Business View Magazine | September 2019

214 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2019 ONT ARIO, California T he City of Ontario, California elevates the quality of life with urban lifestyle districts that create sustainable places to live, work, and play. Located in the western part of the Inland Empire metro area, just 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, Ontario is one of the 150 largest cities in the United States and is home to over 11,000 businesses and 119,000 jobs. With major freeways, rail transportation, and the Ontario International Airport, this culturally diverse, best- for-business community is well positioned for quality development and economic sustainability. The city takes its name from the visionary Ontario Model Colony development established in 1882 by Canadian engineer, George Chaffey, and his brothers William and Charles. They named the settlement after their home province of Ontario. Today, Ontario offers premium entertainment venues, such as the Ontario Convention Center, Toyota Arena, and the Ontario Mills Mall, and prime employers, including QVC, UPS, Amazon, FedEx, Niagara Bottling, and Toyota. The city is committed to investing in the growth of the area’s economy Best for business