Ontario Businesses Recognized at the 2025 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards
 The City of Ontario is proud to celebrate the local businesses recognized at the 2025 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards, hosted by California State University, San Bernardino. The annual program honors entrepreneurs across the Inland Empire for excellence, innovation, and community impact.
Service-Based Entrepreneur Ontario Winners
• District & Charter Patrol
• HR Direct Services Inc.
These Ontario businesses exemplify the resilience and leadership that strengthen our region’s entrepreneurial community. Congratulations to this year’s winners.
2025 Small Business Survey
 The City of Ontario, in partnership with the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, invites local small businesses to complete a brief anonymous survey on current and future business needs.
Your feedback will help the City identify challenges, improve programs and services, support infrastructure and permitting processes, and develop resources and workshops that align with business needs.
Excelsior Charter Schools Grand Opening
The City of Ontario welcomes Excelsior Charter Schools, located at 4550 Ontario Mills Pkwy and serves students in grades 7–12. The school offers a flexible educational model through blended learning and full-time supported independent study, providing students with the guidance and resources needed to prepare for college, career, and lifelong achievement. Learn more about their campus here.
Ontario Farmers Market Spotlight
 Ontario Farmers Market, located at 1701 S. Mountain Ave., has served the community for 35 years, offering fresh produce along with a broad selection of Indian, Hispanic, and Mediterranean groceries under women-owned leadership.
The market also carries international ingredients and locally sourced items including honey, herbs, and eggs. The market is open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with one-day produce specials every Wednesday.
View their selections here.
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