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July 29, 2019 733 733
Sacramento, CA – Today, $90 million in tax credits is officially available to businesses that want to come to California or stay and grow in the Golden State. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is now accepting applications for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC). The tax credit program is open to any business planning to create new full-time jobs in the state, regardless of size or location. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, August 19 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time). The online application automatically closes once the deadline has passed. “This Administration is committed to ensuring the California Dream is accessible to all Californians,” said Lenny Mendonca, Chief Economic Advisor to the Governor, GO-Biz Director, and Chair of the California Competes Tax Credit Committee. "Since 2014, we have allocated nearly $1 billion to 1,029 companies through the California Competes Tax Credit. That has led (or is leading) to the creation of more than 100,000 jobs and nearly $19.5 billion in new investments across the state. This is a vital tool we have to support businesses that are adding good-paying, high-quality jobs across all regions of California.”
July 19, 2019 682 682
Sacramento, CA – Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from June, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, Lenny Mendonca issued the following statement.
July 16, 2019 1181 1181
Sacramento, CA – Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) released its Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permitting Guidebook, a document designed to help businesses and communities work together to accelerate the expansion of California’s charging station network. “Access to charging stations is fundamental to building a zero-emission vehicle system for all drivers,” said the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of GO-Biz Lenny Mendonca. “Success starts at the local level, and our team is eager to continue working with local stakeholders to accelerate market development.”
June 21, 2019 798 798
Sacramento, CA – Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from May, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, Lenny Mendonca issued the following statement.
June 13, 2019 1058 1058
Sacramento, CA – Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) committee approved $55,805,158 in tax credits for 20 companies projected to create 6,824 jobs and make $466,521,930 in new investments across California. View the complete list of approved companies and award amounts. “The California Competes Tax Credit continues to encourage companies from around the world to locate, expand and add good paying jobs in our state,” said Lenny Mendonca, Chief Economic Advisor to the Governor, GO-Biz Director, and Chair of the California Competes Tax Credit Committee. “Seeing so many jobs coming to our inland communities is truly invigorating. California’s inland communities are places of great opportunity and innovation. We hope to see more of this growth across the state, in line with our Regions Rise Together initiative as we all play our role in ensuring our economy is one that works for all Californians.”
June 11, 2019 912 912
Stockton, CA – Today, Lenny Mendonca, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), toured the City of Stockton to learn more about the work the City has done and to champion its proactive engagement in Opportunity Zones.
“Opportunity Zones provide an excellent opportunity to revitalize low-income areas in California,” said the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of GO-Biz Lenny Mendonca. “As we lean into building a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economy, we must ensure that it is also an equitable one. Attracting investment in areas that for too long haven’t received their fair share will ensure a California for all.”
May 17, 2019 12869 12869
Sacramento, CA – Following the California Employment Development Department’s (EDD) release of the state’s employment data from April, the Governor’s Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, Lenny Mendonca issued the following statement.
May 10, 2019 13046 13046
Sacramento, CA – Today, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced the Regions Rise Together initiative. The initiative will bring together diverse leaders in every region over the course of the next year so that an inclusive and comprehensive plan is developed that will lift every part of California. The initiative was announced in an Opinion Editorial, which can be read here.
May 6, 2019 10624 10624
Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) celebrates Governor Newsom’s proclamation declaring May to be Small Business Month. “Today, we celebrate the innovation and impact of California's small business owners,” said the Governor's Chief Economic and Business Advisor and Director of GO-Biz Lenny Mendonca. “They are the bold entrepreneurs of our state who take an idea and tirelessly work to craft that idea into a California Dream. These men and women are also the anchors in their community; making them vital in our effort to build sustainable, inclusive growth across the state.”
April 23, 2019 8421 8421
Sacramento, CA – The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced that it is now accepting applications for the California Community Reinvestment Grants (CalCRG) program. GO-Biz will award grants to local health departments and community-based nonprofit organizations to provide qualifying support services to communities harmed by the War on Drugs.
Kaitlin Lewis Assistant Deputy Director of Communications
Email: kaitlin.lewis@gobiz.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 204-2107
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