The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) today announced a series of workshops across California designed to help businesses apply for the California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC).
“The California Competes tax credit has encouraged hundreds of companies to expand in California and add valuable jobs in the state,” said GO-Biz deputy director Kristen Kane. “Our continued goal for these workshops is to reach new businesses in diverse communities that would benefit from more state resources.”
GO-Biz is awarding a total of $243.3 million in tax credits in fiscal year 2016-17. The next CCTC application period starts January 2, 2017, with $100 million in tax credits available. Businesses interested in applying can register to attend any of the workshops and receive valuable information from GO-Biz staff. Following this announcement is a complete list of workshops with registration links. GO-Biz has also partnered with several organizations to help promote the workshops and encourage local businesses to attend the events.
This program is open to any business planning to create new full-time jobs in the state, regardless of size or location. Since 2014, GO-Biz has awarded $340 Million to 500 companies projected to create over 55,000 jobs and make $12.9 billion in investments.
The deadline to submit applications is January 23, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) and the online application website will automatically close once this deadline has passed. The online application can be accessed starting January 2, 2017 at www.calcompetes.ca.gov.
Members of the CCTC team are available to provide technical application assistance. An application guide, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), program regulations, and a video explaining how to create an account are available here.
Complete List of Workshops & Webinars (November 18, 2016 – January 18, 2017)
November 18, 2016
Roseville, CA
Details and Registration
November 21, 2016
Sacramento, CA
Details and Registration
November 29, 2016
Oxnard, CA
Details and Registration
November 29, 2016
Santa Maria, CA
Details and Registration
November 30, 2016
Fresno, CA
Details and Registration
November 30, 2016
Manteca, CA
Details and Registration
December 1, 2016
Merced, CA
Details and Registration
December 1, 2016
Tulare, CA
Details and Registration
December 5, 2016
Elk Grove, CA
Details and Registration
December 5, 2016
Crescent City, CA
Details and Registration
December 5, 2016
Yreka, CA
Details and Registration
December 6, 2016
Benicia, CA
Details and Registration
December 6, 2016
Fairfield, CA
Details and Registration
December 7, 2016
Fremont, CA
Details and Registration
December 7, 2016
Oakland, CA
Details and Registration
December 8, 2016
Escondido, CA
Details and Registration
December 8, 2016
National City, CA
Details and Registration
December 9, 2016
Poway, CA
Details and Registration
December 9, 2016
Santee, CA
Details and Registration
December 12, 2016
Lancaster, CA
Details and Registration
December 13, 2016
Bell, CA
Details and Registration
December 13, 2016
Carson, CA
Details and Registration
December 13, 2016
Torrance, CA
Details and Registration
December 14, 2016
El Monte, CA
Details and Registration
December 14, 2016
Fullerton, CA
Details and Registration
December 14, 2016
Garden Grove, CA
Details and Registration
December 15, 2016
Mission Viejo, CA
Details and Registration
December 15, 2016
Murrieta, CA
Details and Registration
December 19, 2016
Moreno Valley, CA
Details and Registration
December 19, 2016
San Bernardino County, CA
Details and Registration
December 20, 2016
Calexico, CA
Details and Registration
December 20, 2016
Indio, CA
Details and Registration
Webinars:
November 30, 2016
Details and Registration
December 7, 2016
Details and Registration
December 14, 2016
Details and Registration
December 21, 2016
Details and Registration
December 28, 2016
Details and Registration
January 4, 2017
Details and Registration
January 11, 2017
Details and Registration
January 18, 2017
Details and Registration
About California Competes
The CCTC 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.
If you have any questions regarding the CCTC or application process, please contact our office at (916) 322-4051 or send an email to CalCompetes@gov.ca.gov.
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