The Future Happens
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What We Do
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts in the world’s fifth largest economy.
We offer no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and much more.
GO-Biz Economic Impact
Dollars in New Investments Committed by Businesses through the California Competes Tax Credit Program
Small Businesses Helped by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate
Dollars in Direct In-State Spending by Film and TV Tax Credit Recipients
California’s Business Ecosystem
Within GO-Biz, we have a number of teams that are here to support you and your business across a variety of industries.
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.
The California Film Commission is your one-stop resource for film, TV, and commercial production across the Golden State.
Latest News
California awards $15 million to support economic growth and resilience in tribal communities across the state
SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council announced $15 million in grants to 14 California Native American tribes, tribal coalitions, and tribally led organizations. The grants support projects aimed at spurring economic growth, providing job training, cultivating business development, protecting the environment, and conducting research and development…
California announces latest round of tax credits that will spur $87 million in private investment across the state
Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced the latest round of awards through the California Competes Tax Credit (CalCompetes) program, creating good-paying jobs and spurring $86.8 million in new investment across the Golden State…
State of California participates in foreign investment attraction events across U.S., continues to strengthen global economic ties
In recent weeks, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) led the state’s presence at a series of foreign investment attraction events in both California and Washington D.C., to underline the unparalleled opportunities in the Golden State for foreign businesses…
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