Building a Community-Led, Climate-Forward Economy

Joined December 2024
GO-Biz team members recently joined 300 leaders from the @weprosperjuntos community to collaborate on economic and workforce development goals that will continue to grow good-paying jobs & attract investment across California’s Capital Region.
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California’s economy dominates the global stage. And this is thanks to the diverse regions, industries, and talents that exist across the state. That’s why we’ve invested $434.5M through @CAJobsFirst to support their growth — creating thousands of good-paying jobs along the way.
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Big news! 🚀 Barstow Community College was awarded $970K from @CAJobsFirst renovate a new workforce training center. Newsroom: ow.ly/39KE50ZGPfw #BarstowCommunityCollege #GoVikings #Workforce #CAJobsFirst @Calif0rniagov @CAGoBiz
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SDSU has been awarded $3.95M to strengthen San Diego’s national security industry. The funding will support a startup accelerator, investment capital and advanced manufacturing at SDSU Mission Valley.
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Governor Newsom today announced the award of $7.3 Million for the Capital Biomanufacturing Alliance (CAPBIO) program, a coordinated effort to accelerate the Capital Region's growing biomanufacturing industry! Read more: valleyvision.org/capital-reg…
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Today on Mare Island, @cagovernor announced $48.5 million through California Jobs First for 18 projects across 33 counties, with investments expected to support 20,000 new direct and indirect jobs.
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Honored to be in Solano County to announce $48.5 million in funding through @CAJobsFirst to support: - 20,000 new jobs - 18 projects - 7 economic regions - 33 counties California is prioritizing and supporting our key sectors shaping the future.
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I just received the Bay Area @CAJobsFirst Regional Plan aboard the Golden Bear Training Ship at Mare Island. California's economy is a global powerhouse thanks to our state's regional diversity — and we're ensuring we continue to lead the world in the sectors of the future.
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Six California companies are receiving up to $574M from the US Dept of Commerce, nearly 2/3 of all funding, to advance the future of AI. Learn more here: nist.gov/news-events/news/20…
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Thank you to @CAgovernor for awarding us a $32.75M California Competes Tax Credit through @CAGoBiz. We’re proud to be headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and committed to creating hundreds of new jobs locally as we build the future of commercial space systems. gov.ca.gov/2026/06/22/govern…
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☀️ California’s solar power has generated more electricity than natural gas on 82% of days this year. That’s what building the clean energy economy of the future looks like.
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NEW: @CAGovernor Gavin Newsom’s first-in-the-nation California Jobs First initiative transformed a historic 1915 building in Yreka into a new hub for entrepreneurship, business innovation, and job creation across rural California including Siskiyou County and the broader North State region.
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Our @CAJobsFirst initiative is transforming a once-shuttered historic building in Yreka into a hub for rural business and economic development across the broader North State region. We're giving every region across California the tools to grow, compete, and rise together.
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The Bay Area Region’s Catalyst awardee, High Road Clean Transportation Career Pathways, released a report highlighting how the transition to clean transportation can create jobs while advancing climate goals, and outlines key workforce investments needed to support the shift.
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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/govern…
This is big: California just secured A BILLION DOLLARS in new private investment via @CAGoBiz. With tax credits awarded to 17 companies, we're helping create thousands of new jobs across the state.
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During National Apprenticeship Week, Secretary Knox joined the @LosAngelesHTA to celebrate their latest graduating class! The success of programs like HTA demonstrates California's dedication to building a skilled and diverse workforce. See more at labor.ca.gov/2026/05/01/lwda…
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Investment in Southern California’s life sciences sector is surging, fueling innovation, accelerating breakthroughs and bringing together researchers, engineers and scientists to shape the next era of discovery. The sector remains a key driver for economic strength and growth.
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🚀 California came together for the California Jobs First (@CAJobsFirst) Investment Summit—and the momentum is still building. 💙With the theme From Blueprint to Breakthrough, the summit marked a powerful shift from planning to action. Across two days, we heard from California Jobs First Council members, saw 31 regional project pitches, and connected with partners working to create good-paying, meaningful jobs across the state. 💡 One message was clear: no matter what changes—funding, leadership, or circumstances—California’s foundation remains strong: • A world-class talent pool • A culture of innovation and entrepreneurship • A commitment to centering people in economic opportunity 🌐 Key takeaways across the three pillars: 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 Networks – We have strong partnerships—now it’s time to make them lasting, connected, and action-driven. 💰 Funding – Continued investment in resilience and equity is critical, with a need for better alignment and accessibility. 📜 Policy – Bold policies are in motion, and the focus now is implementation at speed and scale. 🔥 As one reflection captured it: The “best future that is still possible” is within reach—but only if we break down silos, center people, and move with urgency. 🫶🏽Thank you to all the partners, regions, and leaders driving this work forward. The summit may be over, but the work continues. #CaliforniaJobsFirst #EconomicOpportunity #ClimateAction #EquityInAction #FromBlueprintToBreakthrough
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