Press Release Archives
- Equity in Recovery, California’s Entrepreneurship Task Force Hosts Spanish-speaking Virtual Learning Session May 4, 2020 - The California Entrepreneurship Task Force (ETF), with the support of CalOSBA at GO-Biz, hosted a Spanish-speaking rapid response session...
- A Call to Action for California Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs during Weekly Rapid Response Session April 24, 2020 - The California Entrepreneurship Task Force (ETF), with the support of the Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) at GO-Biz, hosted a rapid response session entitled...
- California Competes Tax Credit Looks to Create More Than 3,000 Jobs in the State April 23, 2020 - GO-Biz announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) Committee approved $74,507,665 million in tax credits for 20 companies projected to create...
- California Cannabis Equity Grants Program Provides $30 Million in Grant Funding for Local Jurisdictions April 21, 2020 - GO-Biz, in partnership with the Bureau of Cannabis Control, announced $30 million in grant funding through the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions...
- California’s Entrepreneurship Task Force Hosts Second Virtual Learning Session for Entrepreneurs Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic April 10, 2020 - The California Entrepreneurship Task Force hosted the second rapid response session, titled “Meeting the Moment,” for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic...
- California’s Entrepreneurship Task Force Hosts Spanish-speaking Virtual Learning Session for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic April 3, 2020 - The session is part of an ongoing virtual learning series, which connects California small businesses and entrepreneurs to helpful resources while sharing...
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Joint Statement with California Labor Secretary on January Employment Numbers March 13, 2020 - Following the California EDD release of the state’s employment data from January, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of GO-Biz, Lenny Mendonca issued the following joint statement...
- Partners to Support International Export Training Statewide March 9, 2020 - The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) today announced the creation of the California Export Training Network, a multi-organizational partnership focused on better preparing...
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on December Employment Numbers January 24, 2020 - Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from December, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor ...
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on November Employment Numbers December 20, 2019 - Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from November, Lenny Mendonca issued the following...
- Go-Biz Launches #ShopLocalCA Campaign Celebrating California’s Small Businesses December 6, 2019 - Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) launched a video sharing the “#ShopLocalCA” social media campaign...
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on October Employment Numbers November 15, 2019 - Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from October, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director...
- California Announces New Round of California Competes Tax Credits November 13, 2019 - Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) Committee approved $88.7 million in tax credits...
- Expanding Small Business Assistance in California, GO-Biz Announces $17M in New Small Business Technical Assistance Grants to Providers Across the State October 21, 2019 - Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced grant awards to 69 recipients of the California Small Business Technical Assistance Expansion Program (SB TAEP)...
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on September Employment Numbers October 18, 2019 - Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from September, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of the...
- Investing in Social Equity: $28.5 Million Works to Counteract Impacts of the War on Drugs September 25, 2019 - Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced 69 grants totaling $28.5 million awarded to organizations across the state...