Press Release Archives
- Silicon Valley, Central Valley to bridge geographic, economic and political divides to promote ‘Valley to Valley’ connection and ‘Opportunity for All’ March 18, 2019 - Following Governor Newsom’s appearance at Stanford University today where he will talk about economic development, social mobility, and lifting up marginalized communities, nearly 150 business and civic leaders will....
- Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor Releases Statement on January Employment Numbers March 8, 2019 - Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from January, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director....
- Governor Brown Lauds State’s Small Business Ahead of “Small Business Saturday” November 21, 2018 - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued a letter in support of the upcoming Small Business Saturday on November 24th. Small Business Saturday is an initiative that marks a day to support the...
- GO-Biz Committee Approves $70 Million in Tax Credits for 17 Companies Committing to Add Over 2000 Jobs in California November 5, 2018 - Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) committee approved $70 million in tax credits for 17 companies projected to create 2030 jobs, retain 4,468 existing jobs, and...
- GO-Biz Announces $17 Million in New Small Business Technical Assistance Grants October 23, 2018 - The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) today announced grant awards to 84 recipients of the California Small Business Technical Assistance Expansion Program (SB TAEP). The state’s $17 million in new grant funding has been allocated...
- GO-Biz and CDFA Announce $650,000 Federal Grant for California’s Global Trade Expansion Program September 20, 2018
- GO-Biz Announces Community Reinvestment Grants Program Workshops September 20, 2018 - The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) today announced a series of workshops to solicit input and feedback on the new California Community Reinvestment Grants program...
- GO-Biz and Alice Announce the Innovation Showcase Competition at Global Climate Action Summit August 23, 2018 - Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and Alice announced the Global Climate Action Summit Innovation Showcase Competition for small businesses and startups...
- GO-Biz Releases Cybersecurity Labor Market Study August 8, 2018 - Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), in conjunction with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), released the results of a California Cybersecurity...
- GO-Biz Awards Lean 6-Sigma Efficiency Certificates to 22 State Officials Across 10 State Departments August 3, 2018 - Building on the Administration’s efforts to make state government more efficient, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) awarded 22 state officials across 10 state...
- GO-Biz Committee Approves $57 Million in Tax Credits for 29 Companies Committing to Add Over 3,000 Jobs in California June 19, 2018 - Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) committee approved $57 million in tax credits for 29 companies...
- GO-Biz to Lead Delegation to the Annual SelectUSA Summit in Washington D.C. and Host Select California Event June 18, 2018 - GO-Biz is leading a large and diverse delegation to this year’s annual SelectUSA Investment Summit—a unique platform to connect with potential new business partners and showcase California’s exceptional...
- GO-Biz and Cal Poly Announce the 20 High School Teams Competing in the Statewide California Cyber Innovation Challenge on June 23-24 June 5, 2018 - As the 2018 California Cyber Innovation Challenge approaches, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo today announced the 20 teams of high...
- GO-Biz Committee Approves $79 Million in Tax Credits for 63 Companies Adding 6,100 Jobs in California April 12, 2018 - Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) committee approved $76 million in tax credits for 63 companies...
- Cal Poly and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Welcome California High School Students to Compete in Statewide Cybersecurity Challenge Event Set for June 22-25 at California Cyber Training Complex in San Luis Obispo March 14, 2018 - As part of California’s continued leadership in strengthening career pathways for cybersecurity, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and Cal Poly today announced...
- GO-Biz Hosts First California Innovation Day at the Capitol and Launches Cybersecurity Labor Market Study February 21, 2018 - The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) today held its first Innovation Day bringing together key stakeholders from its statewide Innovation Hub (iHub) Network along with...