The Future Happens
in California First

5th

Largest Gross Domestic Product in the World 1

#1

in New Business Starts 2

#1

in Access to Venture Capital Funding 3

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. 

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IBank provides financial assistance to support infrastructure and economic development in California.

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Visit California works with the state’s travel industry to develop marketing programs that inspire travel to California.

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The California Film Commission is your one-stop resource for film, TV, and commercial production across the Golden State.

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CalOSBA helps California small business, entrepreneurs, and startups to better navigate statewide resources, programs, and regulations.

Latest News

California launches world-leading Hydrogen Hub

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and ARCHES announced the official signing of a landmark $12.6 billion agreement to build a clean, renewable Hydrogen Hub in California, including the up to $1.2 billion in federal funding that was announced last year when California was selected as a national hub.

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