 The Mayor and City Council of Ontario, California are pleased to announce the 2020 State of the City, to be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Ontario Convention Center. This annual event is attended by representatives of the business, development, and real estate community. Leaders from all over Southern California will gather to be inspired by industry experts and network with the region’s top deal makers.
The theme for this year’s event, Connecting Community, will demonstrate how the Ontario Mayor and City Council are connecting neighborhoods, culture, business, opportunity and your future, making Ontario the premier City of the Inland Empire. We will recap accomplishments and partnerships made over the last year, Ontario’s commitment to growth, and give insight on what to expect in the future.
For more information and to register, visit www.ontariosoc.com.
Ontario, California - Best for Business
 Ontario, California was featured in the Business View Magazine of North America. The Business View Magazine is North America’s best source of news when it comes to the life and vibrancy for communities seeking and maintaining economic sustainability. A recent report in the Press-Enterprise shows how the Inland Empire leads the region in job creation and does not see a recession in the near future.
Business View Magazine Article:
Business View Magazine interviews John Andrews, Exec. Director of Economic Development in Ontario, California, for our focus on Growth of American Cities.
The City of Ontario, California elevates the quality of life with urban lifestyle districts that create sustainable places to live, work, and play. Located in the western part of the Inland Empire metro area, just 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, Ontario is one of the 150 largest cities in the United States and is home to over 11,000 businesses and 119,000 jobs. With major freeways, rail transportation, and the Ontario International Airport, this culturally diverse, best-for-business community is well positioned for quality development and economic sustainability.
The city takes its name from the visionary Ontario Model Colony development established in 1882 by Canadian engineer, George Chaffey, and his brothers William and Charles. They named the settlement after their home province of Ontario. Today, Ontario offers premium entertainment venues, such as the Ontario Convention Center, Toyota Arena, and the Ontario Mills Mall, and prime employers, including QVC, UPS, Amazon, FedEx, Niagara Bottling, and Toyota. The city is committed to investing in the growth of the area’s economy while providing a balance of jobs, housing, and educational and recreational opportunities for its residents in a safe, well-maintained community.
Read full article here.
New Affordable Apartments - Emporia Place
Don’t miss the opportunity to live in Ontario’s newest affordable apartment community, Emporia Place. Centrally located in downtown Ontario, Emporia Place offers 74, one, two, three, and four bedroom apartments for income qualified Ontario households. Emporia Place amenities include a 4,000 square foot community building with a community room and kitchen, dedicated gathering spaces for teenagers, a splash pad for small children, and resident parking. There will be on-site social services that include after school programs for children and adult educational classes.
The application will go live on January 15, 2020 and must be completed, mailed, and received by January 30, 2020 to qualify for the initial lottery selection of residents. Following January 30, 2020, applications will continue to be received, but added to the waiting list. To access the application and mailing instructions, visit www.EmporiaPlace.com.
Fiber is Coming to Ontario
Ontario is leading the way when it comes to introducing fiber into its infrastructure. Currently, the project is mainly centered around Ontario Ranch during its development. There are several major lateral fiber builds to selective commercial/business and residential sectors. The fiber network also interconnects major City facilities and over 70+ traffic signal cabinets.
Ontario is evaluating the opportunity to build out the entire City and is planning to deploy a Smart City/Fiber pilot test in downtown. For more information on the project, check out the master plan here.
The link to OntarioNet will allow those in Ontario Ranch to sign up for service. Businesses can inquire and show interest in future service by going to OntarioNet. For future service in established neighborhoods you can inquire by emailing Communications@OntarioCA.gov.
 Learn more about Ontario Waterwise here.
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