July 27, 2020

To our members and friends: thank you for your continued support. We appreciate every paid membership, every Good Morning Ontario (virtually) attended, every referral, and sponsorship. The Greater Ontario Business Council team continues to put in the work to ensure that all businesses and organizations in the region are seen and heard.

Good Morning Ontario: August

We invite everyone to join us in August for a virtual Good Morning Ontario! We are pleased to have Mayor Paul S. Leon joining us for a discussion on his thoughts and projections for the City of Ontario. Although it is free to register, we are requesting a $10 donation if you are not actively a member. To register: click here. To donate: click here.

Updates from the County:

San Bernardino County is experiencing elevated disease transmission and increasing hospitalizations. Drivers of this include: 1) community transmission from gatherings, 2) workplace transmission, 3) transmissions at state prison, state hospital, county jails and academy, and skilled nursing facilities.

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From the City of Ontario:

The Downtown District Plan provides the framework to foster a viable, livable, sustainable, and healthy downtown. By identifying and responding to revitalization fundamentals, such as land use, the plan seeks to create a placed-based, people-focused commercial and cultural center for the downtown. Register to participate at placomments@ontarioca.gov or by calling the Planning Department (909) 395-2036. Zoom meeting link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88028250238 Webinar ID: 880 2825 0238 Phone: US: +16699009128.

State-Issued Industry Guidance (Updated July 20, 2020)

Industry Guidance for Hair Salon and Barbershop Services

Industry Guidance for Personal Care Services (Nail, Massage, etc.)

Additional Industry Guidance for Dine-In Restaurant Operations

Business Council Updates:

We are moving forward (in a new and COVID-compliant way) with honoring our Hereos! This year marks the 60th year that the Business Council, formerly the Chamber of Commerce, hosts an event where our Ontario Police Department Hereos are recognized and applauded. Click above to read our letter, view invitation, and for more information. *Event date and location subject to change*

At the beginning of July we announced our membership restructuring. We released the newest membership tiers and updated investment costs. Moving forward, all invoices sent to our members will be updated to the level they most closely align with. Should you have any questions about the new membership structure, paying your membership, or need additional information on benefits, please contact us.

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