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.

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
Dollars in Direct In-State Spending by Film and TV Tax Credit Recipients
Small Business Jobs Created or Retained With Help From IBank's FY 2020-2021 Loan Guarantees
News & Press Releases
California Awards Nearly $40 Million for Communities to Build Industries of the Future
Governor Gavin Newsom announced $39 million in state funding going to economic development projects across the state that support California’s transition to a low-carbon, green growth future…
GO-Biz Concludes Summer Series of Foreign Investment Attraction Events
The GO-Biz International Affairs and Trade team recently concluded three weeks of initiatives focused on highlighting opportunities in California to international businesses…
California Grows Green Jobs, Invests $34 Million in Innovative Technologies Statewide
Sacramento, CA – California is investing $34.2 million in cutting-edge industries to bolster the economy and create more than 1,500 new jobs, with the majority of those being green jobs. Companies receiving these funds will develop and manufacture zero-emission, autonomous aircrafts, ….
California Ports Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Data System Development
California’s five containerized ports inclusive of the Port of Hueneme, the Port of Long Beach, the Port of Los Angeles, the Port of Oakland, and the Port of San Diego, signed a Memorandum…
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