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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Addresses the American Chamber of Commerce in South Korea

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today concluded her last stop of the Trade and Business Development Mission in Seoul, South Korea.

Oct212014

U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker Addresses the American Chamber of Commerce of Japan

Trade and Investment

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker is currently in Asia leading 20 American firms on a Trade and Business Development Mission with stops in Japan and South Korea

Oct202014

Secretary Penny Pritzker met with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, and Japan’s Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Yasuhisa Shiozaki on the Tokyo stop of the Trade Mission

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Commerce Secretary Pritzker Begins Business Development Mission to Japan and Seeks Opportunities for U.S. Companies in Health Care and Energy Sectors

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

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today began a five-day Business Development Mission to Japan and South Korea

Oct172014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Leads Business Development Mission to Japan and South Korea

Trade and InvestmentSouth Korea

To take advantage of these growing market opportunities, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will leave tomorrow for Asia to lead 20 American firms on a Business...

Oct142014

Secretary Pritzker Meets With Gaming Industry CEOs in Silicon Valley

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Secretary Pritzker Meets With Gaming Industry CEOs in Silicon Valley

InnovationEntrepreneurshipOpen for Business Agenda

On Monday, U.S Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker met with various gaming industry CEOs at Electronic Arts in Silicon Valley

Oct102014

Secretary Pritzker Speaks at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit

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Secretary Pritzker Speaks at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit

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This week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participated in a panel discussion at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit

Oct022014

Secretary Pritzker and CEOs from the President’s Export Council Explore Market Opportunities with Turkish Business Leaders

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Secretary Pritzker and CEOs from the President’s Export Council Explore Market Opportunities with Turkish Business Leaders

Trade and InvestmentPresident's Export Council (PEC)Framework for Strategic Economic and Commercial Cooperation (FSECC)

After a productive stop in Poland, Secretary Pritzker traveled to Turkey with CEOs from the President’s Export Council to explore opportunities for U.S. firms interested in...

Sep302014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Prizker Co-Chairs Economic and Commercial Dialogue with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Piechocinski

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Prizker Co-Chairs Economic and Commercial Dialogue with Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Piechocinski

Trade and InvestmentPolish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy

Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Janusz Piechociński in co-chairing an Executive Session of...

Sep302014

Secretary Pritzker Hosts Innovation Roundtable with Polish Industry Leaders and Startups

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Secretary Pritzker Hosts Innovation Roundtable with Polish Industry Leaders and Startups

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)U.S.-Poland Innovation Council

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and a delegation of U.S. CEOs yesterday met with Poland's Minister of Higher Education and Science and a group of Polish...

Sep262014

Secretary Penny Pritzker to Lead High-Level U.S. Business Delegation to Poland and Turkey

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Secretary Penny Pritzker to Lead High-Level U.S. Business Delegation to Poland and Turkey

Trade and InvestmentCommercial DiplomacyPolandTurkeyUkraine

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will lead a high-level delegation of America’s top CEOs on an economic fact-finding mission next week to Poland and Turkey

Sep262014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Statement on President Obama Expanding the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument

Environment

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement on the President’s proclamation to expand the existing Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument

Sep222014

Secretary Pritzker enjoying NNMI Day with Senator Sherrod Brown and Congressmen Joe Kennedy and Tom Reed

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Three Takeaways from National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) Day

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

Last Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participated in the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) Day on Capitol Hill event. She was joined by...

Sep172014

Secretary Pritzker Says Increased Gender Diversity in Corporate Boardrooms is Vital to Economic Success

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Secretary Pritzker Says Increased Gender Diversity in Corporate Boardrooms is Vital to Economic Success

InnovationSAISGlobal Conference on Women in the Boardroom

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker addressed the urgent need to boost our companies’ economic competitiveness by bringing more women into corporate leadership at the Global...

Sep152014

Sensors located around Los Angeles provide measurements of greenhouse gas mixing ratios of carbon dioxide, methane and carbon monoxide. Aircraft, mobile laboratories and satellites contribute remote-sensing measurement.

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Commerce’s NIST Megacities Project on Improving Accuracy of Greenhouse Gas Measurements Named ‘Project to Watch’ by United Nations

EnvironmentMegacities Carbon ProjectOpen for Business AgendaU.N. Global Pulse

A greenhouse gas field measurement research program developed by scientists at the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and several...

Sep182014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at NNMI Day on the Hill

InnovationNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)Revitalize American Manufacturing Innovation (RAMI) ActManufacturing

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker addressed the need for passage of pending bipartisan legislation that would establish a National Network for Manufacturing...

