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Program Descriptions

10 - GO-Biz

The GO-Biz serves as the Governor's lead entity for economic strategy and the marketing of California on issues relating to business development, private sector investment, and economic growth, and export promotion. This program makes recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature regarding policies, programs, and actions to advance statewide economic goals.

20 - CALIFORNIA BUSINESS INVESTMENT SERVICES

This program serves employers, corporate executives, business owners, and site location consultants who are considering California for business investment and expansion. This program convenes teams on key business development issues. This program works with local, state, and federal partners to attract, retain, and grow businesses in addition to providing permit assistance and helping businesses succeed in California. The Innovation Hub (iHub) initiative improves the state's national and global competitiveness by stimulating partnerships, economic development, and job creation around specific research clusters through state-designated iHubs.

30 - OFFICE OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE

The director of the Office of the Small Business Advocate (OSBA) serves as the principal advocate in the state on behalf of small businesses, including legislation and administrative regulations that affect small business. The OSBA is responsible for disseminating information about programs and services provided by the state that benefit small businesses, and how small businesses can participate in these programs and services. The OSBA responds to issues from small businesses concerning the actions of state agencies, state laws and regulations adversely affecting those businesses. The OSBA maintains and distributes an annual list of persons serving as small business ombudsmen throughout state government.

40 - INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Infrastructure Finance and Economic Development Program's objective is to encourage and promote economic activity and investment within the state through various infrastructure, small business finance and economic development programs. This program includes the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank, the California Small Business Loan Guarantee Program, the California Film Commission and the California Division of Tourism. Each of the programs is charged with bolstering California's economy in the areas of infrastructure, technology, tourism, entertainment and small business.