CALED Econ Dev News

GO-Biz Shares An Overview of Opportunity Zones in California

21 May 2018

Opportunity Zones provide a new tool for investors, fund managers and communities by utilizing privately sourced funds into eligible economic development and community reinvestment projects.... Read More

EDA Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Webinar Slides

10 May 2018

The recording and slide deck from the May 9 EDA Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) webinar are now available. Click here to access... Read More

ConnectHomeUSA – Upcoming Application Period & May 8 Webinar

07 May 2018

ConnectHomeUSA is an effort to bridge this digital divide in HUD-assisted communities around the country. Under the leadership of national nonprofit EveryoneOn and with support from HUD,... Read More

Small Business Development & Impact Investing White Paper

30 Apr 2018

The Council of Development Finance Agencies’ new Small Business Development & Impact Investing White Paper documents the potential of a collaboration between Impact Investors and... Read More

Opportunity Zones Designations Show Promise

30 Apr 2018

Eighteen states have submitted their selections of local neighborhoods that will qualify as “Opportunity Zones” under a new tax incentive created by Congress in last... Read More

Get Ready for Economic Development Week May 7-12, 2018

16 Apr 2018

Get ready to post and share during Economic Development Week May 7-12, 2018. We encourage you to share your story on all social media platforms.... Read More

Check Out The 2018 California Investment Guide

12 Apr 2018

The Golden State’s ideal business climate brings innovations to the forefront while its people and companies prosper. Learn why corporate executives and businesses choose California... Read More

U.S. Dept. of Commerce Announces $587M to Aid Communities Impacted by Natural Disasters in 2017

10 Apr 2018

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) today published the FY18 Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) making $587 million available to eligible grantees in... Read More

ULI: Urban Marketplace 2018

20 Mar 2018

A must attend event for those involved with urban development and redevelopment projects throughout Los Angeles County, Urban Marketplace convenes the leaders, senior city staff,... Read More

Review Designations & Provide Comments By March 15, 2018!

05 Mar 2018

The California Department of Finance released the highly anticipated initial list of Opportunity Zone designations. The Opportunity Zone program is a new federal economic development... Read More

Urban Greening Grant Program

27 Feb 2018

The California Natural Resources Agency is pleased to announce the open solicitation period for the Urban Greening Grant Program. Online application deadline is April 11,... Read More

California’s Economy Will Continue to Outshine Most of the U.S.

26 Feb 2018

The California economy has been going gangbusters over the past few years and should continue to march along nicely over the next two years. As... Read More

Now Accepting Session Presentations for Oakland Small Business Week

15 Feb 2018

The City of Oakland is accepting Applications for Session Presentations for the upcoming Oakland Small Business Week on April 29 – May 5. If your... Read More

Join GO-Biz in Mexico City April 24-26, 2018

08 Feb 2018

The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and the Sacramento Center for International... Read More

California Economic Improvement Plan heads to Senate

05 Feb 2018

Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Orange County) has moved her California Economic Improvement Plan through the California State Assembly. The plan consists of 5 bills that have... Read More

GO-Biz and IBank to Deliver on Governor’s Bold Target of 5 Mil Zero Emission Vehicles

30 Jan 2018

Last week, the Governor gave his final State of the State Address and announced new climate investments in the state. Together, they offer important steps... Read More

GO-Biz Director Shares Information About Governor’s State of the State

25 Jan 2018

January 25, 2018 SACRAMENTO – From the GO-Biz perspective, the Governor’s remarks on creating a cleaner environment, not just in California, but globally, provide an... Read More

Clearing the air on Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)

22 Jan 2018

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing is one of the fastest growing types of financing in California – and for good reason. Since 2007, PACE... Read More

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