Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts.
We offer no cost consultation for incentive identification, site selection, regulatory or permitting compliance assistance, foreign direct investment and export assistance. Contact us to get started.

California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)
CalOSBA supports economic growth and innovation for ALL California small business, entrepreneurs, and startups by providing information and direct support they need to better navigate resources, programs, and regulations.
California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) provides funding and assistance to California small businesses that aim to initiate or expand their export activities.
Community & Place-Based Solutions
The Community & Place-Based Solutions site is California’s clearinghouse for comprehensive community and economic development technical resources and regional assistance. Search funding opportunities, data sources, and more.
GO-Biz Economic Impact
Dollars in New Investments Committed by Businesses Across the State Awarded by the California Competes Tax Credit
Dollars in Direct In-State Spending by Film and TV Tax Credit Recipients
Small Business Jobs Created or Retained With Help From IBank's FY 2020-2021 Loan Guarantees
News & Press Releases
RECAP: Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and GO-Biz Director Dee Dee Myers Lead California Trade Delegation to Japan
Sacramento, CA – Last week, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis and GO-Biz Director Dee Dee Myers led a delegation of more than 100 California business executives and senior California government officials to….
California Film & TV Tax Credit Program Welcomes 24 New Film Projects Estimated to Generate $662 Million In Spending Across the State
Despite increasingly strong global competition, California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program continues to welcome big-budget and independent films.
California’s Film and TV Tax Credit Program Extended for Five Years in Governor’s Proposed Budget
New provisions affirm California’s long-term commitment to fighting ‘runaway production’ and defending its status as the world’s media production capital…
IBank Board Approves $4.3 Million Loan to Help Tiburon Fire Protection District Build New Station
IBank board of directors approved $4.3 million in loan financing to the Tiburon Fire Protection District for a project that will allow firefighters to better protect the lives and property of Californians…
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.
References
1. CA DOF, 2020
2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
3. PWC