City of Ontario Continues to Elevate as the Best Place to Live, Work, Play, and Visit

March 20, 2019

Annual State of the City focused on investment, safety, innovation, community life, and opportunity

(Ontario, Calif., March 20, 2019) – On Wednesday, March 20, the Ontario City Council hosted nearly 900 business leaders for its annual State of the City at the Ontario Convention Center.  The event attracted representatives from the business, development, and real estate community from all over Southern California for a world class networking event with the region’s top deal makers. 

“Our State of the City is like no other,” said Mayor Paul S. Leon. “It is an evening of celebration, appreciation and inspiration.”  

The 2019 State of the City theme, “Elevate”, showcased how the Ontario Mayor and City Council is focused on investment, safety, innovation, community life, and opportunity. Ontario Officials recapped on accomplishments and partnerships made over the year and also gave some insight on what to expect in the future. 

Mayor pro Tem Ruben Valencia said “Ontario continues to grow – and with growth comes more opportunity. There are great things happening all throughout the City.”  

This year’s featured speaker was internationally renowned expert on workforce trends and generational dynamics, Seth Mattison. With a passion for helping to create greater understanding and collaboration in today’s workplace, Seth brought an entirely unique perspective on the future of work, talent, innovation, and the power of relationships.  

“Ontario strives to be the premier community and city of the Inland Empire,” said Council Member Alan D. Wapner. “We're here to serve the needs of our residents and businesses and provide as high of a quality of life as we can.”

Attendees were also presented with information from City Officials that discussed Ontario’s commitment to public service; the future of business; continued enhancements made at public facilities, residential and commercial neighborhoods; provide updates on future developments; and show how the City continues to be the most business-friendly City in Southern California.

“We are excited about the future of Ontario and the many projects that are occurring throughout the City,” said Council Member Jim W. Bowman.  

Following the City Council and featured speaker presentations, guests enjoyed the networking forum where the Ontario City Council were present to discuss the details of development and business growth throughout the City, as well as speak on future projects. 

Council Member Debra Dorst-Porada said, “We are truly elevating the quality of life for our residents, businesses and investors. We also want to thank the many sponsors that invest in our community and that helped fund this event.”

The 2019 State of the City event sponsors include: 

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PLATINUM SPONSORS: 

GOLD SPONSORS: 

SILVER SPONSORS: 

For more information regarding this event or to view the event videos, please visitwww.ontariosoc.com or contact John Andrews, Economic Development Director at (909) 395-2242.

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