State of the City Address scheduled

Ontario's State of the City address on March 16 will feature a panel of business executives as well as a presentation by the mayor and City Council. 

The event's theme will be "Thinking Ahead."

The night will showcase how the city is focused on planning for the future, and its proactive efforts to support businesses as well as the local economy.

The event at the Ontario Convention Center begins at 5 p.m. with pre-networking and registration. 

A presentation by Mayor Paul Leon and a business panel discussion -- with moderator Larry Kosmont, president and CEO of Kosmont Companies -- will start at 6 p.m.

The panel includes Fletcher Jones, Jr. of Fletcher Jones Motorcars; George Willis, president of the UPS Southern California District; and Gerald McCall, senior vice president of the Southern California Operations for Kaiser Permanente.

The event will conclude with a business-networking session. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with city officials and department representatives.

Each year, the event attracts hundreds of business, real estate, finance, community and government leaders.

Tickets are $50. 

To register, visit www.OntarioSOC2011.com