2024
- More water, more jobs: Governor Newsom visits historic farm in Colusa to highlight efforts to build water infrastructure, faster and create jobs December 10, 2024
- IBank Board Approves $4.4 Million Loan to Alta Irrigation District for Water Conservation Project December 2, 2024
- In Kern County, Governor Newsom continues ‘California Jobs First’ tour at low-emissions cement plant November 26, 2024
- Governor Newsom unveils new economic framework to help create more jobs, faster November 22, 2024
- California Selected as Headquarters for the National Semiconductor Technology Center November 1, 2024
- Governor Newsom Announces Proposal to Expand California Film Commission’s Tax Credit Program for Film and TV Production October 27, 2024
- IBank Board Approves $26 Million Loan to Help City of Santa Cruz Finance Critical Wastewater Improvement Projects October 3, 2024
- California IBank Invests $25 Million in Critical Climate Solutions, Marking First Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund Commitment September 3, 2024
- Governor Newsom, state and federal leaders celebrate launch of California’s first-in-the-nation hydrogen hub August 30, 2024
- California launches world-leading Hydrogen Hub July 18, 2024
- California Invests $27 Million in Innovative, First-in-the-Nation Port Data System Development July 11, 2024
- GO-Biz International Participates in Annual Series of Foreign Investment Attraction Events July 10, 2024
- Supporting California’s Rural Communities: $2.3 Million in Grants to Further Expand Immigrant Integration in Rural Regions June 28, 2024
- California’s Economic Growth Continues: Latest Round of State Awards to Generate $67.4 Million in New Investments June 14, 2024
- California’s Investment Boom: New Round of State Funding to Generate $15.5 Billion in New Investments, 2,100 New Jobs April 26, 2024
- California Continues Stable Economic Growth, Adds More Than 28,000 New Jobs April 19, 2024
- 12 Productions Projected to Bring in More Than $1.1 Billion to California’s Economy, Employ 4,500 Cast and Crew April 8, 2024
- California Jobs First: State Launches First-of-its-Kind Council to Create Thousands of More Jobs Across All Regions March 11, 2024
- California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program Attracts Biggest Blockbuster in Program History, Adding $166 Million to State’s Economy February 26, 2024
2023
- IBank Announces Additional Funding to Support Its Expanding Venture Capital Access Program December 4, 2023
- California Invests $149 Million in Cutting-Edge Companies, Creating Nearly 6,000 Jobs November 17, 2023
- California Awarded Up to $1.2 Billion to Advance Hydrogen Roadmap and Meet Climate and Clean Energy Goals October 13, 2023
- California’s Minority-Owned Small Businesses Contribute $192.8 Billion in Economic Output and Support Over 2.5 Million Jobs Annually, New Report Shows October 10, 2023
- GO-Biz Announces First-Ever Grants to Help Immigrants Succeed in Their Communities September 8, 2023
- U.S. SBA Names California as 2023 State Trade Expansion Program Awardee September 6, 2023
- CalOSBA Opens Round 1 of California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program September 1, 2023
- CalOSBA Awarded $25.3 million from Biden-Harris Administration to Support Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs across California August 8, 2023
- CalOSBA Invests $25 Million for Launch of Nation’s First Statewide Program to Support Employment Social Enterprises July 17, 2023
- California Announces First Investment by Program Designed to Create More Inclusive Venture Capital Ecosystem June 27, 2023
- California Continues to Lead in Semiconductor Manufacturing, Awards $46 Million in Tax Credits Expected to Generate More than $1.3 Billion in Investments June 15, 2023
- State of California’s Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank Reaches $1 Billion in Infrastructure Loans Supporting California Communities through Clean Water, Organic Recycling, Safer Roads, Fire Protection, and More June 12, 2023
- California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) Concludes Successful Water Technologies Trade Mission to Baja California June 7, 2023
- California Awards Nearly $40 Million for Communities to Build Industries of the Future May 24, 2023
- GO-Biz Concludes Summer Series of Foreign Investment Attraction Events May 23, 2023
- California Grows Green Jobs, Invests $34 Million in Innovative Technologies Statewide April 27, 2023
- California Ports Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Data System Development April 26, 2023
