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 Program
Dollars in Direct In-State Spending by Film and TV Tax Credit Recipients
Small Businesses Helped by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate
News & Press Releases
California Jobs First: State Launches First-of-its-Kind Council to Create Thousands of More Jobs Across All Regions
Governor Newsom today announced the creation of a new state council focused on creating jobs and the awarding of $182 million in grants to jumpstart the Governor’s Regional Investment Initiative to accelerate economic and workforce projects throughout the state…..
California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program Attracts Biggest Blockbuster in Program History, Adding $166 Million to State’s Economy
Hollywood, Calif. – February 26, 2024 – The California Film Commission (CFC) is proud to announce a significant boost to California’s entertainment industry economy with the addition of five big-budget projects and ten independent films into Film and Television Tax Credit Program…..
IBank Announces Additional Funding to Support Its Expanding Venture Capital Access Program
SACRAMENTO (December 4, 2023) — Today, the state of California’s Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) announced a new state supplement fund designed to increase effectiveness of its Expanding Venture Capital Access program…..
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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