The Future Happens
in California First
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 $52.4 million to reinvest in communities, increase economic opportunity across the state
Sacramento, CA – Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) awarded $52.4 million to 33 organizations through the California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) program, which serves communities…
California’s Jobs First regional plans recognized by federal government, creating new opportunities for state economic investment and coordination
SACRAMENTO — Today, Governor Newsom and the California Jobs First Council Co-Chairs announced that the United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) has formally accepted all thirteen Jobs First regional plans as Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS)…
IBank Board Approves $8.6 Million Loan to Alta Irrigation District for Water Conservation
SACRAMENTO (April 2, 2025) — The California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) board of directors approved $8.6 million in loan financing for the Alta Irrigation District for a project that will improve water drainage and supply and help with flood control efforts…
Get Updates
If you would like to receive newsletters, press releases, and other announcements from GO-Biz, please subscribe to our email distribution list below.
