Press Release Archives
- 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...
- California Builds the Future as Tax Credit Program Creates Nearly 6,000 New Jobs June 29, 2020 - Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) Committee approved $73,542,333 million in tax credits for 22 companies projected to create 5,938....
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Acting Director Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on May Employment Numbers June 19, 2020 - Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from May, the Acting Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), Chris Dombrowski issued.....
- Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Acting Director Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on April Employment Numbers May 22, 2020 - Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from April, the Acting Director of GO-Biz, Chris Dombrowski...
- Bridging Reopening: Digital Tools and Strategies, California’s Entrepreneurship Task Force Hosts Virtual Learning Session May 8, 2020 - California Entrepreneurship Task Force (ETF), with the support of CalOSBA at GO-Biz, hosted a rapid response session entitled, “Bridging Reopening...
- Equity in Recovery, California’s Entrepreneurship Task Force Hosts Spanish-speaking Virtual Learning Session May 4, 2020 - The California Entrepreneurship Task Force (ETF), with the support of CalOSBA at GO-Biz, hosted a Spanish-speaking rapid response session...
- A Call to Action for California Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs during Weekly Rapid Response Session April 24, 2020 - The California Entrepreneurship Task Force (ETF), with the support of the Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) at GO-Biz, hosted a rapid response session entitled...
- California Competes Tax Credit Looks to Create More Than 3,000 Jobs in the State April 23, 2020 - GO-Biz announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) Committee approved $74,507,665 million in tax credits for 20 companies projected to create...
- California Cannabis Equity Grants Program Provides $30 Million in Grant Funding for Local Jurisdictions April 21, 2020 - GO-Biz, in partnership with the Bureau of Cannabis Control, announced $30 million in grant funding through the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions...
- California’s Entrepreneurship Task Force Hosts Second Virtual Learning Session for Entrepreneurs Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic April 10, 2020 - The California Entrepreneurship Task Force hosted the second rapid response session, titled “Meeting the Moment,” for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic...
- California’s Entrepreneurship Task Force Hosts Spanish-speaking Virtual Learning Session for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic April 3, 2020 - The session is part of an ongoing virtual learning series, which connects California small businesses and entrepreneurs to helpful resources while sharing...
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on January Employment Numbers March 13, 2020 - Following the California EDD release of the state’s employment data from January, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of GO-Biz, Lenny Mendonca issued the following joint statement...
