
As retailers across the nation grapple with the multifaceted challenges stemming from homelessness and illicit activities, we recognize the importance of a collective and proactive approach. The rise in incidents of encampments, trespassing, and disruptive behavior has necessitated strategic thinking and innovative solutions. This is an opportunity to collaborate, learn from one another, and foster a safer and more prosperous business landscape.
 
Please use the REGISTER NOW link  to confirm your attendance. Contact the event coordinator, Chris Berg, at cberg@elcajon.gov for any additional inquiries.
 
We will overcome these challenges and create a secure and vibrant environment for our businesses and community. We eagerly anticipate your presence at these forums and the insights you will bring.