GO-Biz

Last month, our CalBIS team visited @AstroMechanica, an aerospace company working to develop the world's first jet engine engineered for subsonic & supersonic speeds. California continues to drive aerospace innovation with companies like Astro Mechanica. Thank you for having us!

6 California companies are receiving up to $574M from the U.S. Dept of Commerce to strengthen the nation's AI semiconductor supply chain and expand next-gen chip manufacturing. California secured nearly two-thirds of funding awarded, reinforcing its leadership in AI innovation.

Lights, camera, California. 🎥 The Golden State once again claimed the top spot in production spend, reaching $1.33 billion in Q2 2026. With filming activity up 11% and production spend rising 5% year over year, California continues to set the pace for the industry.

Home to 1/3 of the nation’s space tech companies and 1/2 of all space-tech VC investment, California is the undisputed center of America’s space economy.

Aerospace alone drives $35B annually into the state’s nation-leading GDP.

Learn more 👉business.ca.gov/wp-content/upl…

California’s trade network spans the globe – 226 countries and regions last year alone.​ By building strong international partnerships, we unlock new markets and promote shared economic growth.​ Here’s a quick snapshot of the countries that drove California’s trade in 2025:

The state is awarding CalCompetes Tax Credits to 17 companies to support business expansion across several @CAJobsFirst sectors. These investments are expected to generate $1B in new private investment and create nearly 4,500 new jobs. Learn more here: gov.ca.gov/2026/05/06/gov…

California is setting the pace. ​In 2025, the state ranked #1 in exports across 27 industries – powering international trade with unmatched economic diversity, while supporting workers, strengthening businesses and helping communities thrive.

Hosted at @UCSB with REACH, the second Quantum California session brought together leaders for a fireside chat with two Nobel Laureates, tours of UCSB’s quantum ecosystem, and strategy discussions shaping the @CAJobsFirst Quantum Industry Strategy.

California is fighting back against the termination of $1.2 billion in funding for ARCHES, working to protect the clean hydrogen market and continue to advance the state's work to build a carbon-neutral economy.
Learn more here: gov.ca.gov/2026/02/18/cal…

Earlier today, LA County DEO hosted a Small Business Pop-Up Fair in Altadena, bringing recovery resources directly to the community, directly supporting wildfire-impacted businesses and reinforcing a shared commitment to long-term recovery and local economic resilience.

Today, the @CAgovernor announced nearly $100M in CalCompetes Tax Credits for nine innovative companies expanding their headquarters in CA! We’re excited to see these companies continue to strengthen the industries that drive our economy and accelerate growth across the state.

Today, Quantum California launched alongside @GovPressOffice, UCOP & @UCBerkeley – a new initiative keeping California at the forefront of the tech shaping our future. Fueling innovation, creating jobs & securing our leadership in quantum. Learn more: bit.ly/3JzQMuj

Director Meyers joined Governor Newsom at the California Economic Summit for a fireside chat discussing the state's economic influence, highlighting the implementation of the @CAJobsFirst Blueprint, emerging high-tech and the workforce ecosystem. Thanks for having us, @MoveCAFWD.

GO-Biz welcomed a delegation of German rail companies for the Transatlantic Railway Symposium. Together with partners from the @CA_Trans_Agency, @CaltransHQ, @CaHSRA, @californiapuc, we exchanged ideas on mobility and innovation to further advance clean, efficient rail systems.

California continues to lead the nation in emerging technologies. With today’s signing, the Golden State is advancing fusion and quantum innovation—enforcing our leadership in research, talent, and groundbreaking discoveries.

For generations, California has turned ideas into reality, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Today, California continues to lead the nation in manufacturing and supplying the world with goods. Follow along as we highlight this sector in recognition of Manufacturing Month

California ingenuity at work: @Caltech researchers assembled a record-breaking 6,100-qubit array with high accuracy—marking a major step toward large-scale, error-corrected quantum computers amid the global race to scale the technology. Check it out: caltech.edu/about/news/cal…

Three of the four most valuable companies in history call California home. A testament to the Golden State’s unmatched innovation ecosystem. Learn more about Alphabet’s rise to a $3T market cap: gov.ca.gov/2025/09/22/icy…

Why film in California? Jobs, opportunity, and community.

Emmy Award winner Noah Wyle and creator R. Scott Gemmill share how @FilmCalifornia’s Film & Tax Credit Program made the difference for “The Pitt.” latimes.com/entertainment-…

Today, we celebrate 175 years of California statehood! The Golden State continues to lead the way, built on innovation, strengthened by diversity and driven by progress. #CA175