Sep162014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Global Conference on Women in the Boardroom

InnovationSAISGlobal Conference on Women in the Boardroom

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the Global Conference on Women in the Boardroom, hosted by the Johns Hopkins University’s Paul H. Nitze...

Sep182014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on Leading Delegation to Ukraine

Trade and InvestmentUkraine

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on leading a U.S. government delegation to Ukraine next week.

Sep152014

Statement from Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on National Aerospace Week, September 14-20, 2014

Trade and InvestmentNEI/NEXTNational Aerospace Week

In celebration of National Aerospace Week’s fifth anniversary, I would like to applaud the U.S. aerospace community on its contributions to our country’s national security...

Sep152014

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on Hispanic Heritage Month

About the U.S. Department of CommerceHispanic Heritage Month

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sep092014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at the Infrastructure Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaSelectUSAInfrastructure

As a former private sector business person, I know we have a desperate need to invest in our infrastructure. And we cannot do it by public sector investment alone. Therefore...

Sep112014

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on Septemeber 11

About the U.S. Department of Commerce

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on the 13th anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001

Sep102014

U.S. Commerce Department Program Awards $2.2 Million to Help Increase Exports, Create Jobs

Trade and InvestmentMarket Development Cooperator Program (MDCP)NEI/NEXTExportsEntrepreneurship

.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that eight non-profit organizations have been selected to receive approximately $2.2 million in awards through the...

Sep092014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Lead High Level U.S. Business Delegation to Poland, Turkey

Trade and InvestmentTransatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP)U.S.-Turkey Framework for Strategic Economic & Commercial CooperationExports

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that she will lead a high-level delegation of U.S. business leaders on an economic fact-finding mission to Poland...

Sep042014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Appoints Five New Members to the First Responder Network Authority Board

About the U.S. Department of CommerceFirst Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012Larry StricklingFirst Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the appointment of five leading experts on public safety, wireless broadband communications, and state and local...

Sep042014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in July 2014

Trade and InvestmentU.S. International Trade in Goods and ServicesNEI/NEXTNational Export Initiative (NEI)Exports

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the July 2014 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. U.S...

Aug292014

Statement from U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker on Labor Day

About the U.S. Department of CommerceOpen for Business AgendaLabor Day

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

Sep092014

“Built to Last” – Secretary Pritzker Talks to Investors about the Build America Investment Initiative

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“Built to Last” – Secretary Pritzker Talks to Investors about the Build America Investment Initiative

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSAInfrastructure

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker discussed the Administration’s efforts to “Build America” at the Infrastructure Investment Summit hosted by the U.S...

Sep042014

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U.S. Department of Commerce Announces $15 Million Grant Competition to Spur Regional Innovation

Innovationi6 ChallengeRegional Innovation Strategies Program (RIS)America COMPETES ActStartup America InitiativeManufacturing

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the launch of the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) $15 million 2014 Regional Innovation Strategies...

Sep022014

Commerce Department Reports Demonstrate that Exports Continue to Help Spur U.S. Economy and Support Jobs

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Commerce Department Reports Demonstrate that Exports Continue to Help Spur U.S. Economy and Support Jobs

DataTrade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)NEI/NEXTU.S. Metropolitan Area ExportsExports

The Obama Administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce today released two new reports that further prove exports are strengthening our economy and creating good jobs. I...

Aug282014

Historic Forum Yields Significant Gains for Africa-U.S. Business Ties

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Historic Forum Yields Significant Gains for Africa-U.S. Business Ties

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Africa Business ForumBloomberg PhilanthropiesPower AfricaPresident's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA)Exports

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Bloomberg Philanthropies co-hosted an event showing that Africa is one of the world’s next great sources of economic...

Aug272014

Travel Journal: There’s No Place Like Nome!

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Travel Journal: There’s No Place Like Nome!

EnvironmentTrade and InvestmentClimate changeEconomic Development

Last week, I embarked on my first trip as Commerce Secretary to Alaska to see how the Last Frontier directly contributes to our economy, and how the U.S. Department of...

Aug282014

Statement from U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker on World Economic Forum’s Netmundial Initiative

InnovationNetMundial InitiativeWorld Economic Forum

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued the following statement on the launch of the NetMundial Initiative on Internet governance cooperation announced by the...

Aug222014

Secretary Pritkzer and NOAA Administrator Dr. Kathryn Sullivan visited the Alaska Weather, Water and Ice Center which is the National Weather Service’s (NWS) main operations center in Anchorage, Alaska

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Commerce and NOAA Data Provide Critical Environmental Intelligence to Alaska

EnvironmentDr. Kathryn Sullivan

From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring, to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, the National Oceanic...

