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Scholarship fundraiser set at Convention Center

By Liset Marquez on February 1, 2012 11:02 PM | | Comments (0)
Cal State San Bernardino Business Alliance will hold a scholarship fundraiser, "Triple Bottom Line -- Profits. People. Planet," on Feb. 9 at the Ontario Convention Center.
Attendees will hear how some of today's companies are achieving economic, social and environmental success.
The event will raise funds for scholarships and build awareness of local businesses which have adopted the concept of helping the community as a part of their business model. The phrase (3BL) was coined by John Elkington in his 1998 book "Cannibals with Forks: The
Triple Bottom Line of 21st Century Business."
Speakers include Dale Partridge, CEO of Sevenly.org, and Nathan Westwick, CEO of Wild Goose Coffee Co. It will be hosted by Justin Nottingham.
Attendees will also see a special screening of the TOMS Shoes documentary: "Start Something That Matters."
Ontario Convention Center is at 2000 E. Convention Center Way.
For more information, contact Phillip Bolda, director of development
at 909-537-7295 or Shelly Brown at 909-537-577

California Sports Hall of Fame to hold induction class in Ontario

By Liset Marquez on February 2, 2011 5:28 PM | | Comments (0)
I'm sure some of you may recall a council meeting, more than a year ago, when Mayor Paul Leon made it known his mission to bring the California Sports Hall of Fame to the city.
It was a bit random at the time but now it looks like Leon has delivered a bit on that promise.
The California Sports Hall of Fame has decided to hold its Class of 2011 induction ceremony at the Ontario Convention Center on Feb. 27.
"This is happening right here in our city," Leon said.
During the 5th annual induction ceremony, five California sports icons will receive recognition and become a permanent part of California sports history:
· Dick Vermeil: NFL Super Bowl shampion, St. Louis Rams
· Mike Haynes: NFL hall of famer, Los Angeles Raiders
· Ken Norton: WBC heavyweight champion, World Boxing Hall of Famer
· Tony Lopez: 3-time world boxing champion
· Bob Miller: Longtime play-by-play announcer of the Los Angeles Kings
But Leon said he is not done. Ultimately, he would like to see a shrine built in Ontario for the California Sports Hall of Fame.
"We look at Ontario, and we are a destination," he said. "This is a place people want to be."
Councilman Alan Wapner said he wanted to thank Leon for his efforts.
"You're too humble for your own good," Wapner said. "You've been at the forefront of all of this and I want to thank you."
A reception for the induction will be held at 5 p.m., with dinner & induction ceremony taking place at 6 p.m.
Tickets for the dinner and ceremony are $260.
Induction reception, dinner & ceremony is $400 per ticket.
For more information, call 909-481-3541 or e-mail support@californiasportshalloffame.org.
The Ontario Convention Center is at 2000 E. Convention Center Way.

Ontario Convetion to host Rare Coins and Fine Jewelry show

By Liset Marquez on May 19, 2009 3:05 PM | | Comments (20)
The Ontario Convention Center has announced that it will host the Rare Coins and Fine Jewelry Show for the first time. The show will be from June 18 to 20

The Convention center agreed to a three show deal with the producers of the show, CK Show which is based in Las Vegas.

After its initial show in June, the show will return December 17-19, the show is also scheduled to be at the Ontario Convention Center in June 2010. 

The event will feature 200 dealers that sell, buy and trade U.S. and World coins, currency, jewelry, tokens, medals, bullion, ancient coins and more. Collectors can also have their items appraised for free. The American Numismatic Association will also offer classes by Certified Merit Badge Instructors who will teach Boy Scout merit badge workshops for free. Admission to the two-day event is free and open to the public. Kids admitted with an adult will receive free coins.

For more information visit: www.ckshows.com

Annual train show at Ontario Convention

By Liset Marquez on May 18, 2009 11:10 AM | | Comments (22)
Press release from the Convention Center:

Model train hobbyists and retailers from around the world will trek to the Ontario Convention Center for the expanded 19th Annual Big Train Show June 6-7. 

 "This year, the show added all the other gauges; Z, N, HO and O," said Bob Brown, Ontario Convention Center General Manager and CEO. "Traditionally, the show has been G gauge only."

 A crowd of 5,000 model train enthusiasts are expected to flock to the convention center for the two-day event which officially opens with two days of bus tours on June 4-5. The tours will visit various homes to see what others have done with their railroad empire in Southern California. 
People interested in the tours can preregister at http://www.bigtrainshow.com/2009/Tours/.
 During the show, families and spectators will be treated to operating model train displays and how-to clinics for people working on their own set of tracks. The exhibit will feature manufacturers, dealers, trains, rolling stock, accessories, supplies, video's, antiques, tools, publications and much more.

 The very first Big Train Show was conducted by Brian Curry and is set to return to the Ontario Convention Center in June 2010 and June 2011. 

This year's show will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. Tickets are $12 for adults and children 11 and under receive free admission.

Water resources issues to be discussed at Convention Center

By Liset Marquez on January 9, 2009 8:33 AM | | Comments (1)

Creating Certainty in an Uncertain World, Water Resources Issues in California will be the focus for the annual conference for The Association of Ground Water Agencies American Ground Water on February 9 at the Ontario Convention Center.

The conference will feature panel discussions with several local water agencies participating as the moderators. Below is some of the line up.

Mike Sovich, assistant general manager of Three Valleys Municipal Water District in Claremont will be the panel one speaker which will focus on "Where will the Water Come From?"

Ken Manning with the Chino Basin Watermaster in Rancho Cucamonga will the moderator for the discussion on "New Administration/New Direction: Where does water policy fit in? This panel will outline all aspects of federal legislation to state water issues. It will also look at what to expect in the future from the administration in Washington D.C.

The keynote presenter will be the Lorri Gray, regional director, lower region of the Bureau of Reclamation US Dept of Interior.

Registration varies from $215 to $235. For more information contact (800) 423-7748.

A registration gorm is available online at www.agwt.org.

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