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.
California Opportunity Zones
California’s Opportunity Zones site features resources and best practices for economically distressed communities across the state – from developing sustainable housing and infrastructure to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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
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 Board Approves $6 Million Loan to City of Watsonville to Build New Landfill
IBank board of directors approved $6 million in loan financing to the City of Watsonville to build a new landfill. The project will allow the city to process waste more efficiently and expand organic waste…
CalOSBA’s California Venues Grant Program Opens New Round of Funding for Live Event Venues Impacted by COVID-19
CalOSBA, part of GO-Biz, announced a second round of nearly $45 million in new funding for the California Venues Grant Program. The program provides grants to eligible independent live events…
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