Fontana Offers Free Business Workshops to Support Local Entrepreneurs
The City of Fontana, California Economic Development Department is providing a series of free workshops designed to empower the local business community with practical knowledge and skills for success.
The workshops are intended to help entrepreneurs strengthen their business operations while also providing participants the opportunity to receive
one-on-one assistance applying for the Fontana Empowerment Loan Fund, a financing program that supports small business growth.
All workshops are scheduled from
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The first session, Record Keeping 101, will take place on April 1 at the Heritage Neighborhood Center.
The interactive workshop will introduce business owners to the fundamentals of organizing and maintaining business records. Topics will include managing sales and expense tracking, payroll documentation, tax reporting obligations, and both digital and manual recordkeeping systems.
City officials say maintaining accurate records is essential for a financially healthy business. Strong recordkeeping practices not only help businesses remain compliant with IRS and state reporting requirements, but also provide valuable financial insights that support better planning and decision-making.
The session will be led by
Brian Kennedy Jr., ecosystem director at AmPac Business Capital. Kennedy oversees the organization’s business resource center and works to connect entrepreneurs with capital, coaching, and other resources that support business growth.
AmPac Business Capital operates as a network hub designed to help business owners access funding opportunities, professional guidance, and community support.
Entrepreneurs interested in attending the workshop can register online. For questions or additional information, participants may contact the Fontana Economic Development Department at clozano@fontanaca.gov
