"Salesforce CEO Threatens to Relocate Conference Due to Homelessness Crisis, Donates $1 Million to Aid"

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"Salesforce CEO Threatens to Relocate Conference Due to Homelessness Crisis, Donates $1 Million to Aid"
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has warned that the annual Dreamforce conference, held in San Francisco, may be the last due to the city's rampant homelessness and drug use. The event, which attracts around 40,000 attendees, has faced complaints about the city's dirty streets and social issues in the past. In an effort to address the problem, Salesforce has donated $1 million to the Salvation Army to help homeless people. Benioff emphasized the importance of a successful event for the city's economy and mentioned that the organizers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit will also be closely watching. San Francisco has been grappling with rising homelessness, shoplifting, and violence, prompting concerns from business leaders and residents alike.

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