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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 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.

Latest News
Governor Newsom announces statewide plan for economic growth, $245 million for more jobs — with additional investment for LA’s recovery
Governor Newsom today released a new economic vision for California’s future with a bold plan, realized locally. The unveiling comes alongside the announcement of more than $245 million in investments to help support workers statewide,…
More water, more jobs: Governor Newsom visits historic farm in Colusa to highlight efforts to build water infrastructure, faster and create jobs
COLUSA – Governor Gavin Newsom today continued his California Jobs First ‘tour’ with a visit to a historic farm in the northern part of the state in Colusa where he highlighted his Administration’s efforts to maintain the state’s water supply….
IBank Board Approves $4.4 Million Loan to Alta Irrigation District for Water Conservation Project
IBank board of directors approved $4.4 million in loan financing for the Alta Irrigation District for a project that will help prevent groundwater overdraft, provide flood protection, and help in water conservation efforts by capturing excess surface water…
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