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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Address at U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Cybersecurity Summit

InnovationCybersecurityNational Cybersecurity Workforce FrameworkThe Internet of Things (IoT)Digital Economy

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered a keynote address to executives, technology industry leaders, and high-ranking government and national security...

Sep272016

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

InnovationInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)

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...

Sep262016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Highlights TPP Benefits for Small Businesses at Progressive Policy Institute Event

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)ExportsPenny Pritzker

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered keynote remarks at the Progressive Policy Institute’s (PPI) event on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The...

Sep232016

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker at the U.S.-Africa Business Forum's East Africa Heads of State Roundtable

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Secretary Pritzker Highlights Public-Private Cooperation to Address Trade and Investment

Trade and InvestmentPenny PritzkerU.S.-Africa Business Forum

This week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker attended numerous events in New York City surrounding the United Nations General Assembly and the U.S. Africa Business...

Sep232016

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Mayor Michael Bloomberg at the 2016 U.S.-Africa Business Forum

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Boosting Africa’s Economic Rise: A Look Back at the 2016 U.S.-Africa Business Forum

Trade and InvestmentMayor Michael BloombergBloomberg PhilanthropiesU.S.-Africa Business Forum

The 2nd U.S.-Africa Business Forum was an incredible success, mobilizing $9.1 billion in trade and investment to support African business sectors and setting the groundwork...

Sep212016

Photo of Asterie Mukangango, a Coffee Farmer in Rwanda: Women are the Economic Engine of Africa, Providing about 70% of Labor and 90% of Food Across the Continent.

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How Opportunity Impacts Economic Success in Africa

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Africa Business ForumBloomberg Philanthropies

Meet Asterie Mukangango. A couple of years ago, she was one of the many women farming small plots of coffee trees in Rwanda. Even though she was part of the global coffee...

Sep212016

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and East African Leaders Agree to Business Commitments in New York

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Africa Business ForumPresident's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA)U.S.-East Africa Travel and Tourism Dialogue

On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker hosted the East African Heads of State roundtable in New York City. Held alongside the United Nations General Assembly...

Sep212016

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

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Africa Business ForumMayor Michael Bloomberg

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker opened the second U.S.-Africa Business Forum alongside her co-host for the event, the Honorable Michael Bloomberg. Founder of...

Sep212016

Op-Ed: Africa Could Be the Great Economic Success of This Century

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Africa Business ForumPower AfricaAfrican Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)

Over the last eight years, America has written a new chapter in our relationship with Africa. Under President Obama’s leadership, we have worked to transition our support for...

Sep202016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Hosts United Nations Refugee Roundtable with Private Sector Executives

Trade and InvestmentUnited Nations General Assembly (UNGA)Partnership for RefugeesU.S.-Africa Business Forum

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker hosted the President’s Call to Action Refugee Roundtable held in conjunction with the United Nations General Assembly...

Sep202016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Appoints New Advisory Council to Advance President's Business Priorities for Africa

Trade and InvestmentPresident's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA)U.S.-Africa Business Forum

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the appointment of 23 private sector leaders to the second President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa...

Sep192016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Appoints New Advisory Council Members to Help Expand Entrepreneurship and Promote American Innovation

InnovationNational Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the appointment of 30 private sector, nonprofit, and academic leaders to serve on the National Advisory Council on...

Sep192016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Details Cybersecurity Challenges Faced by Cabinet Secretaries in Speech to Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity

InnovationCybersecurityNational Cybersecurity Workforce Framework

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks to the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity at its final meeting in Washington, D.C. President...

Sep162016

Chief Data Officer Ian Kalin Joins MBDA National Director Alejandra Castillo in Discussing the Power of Data to Minority Businesses

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Utilizing Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Data to Foster Prosperity Among Minority Businesses

DataInnovationAnnual Survey of EntrepreneursMinority Business Enterprises

Shortly after her appointment as U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker spotlighted the importance of providing data to the public by making it one of the five pillars of...

Sep152016

Map of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument in the Northwest Atlantic Ocean

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Secretaries Pritzker, Jewell Applaud President’s Designation of Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument

EnvironmentNortheast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National MonumentClimate change

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today applauded President Obama’s action to use his authority under the Antiquities...

Sep142016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

InnovationHispanic Heritage MonthScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)Entrepreneurship

On the eve of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker addressed the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today, conveying the importance...

Sep142016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Opening Remarks at the Final Obama Administration Meeting of the President’s Export Council (PEC) at the White House.