- California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program Welcomes Record-Breaking Relocating TV Series April 17, 2023
- California Submits Application to U.S. Department of Energy for Federal Funding to Become a National Hydrogen (H2) Hub April 7, 2023
- RECAP: Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and GO-Biz Director Dee Dee Myers Lead California Trade Delegation to Japan March 22, 2023
- California Film & TV Tax Credit Program Welcomes 24 New Film Projects Estimated to Generate $662 Million In Spending Across the State March 6, 2023
- California’s Film and TV Tax Credit Program Extended for Five Years in Governor’s Proposed Budget January 10, 2023
2022
- IBank Board Approves $4.3 Million Loan to Help Tiburon Fire Protection District Build New Station December 29, 2022
- IBank Board Approves $6 Million Loan to City of Watsonville to Build New Landfill December 29, 2022
- CalOSBA’s California Venues Grant Program Opens New Round of Funding for Live Event Venues Impacted by COVID-19 December 19, 2022
- California Supports Workers and Fosters Bottom-Up Economic Resilience in Lassen County December 1, 2022
- CalOSBA Announces Small Business Technical Assistance Grant Awardees November 18, 2022
- Outsmart Disaster Moves to CalOSBA with a New Website; Resilient Business Challenge Promotes Disaster Preparedness for Vulnerable Small Businesses November 14, 2022
- CalOSBA Introduces Full Roster for 2022 California Entrepreneurship & Economic Mobility Task Force October 27, 2022
- State Announces Funding to Support Sustainable and Resilient Regional Economies Across California October 21, 2022
- California Launches Statewide Alliance to Establish Federally Co-Funded Hydrogen Hub October 6, 2022
- California Awarded $600,000 from SBA to Support California Small Businesses with Export Promotion September 12, 2022
- California’s New Space Industry Task Force to be led by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development August 31, 2022
- Valley CAN and the State of California issue preloaded, reloadable contactless debit cards for low-income EV owners to use at any charging station August 1, 2022
- GO-Biz Concludes a Series of Events Focused on Attracting International Businesses to California July 11, 2022
- The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Awards $35.5 Million in Community Reinvestment Grants June 1, 2022
- State Announces $65 Million for Inclusive, Regional Economic Planning May 26, 2022
- California Formally Announces Intention to Create a Renewable Hydrogen Hub May 18, 2022
- CalOSBA Announces Formation of 2022 Entrepreneurship & Economic Mobility Task Force May 10, 2022
- California Awards $120 Million in Grants and $66.4 Million in Tax Credits Projected to Create More than 11,607 Jobs April 21, 2022
- CalOSBA Announces Grant Recipients to Establish 10 Regional Innovation Hubs in California April 4, 2022
- CalOSBA Announces Grants to Expand Small Business Assistance in California February 16, 2022
- New Leases Will Make State-Owned Properties Available for Storing Up to 20,000 Shipping Containers to Help Alleviate National Supply Chain Issues February 15, 2022
- The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Awards Valley Clean Air Now and VELOZ $5 Million in Grant Funding to Improve Zero-Emission Vehicle Consumer Awareness February 11, 2022
- The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Awards $35 Million in Grant Funding to Local Jurisdictions to Support Equity in California’s Cannabis Industry February 7, 2022
2021
- California Awards $150 million in Tax Credits Projected to Create More Than 7,600 Jobs November 4, 2021
- CalOSBA Announces Grants to Expand Small Business Assistance in California October 27, 2021
- CalOSBA Opens Round 1 Request for Proposals for Eligible Grantmaking Entities to Administer the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program October 12, 2021
- CalOSBA Releases Request for Proposals to Designate 10 Inclusive Innovation Hubs October 12, 2021
- California Launches Dedicated Small Business Portal Ahead of National Small Business Week September 9, 2021
- Office of the Small Business Advocate Announces New Funding Rounds for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program July 29, 2021
- California Labor Secretary Releases Joint Statement with GO-Biz Director on May Employment Numbers June 18, 2021
- California Awards $71.1 million in Tax Credits Projected to Create More Than 5,200 Jobs June 17, 2021
- The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Awards $29.1 Million in Grants to Counteract Impacts of the War on Drugs June 10, 2021
- California Partners with Impact Hub Yerevan on Trade and Services Desk June 1, 2021
