California remains the eighth largest economy in the world. Sacramento leaders need to create an economic environment which will continue to responsibly move California forward. Minimizing the environmental impact of growth, fostering California’s small business community, and ending the home foreclosure crisis must all be a part of California’s plans for moving forward. To this end I have joined the Republican task force on the Environment, Energy, and the Economy (E3) to make sure that California’s job creation and economic growth is achieved without sacrificing our natural resources.
The shining star of our state’s economy has been California small business. 99% of private employers are small businesses employing fewer than 500 people and almost seven million Californians work for small businesses.
The Small Business Administration estimates 52% of California’s workforce is employed by the 700,000 small businesses in California.
Policy-makers in Sacramento must protect small businesses and keep the state from interfering with and restricting their growth as much as possible.
A recent study, the Cost of Regulation on Small Business estimates the overly burdensome regulatory climate in California costs our businesses billions of dollars and results in millions of lost jobs and tax revenue for the state.
There are many things that can be done to help foster a better California economy. Reducing the effects of illegal immigration, strengthening our K-12 and higher education systems, and reducing the financial burden of out of control taxation are all vital components to fostering a better California economy.
This web portal is designed as a clearinghouse of information on this issue. It is my hope that the links provided will enable you to find the information you need to keep informed on this important topic.
Legislation
Republicans have many ideas to restore the economy and bring jobs to California. Some current legislative proposals include measures to allow for flexibility in the work place. Republicans support legislation that encourages further development of innovative technologies and brings new industries to California. We need to take action to eliminate and pair back onerous restrictions on business, reduce bureaucratic red tape and reform workers compensation rules so that genuine claims are expedited and disallowed claims are closed out.
Government Resources
The California Business Portal provides links to a number of resources for starting, growing, financing, expanding or relocating a business in California.
Business Transportation and Housing Agency
The Small Business Advocate’s Blog
The California Economic Development Agency Directory is a directory of the websites of agencies with significant economic development information for business people and consultants considering new facilities.
California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
The California Employment Development Department
The California Community Economic Development Agency is actively involved in revitalizing California’s neighborhoods and local governments through community economic development training, technical assistance and education.
The California Commission for Jobs and Economic Growth
CalGOLD database provides links and contact information that direct you to agencies that administer and issue business permits, licenses and registration requirements from all levels of government.
Orange County Division of the League of Cities
U.S. Small Business Administration
The National Economic Recovery Act Resources
Federal Economic Stimulus Impact:
Business Associations
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