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Recommendations from President’s Export Council Stress Passing of TPP

Trade and InvestmentPresident's Export Council (PEC)Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker attended the final meeting of the Obama Administration’s President’s Export Council. Bringing together leaders in government...

Sep142016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Meeting of President's Export Council

Trade and InvestmentPresident's Export Council (PEC)Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)Domain Name System (DNS)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered opening remarks at the meeting of the President’s Export Council (PEC) at the White House. This was the last...

Sep142016

Op-Ed: ICANN Transition Protects Internet Freedom

InnovationInternet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)CybersecurityDomain Name System (DNS)

From strengthening cybersecurity, to promoting the free flow of information worldwide, to expanding broadband access, the Obama Administration has consistently championed...

Sep132016

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Manufacturing USA on Display at International Manufacturing Technology Show

InnovationManufacturing USANational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to her hometown of Chicago to deliver the keynote address at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). During...

Sep132016

Op--Ed: Manufacturing USA: Remaining a Step Ahead of the Competition

InnovationNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)Manufacturing USAManufacturing

Growing up in a family that made everything from railroad tank cars to medical equipment, I was raised with a deep appreciation of the American manufacturing tradition. Today...

Sep132016

Statement From U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on the Release of 2015 Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Statistics

DataPenny PritzkerPovertyPersonal IncomeHealth insurance

Today’s income, poverty and health insurance data release provides solid proof that the President’s economic policies are improving the lives of Americans across our country...

Sep122016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces 2016 Market Development Cooperator Program Award Recipients

Trade and InvestmentOperational ExcellenceMarket Development Cooperator Program (MDCP)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the five recipients of the Department’s 2016 Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) awards. The American...

Sep122016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Manufacturing USA: New Brand for National Network for Manufacturing Innovation

InnovationManufacturingManufacturing USAPenny PritzkerNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that “Manufacturing USA” is the new brand name for the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation.

Sep122016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Opening Remarks at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago

InnovationManufacturingNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)Manufacturing USAPenny Pritzker

Secretary Pritzker delivered the keynote address at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. The IMTS is the premier manufacturing technology show...

Sep082016

U.S. Map of the 2015 Metropolitan Area Export Overview showing that 156 metro areas exported more than $1 billion of goods to consumers around the globe.

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New Commerce Department Report Shows 63 U.S. Metropolitan Areas Set Goods Export Records in 2015

Trade and InvestmentDataU.S. Metropolitan Area ExportsMade in AmericaTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

The U.S. Department of Commerce today released a new report that shows U.S. metropolitan areas exported more than $1.3 trillion in merchandise exports in 2015, accounting for...

Aug312016

Readout of Meeting between Secretary Kerry, Secretary Pritzker and Indian Prime Minister Modi

Trade and InvestmentPenny PritzkerPrime Minister Narendra ModiU.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD)

Secretary Pritzker discussed the ‎growing U.S.-India trade and commercial relationship, and noted the commitment of both leaders to making progress on the Westinghouse deal.

Sep022016

Secretary Pritzker and India Minister of Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman

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Integration of Private Sector into Policy Making Process Highlighted During U.S.-India CEO Forum

Trade and InvestmentPenny PritzkerU.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD)U.S.-India CEO Forum

This week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker co-chaired the U.S.-India CEO Forum. The CEO Forum includes representation from more than 20 U.S. and India private...

Sep012016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker highlights the critical role entrepreneurship can play in deepening economic ties between the United States and India during a U.S.-India Entrepreneurship Roundtable in New Delhi.

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Secretary Pritzker Discusses Entrepreneurship During U.S.-India S&CD

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD)EntrepreneurshipPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker highlighted the critical role entrepreneurship can play in deepening economic ties between the United States and India during...

Aug312016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue Press Conference

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD)

Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered an opening statement at a press conference during the second annual U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial...

Aug302016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue Plenary Session in New Delhi

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD)U.S.-India CEO Forum

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker addressed the joint plenary session of the second annual U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD). Secretary...

Aug302016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at U.S.-India Business Council Dinner in New Delhi

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-India Business Council (USIBC)U.S.-India CEO ForumU.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD)

Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) Dinner in New Delhi. Secretary Pritzker underscored the...

Aug302016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and White House National Economic Council Director Jeff Zients Host Entrepreneurship Roundtable with the Government of India and Leading Entrepreneurs

Trade and InvestmentInnovationU.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD)Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)

On August 29, 2016, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and White House National Economic Council Director Jeff Zients co-hosted a roundtable discussion in New Delhi...

