Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts.
We offer no cost consultation for incentive identification, site selection, regulatory or permitting compliance assistance, foreign direct investment and export assistance. Contact us to get started.
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California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)
CalOSBA supports economic growth and innovation for ALL California small business, entrepreneurs, and startups by providing information and direct support they need to better navigate resources, programs, and regulations.
California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) provides funding and assistance to California small businesses that aim to initiate or expand their export activities.
Community & Place-Based Solutions
The Community & Place-Based Solutions site is California’s clearinghouse for comprehensive community and economic development technical resources and regional assistance. Search funding opportunities, data sources, and more.
GO-Biz Economic Impact
Dollars in New Investments Committed by Businesses Across the State Awarded by the California Competes Tax Credit Program
Dollars in Direct In-State Spending by Film and TV Tax Credit Recipients
Small Businesses Helped by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate
News & Press Releases
Supporting California’s Rural Communities: $2.3 Million in Grants to Further Expand Immigrant Integration in Rural Regions
GO-Biz has awarded more than $2.3 million to ten local governments under the state’s second round of the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG) program. This follows last year’s awarding of $6.1 million to twelve local governments…
California’s Economic Growth Continues: Latest Round of State Awards to Generate $67.4 Million in New Investments
This latest round of California Competes Tax Credit awards will continue to support the business community across California, bringing family-supporting jobs and investment…
California’s Investment Boom: New Round of State Funding to Generate $15.5 Billion in New Investments, 2,100 New Jobs
As part of the California Jobs First initiative, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that the state has awarded $120 million in tax credits to eight innovative companies. It will generate more than 2,100 full-time jobs…
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IBank provides financial assistance to support infrastructure and economic development in California.
Visit California works with the state’s travel industry to develop marketing programs that inspire travel to California.
References
1. CA DOF, 2020
2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
3. PWC