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 Invests $149 Million in Cutting-Edge Companies, Creating Nearly 6,000 Jobs
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has awarded more than $149 million in grants and tax credits to 12 innovative companies, creating nearly 6,000 full-time jobs and bringing in an estimated $1.3 billion in private investment over the next five years…
California Awarded Up to $1.2 Billion to Advance Hydrogen Roadmap and Meet Climate and Clean Energy Goals
California – Today, in a historic announcement, California has been awarded up to $1.2 billion from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to build and expand projects focused on clean energy and creating green jobs with the ultimate goal of achieving a net-zero carbon economy by 2045….
California’s Minority-Owned Small Businesses Contribute $192.8 Billion in Economic Output and Support Over 2.5 Million Jobs Annually, New Report Shows
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The first “State of Diverse Small Businesses in California” report details the statewide impact of minority-owned small business, noting that, annually, they contribute $192.8 billion in economic output….
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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