Press Release Archives
- Leaders and Advocates Support Governor Newsom’s Appointment of New Small Business Advocate March 22, 2021 - Following the Newsom Administration’s announcement today that Tara Lynn Gray will lead CalOSBA, part of GO-Biz, small business leaders across the state responded in support of the decision...
- California Cannabis Equity Grants Program Provides $15 Million in Grant Funding for Local Jurisdictions March 17, 2021 - GO-Biz, in partnership with the Bureau of Cannabis Control, today announced $15 million in grant funding through the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions...
- New Funding Rounds Announced for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program March 3, 2021 - CalOSBA, part of GO-Biz, announced today four new funding rounds for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program following Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law...
- Second Application Round Ends for California’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program February 9, 2021 - CalOSBA, part of GO-Biz, today announced that Round 2 for the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program has closed. Application selection notifications will be sent out...
- Second Application Round Opens for California’s Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program February 2, 2021 - California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), part of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), today announced that Round 2 of the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is open.
- First Application Round Ends for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program January 14, 2021 - CalOSBA, part of GO-Biz, today announced that Round 1 for the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program has closed. With more than 300,000 applications successfully completed...
- Deadline Extended for First Round of Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program Applications January 4, 2021 - CalOSBA, part of GO-Biz, announced that the deadline for the first round of applications for the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program...
- Applications for $500 Million in Grant Funding for Small Businesses Now Available December 30, 2020 - The first round of applications for the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is now open...
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Acting Director Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on October Employment Numbers November 20, 2020 - Following the California EDD release of the state’s employment data from October, the Acting Director of GO-Biz, Chris Dombrowski issued the following statement...
- California Partners with Facebook and Instagram to Host Small Business Digital Pop-Up Festivals Across the State November 19, 2020 - CalOSBA, part of GO-Biz, today announced the lineup for CalOSBA’s “Get Digital CA!” digital pop-up festivals. These interactive festivals will showcase...
- California Awards $80 million in Tax Credits Projected to Create More Than 6,000 Jobs November 5, 2020 - GO-Biz today announced $80 million in tax credits that are projected to create 6,535 new, full-time jobs in California. The funding, from the California Competes Tax Credit...
- California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate Partners with Eva Longoria Foundation to Support Small Businesses October 21, 2020 - CalOSBA, today announced a new partnership with the Eva Longoria Foundation, Stockton Strong/Goodstock Productions and SBDCs...
- 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’s unemployment rate decreased from an adjusted 11.2% in August to 11% in September. As we work to see more businesses reopen, it must be done safely — balancing reopening while being mindful...
- Get Digital CA! California’s Office of the Small Business Advocate Helps Small Businesses Grow Digital Footprint September 15, 2020 - The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), operating within GO-Biz, today announced the “Grow with Google” workshop series...
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Acting Director Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on July Employment Numbers August 21, 2020 - Following the CA EDD's release of the state’s employment data from July, the Acting Director of GO-Biz, Chris Dombrowski issued the following joint statement...
- Calling All Californians: #ShopSafeShopLocal July 8, 2020 - The Governor’s Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery today announced a new campaign, Calling All Californians: #ShopSafeShopLocal...
