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AFTER A DOZEN YEARS of planning, the unwavering focus of Ontario officials and a few false starts, the idea for a venue like no other in the Inland Empire is finally a reality.
"This is a region that will shortly be at 5 million people and a city that is approaching 300,000," Mayor Paul Leon said. "Now, we have a $150 million centerpiece of the region that stands out of the skyline. That's something I'll be proud of for the rest of my days."
It began with the seed of an idea more than a decade ago. The IE was booming, growing faster in population than any other region, yet it lacked a venue for professional sports, large concerts and the like.
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 Up to the challenge
STEVE ECKERSON has a history of working at venues — from Seattle to Kentucky to Florida — so he's well prepared for his role as AEG general manager of Citizens Business Bank Arena. [Read Story] |
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 Easy to adapt
Building a fusion of function, beauty
FROM ITS GIANT PICTURE WINDOW in the main entry to a profile that appears to take off into the sky, the new Citizens Business Bank Arena will no doubt stand as one of the most
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 Laying the groundwork for success
FROM grading to landscaping to the finishing touches, the construction of Citizens Business Bank Arena moved along like clockwork. That is a remarkable feat considering there were 52 contractors hired to [Read Story] |
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 From the ground up
1994: Discussions begin on the need for a sports facility in Ontario. City officials envision an arena similar to what was then the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, but on a [Read Story] |
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 Sleek, contemporary
IF YOU THINKthe outside of Citizens Business Bank Arena is stunning, wait until you step inside. [Read Story] |
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 Ahead of its time
The track before the arena
THE DAY they started building Ontario Motor Speedway, it was pure Hollywood — with a touch of Indy thrown in. [Read Story] |
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 Freezing floor
The foundation of a multiuse venue
"WHAT DID THEY DO WITH THE ICE?" Anyone who has ever attended a concert or event in an arena where a hockey game was recently played has probably wondered that same question. At the new Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, the answer will be this: Nothing. [Read Story] |
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 On with the show
CARRIE UNDERWOOD is coming; so are Metallica and Alan Jackson. Sesame Street Live will take to the stage and Disney on Ice will skate across the floor.
When Citizens Business Bank Arena opens in October, it will herald a new era in entertainment options for the Inland Empire. [Read Story]
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 Ready to reign
Taylor leads IE's first professional hockey team
FOR TWO DAYS in September, Karl Taylor got back to doing what he loves best: being a dad to his 4-year-old son, Mac, and 2-year-old daughter, Kate. [Read Story] |
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 Going West
Ice hockey club moves its kingdom to the Inland Empire
IT WAS HORACE GREELEY in 1865 who told young men to go West, but not until the late 20th century did a professional hockey team make it out to the West Coast. [Read Story] |
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 Not a fan yet? Watch & Learn
HOCKEY is by far the fastest professional team sport, which makes following those guys on skates and that little black puck challenging.
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FACEOFF CIRCLES
There are five circles on the ice. The dot in the middle is where faceoffs take place. This is where the referee drops the puck for two players to fight for possession. All other players on the ice during this time must remain outside the circle. The other four circles are also used for faceoffs. [Read Lingo] |
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 Reign Schedule - Mark your calendar
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TICKETS
BOX OFFICE At the northeast corner of the Arena, the box office is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. [Read Guide]
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 Calling card
Bank makes an arena play
CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK is proud of its roots, and it shows. In fact, when the naming opportunity for the $150 million Ontario-owned Arena was announced, company officials were at the head of the line, knowing they wanted to be involved with fueling the economic engine of growth for the city and the surrounding Inland Empire. [Read Story] |
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 Giving business a boost
Local retailers prepare for influx ofvisitors
THINGS are about to get busier for shops, hotels and restaurants along Fourth Street, Haven Avenue and Milliken Avenue. [Read Story] |
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 Before the game, after the game
CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK ARENA will bring top-tier entertainment and sports action to Ontario. After coming into town to see the big game or celebrity superstar, stay a while. There’s plenty to see and do within a five-mile radius of the Arena.
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 A regional achievement
GREAT ENDEAVORS are realized only because of vision, will and diligence. It is no small thing to begin something new.
Anyone who has opened a store, run a business, written any work of note or organized an event, knows the immediate need for lists, timetables, action plans, demographic studies and financing.
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