Assistant Secretary for Economic Development

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The Assistant Secretary for Economic Development is the Administrator of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). They lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the global economy.

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Empowering Employees through Leadership and Commitment

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In 2013, the “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” rankings from the Partnership for Public Service placed the Economic Development Administration (EDA) last in...

Nov152016

EDA Assistant Secretary Jay Williams announces the 2016 RIS grant awardees in Austin, Texas on November 15, 2016.

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EDA Invests $15 Million in 19 States to Move Ideas to Market, Promote U.S. Innovation

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Earlier today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced 35 organizations from 19 states that will receive nearly $15 million to create and expand cluster-focused...

Nov152016

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $15 Million in Entrepreneurs Across the Nation to Move Ideas to Market, Promote American Innovation

InnovationRegional Innovation Strategies Program (RIS)Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Entrepreneurship

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced 35 organizations — including nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and entrepreneurship-focused...

Oct262016

U.S. Assistant Secretary for Economic Development Jay Williams Announces Grants to Help Coal-Impacted Communities in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Obama Administration Announces Nearly $28 million In Additional Investments to Strengthen the Economy in Nation’s Coal-Impacted Communities

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) today announced nearly $28 million in investments to grow the economy in the...

Oct262016

IMCP Communities after the White House Executive Session and Best Practices Session with Industry Leaders

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At the Cusp of U.S.-Led Regional Innovation: Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership

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Since taking office, protecting and growing our country’s critical manufacturing sector has been a key focus of the Obama administration. Early on, there was doubt if the U...

Sep272016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Redesignates 12 Manufacturing Communities

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that 12 diverse communities will be redesignated as Manufacturing Communities as a part of the Investing in...

Sep092016

U.S. Map Depicting How EDA Has Helped Communities Generate Jobs, Retain Existing Jobs and Stimulate Industrial and Commercial Growth

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The EDA Impact by the Numbers

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For more than 50 years, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has led the nation’s economic development agenda. Each year, EDA publishes an annual report to...

Aug312016

Department of Commerce employees prepare to attend the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Initiative Volunteer Recruitment Fair on August 17, 2016

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Commerce Employees Commit Time to DC Youth for MBK Initiative

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With the busy schedules of today, it is hard to imagine being able to do more than work, eat and sleep. Yet, this month, nearly fifty (50) Department of Commerce (DOC)...

Aug242016

West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin Joins ARC Federal Co-Chair Earl Gohl and U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Jay Williams and Others in Announcing$38.8 Million to Nation's Coal-Impacted Communities

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Obama Administration Invests $38.8 Million to Strengthen Economy in Nation’s Coal-Impacted Communities

InnovationPartnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), the and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration...

Apr292016

Students in the Ron Brown Scholar Program

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A Discussion with Ron Brown Scholars: Start Where You Are

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On Tuesday, April 26, I had the privilege of participating in a professional development webinar with college students from across the country who participate in the Ron...

Feb262015

Spotlight on Commerce: Jay Williams, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development.

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Spotlight on Commerce: Jay Williams, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development

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Outside of my parents, the most influential person in my life was the late Bishop Norman L. Wagner. Bishop Wagner served as the pastor of the church I attended virtually my...

Sep292014

Manufacturing: Rebuilding America’s Economy

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Manufacturing: Rebuilding America’s Economy

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Last week, I was honored to participate in Partnering for Illinois’ Economic Future Second Annual Economic Summit

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You Don’t Have to Start a Business to Think Like an Entrepreneur

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One of my favorite things about my time as Mayor of Youngstown was having the opportunity to go out and speak to students in local schools. I found myself inspired and...

Sep032014

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests Nearly $2 Million to Support Entrepreneurs and Startups in South Carolina

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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests Nearly $2 Million to Support Entrepreneurs and Startups in South Carolina

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.9 million investment to the...

Aug292014

EDA: Helping Communities Build Economic Resilience

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EDA: Helping Communities Build Economic Resilience

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Since taking office, President Obama and his administration have worked to help communities and regions impacted by natural disasters and major economic challenges respond...

Jul182014

Assistant Secretary Williams announces $1 million EDA investment to help build the Austin’s [re]Manufacturing Hub Eco-Industrial Park. (L-R): Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Assistant Secretary Williams, U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett.

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Building Infrastructure to Strengthen Environmental Resiliency

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Environmental sustainability is a priority for the Department of Commerce and EDA. In the last 5 years alone, EDA has made more than 130 investments that support green...

Jun132014

Data Driving Development: EDA Releases New Cluster Mapping Tool to Help Spur Regional Economic Growth

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Data Driving Development: EDA Releases New Cluster Mapping Tool to Help Spur Regional Economic Growth

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Earlier this week, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker announced the launch of the U.S. Cluster Mapping and Registry project, a national economic initiative based at...

Jun122014

Engaging Indian Country to Help Create Conditions for Economic Opportunity on Trust Lands

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Engaging Indian Country to Help Create Conditions for Economic Opportunity on Trust Lands

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Traveling this week on my first official trip as Assistant Secretary for Economic Development, I was honored to participate in the National Congress of the American Indians...

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Jay Williams was appointed by President Obama to serve as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development and...

May282014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Designation of First 12 Manufacturing Communities Through the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Program

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May142014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Confirmation of Jay Williams as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement on the confirmation of Jay Williams as Assistant Secretary for Economic Development at the U.S...

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