Aug262016

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on Proposed Visa Rule for International Entrepreneurs

Trade and InvestmentInnovationEntrepreneurshipComprehensive Immigration Reform

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released the following statement on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services proposed new rule that would allow eligible...

Aug262016

The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, which is part of the most remote island archipelago on Earth, supports a dynamic reef ecosystem with more than 7,000 marine species, of which approximately one quarter is unique to the Hawaiian Islands.

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Secretaries Pritzker, Jewell Applaud President’s Expansion of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

EnvironmentPapahānaumokuākea Marine National MonumentMarine Protected Area

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today applauded President Obama’s action to use his executive authority under the...

Aug242016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Participate in U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue in New Delhi

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD)U.S.-India CEO ForumEntrepreneurshipTravel and Tourism

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will travel to New Delhi, India, August 29-31 for the second U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD) and the U.S.-...

Aug242016

It Is Up to Congress to Make Sure That SelectUSA Continues to Benefit Communities Across America

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSA Investment SummitForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Today, no other country attracts more foreign direct investment than the United States. Cities and towns across America are benefiting from the international firms that have...

Aug232016

Op-Ed: Building a ‘Weather-Ready’ Nation

EnvironmentWeather-Ready Nation (WRN)Climate changeNational Water Model

Water is our most precious resource. It sustains and nourishes all life on earth and underpins our entire economy, from energy and agriculture to trade and recreation. Yet...

Aug182016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Announces Members to Serve on FirstNet Board

InnovationFirst Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)Broadband

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

Aug122016

Saving steel jobs in Cleveland and beyond

Trade and InvestmentPenny PritzkerU.S. Steel Industry

America's steel industry has served as a backbone for our economy since the 19th century. Indeed, over time it has been a source of pride and livelihoods for hundreds of...

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SPP El Cajon Biz Roundtable

Secretary Pritzker leads business roundtable in El Cajon, CA

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Secretary Pritzker Promotes Manufacturing and TPP in California

Trade and InvestmentInnovationManufacturingTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Penny Pritzker

On August 3-4, 2016, Secretary Penny Pritzker traveled to California to participate in several events highlighting the Department of Commerce’s efforts to help create the...

Aug082016

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Partners in Prosperity: Secretary Pritzker Promotes Manufacturing and TPP in California

Trade and InvestmentInnovationTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)ManufacturingNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)Manufacturing DayPenny Pritzker

Last week, Secretary Penny Pritzker traveled to California to participate in several events highlighting the Department of Commerce’s efforts to help create the conditions...

Aug082016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Colorado’s National Startup Day

InnovationStartup DayPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) ProgramEntrepreneurshipPenny Pritzker

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Representative Jared Polis’s (D-CO 2nd District) in Boulder, Colorado on Thursday to recognize the contributions of America’s...

Aug052016

Secretary Pritzker at Startup Day event in Boulder, CO

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Secretary Pritzker Takes Part in Startup Day Across America

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On August 4, Secretary Pritzker traveled to Boulder, Colorado to participate in a Startup Day Across America event at Black Lab Sports and promote entrepreneurship. Secretary...

Aug052016

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on U.S. Employment Report for July 2016

Trade and InvestmentInnovationJobsEconomyPenny Pritzker

Today’s jobs report underscores the steadiness and breadth of our economic expansion. With 255,000 jobs added in July, we marked our record 70th straight month of job growth.

Aug042016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Highlights Importance of Trans-Pacific Partnership to San Diego Economy

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Digital Economy

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to San Diego this evening to deliver remarks at Trans-Pacific Partnership and San Diego: Partners in Prosperity, an event...

Aug032016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Manufacturing Council Meeting

InnovationManufacturing CouncilManufacturingWorkforce DevelopmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

During her remarks, Secretary Pritzker thanked Council members for their service and highlighted the Council’s achievements in areas ranging from technology innovation to...

Aug022016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Introduces Prime Minister Lee of Singapore at Event Hosted by U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S.-ASEAN Business Council

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Smart CitiesU.S.-ASEAN Business Council

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker introduced Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore at an event Monday evening hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S...

Aug012016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Statement on the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework Certification Process Launch

DataTrade and InvestmentEU-U.S. Privacy ShieldPenny Pritzker

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement on today’s launch of the self-certification process for U.S. organizations participating in the EU-U...

Aug012016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Expansion of Steel Trade Monitoring Tool

Trade and InvestmentGlobal Steel Monitor

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released a new series of reports detailing current steel trade flows involving the world’s top importing and exporting...

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