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U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Joins President Obama on Tour of the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida

EnvironmentClimate Resilience ToolkitPenny PritzkerDr. Kathryn SullivanNational Hurricane Preparedness Week

Today, President Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker toured NOAA’s National Hurricane Center in Miami and received the Center’s annual briefing on the upcoming...

May262015

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Participates in Grand Opening of Water Center in Alabama

EnvironmentNational Water CenterOpen for Business Agenda

Today in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participated in the grand opening of the National Water Center, a new facility located at the...

May222015

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority Legislation

Trade and InvestmentPenny PritzkerTrade Promotion Authority (TPA)

I applaud the bi-partisan group of Senators who voted today to strengthen the hand of American businesses and workers to better compete in the 21st century economy.

May152015

Secretary Pritzker delivered remarks at the “Discover Global Markets: The Americas” event

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Secretary Pritzker Visits Miami to Highlight Importance of Trade Throughout the Americas

Trade and InvestmentPenny PritzkerCubaDiscover Global Markets Forum

Secretary Pritzker recently traveled to Miami to highlight the importance of trade throughout the Western Hemisphere and underscore the Obama Administration’s commitment to...

May202015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Discusses Tunisia's Economic and Commercial Future at Business Roundtable Event

Trade and InvestmentTunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi, Tunisian government officials, and American business leaders for an open...

May202015

Secretary Pritzker Presents "E" Award to One of 45 American Companies

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45 American Companies Win President's “E” and “E” Star Awards for Export Excellence

Trade and InvestmentE Awards

Earlier this week, I had the honor of presenting 45 American companies with the President's “E” and “E” Star Awards, a recognition awarded to U.S. businesses that have...

May152015

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Secretary Penny Pritzker Discusses Trade, Exports, and Minority-Owned Businesses in Columbia, SC

Trade and InvestmentPenny PritzkerCongressman Jim Clyburn

Last week, Secretary Penny Pritzker joined Congressman Jim Clyburn in Columbia, South Carolina to discuss how trade and exports are contributing to economic growth and job...

May182015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Presents U.S. Companies with President's "E" Award for Export Success

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President’s “E” Awards Recognize the Importance of Exporting To “Main Street” America

Trade and InvestmentE Awards

Today, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker honored 45 American companies and organizations at the 2015 President’s “E” Awards ceremony. The President’s “E” Award is the...

May182015

Remarks from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker at the 53rd Anniversary of the President's "E" Awards Ceremony

Trade and InvestmentE AwardsPenny PritzkerTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the 2015 President’s “E” Awards ceremony, which honored 45 American companies and organizations for...

May182015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Presents U.S. Companies with President's "E" Award for Export Success

Trade and InvestmentPenny PritzkerE AwardsTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP)

Today, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker honored 45 American companies and organizations, many of which are small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), at the 2015...

May142015

The rise of the micro-multinational, and why it matters to the U.S. economy

Trade and InvestmenteBayDavid WenigPenny PritzkerTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

In today's economy, all businesses need to think globally. Any entrepreneur or CEO faces a world that is more interconnected and more competitive than ever -- and to...

May142015

Secretary Pritzker Addresses Importance of Supply Chain Innovation and Public-Private Partnerships at Global Supply Chain Summit 2015

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Secretary Pritzker Addresses Importance of Supply Chain Innovation and Public-Private Partnerships at Global Supply Chain Summit 2015

Trade and InvestmentInnovationManufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)Global Supply Chain Summit

This week, Secretary Pritzker delivered the keynote speech at the Global Supply Chain Summit hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The event gathered business leaders and...

May142015

Remarks from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker at the Discover Global Markets: The Americas Forum

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Discover Global Markets Forum

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced today that she will travel to Colombia and Brazil next month, making her first trip to South America since joining the...

May122015

Remarks from U.S.Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker at the Global Supply Chain Summit 2015

Trade and InvestmentInnovationGlobal Supply Chain SummitBig DataManufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks on the importance of the public and private sectors working together to improve America’s supply chains at...