- GO-Biz Updates California Opportunity Zone Site May 26, 2021
- California to Provide Employers with Toolkit to Make COVID-19 Vaccinations More Convenient for Workers May 21, 2021
- California to Provide Covid-19 Relief for Ports May 13, 2021
- California Awards $80 million in Tax Credits Projected to Create More Than 4,000 Jobs April 22, 2021
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Director Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on March Employment Numbers April 16, 2021
- New Small Business Supplier Diversity Initiative Seeks to Build Equitable Economic Recovery April 8, 2021
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Director Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on February Employment Numbers March 29, 2021
- Leaders and Advocates Support Governor Newsom’s Appointment of New Small Business Advocate March 22, 2021
- California Cannabis Equity Grants Program Provides $15 Million in Grant Funding for Local Jurisdictions March 17, 2021
- New Funding Rounds Announced for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program March 3, 2021
- Second Application Round Ends for California’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program February 9, 2021
- Second Application Round Opens for California’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program February 2, 2021
- Groundbreaking Flow Battery Project Helping To Advance Clean Energy Microgrids January 22, 2021
- First Application Round Ends for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program January 14, 2021
- One-on-One: GO-Biz CIO Talks about Shifting Role January 11, 2021
- Deadline Extended for First Round of Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Applications January 4, 2021
2020
- Applications for $500 Million in Grant Funding for Small Businesses Now Available December 30, 2020
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Acting Director Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on October Employment Numbers November 20, 2020
- California Partners with Facebook and Instagram to Host Small Business Digital Pop-Up Festivals Across the State November 19, 2020
- California Awards $80 million in Tax Credits Projected to Create More Than 6,000 Jobs November 5, 2020
- California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate Partners with Eva Longoria Foundation to Support Small Businesses October 21, 2020
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Acting Director Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on September Employment Numbers October 16, 2020
- California Grant Program Uses Marijuana Tax Revenue To Help People Harmed By War On Drugs September 25, 2020
- Get Digital CA! California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate Helps Small Businesses Grow Digital Footprint September 15, 2020
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Acting Director Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on July Employment Numbers August 21, 2020
- Auburn resident promotes state campaign to help small businesses July 30, 2020
- These small businesses get free masks, hand sanitizer thanks to state program July 30, 2020
- California has online resources for businesses during coronavirus July 30, 2020
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Acting Director Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on June Employment Numbers July 17, 2020
- California unemployment falls, but virus surge likely to reverse job gains July 17, 2020
- California Is Hooking Small Businesses Up With Free E-Commerce, Online Marketing Help July 16, 2020
- California launches new campaign to support small businesses July 13, 2020
- EXCLUSIVE: Governor Newsom’s economic czar, Tom Steyer: Health remains the priority over economic rebound July 13, 2020
- Businessman and former presidential candidate Tom Steyer appears on The Nine to discuss small business initiative July 8, 2020
- California launches campaign to boost small business in pandemic July 8, 2020
- Calling on Californians to shop safe and shop local: Isabel Guzman and Sarah Friar July 8, 2020
- Calling All Californians: #ShopSafeShopLocal July 8, 2020
- California, Massachusetts Rank as Most Innovative States July 1, 2020
- California’s economic development office awards $73.5M in tax credits for high-growth companies July 1, 2020
- California Builds the Future as Tax Credit Program Creates Nearly 6,000 New Jobs June 29, 2020
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Acting Director Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on May Employment Numbers June 19, 2020
