2018 State of the City Featured Speaker Announced

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2018 State of the City
Business Leadership Symposium


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The Ontario City Council is pleased to announce that the 2018 State of the City: Business Leadership Symposium will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at the Ontario Convention Center.  Mark your calendar to attend the most important leadership and networking event in the Inland Empire. 

This year’s theme, Leading The Way, will display how the City of Ontario continues to be the center of it all, while discussing topics on leadership, community, business, tourism, and infrastructure.  Ontario Officials will recap accomplishments and partnerships made over the year and will also give some insight on what to expect in the future. 

The 2018 featured speaker is America’s First African American Female Combat Pilot, Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour.  FlyGirl will inspire attendees to make gutsy moves and create breakthrough results within their organizations.  In conjunction with FlyGirl’s presentation, City Officials will discuss Ontario’s commitment to public service; enhancements made in various parks, residential and commercial neighborhoods; give updates on future developments and plans for the City; and show how the City continues to lead the way in making Ontario the most business-friendly City in Southern California. 

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Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour

Vernice FlyGirl Armour

Leveraging her “Breakthrough Mentality” and “Get Gutsy” mindset, Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour propelled herself from beat cop to combat pilot in a record-breaking three years and became America’s First African American Female Combat Pilot. As featured on CNN, MSNBC, The View, FOX News, Oprah Winfrey and others, FlyGirl’s fresh, edgy style, high, contagious energy and unique, gutsy essence jump off the stage, page and screen and moves people to action. Since 2007, she has inspired countless organizations and individuals to make gutsy moves and create breakthrough results. Read Full Bio.


Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available

Click to edit this placeholder text.Join prominent share holders, investors and top government officials in partnering to build a better tomorrow for the City of Ontario. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, visit www.ontariosoc.com/sponsorship

Sponsorship

Mayor Paul S. Leon  •  Mayor pro Tem Alan D. Wapner
Council Members Jim W. Bowman, Debra Dorst-Porada and Ruben Valencia

 City Manager Scott Ochoa
Economic Development Director John P. Andrews

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