California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:20

California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
The Future Happens
in California First
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Largest Gross Domestic Product in the World
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in New Business Starts
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in Access to Venture Capital Funding
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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 fourth 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.
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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.
CalOSBA helps California small business, entrepreneurs, and startups to better navigate statewide resources, programs, and regulations.
California’s Economic Blueprint
California Jobs First is investing in key sectors to drive sustainable economic growth, innovation, and access to good-paying jobs.
By empowering regional efforts and voices to define what the future should look like, this bottom-up economic development strategy charts a path toward a prosperous and sustainable future for all Californians.
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Latest News
Governor Newsom announces 38 new film projects – from animated features to big budget productions and independents – coming to the Golden State
Apr 23, 2026
SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Newsom announced that 38 film projects have been awarded tax credits through the California Film Commission’s recently expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program…
Governor Newsom announces next round of television tax credits, adding animated and competition shows for the first time
Mar 18, 2026
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that 16 television projects have been approved for this year’s first round of California Film & Television Tax Credit Program awards. The slate includes new series, returning hit shows, …
California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development announces Civic Media Program advisory board, bolstering efforts to support local journalism across California
Feb 10, 2026
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) today announced the nine members of its Civic Media Program advisory board made up of news industry leaders from across the state.
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References
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U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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International Monetary Fund
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Carta, 2024
GO-Biz Programs
Cannabis Equity Grants for Local Jurisdictions
CalGold
California Civic Media Program
California Community Reinvestment Grants
California Competes Tax Credit
California Film and TV Tax Credit
California State Trade Expansion Program
Regional Investment Initiative
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California Jobs First
Statewide Disaster Response Tool
California Grants Portal
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