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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 Across the State Awarded by 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.
CalOSBA supports California small business, entrepreneurs, and startups by providing information and direct support they need to better navigate resources, programs, and regulations.
Latest News
Governor Newsom, state and federal leaders celebrate launch of California’s first-in-the-nation hydrogen hub
California is the first state to officially launch one of the country’s seven hydrogen hubs – the next chapter of California’s climate leadership and a key part of the Governor’s build more, faster agenda deploying clean infrastructure and good jobs across the state.
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.
California Invests $27 Million in Innovative, First-in-the-Nation Port Data System Development
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) today announced the award of $27 million to support data system development and interoperability across California’s five containerized ports, the first-ever state-level funding in the country focused on improving data functionality across a statewide network of ports.
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