For more than 16 years, My Delight Cupcakery has been part of the Ontario community, offering handcrafted cupcakes made fresh each morning with quality ingredients.

Founded in 2009 by mother-daughter team Melinda and Naomi, the shop was one of the Inland Empire’s first cupcake-only bakeries. Naomi, a Le Cordon Bleu–trained pastry chef, brought her passion for baking, while Melinda contributed her management experience to help bring their shared dream to life.

Today, My Delight Cupcakery is known for award-winning cupcakes, friendly service, and a commitment to excellence. Whether it’s a special occasion or a simple treat, they’re here to make every visit delightful.

Learn more at mydelightcupcakery.com, follow them on social media @mydelightcupcakery.

Local Buzz

Patton Steel's Reopens in Ontario

Scramblers Cafe Opens in Ontario

Scramblers Cafe has opened at 980 Ontario Mills Dr., Suite A. The restaurant offers Hawaiian-style breakfast and brunch, blending influences from its sister brand, Aloha Stacks, with a variety of American classics.

View their menu here.

Take Ur Seat Too

House of Pistachios

House of Pistachios is now open at 129 N. Euclid Ave. as part of Downtown Ontario’s Retail Pop-Up Program. The store offers more than 120 varieties of nuts, candies, and dried fruits, along with gluten-free, raw, and bulk options for office or personal use. 

View their items here.

Zienix Property Services

Businesses Invited to Join Trunk or Treat

Businesses are invited to join this year’s Trunk or Treat event at Westwind Park, 2455 E. Riverside Drive, on Friday, October 24, from 4:30–8:00 PM. Entries are $100 and include candy for trick-or-treaters. Businesses are encouraged to bring decorations, promotional materials, and creativity. Prizes will be awarded for the best-decorated trunks.

The entry deadline is October 10, 2025, or until all spaces are filled.

For questions, contact specialevents@ontarioca.gov.

Click here to view event guidelines.

Resources & Funding

7a Loans

504 loans

The 504 Loan Program provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets that support business growth and job creation. These loans are available exclusively through Certified Development Companies (CDCs), which are nonprofit organizations certified and regulated by the SBA.

Loan Details:

• Maximum loan amount: $5.5 million

• Use of funds: Purchase, improve, or refinance owner-occupied commercial real estate and fixed equipment

• Down payment: As little as 10%

Loans are not available for businesses engaged in nonprofit, passive, or speculative activities. Businesses should contact a Certified Development Company for more information.

Training & Workshops

Business Plan Boot Camp: 3 Part series -Part 1

Join this free 3-part workshop series designed to guide you step-by-step in creating a business plan. The first session will cover the key elements of a business plan, how to conduct an industry analysis, and how to map out organizational and operational structures.

Program Format: Online Meeting (Live)

Workshop Dates:

• Part 1: October 13

• Part 2: October 20

• Part 3: October 27

Bookkeeping Basics for Business Owners

Join this free 4-part series designed to provide business owners and entrepreneurs with a practical guide to managing their books. The program will cover essential bookkeeping concepts and practices to improve financial management.

Week One – October 16

• Understanding the bookkeeping process

• Setting up a bookkeeping system

• Creating a chart of accounts

• Cash method vs. accrual method

Week One – October 16, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Entrepreneurial Resource Center – San Bernardino
330 N D St, 5th Floor

A Success Guide for Entrepreneurs 4 part program

A 4-week program for entrepreneurs will begin in October and continue through December. The program is designed to help participants strengthen business operations and prepare for marketplace events.

Program Highlights:

• Understanding the Marketplace: Booth setup and event navigation

• Inventory & Supply Chain Management: Stock control, supplier relations, and sourcing

• Marketing & Sales: Branding, pricing, customer engagement, and promotions

• Financial Management: Budgeting, record-keeping, and profitability

Exclusive Opportunity:
Graduates will have the chance to participate in a December marketplace event. Selected participants will also attend a run-of-show meeting in November.

Program Schedule:

• • Part 1: October 15 – In person, ERC Temecula

  • Part 2: October 22 – Webinar via Zoom

  • Part 3: October 29 – Webinar via Zoom

  • Part 4: November 5 – In person, ERC Temecula

Business Certifications and How to Prepare

This online workshop will cover how business certifications can create opportunities with government agencies, utility companies, prime contractors, and Fortune 500 companies. Participants will learn about the certification process, requirements, and how to maintain compliance.

Key Topics:

• Overview of certifications

• Preparing for the certification process

• Maintaining corporate documents

• Diversity certifications for your business

Platform: Online

Date & Time: Thursday, October 23 · 10:00 AM (PDT)

Networking Opportunities

Maravillosa Movement

Available Properties

For questions or comments, please contact the City of Ontario Economic Development Department at (909) 395-2005 or OntarioEDA@OntarioCA.gov.

Copyright © 2023 City of Ontario. All rights reserved.