🏟 Ontario Sports Empire Unveiled, New Housing Communities, and More!

City of Ontario, California sent this bulletin at 09/27/2024 05:45 PM PDT

Ontario Sports Empire: The Largest Multi-Use Sports Complex on the West Coast

The City of Ontario has announced the name of the largest multi-use sports complex on the West Coast: "Ontario Sports Empire."

Spanning 190 acres, the Ontario Sports Empire will feature top-notch athletic facilities and, upon its expected opening in Fall 2026, aims to become a premier destination for major regional and national tournaments.

Central to this complex is the City-led construction of a professional baseball stadium, set to be completed in Spring 2026.

Jim Arnold, Partner and National Director of Business Development for Sports Facilities Companies remarked, "We're excited to collaborate with city leaders and industry experts to create a venue that will enhance Ontario's visibility on the sports tourism landscape and serve the community for years to come."

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Local Buzz

Made in Ontario - The Chocolate Bar

The Chocolate Bar, 1520 Mountain Avenue, Suite 114, opened in 2019. It offers a delicious menu that features sandwiches, crepes, cakes, smoothies, coffee, and more. The standout favorite is the homemade café de olla.

Owners Betty and Luis are dedicated members of the Ontario community and warmly invite you to stop by!

Learn more about The Chocolate Bar at TheChocolateBar.us.

Ontario International Airport Awarded $4 Million from FAA for Improvements

Last month, 643,472 travelers chose Ontario International Airport (ONT) in the Inland Empire, including 608,360 domestic and 35,112 international passengers. ONT will receive $4,090,060 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for runway and taxiway upgrades, reinforcing its strong performance in Southern California’s economic landscape.

This year, the airport is projected to exceed 7 million passengers, marking a 75% increase since local control was restored in 2016. The Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) manages the airport, committed to supporting the Southern California economy.

Learn more about the FAA's $4 million award to ONT by clicking here.

New Housing Communities as Ontario Ranch in Top 50 Master-Planned Communities Mid-2024 Sales

This month, the City of Ontario continued to build momentum with new housing communities, further solidifying its status as a desirable destination for homebuyers.

Landsea Homes recently celebrated opening two new developments in Ontario Ranch: Peri, consisting of 95 single-family detached homes, and Rubi, offering 96 attached townhomes. This launch comes as Ontario Ranch ranks as #14 nationwide in RCLCO's Mid-2024 Sales Top 50 Master-Planned Communities, with over 400 homes sold in Q2 2024.

Additionally, Shea Homes marked the grand opening of their latest Ontario community, Metro at Piemonte. Located along Concours Street next to the Toyota Arena, this development comprises 84 modern townhomes.

Karen Ellerman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Shea Homes, highlighted the community's appeal: "Metro at Piemonte's excellent location is walkable to restaurants and retail shops and adjacent to the Toyota Arena. It's truly the perfect spot for homebuyers seeking a vibrant lifestyle and an authentic urban experience."

These new housing communities underscore Ontario's growing reputation as a prime location for residential investment. With various options, prospective buyers can find a home in Ontario that aligns with their lifestyle.

Read more about RCLCO's Mid-2024 Top 50 Master-Planned Communities by clicking here.

Greater Ontario's Economy Thrives with $110 Million Boost from Hospitality

Greater Ontario's economic impact from hospitality and tourism reached a record $110 million last year, reinforcing its status as Southern California’s fastest-growing destination, according to a recent report from Greater Ontario California (GOCAL).

The report emphasizes the hospitality industry's crucial role in the Inland Empire's development as a vibrant economic hub, with 68 hotels and 6,749 rooms in the region. This sector employs 186,000 workers in the Inland Empire. "We are the new center of Southern California, attracting residents, workers, and visitors from around the world," said Michael Krouse, GOCAL’s CEO.

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Domino's Expansion of its Busiest Production & Distribution Center

Domino’s has commenced an expansion project in Ontario that will more than double the size of its busiest production and distribution center in the nation, enhancing service to thousands of stores across the West.

The 64,320-square-foot expansion, celebrated with a demolition day event, will feature over 31,000 square feet of dry warehouse space, 11,000 square feet for freezer storage, 8,000 square feet for a cold dock, and a 7,800-square-foot cooler.

Circet USA: Wireline & Wireless Network Training Center

The City of Ontario welcomes Circet USA to its local business community. Located at 2060 Archibald Avenue, Circet USA is a network services provider specializing in design, engineering, construction, and maintenance for wireline and wireless networks.

This facility will serve as a training center for individuals aged 18 to 60, focusing on distributed antenna systems, towers, civil work, cell sites, data centers, cloud networks, power, and wireless technologies. Circet collaborates with leading telecommunications companies like AT&T, Verizon, and Telecom to offer students hands-on training, preparing them for careers in network systems.

Learn more at CircetUSA.com.

Resources & Funding

Ontario Police Department

Real Time Information Center

The City of Ontario Police Department's Real Time Information Center (RTIC) in partnership with Fusus Connect, allows businesses to share their security cameras with the police, enhancing community safety. Registering your cameras is quick and easy via a secure portal at ontarioconnect.org.

By sharing your cameras, you can help first responders improve their response speed and effectiveness during emergencies. Camera access can be customized to always-on or alert-based, depending on your preference.

Together, we can make Ontario a safer place.

California State Trade Expansion Program

Export Voucher Applications Open

The California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant applications are open. STEP is a federally funded grant program that aims to increase export activities among small businesses. Companies can apply for reimbursable export vouchers, which can fund up to $10,000 in funding for export promotion activities.

For more details and to apply, visit Export.Business.CA.gov.

Training, Events, & Workshops

Access to Capital Workshop

Join the Inland Empire SBDC in person on October 9, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Moreno Valley BERC, 12625 Frederick Street, Suite K-3, Moreno Valley, CA 92553, or online for an informative workshop on startup funds and capital expansion.

This workshop will cover the basic requirements to qualify for a loan, the different types of funding available, and the steps to assess which funding solution best meets your needs.

If you would like to schedule a one-on-one consultation after the workshop, please bring a copy of your personal and business tax returns for the latest two years.

Register

Available Properties

Retail Anchor & Pad For Lease 4400-4492 Ontario Mills Parkway, Contact CBRE at (909) 8585

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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