Dignitaries from the city of Menifee, Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Menifee donate ear loop masks to PetSmart employees, Monday, Aug. 17. The group donated masks to a variety of Menifee businesses over the course of two days. Valley News/Shane Gibson photo
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on local businesses throughout southwest Riverside County, one of the most important aspects of keeping the doors open for most local businesses is a mask.Since virtually all businesses now require patrons to sport a face covering before entering their establishments so the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce recently donated masks to essential businesses within the city.“We want our local businesses to concentrate on their business and not having to worry about (personal protective equipment),” Tony LoPiccolo, president and CEO of the Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce, said.Joining LoPiccolo to distribute masks Aug. 17-18 were Menifee Mayor Bill Zimmerman, Councilmember Greg August, Mayor Pro Tem Matt Liesemeyer, Councilmember Lesa Sobe
