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California Competes Tax Credit Workshops

GO-Biz is Holding Statewide California Competes Tax Credit Workshops

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) is holding a series of California Competes Tax Credit technical assistance workshops throughout the state:

Sacramento, CA
Tuesday July 14, 2015
Details and Registration

Visalia, CA
Thursday July 16, 2015
Details and Registration

Fresno, CA
Thursday July 16, 2015
Details and Registration

Vacaville, CA
Monday July 20, 2015
Details and Registration

Santa Rosa, CA
Monday July 20, 2015
Details and Registration

Pittsburg, CA
Tuesday July 21, 2015
Details and Registration

Seaside, CA
Wednesday July 22, 2015
Details and Registration

Santa Cruz, CA
Wednesday July 22, 2015
Details and Registration

Santa Paula, CA
Thursday July 23, 2015
Details and Registration

Atwater, CA
Friday July 24, 2015
Details and Registration

Murrieta, CA
Friday July 24, 2015
Details and Registration

Vernon, CA
Monday July 27, 2015
Details and Registration

Camarillo, CA
Tuesday July 28, 2015
Details and Registration

Lancaster, CA
Tuesday July 28, 2015
Details and Registration

Torrance, CA
Wednesday July 29, 2015
Details and Registration

Redlands, CA
Wednesday July 29, 2015
Details and Registration

Cathedral City, CA
Thursday July 30, 2015
Details and Registration

Rialto, CA
Thursday July 30, 2015
Details and Registration

Tustin, CA
Friday July 31, 2015
Details and Registration

San Diego, CA
Friday July 31, 2015
Details and Registration

Ceres, CA
Thursday August 6, 2015
Details and Registration

Watsonville, CA
Thursday August 6, 2015
Details and Registration

Bakersfield, CA
Friday August 7, 2015
Details and Registration

Online Webinar
Monday August 10, 2015
Details and Registration

The California Competes Tax Credit was created by Governor Brown and is focused on helping businesses grow and stay in California. In the 2014-15 fiscal year, GO-Biz allocated approximately $150 million to 212 companies that are projected to create over 29,400 jobs and make over $7.1 billion in investments. Companies interested in applying for California Competes tax credits can apply during the next application round which begins July 20. Applicants complete a free, user friendly application available on-line at www.calcompetes.ca.gov.  Applicants can access an application guide, FAQs, schedule of application periods, and other technical assistance documents here.

About California Competes
The California Competes tax credit is part of the Governor’s Economic Development Initiative (GEDI) which Governor Brown signed legislation to enact in 2013 (AB 93 and SB 90). GO-Biz evaluates the most competitive applications based on the factors required by statute, including total jobs created, total investment, average wage, economic impact, strategic importance and more. Companies are exempted from paying state income taxes in the amount awarded.

About GO-Biz
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as California’s single point of contact for economic development and job creation efforts. GO-Biz offers a range of services to business owners including: attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and much more. For more information visit:www.business.ca.gov.