Aug082014

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AAR Lands Multi-million Dollar Supply Chain Deal with Kenya Airways with Help of U.S. Government Advocacy Efforts

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Africa Business ForumDoing Business in Africa Campaign

For the first time since the Obama administration’s “Doing Business in Africa” initiative went into effect, an aviation company has landed a multi-year deal in Africa. AAR, a...

Aug132014

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5 Takeaways about Doing Business in Africa

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Africa Business ForumDoing Business in Africa Campaign

In case you missed it during the U.S.-Africa Business Forum last week, the International Trade Administration (ITA) published a report that shows that the U.S. trade...

Aug212014

Secretary Pritzker meeting with CEOs representing the Alaska Native Corporations

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Secretary Pritzker: Commerce Department Helps Keep Alaska Open for Business

EnvironmentOpen for Business AgendaAmerican Indian and Alaska Native communities (AIAN)

The Department of Commerce is focused on creating the conditions for businesses to grow, hire, and strengthen the economy in all 50 states. This week, U.S. Secretary of...

Aug142014

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U.S. Commerce Department Invests $2.8 Million to Foster Innovation in Louisiana and Massachusetts

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced $2.8 million in Economic Development Administration (EDA) investments to support projects that will foster...

Aug122014

Representative Barbara Lee, Secretary Penny Pritzker, Clifton Burch, President at Empire Engineering & Construction, Inc. and MBDA National Director Alejandra Castillo

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Shares Economic Development Opportunities in California

Trade and InvestmentInnovationAlejandra Y. CastilloManufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)NEI/NEXTOpen for Business Agenda

Aug062014

Secretary Pritzker Joins Mayor Bloomberg and President Obama at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Highlights U.S. Commitment to Doing Business In Africa

Trade and InvestmentMayor Michael BloombergU.S.-Africa Business Forum

Yesterday, at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker highlighted a number of Commerce Department efforts to help more American businesses...

Aug062014

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Secretary Pritzker Highlights the Work by the Commerce Department to Improve Trade and Investment with Africa at the Historic U.S.-Africa Business Forum

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Africa Business ForumDoing Business in Africa Campaign

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered opening remarks at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum, a day focused on trade and investment opportunities on the continent

Aug012014

Secretary Pritzker and Secretary of State John Kerry met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Joins U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-India Strategic Dialogue

On the final day of her visit to India, Secretary Pritzker and Secretary of State John Kerry met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss opportunities for...

Aug012014

NTIA Broadband Program Supports Workforce Preparation Across the United States

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NTIA Broadband Program Supports Workforce Preparation Across the United States

InnovationBroadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Last week, President Obama signed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act aimed at creating a more flexible and responsive system of workforce development to meet the...

Aug012014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Makes First Official Trip to India for U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Makes First Official Trip to India for U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-India Strategic Dialogue

The commercial relationship between United States and India has long stood as a core pillar of the alliance between our two countries. The United States is committed to...

Sep202013

Fact Sheet: U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Mexico High Level Economic DialoguePena NietoMexico

Today in Mexico City, Vice President Joe Biden, together with the Mexican government, launched the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED), co-chaired by the U.S...

Aug062014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Highlights New Commerce Department Efforts to Strengthen Trade And Investment Between The United States and Africa

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Africa Business ForumU.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker highlighted a number of Department of Commerce efforts and future commitments under President Obama’s Doing Business in Africa (DBIA...

Aug062014

Statement From U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in June 2014

Trade and InvestmentInternational Trade in Goods and Services

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the June 2014 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data.

Aug062014

Opinion Editorial -- LinkedIn Influencer -- The U.S. and Africa: Awake and Open for Business

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Africa Business ForumU.S.-Africa Leaders SummitOpen for Business AgendaSelectUSA

Yesterday, the Department of Commerce and Bloomberg Philanthropies co-hosted the first-ever U.S.-Africa Business Forum, an extraordinary event attended by President Obama,...

Aug052014

Opinion Editorial -- Forbes -- Obama's U.S.-Africa Forum Will Catalyze $14 Billion In Business Deals

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Africa Business ForumSelectUSA

"Africa is no longer a sleeping giant but is awake and open for business.” These words from a rising South African leader at last week’s Young African Leaders Summit...

Aug122014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Economic Development Forum in California

InnovationAlejandra Y. CastilloManufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)NEI/NEXTOpen for Business AgendaManufacturing

Thank you, Congresswoman Lee. We are lucky to have your leadership in California’s 13th district and beyond. Your constituents are fortunate to have such an effective...

Aug052014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at U.S.-Africa Business Forum

Trade and InvestmentBloomberg PhilanthropiesGlobal City Teams ChallengeSelectUSAU.S.-Africa Business ForumU.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered opening remarks today at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum, a day focused on trade and investment opportunities on the...

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