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Acting Director Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on April Employment Numbers May 22, 2020
- Bridging Reopening: Digital Tools and Strategies, California’s Entrepreneurship Task Force Hosts Virtual Learning Session May 8, 2020
- Equity in Recovery, California’s Entrepreneurship Task Force Hosts Spanish-speaking Virtual Learning Session May 4, 2020
- A Call to Action for California Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs during Weekly Rapid Response Session April 24, 2020
- California Competes Tax Credit Looks to Create More Than 3,000 Jobs in the State April 23, 2020
2019
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on November Employment Numbers December 20, 2019
- Go-Biz Launches #ShopLocalCA Campaign Celebrating California’s Small Businesses December 6, 2019
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on October Employment Numbers November 15, 2019
- California Announces New Round of California Competes Tax Credits November 13, 2019
- Expanding Small Business Assistance in California, GO-Biz Announces $17M in New Small Business Technical Assistance Grants to Providers Across the State October 21, 2019
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on September Employment Numbers October 18, 2019
- Investing in Social Equity: $28.5 Million Works to Counteract Impacts of the War on Drugs September 25, 2019
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Announces New Members to Entrepreneurship Task Force September 23, 2019
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on August Employment Numbers September 20, 2019
- Go-biz and CDFA announce $600,000 federal grant for California’s global trade expansion program September 17, 2019
- Growing California Businesses, $90 Million Available in CalCompetes Tax Credits July 29, 2019
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on June Employment Numbers July 19, 2019
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Releases EV Charging Station Permitting Guide July 16, 2019
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on May Employment Numbers June 21, 2019
- More than $55M in approved tax credits brings nearly 7,000 new jobs to California June 13, 2019
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Visits City of Stockton June 11, 2019
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on April Employment Numbers May 17, 2019
- Regions Rise Together: Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Shares New Initiative May 10, 2019
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Celebrates Small Business Month Proclamation May 6, 2019
- GO-Biz Now Accepting Applications for the California Community Reinvestment Grants Program April 23, 2019
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on March Employment Numbers April 19, 2019
- GO-Biz Committee Approves $70 Million in Tax Credits for 35 Companies Committing to Add Over 4000 Jobs in California April 11, 2019
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on February Employment Numbers March 22, 2019
- Silicon Valley, Central Valley to bridge geographic, economic and political divides to promote ‘Valley to Valley’ connection and ‘Opportunity for All’ March 18, 2019
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on January Employment Numbers March 8, 2019
2018
- Governor Brown Lauds State’s Small Business Ahead of “Small Business Saturday” November 21, 2018
- GO-Biz Committee Approves $70 Million in Tax Credits for 17 Companies Committing to Add Over 2000 Jobs in California November 5, 2018
- GO-Biz Announces $17 Million in New Small Business Technical Assistance Grants October 23, 2018
- GO-Biz and CDFA Announce $650,000 Federal Grant for California’s Global Trade Expansion Program September 20, 2018
- GO-Biz Announces Community Reinvestment Grants Program Workshops September 20, 2018
- GO-Biz and Alice Announce the Innovation Showcase Competition at Global Climate Action Summit August 23, 2018
- GO-Biz Releases Cybersecurity Labor Market Study August 8, 2018
- GO-Biz Awards Lean 6-Sigma Efficiency Certificates to 22 State Officials Across 10 State Departments August 3, 2018
- GO-Biz Committee Approves $57 Million in Tax Credits for 29 Companies Committing to Add Over 3,000 Jobs in California June 19, 2018
- GO-Biz to Lead Delegation to the Annual SelectUSA Summit in Washington D.C. and Host Select California Event June 18, 2018
- GO-Biz and Cal Poly Announce the 20 High School Teams Competing in the Statewide California Cyber Innovation Challenge on June 23-24 June 5, 2018
