Ontario Economic Development Department

Round 2 applications close tomorrow (Monday, February 8) at 6 PM PST. Waitlisted applicants from Round 1 do not need to reapply. New applicants can find a partner and apply -> www.CAReliefGrant.com Videos are available to walk you through the application process -> www.CAReliefGrant.com/videos-on-demand... #CAReliefGrant

The Ontario Convention Center will open as a vaccination site starting today, February 4, and will continue to operate from 10 AM to 6 PM, Monday - Friday. Appointments are required. Enter at LOT B, off Holt Blvd. on the south side of the Center.

Reminder: Round 2 of #SmallBusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program opens tomorrow. Any eligible applicants who did not receive funding during the first round will automatically be considered and do not need to re-apply. careliefgrant.com #CAReliefGrant #ontariobiz

Ontario International Airport expands international destinations as it welcomes new nonstop service to San Salvador beginning in July.

The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center will be hosting a variety of Small Business Webinars throughout the month of January. Registration is required. To register -> http://inlandempiresbdc.org/calendar #smallbiz #webinar

Check out the latest Made in Ontario video featuring the Downtown Ontario Improvement Association. Thank you to Executive Director Ish Arias for participating in this series! The "Made in Ontario" Series provides our community with testimonials from our business and organization leaders on why Ontario is the most business-friendly city in Southern California, how Ontario is strategically located for business success and is the perfect place where you can live, work and play. For more information about the Downtown Ontario Improvement Association, visit www.downtownontario.org.

On Monday, November 30, 2020, Governor Newsom announced several new financial assistance programs for businesses and nonprofits in California. The programs include: - Extension of temporary tax relief for businesses - New $500 million in grants for businesses and nonprofits (up to $25,000 each) to be released in early 2021... - Increasing the amount in the existing CA Rebuilding Fund for small businesses by $12.5 million Click on the link below to learn more about these programs, launch dates, and application requirements.

The County of San Bernardino has partnered with local resource organizations to provide businesses access to new programs and incentives. Register today for a free Virtual Business Resource Webinar on Tuesday, December 15 from 2 PM - 3 PM. In this webinar you will learn about: ... California Competes Hiring Tax Credits San Bernardino County Workforce Incentives Southern California Edison Incentives San Bernardino Economic Development Assistance To register https://bit.ly/3qJSUkG

Here is a throwback and still one of our favorite videos. Happy 129th Birthday City of Ontario, California - Government!