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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
IBank Board Approves $26 Million Loan to Help City of Santa Cruz Finance Critical Wastewater Improvement Projects
IBank board of directors approved $26 million in loan financing for the city of Santa Cruz for two wastewater system improvement projects that will replace and upgrade decades-old equipment — preventing costly repairs, protecting pipelines from corrosion, improving water quality…
California IBank Invests $25 Million in Critical Climate Solutions, Marking First Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund Commitment
Investment in the California Wildfire Innovation Fund will reduce wildfire risk through restoring California forests, improving forest health, and putting new biomass technologies to work. SACRAMENTO (September 3, 2024) — The state of California’s Infrastructure and...
Governor Newsom, state and federal leaders celebrate launch of California’s first-in-the-nation hydrogen hub
California is the first state to officially launch one of the country’s seven hydrogen hubs – the next chapter of California’s climate leadership and a key part of the Governor’s build more, faster agenda deploying clean infrastructure and good jobs across the state.
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