Press Release Archives
- California Awarded $600,000 from SBA to Support California Small Businesses with Export Promotion September 12, 2022 - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that a grant totaling $600,000 has been awarded to the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) as part of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)....
- California’s New Space Industry Task Force to be led by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development August 31, 2022 - Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced a new Space Industry Task Force, to be led by GO-Biz Director and Senior Advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom, Dee Dee Myers....
- 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 - One hundred low-income electric vehicle (EV) owners in the San Joaquin Valley are receiving reloadable contactless debit cards to use at EV charging stations as part of a demonstration project...
- GO-Biz Concludes a Series of Events Focused on Attracting International Businesses to California July 11, 2022 - GO-Biz recently concluded two weeks of events focused on engaging with international businesses to highlight opportunities in California...
- The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Awards $35.5 Million in Community Reinvestment Grants June 1, 2022 - Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced 78 grants totaling $35.5 million awarded to organizations across the state. The funds come from cannabis tax revenue generated by...
- State Announces $65 Million for Inclusive, Regional Economic Planning May 26, 2022 - As California continues to recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation, State leaders today announced $65 million in grants through ...
- California Formally Announces Intention to Create a Renewable Hydrogen Hub May 18, 2022 - Building from a foundation of nation-leading policies and new hydrogen system market development, Governor Newsom’s administration is announcing California’s intention to leverage federal investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)...
- CalOSBA Announces Formation of 2022 Entrepreneurship & Economic Mobility Task Force May 10, 2022 - The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), today announced the formation and leadership team of the 2022 Entrepreneurship & Economic Mobility Task Force (EEMTF)...
- California Awards $120 Million in Grants and $66.4 Million in Tax Credits Projected to Create More than 11,607 Jobs April 21, 2022 - Today, GO-Biz announced $120 million in California Competes (CalCompetes) grant awards that are projected to create more than 7,615 new...
- CalOSBA Announces Grant Recipients to Establish 10 Regional Innovation Hubs in California April 4, 2022 - CalOSBA today announced grant awards to recipients of the Inclusive Innovation Hub (iHub2) program. The Inclusive Innovation Hub (iHub2) program is a one-time...
- CalOSBA Announces Grants to Expand Small Business Assistance in California February 16, 2022 - The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) today announced grant awards to technical assistance and grantmaking partners of the California Dream Fund Program. The California Dream Fund Program is a one-time $35 Million grant program that will provide...
- 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 Newsom Administration announced today that six California sites have been identified and leases have been signed to allow for the storage of shipping containers on state property to help alleviate congestion at California ports...
- 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 (GO-Biz) is pleased to announce the awardees of the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Consumer Awareness Grants.
- 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 - Today, GO-Biz announced $35 million in grant funding through the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions...
- California Awards $150 million in Tax Credits Projected to Create More Than 7,600 Jobs November 4, 2021 - GO-Biz today announced $150 million in tax credits that are projected to create more than 7,600 new, full-time jobs in California. The funding, from the California Competes...
- CalOSBA Announces Grants to Expand Small Business Assistance in California October 27, 2021 - CalOSBA today announced grant awards to recipients of the California Small Business Technical Assistance Expansion Program (SB TAEP). The state’s approximately $17 million in grant funding has been allocated...
