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

02/26/2026

Scammers are impersonating the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO‑Biz) in an attempt to defraud businesses and community members. One of the most common red flags is the use of a fraudulent email address, such as [email protected].

Official GO‑Biz communications always come from .ca.gov email addresses. We will never ask for gift cards or payment to participate in surveys, and we will never request payment from our social media accounts. GO-Biz will never call, email, or text you to demand payment or request personal information.

If you receive a suspicious message, contact us directly through the official GO‑Biz website or by using the phone number listed there. Verifying first protects you—and helps us stop these scams.

06/16/2023

📢 Calling all Local Governments and Nonprofit organizations! 🌟

We are delighted to share that GO-Biz has launched the Local Immigrant Integration and Inclusion Grant (LIIIG). With $8.2 million in one-time funding, this grant aims to boost immigrant integration efforts, promote community trust, and enhance the organizational capacity of local governments in California.

Together, let's create a welcoming environment and support the diverse needs of immigrant populations.

Visit our website to access the RFP and apply today!



https://business.ca.gov/advantages/international-trade-and-investment/local-immigrant-integration-and-inclusion-grant-liiig/

05/22/2023

It’s API Heritage Month!
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” is a beautiful film and a glowing representation of the work being done by the California Film Commission in funding stories that are representative of the people of our state. 👏🏼👏🏼

This Friday May 26, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will be hosting a conversation with the Oscar-nominated costume designer behind the film, Shirley Kurata. Moderated by Sophia Serrano, curator of the Identity gallery where costume, makeup, and hairstyling take center stage.

"What makes us cool, ultimately, are the sincere and interesting and unique things that we create and do and believe in." -Shirley Kurata

Free admission!
Reserve tickets https://acadmu.se/3q7ifsV

04/17/2023

Congratulations to the seven TV projects that will spend $527M in their first season in California, including $397M to below-the-line workers and in-state vendors!

California Film Commission's tax credit has now welcomed 33 TV series from other states and nations since the expanded program launched in 2015.

Amazon's second season of "Citadel" will relocate to California from Britain, securing a $25 million tax credit for the tech company.

03/06/2023

We are now accepting applications for the latest round of our California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) program!

There are at least $99.7 million in tax credits available during this application period for businesses that are expanding and adding quality, full-time jobs in California that might not otherwise be created by the business or any other business.

The deadline to submit applications is Monday, March 20, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) and the online application website will automatically close once this deadline has passed. The online application can be accessed here: https://lnkd.in/gzEabi7P

Members of our California Competes team are available to provide technical application assistance. In addition, an updated application guide, FAQs, a recorded webinar, and program regulations are available here: https://lnkd.in/ge9J2tb

For applicants that are reapplying for the credit, the FAQs include instructions on how to copy information from a previously submitted application.

If you have any questions regarding the California Competes program or application process, please call (916) 322-4051 or email [email protected].

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12/22/2022

Applied Materials has announced exciting plans to build a next-generation R&D center in Sunnyvale, aided by their recent $30 million CalCompetes grant. We're proud to be a part of these efforts to bring semiconductor and microchip manufacturing back to the United States!

Applied to create a next-generation center for foundational semiconductor technology and process equipment R&D in Silicon Valley and expand equipment manufacturing facilities in the United States and SingaporeSANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announ...

12/20/2022

The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) California Venues Grant Program is now open with a second round of nearly $45 million in new funding through January 31, 2023!

The program provides grants to eligible independent live events venues whose revenues were impacted by COVID-19 in 2020, with the first round having distributed more than $111.5 million to nearly 830 venues, including more than 150 women-owned businesses and 587 small businesses in low-income areas.

For more information on grant requirements and eligibility, along with links to application tips and webinars, visit cavenuesgrant.com.

11/28/2022

TAE Technologies, the Foothill Ranch-based company seeking to harness fusion energy, said it had received a $17.4 million grant from the California governor’s office. The money will directly support job creation in fusion development, as well as TAE’s rapidly expanding power management business....

11/28/2022