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San Jose is a great place to grow! Whether you’re expanding your business, your physical space or simply a great idea, your success is our success and we want you to thrive – that’s why we’re constantly making it easier for companies of all sizes to succeed here. We've created a business friendly climate by establishing clear communication channels, eliminating burdensome regulations, and providing access to resources that support your growth.


Picture of Ribbon CuttingBusiness Environment – San Jose is home to a diverse and expansive business community including some of the most influential industry leading corporations, innovative start-ups, and fastest growing small and emerging companies creating a uniquely dynamic business environment. The brightest, most creative talent from all over the nation and the world call San Jose home, pervading this spirit of innovation throughout San Jose's world-class community, as well as its economy. Find out more


Downtown San Jose at NightWorkforce – More than 35% of the workforce has a bachelor’s degree or higher, including recent graduates from the areas outstanding academic institutions including Stanford University, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, University of California Santa Cruz, University of California Berkeley, and more than 30 community colleges and training providers. San Jose’s workforce development organization, work2future, collaborates with businesses, residents, government, educational and community-based organizations to maximize local and regional employment opportunities, and serves as the catalyst in the development and implementation of a comprehensive workforce strategy.  Combined these resources support the diverse needs of a world-class workforce that fosters economic growth throughout the region. Find out more


Business Group MeetingBusiness Incentives – We’re committed to supporting entrepreneurs and companies developing technologies that will create economic opportunities for generations to come. Through comprehensive facilitation services, forward-thinking policies, and creative incentives, San Jose is creating an environment in which established and emerging companies will be able to flourish and create new jobs. Find out more


Picture of a Map and San JoseFind Property – Whether you’re looking for the perfect location or have found it and need to get in and get going quickly, we can help. Through of site selection page you can search for the right space in the right area of the City, check your zoning and other location information. Once you’ve found your space, we offer permitting assistance programs to guide you through the process and get you up and running as soon as possible. Find out more


Man on a web conferenceBuilding Your Network – We understand that it’s the relationships you build here that can make doing business in San Jose such a success. To enhance your efforts, we’re building partnerships between a wide range of organizations including government, businesses and universities, to ensure that you have access to all available resources. Whether it’s meeting the right person, finding the right funding opportunity, or partnering in the perfect demonstration opportunity, let us know what you need so we can help. Find out more

 

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