Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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Choose Santa Cruz
Choose Santa Cruz is the flagship program of the Santa Cruz Economic Development Department, dedicated to supporting a flourishing and expansive local economy and serving the community. It focuses on business development, infrastructure and property development, housing development and preservation, and arts and culture.
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Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
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Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo