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Made in Ontario: La Bufadora Baja Grill
Our latest Made in Ontario series is back with a behind-the-scenes look at La Bufadora Baja Grill.
Located at 2550 S. Archibald Suite A, La Bufadora Baja Grill is dishing out authentic Baja-style eats - and their specialty? Crispy Ensenada fish tacos!
Thank you, Jorge Cifuentes, District Manager of La Bufadora Baja Grill, for participating in this series.
The “Made in Ontario” series allows our community to get to know the businesses and organizations that call Ontario home. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to learn about the City of Ontario by visiting youtube.com/cityofontario.
New to ONT: The Original Muffin Message
 Pastry lovers, unite! This month, Ontario showcases a local muffin stand, the Original Muffin Message.
Located in Terminal 4 of the Ontario International Airport (ONT), Muffin Message offers a delicious bit of relief to both travelers and outside visitors. The owner, Dr. LaTheia Black, has been baking for over 30 years and previously ran a brick-and-mortar shop for her baked goods in Rancho Cucamonga. The muffins aren’t your usual breakfast bite– the peaches and cream muffin features real slices of peach, and her savory breakfast muffin contains egg and spinach inside the crumbly exterior. LaTheia greets every customer at her kiosk with a warm smile and friendly attitude, the perfect place for stressed and hungry fliers to stop and relax.
Whether you’re dropping a friend off at the airport, heading into the security check, or looking for a place to refuel, the Original Muffin Message has you covered.
For more information or to place an order from the Original Muffin Message, visit www.theoriginalmuffinmessage.com.
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CORE Seminar: Emergency Preparedness Training
 The City of Ontario’s Office of Emergency Management in partnership with the Ontario Fire, Police, and Information Technology Departments are offering a new preparedness program for businesses, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations in the Ontario area.
Attendees of the CORE Seminar will leave equipped to protect their business or organizations’ assets, ensure continuity, and promote employee safety and preparedness. Additionally, you will be able to connect with other businesses, nonprofits and organizations in Ontario.
Click here [lnks.gd] for more information and to register.
2023 State of the City
Mark your calendars for State of the City 2023!
The City of Ontario is proud to highlight its latest development projects, thriving logistics sector, and new public amenities. The 2023 State of the City Business Address will take place at the Ontario Convention Center on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 5:00 PM. It will be followed by a community event at Ontario Town Square on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 1:00 PM. This event is the perfect opportunity for businesses and stakeholders to learn why Ontario is the ideal place to thrive, underlining it as the Premier Community of the Inland Empire.
Visit ontarioca.gov/soc for more information and sponsorship opportunities.
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New California Labor Laws
HRCalifornia is providing a summary of new labor laws that took effect January 2023. The summary explains new labor laws that apply in many workplaces in California.
Please consult the statute, regulation, or an attorney before taking any action to ensure compliance with the law.
To view the summary, click here.
New Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is providing a summary of new alcoholic beverage laws that took effect in January 2023. This information helps clarify what new statutes and regulations mean but is not regulatory.
Please consult the statute, regulation, or an attorney before taking any action to ensure compliance with the law.
View the summary here: https://www.abc.ca.gov/new-laws-2022-23/
Ontario Commercial Sign Abatement Program
Beginning January 1, 2023, Ontario's Community Improvement Department will address unpermitted and prohibited signage throughout the City. All business owners and landowners are responsible for ensuring that all signs meet the requirements of Chapter 8 of the Ontario Development Code.
Examples of these types of signs include, but are not limited to:
- Unpermitted stationary or mobile billboards
- Rotating, revolving or moving signs
- Floating or inflated signs
- Banner signs
- Windows with neon or LED borders
- “Swooper”/ flag signs
- Signs in the public right-or-way
- Rooftop signs
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- Signs obstructing traffic
- Vehicles used as signs
- Excessive window signs
- “A” Frame signs
- Human signs
- Signs obstructing sight lines at intersections
- Unmaintained permanent signs
- Abandoned signs
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To view Chapter 8.0 Sign Regulations of the Ontario Development Code, click here.
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CalOSBA California Venues Grant Program
The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) is currently accepting applications for its second round of nearly $45 million in new funding for the California Venues Grant Program. The program provides grants to eligible independent live events venues whose revenues were impacted by COVID-19 in 2020.
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Application Window: Now through January 31, 2023
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Eligible grant award: Up to $250,000 or 20 percent of the applicant’s gross earned revenue in California for the 2019 taxable year.
For more information on grant requirements and eligibility, along with links to application tips and webinars, visit cavenuesgrant.com [business.us18.list-manage.com].
GO-Biz California Competes Tax Credit
GO-Biz is now accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC). There are $120 million in tax credits available during this application period for businesses that are expanding and adding quality, full-time jobs in California.
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Application Window: Now through January 23, 2023
Businesses interested in learning more about California Competes can participate in a free, upcoming application webinar:
For more information about the CCTC, and to apply, click here.
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For questions or comments, please contact the City of Ontario Economic Development Department at (909) 395-2005 or OntarioEDA@OntarioCA.gov.
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