ONTARIO ─ Ontario City Council passed the city’s 2021 final budget at $16,143,333 on Wednesday night. The original proposed budget was slightly over $16.1 million. After a discussion at the finance committee, the city increased the expense for the 4th of July fireworks and other special events from $10,000 to $50,000. Dave Rehfeldt, at-large council […]
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Ontario planning to build wastewater treatment plant at industrial park
ONTARIO ─ The City of Ontario is planning to build a wastewater treatment plant at the west end of Nussbaum Parkway, part of the industrial park. City Council passed a resolution Wednesday evening authorizing Mayor Randy Hutchinson to apply for U.S. Department of Agriculture’s funding for the project. Hutchinson said submitting the application is only […]
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The marathon: ICP’s Ohio experience helps in turning Ontario GM site around
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part Two of a two-part series. Part I was published on Dec. 29. ONTARIO ─ Industrial Commercial Properties, the company redeveloping the former GM plant in Ontario, is experienced in revitalizing former automotive sites. The developer is based in Solon and has worked on former Ford and GM plants in Lorain, […]
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The marathon: How Ontario succeeded in former GM plant’s redevelopment this time
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a two-part series on the development of the former GM site in Ontario. Part II will be on Dec. 30. ONTARIO ─ The breakthrough in the Ontario Commerce Park’s redevelopment did not come coincidentally. It was built on efforts over several years. Renovation at the former General Motor […]
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CNG’s operation on former GM site to begin in March
ONTARIO ─ Charter Next Generation’s (CNG) expansion into Ontario Commerce Park is all about timing. The company, which has focused on specialty film production, will start a new business segment of specialty bags production next year. Brandon Hall, executive vice president of operations, said the company made the decision about six months ago. It came […]
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CNG announces 1st stage to revitalizing GM property, could create 400-700 jobs
ONTARIO ─ The first stage of Ontario Commerce Park redevelopment, the former General Motors property site, is about to begin. Charter Next Generation (CNG) will be the first company operating on-site, beginning in March. Organizers say the project could create 400 to 700 job opportunities. The company will start with the former Press Prep building […]