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June 13, 2019 90 90
Sacramento, CA – Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) committee approved $55,805,158 in tax credits for 20 companies projected to create 6,824 jobs and make $466,521,930 in new investments across California. View the complete list of approved companies and award amounts. “The California Competes Tax Credit continues to encourage companies from around the world to locate, expand and add good paying jobs in our state,” said Lenny Mendonca, Chief Economic Advisor to the Governor, GO-Biz Director, and Chair of the California Competes Tax Credit Committee. “Seeing so many jobs coming to our inland communities is truly invigorating. California’s inland communities are places of great opportunity and innovation. We hope to see more of this growth across the state, in line with our Regions Rise Together initiative as we all play our role in ensuring our economy is one that works for all Californians.”
June 11, 2019 187 187
Stockton, CA – Today, Lenny Mendonca, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), toured the City of Stockton to learn more about the work the City has done and to champion its proactive engagement in Opportunity Zones.
“Opportunity Zones provide an excellent opportunity to revitalize low-income areas in California,” said the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of GO-Biz Lenny Mendonca. “As we lean into building a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economy, we must ensure that it is also an equitable one. Attracting investment in areas that for too long haven’t received their fair share will ensure a California for all.”
May 17, 2019 12342 12342
Sacramento, CA – Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from April, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, Lenny Mendonca issued the following statement.
May 10, 2019 12073 12073
Sacramento, CA – Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced the Regions Rise Together initiative. The initiative will bring together diverse leaders in every region over the course of the next year so that an inclusive and comprehensive plan is developed that will lift every part of California. The initiative was announced in an Opinion Editorial, which can be read here.
May 6, 2019 10116 10116
Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) celebrates Governor Newsom’s proclamation declaring May to be Small Business Month. “Today, we celebrate the innovation and impact of California's small business owners,” said the Governor's Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of GO-Biz Lenny Mendonca. “They are the bold entrepreneurs of our state who take an idea and tirelessly work to craft that idea into a California Dream. These men and women are also the anchors in their community; making them vital in our effort to build sustainable, inclusive growth across the state.”
April 23, 2019 7914 7914
Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that it is now accepting applications for the California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) program. GO-Biz will award grants to local health departments and community-based nonprofit organizations to provide qualifying support services to communities harmed by the War on Drugs.
April 19, 2019 8142 8142
Sacramento, CA – Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from March, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Lenny Mendonca issued the following statement.
April 11, 2019 8173 8173
Sacramento, CA – Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) committee approved $70 million in tax credits for 35 companies projected to create 4,221 jobs and make $1 billion worth of new investments across California. View the complete list of approved companies and award amounts.
March 22, 2019 7845 7845
Sacramento, CA – Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from February, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Lenny Mendonca issued the following statement.
March 18, 2019 7451 7451
Palo Alto, California – Following Governor Newsom’s appearance at Stanford University today where he will talk about economic development, social mobility, and lifting up marginalized communities, nearly 150 business and civic leaders will gather this evening at the local restaurant Il Fornaio to learn more about the economic potential of California’s fifth largest city, Fresno, and the vast Central Valley region. Less than 200 miles southeast from Silicon Valley, Fresno leaders say there is ‘another Valley’ in California, and they believe the Silicon Valley could benefit from business and infrastructure investments that connect the two regions.
Kaitlin LewisAssistant Deputy Director of Communications
Email: kaitlin.lewis@gobiz.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 204-2107