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

California continues to demonstrate its leadership and innovation in proving out new technologies within the clean energy economy. We could not be more excited about ARCHES H2 and the future of renewable hydrogen in our state - a future that will see the decarbonization of our economy along with the creation of green jobs and sustainable business at scale for decades to come. https://lnkd.in/gaJDr3qR

Happy National Hydrogen Day to all who celebrate!

?? Exciting News! The U.S. Department of Treasury has awarded CalOSBA $10 million to help small businesses grow and hire. Funding from Biden-Harris Administration will expand technical assistance to small businesses that operate in the innovation economy or contract with government agencies. For more details, read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3NgKzle

?? Happy Hydrogen Day from all U.S. DOE Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs! ????Together we're powering a zero-emission future, advancing innovation, and creating green jobs nationwide with clean hydrogen. ??? #HydrogenDay #CleanEnergy #ARCHESH2 #ZeroEmissions

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced?that the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) is being awarded $10 million to support small business growth through the Biden-Harris Administration’s?State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP). Using this $10 million, CalOSBA will create a new Procurement & Innovation Capital Leadership for Entrepreneurs (PINNACLE) program, which will build upon the $25.3 million in SSBCI Formula Technical Assistance funding invested in building CalOSBA’s SCALE technical assistance network. With this new funding provided through SBOP, CalOSBA plans to provide 5,000 additional business-owners with 1:1 counseling and training. The office also anticipates developing at least 200 training events, and supporting eligible beneficiaries to obtain a capital infusion of $250M in total capital through a combination of non-dilutive capital, bonding capital, debt capital, as well as angel and venture capital. Learn more below! https://lnkd.in/g9Gg--St

California just launched a revamped state portal to connect people to state services & programs. The all-new CA.gov has been built with improved web features that raise the bar for transparency, accessibility, and public engagement. #California #WebDesign #Tech

News Release: IBank Board Approves $26 Million Loan to Help City of Santa Cruz Finance Critical Wastewater Improvement Projects SACRAMENTO — The California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) board of directors approved $26 million in loan financing for the city of Santa Cruz for two wastewater system improvement projects that will replace and upgrade decades-old equipment — preventing costly repairs, protecting pipelines from corrosion, improving water quality, and minimizing the risk of damage to the coastline, ocean, and other surrounding waterways. The board approved the $26 million Infrastructure State Revolving Fund loan for the Front-Spruce-Pacific 54-Inch Sewer Rehabilitation Project ($5.3 million), and the Headworks Rehabilitation Project for the Santa Cruz Wastewater Treatment Facility ($20.6 million). Read more: https://bit.ly/3ZMEqV9

California just received $360M from the Biden-Harris Administration to restore habitats, improve parks, and invest in CA High-Speed Rail & highways across the state. These historic federal investments will help benefit communities and protect our natural world.

We are pleased to announce that the fiscal year 2024-2025 grant solicitation for the Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions is now available! The Cannabis Equity Grants online application portal will be available at www.business.ca.gov/CEG beginning Tuesday, October 8, 2024, and all applications must be submitted by December 16, 2024, at 11:59 pm. The grant solicitation, an application user guide, and required documents can also be found at www.business.ca.gov/CEG. Please note: only eligible local jurisdictions (cities and counties) may apply for this grant.???

Congratulations to President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo on her historic inauguration as Mexico's first woman president. California is excited to have President Sheinbaum as a partner and neighbor — and look forward to our continued work advancing our shared priorities. - - Felicidades a la Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo por su histórica toma de posesión como la primera mujer presidenta de México. California se entusiasma de tener a la Presidenta Sheinbaum como aliada y vecina — y espera continuar nuestro trabajo en conjunto para promover las prioridades compartidas de CA y México.