May122015

Members of the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship

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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Joins President Obama in Announcing Expanded Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) Initiative

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)

Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined President Obama in celebrating emerging entrepreneurs from across the United States and around the world. During...

May122015

President Barack Obama greets young entrepreneurs in the vestibule of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building South Court Auditorium prior to remarks at the 2015 Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) and Young Entrepreneurs event, M

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From Airbnb to KIND Snacks: The White House Celebrates Entrepreneurs Around the World

InnovationSpark Global Entrepreneurship InitiativePresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)Penny Pritzker

Yesterday at the Global Entrepreneurship meeting, President Obama welcomed emerging entrepreneurs from across the country and around the world to the White House to honor...

May112015

(Left to right) Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, Stefan Selig, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, and Devin Wenig, Chief Executive Officer of eBay at a “Listen and Learn” session.

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Department of Commerce Hosts Forum to Better Aid Internet Exporters

Trade and InvestmentDavid WenigPenny PritzkerNEI/NEXT

Recently, incoming eBay CEO Devin Wenig, eBay executives, and Department of Commerce leadership including Secretary Penny Pritzker and Under Secretary Stefan Selig hosted a...

May112015

FACT SHEET: Expanding and Building Upon the Success of the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) Initiative

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)

The Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) initiative was created to develop the next generation of entrepreneurs both at home and abroad. President...

May112015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Celebrates White House Expansion of Highly-Successful Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship Initiative

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined President Obama in celebrating emerging entrepreneurs from across the United States and around the world. During the...

May042015

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One Day In Los Angeles with Secretary Pritzker

Trade and InvestmentUCLA Anderson School of ManagementMilken Institute

During a recent trip to Los Angeles, Secretary Pritzker participated in two armchair discussions about the role the Department of Commerce plays in advancing American...

May012015

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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Discusses U.S.-Japan Relationship in Los Angeles

Trade and InvestmentJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo AbeSelectUSATrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

During a conference with American and Japanese business leaders last week in Los Angeles, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks on the U.S.-Japan...

May072015

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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Recognizes Employees in Honor of Public Service Recognition Week (Video)

About the U.S. Department of CommercePublic Service Recognition Week

In honor of Public Service Recognition Week, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker recognizes the men and women who work tirelessly on behalf of America’s businesses,...

May072015

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Participate in White House Event Recognizing Emerging Global Entrepreneurs

InnovationGlobal Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)

On Monday, May 11, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will participate in a White House event focused on celebrating emerging entrepreneurs from across the United...

May052015

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in March 2015

Trade and InvestmentU.S. International Trade in Goods and ServicesTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Trade Promotion Authority (TPA)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the March 2015 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. Total...

May052015

U.S. Department of Commerce Kicks Off World Trade Month

Trade and InvestmentWorld Trade Month

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker today kicked off World Trade Month 2015 by reiterating the U.S. government’s commitment to promoting international trade as part of the...

May042015

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Confirmation of Willie E. May as Under Secretary for Standards and Technology and National Institute of Standards and Technology Director

InnovationWillie E. MayPenny Pritzker

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement on the confirmation of Willie E. May as Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and...

May012015

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks on the Strategic Importance of the Economic, Trade, and Investment Partnership Between the United States and Japan

Trade and InvestmentJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo AbeTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline KennedySelectUSATrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today delivered remarks on the strength of the U.S.-Japan economic partnership, the shared goal of deepening our countries’...

May012015

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Commerce Hosts Inaugural Data Advisory Council (Video)

DataOpen DataOpen for Business AgendaCommerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC)

As Colin Parris, Vice President of Software Research at General Electric, reflected on his participation in the inaugural Commerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC) he said, “I...

Feb032015

Julie Goonewardene, Vice Chancellor for Innovation & Strategic Investment, Diaceutics Chairwoman, AMA Board, MBI Board

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The Important Work of NACIE Begins

InnovationPenny Pritzker

Last year, I was honored to be appointed as an advisor to Secretary Pritzker as part of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE). NACIE is...

