By Mike AllenPhoto: Workers at GKN opening ceremonyDecember 18, 2024 (El Cajon) -- The site that was once planned as an Amazon warehouse is taking shape to house some of the most sophisticated machinery in the world, as well as the skilled workers to run it.Just across the street from Gillespie Field at the confluence of Cuyamaca Street and Weld Avenue is the new home for GKN Aerospace, a top tier aircraft components supplier and refurbisher of engines for such customers as Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce, General Electric and Boeing.GKN has been operating in El Cajon for more than 70 years, but its two segments, OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and Repair Solutions, have been growing at such a nice clip, soit needed added room.“We’ve outgrown that campus and needed a little more space so we decided to move the repair solutions here,” said Eric Viklund, vice president of strategic…
Source: San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce December 24, 2024 (El Cajon) -- The El Cajon community of volunteers will once again select its Citizen of the Year from among the many that donate time and talent for the betterment of El Cajon. Nominations will be made by volunteer organizations based or active in El Cajon and by the public at large. Since 1956 volunteers whose service has been in El Cajon have been honored by nomination and then selection during the month of January. Community groups, service clubs and the public at large are invited to submit the name and information about a special volunteer (only one per group) on an application form. The winner of the 2024 Citizen of the Year will be selected frm the nominations by a selection committee comprised of participating organizations. Rules and applications will soon be sent to…