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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
California Selected as Headquarters for the National Semiconductor Technology Center
Sacramento, CA – California has been selected as the headquarters for the new National Semiconductor Technology Center, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and Natcast, announced today. The NSTC Administrative and Design Facility (ADF) will be the first of three CHIPS for America research and design (R&D) facilities ….
Governor Newsom Announces Proposal to Expand California Film Commission’s Tax Credit Program for Film and TV Production
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2024) – Governor Gavin Newsom today proposed expanding California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program from the current $330 million annual allocation to $750 million annually. The massive increase to the program, which is administered by the California Film Commission (CFC), would allow California ….
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…
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