Business Attraction Resources

California is OPEN for Business!

Learn the six top reasons why California is a great place for businesses to invest. This publication also summarizes the state's investment assistance programs and its tax structure.

Click here for the California Investment Guide, published by the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development.

Business Attraction Resources

Finding a great place to locate a business in California made easy.

Step 1: Pick a location
California is divided into economic regions. Look at the map and choose the region that interests you. If you're not sure which region is best for you, learn more about them by visiting the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Developmetn (GO-BIZ)

Step 2: Locate a contact
Click on the region that interests you and this will take you to a list of economic development contacts for that area. If you are looking for a specific city, visit the California State Association of Counties for a listing of cities by county.

Step 3: Make the call
The contacts are listed by county. A county’s primary contact can provide you valuable information about locating your business in their cities and towns. Other county, city and nonprofit economic development contacts can provide you with information specific to the area they serve.

Where to go for more information if you're doing business in California.
Economic Regions by name.

Northern California
Northern Sacramento Valley
Greater Sacramento
Bay Area
Central Coast
San Joaquin Valley
Central Sierra
Southern California
Southern Border

Federal and State CALED Members

Where to go for more information
These resources will answer the most frequently asked questions business owners want to know when deciding where to locate.

• Business & Individual Taxes www.taxes.ca.gov
• California's Economic Regions www.labor.ca.gov/panel
• County Profiles & Demographic Data www.census.gov/acs (check out the "data tables link)
• Labor Market Information www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov
• Permitting www.calgold.ca.gov

State Resources

• Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-BIZ) www.business.ca.gov
• California Business, Transportation & Housing Agency www.bth.ca.gov
• California Labor & Workforce Development Agency www.labor.ca.gov
• Commission for Jobs and Economic Growth www.4cajobs.com
• TeamCalifornia http://caled.org/economicdevelopment/about/teamca
  

This information is obtained from CALED's 07-08 Membership Directory. Please report any changes to My Kristy Nong at 916-448-8252, ext. 13.