- GO-Biz Committee Approves $79 Million in Tax Credits for 63 Companies Adding 6,100 Jobs in California April 12, 2018
- Cal Poly and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Welcome California High School Students to Compete in Statewide Cybersecurity Challenge Event Set for June 22-25 at California Cyber Training Complex in San Luis Obispo March 14, 2018
- GO-Biz Hosts First California Innovation Day at the Capitol and Launches Cybersecurity Labor Market Study February 21, 2018
- Statement From GO-Biz Regarding Governor Brown’s Announcements to Increase Zero Emission Vehicles and Fund New Climate Investments January 27, 2018
- Statement From the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Director Panorea Avids Following Governor Brown’s Final State of the State Address January 25, 2018
2017
- GO-Biz Partners With CMTC to Promote ‘CA Made’ Manufacturing Labeling Program November 20, 2017
- GO-Biz Committee Approves $69 Million in Tax Credits for 90 Companies Adding Over 6,200 Jobs in California November 16, 2017
- GO-Biz Launches Cyber-Health IT Advisory Board with USC Center for Body Computing November 2, 2017
- California’s ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ Economy at Forefront of Innovation Forum with Mexico October 16, 2017
- GO-Biz Highlights California’s Small and Large Manufacturers Making a Difference in California’s Economy October 2, 2017
- California Receives $500,000 to Boost Small Business Exports September 22, 2017
- California Leads the Nation in Fastest Growing Companies, According to Inc. August 16, 2017
- GO-Biz Awards Lean 6-Sigma Efficiency Certificates to 20 State Officials Across 16 State Departments July 28, 2017
- GO-Biz Announces $2.9 Million Federal Award to Bolster Cybersecurity Resilience and Innovation July 26, 2017
- North Hollywood High School Wins California Cyber Innovation Challenge Competition at Cal Poly June 26, 2017
- GO-Biz Hosting Statewide High School Cybersecurity Competition at Cal Poly June 24-25 June 20, 2017
- GO-Biz Committee Approves $62.8 Million in Tax Credits For 87 Companies Adding Over 6,400 Jobs in California June 15, 2017
- State Hosts First Ever Select California Investment Summit to Attract Chinese Foreign Direct Investment June 14, 2017
- GO-Biz Hosting 28 Workshops for Businesses Interested in Applying for Over $200 Million in Tax Credits June 8, 2017
- GO-Biz Joins Mayor Steinberg for the Sacramento Cyber Cup May 5, 2017
- State Officials Kick-Off Small Business Month at the California State Capitol May 1, 2017
- State Officials to Kick Off Small Business Month at the California State Capitol April 26, 2017
- Calling All High Schools: Last Chance to Apply to Compete in the 2017 California Cyber Innovation Challenge April 19, 2017
- GM Announces More Than 1,100 Jobs to Expand Cruise Automation Self-Driving Operations in California April 14, 2017
- GO-Biz Committee Approves $91.4 Million in Tax Credits for 114 Companies Adding Over 8,233 Jobs in California April 14, 2017
- GO-Biz Committee to Vote on $91.4 Million in Tax Credits for 114 Companies Projected to Create Over 8,200 Jobs in California April 12, 2017
- California’s Film & Tv Tax Credit Program 2.0 Wraps Second Year by Adding Four Relocating TV Series March 20, 2017
- GO-Biz Announces 2017 California Cyber Innovation Challenge at Cal Poly June 24 & 25 March 13, 2017
- Chinese Solar Company Selects Mcclellan Park in Sacramento for First U.S. Facility February 9, 2017
- Officials From GO-Biz and Quebec Unveil All Electric School Bus in Palo Alto February 1, 2017
- GO-Biz Director Signs Agreement with Netherlands Minister to Boost Dutch Investment in California Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure January 10, 2017
2016
- GO-Biz Committee Approves $60.9 Million in Tax Credits for 74 Companies Adding Over 6,500 Jobs in California November 18, 2016
- California Delegation Strengthens Partnership with China Ministry of Commerce October 31, 2016
- State Officials from GO-Biz and California Energy Commission to Lead Delegation of Clean Tech Businesses to China on Trade Mission October 24, 2016
- GO-Biz Receives Partner of the Year Award From Imperial Valley Edc October 19, 2016
- GO-Biz Director Panorea Avdis Joins Nextev for Official Opening of North American Headquarters October 17, 2016
- GO-Biz and Community Colleges Announce $844,000 Federal Grant for Trade and Export Initiative October 8, 2016
- State Releases Final Plan to Transform Freight System August 27, 2016
- North Hollywood Team Wins Inaugural GO-Biz Cyber Innovation Challenge August 12, 2016
- GO-Biz Hosting Over 30 Workshops for Businesses Interested in Applying for $75 Million in Tax Credit August 12, 2016