Apr292015

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Introduction of the Patent Act

InnovationPATENT Act

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued a statement on the introduction of the Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act (PATENT Act).

Dec052013

Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Announcement at White House Mayor’s Manufacturing Summit

InnovationInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)

Thank you, Gene – not just for those comments, but for ALL of the leadership that you have provided on manufacturing and many other areas during your service to our country...

Nov132013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Testifies on Strengthening Innovation and Manufacturing for a 21st Century Economy

InnovationNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)

Chairman Rockefeller, Ranking Member Thune, and members of the Committee, thank you for calling this important hearing to examine the role of manufacturing hubs in a 21st...

Aug282013

Remarks at the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana

EnvironmentGulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration CouncilNew Orleans

Welcome everyone. I’m pleased to call to order the second meeting of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council. It’s great to be in New Orleans.

Aug222013

Remarks at Manufacturing Summit, Orlando, Florida

Trade and InvestmentExportsSelectUSAManufacturing

Thank you, Bill Simon and Governor Scott. It’s great to be in Orlando with Walmart suppliers, business leaders, and economic development organizations.

Aug132013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at FirstNet Board Meeting

InnovationLarry Strickling

Building a nationwide, interoperable broadband network to support public safety is a big undertaking. Let me start by simply saying thank you for your commitment to serve our...

Jul242013

Remarks at White House Forum on Global Investment

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSA

Remarks at Remarks at White House Forum on Global Investment

Jul232013

Remarks at 2013 Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy

Trade and InvestmentExportsJobs

Remarks at 2013 Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy

Dec202013

U.S. Delegation Participates in Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman today in Beijing led the American delegation in the 24th session of the U.S.-China...

Dec122013

U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Positive Travel And Tourism Forecast

Trade and InvestmentTravel and Tourism

The U.S. Department of Commerce today released the latest Travel and Tourism Forecast, a twice-yearly report produced by the International Trade Administration that predicts...

Dec052013

Statement by U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the death of Nelson Mandela

About the U.S. Department of CommerceNelson Mandela

Shown hate and persecution by those in authority, Nelson Mandela responded with reconciliation and resilience to free his people from oppression.

Dec052013

White House, U.S. Department Of Commerce Announce Second Phase Of ‘Investing In Manufacturing Communities Partnership’

InnovationInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered opening remarks at the White House Mayor’s Manufacturing Community Summit and announced the launch of Phase 2 of...

Nov222013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Travels to Munich, Germany

Trade and Investment

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to Munich, Germany today, where she met with business leaders and promoted SelectUSA, an initiative to attract more foreign...

Nov112013

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on Veterans Day

About the U.S. Department of CommerceVeterans Day

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on Veterans Day.

Nov072013

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on the Advance Estimate of GDP in the Third Quarter of 2013

DataGross Domestic Product (GDP)Jobs

The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis today released its first estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the third quarter of 2013.

Nov212013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Statement Following Her Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, Antonis Samaras

Trade and InvestmentAntonis SamarasTransatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP)

It is wonderful to be here with you today in Athens, and at the Acropolis no less. Here, we can truly appreciate both the modernity of Athens, which is captured in the...

Nov142013

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in September 2013

Trade and InvestmentExportsJobs Supported by Exports

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the September 2013 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data.

Nov042013

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on FirstNet Board Appointment

InnovationBroadbandBarry Boniface

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on the appointment of Barry Boniface to the FirstNet Board. FirstNet is an independent entity within the U...

Nov012013

Inaugural U.S. Commerce Department SelectUSA Investment Summit Concludes With A Focus On Forging Stronger Global Business Alliances

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSASelectUSA Investment Summit

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker wrapped up the inaugural SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit this afternoon, following two high-impact days of meetings and discussions...

Oct252013

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on First-Ever Select USA Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSASelectUSA Investment Summit

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on the SelectUSA Investment Summit. The White House today announced that President Obama will be hosting...

Apr282015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces U.S.-Ukraine Business Forum

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Ukraine Business Forum

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement announcing the first U.S.-Ukraine Business Forum on July 13, 2015 in Washington, D.C. “In...

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