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Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Advance Estimate Of GDP in the Second Quarter Of 2014

Trade and InvestmentGross Domestic Product (GDP)Open for Business AgendaForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis today released its advance estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter of 2014. Real GDP...

Jul302014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Discusses Importance of U.S.-India Commercial Relationship

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSASecretary of State John KerryU.S.-India Strategic DialogueManufacturing

At a luncheon meeting hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks on U.S. efforts to promote a broader...

Jul182014

Secretary Pritzker Underscores Importance of Innovation and American Manufacturing at Visit to Whirlpool Corporation

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Secretary Pritzker Underscores Importance of Innovation and American Manufacturing at Visit to Whirlpool Corporation

InnovationWhirlpool CorporationOpen for Business AgendaManufacturing

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker discussed the importance of innovation and American manufacturing to the U.S. economy during a tour and panel discussion with...

Jul302014

Opinion Editorial -- The Economic Times -- India’s economic strength and business environment are of strategic importance to the U.S.

InnovationTrade and InvestmentSelectUSAIntellectual Property (IP)

The long-standing partnership between the US and India is on the cusp of an historic transformation. Working together, the world's oldest democracy and the world's...

Jul292014

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The U.S. Partnerships and Initiatives Spurring Economic Growth in Africa

Trade and InvestmentDoing Business in Africa CampaignPower AfricaPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Trade AfricaU.S.-Africa Business ForumU.S. Foreign Commercial ServiceEntrepreneurship

President Obama has called Africa “the world's next great economic success story.” According to the African Development Bank, Africa maintained an average GDP growth...

Jul252014

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Commerce Joins Federal Partners to Present Job Training Programs Review

InnovationManufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)Open for Business AgendaWorkforce DevelopmentSkills for Business

A strong, skilled American workforce is essential to ensuring that U.S. businesses are able to compete in the global economy. In the 2014 State of the Union Address,...

Jul252014

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U.S.-Africa Business Success Stories: A Kodak Moment: How the Department of Commerce Brokered a Deal between Eastman Kodak and an Egyptian Bank

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

This post is part of the U.S.-Africa Business Success Stories series highlighting the work of the Department of Commerce to strengthen the economic relationship between U.S...

Jul232014

SEWW Energy, Inc. Inks a $175 million deal spanning 7 years following West Africa Trade Mission with Commerce Department

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SEWW Energy, Inc. Inks a $175 million deal spanning 7 years following West Africa Trade Mission with Commerce Department

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Africa Business ForumWest Africa Trade MissionSEWW Energy

This post is part of the U.S.-Africa Business Success Stories series highlighting the work of the Department of Commerce to strengthen the economic relationship between U.S...

Jul212014

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U.S.-Africa Business Success Stories: How a Texas Oil Company Started Doing Business in Cameroon and Morocco

Trade and InvestmentDoing Business in Africa CampaignU.S.-Africa Business Forum

Note: This post is part of the U.S.-Africa Business Success Stories series highlighting the work of the Department of Commerce to strengthen the economic relationship between...

Jul242014

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on the Confirmation of Bruce Andrews as Deputy Secretary of Commerce

About the U.S. Department of CommerceBruce H. Andrews

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement on the confirmation of Bruce Andrews as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce.

Jul242014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Join Secretary of State John Kerry for the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-India Strategic Dialogue

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will join Secretary of State John Kerry for the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on July 31. Secretary Pritzker will lead...

Jul222014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on Administration’s Report on Job-Driven Training

InnovationWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity ActWorkforce Development

Today, President Obama signed H.R. 803, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and announced a new report led by the Vice President that highlights the results of a...

Jul182014

Secretary Pritzker promoting rural exports in Memphis

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Talks About Efforts to Boost Exports in the Rural Delta

Trade and InvestmentMade in Rural AmericaNEI/NEXTExportsNational Export Initiative (NEI)

Exports are an important tool for economic development and job creation, which is why the Obama Administration has made increased exports a central pillar of its strategy for...

Jul172014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Advances President’s “Made in Rural America” Initiative at Memphis Regional Forum

Trade and InvestmentMade in Rural AmericaExportsNational Export Initiative (NEI)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker highlighted progress on efforts to help rural small businesses and communities expand exports at the second “Made in Rural...

Jul152014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Discusses Opportunities for U.S. Companies to Export

Trade and InvestmentNEI/NEXTQualcommNational Export Initiative (NEI)Exports

U.S. exports reached a record $2.3 trillion in 2013 and support a record 11.3 million U.S. jobs. Thousands of companies across the country made exporting a strategy to...

Jul142014

Announces the Department of Commerce will hire its first-ever Chief Data Officer.

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Secretary Pritzker Discusses the Power of Government Data and Announces the Department of Commerce Will Hire Its First-Ever Chief Data Officer

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker discussed the Department of Commerce’s expanding role as “America’s Data Agency” at the 2014 Esri International User’s...

Jul162014

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

Trade and InvestmentBusiness Development Mission to Japan and South Korea

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced she will lead a Business Development Mission to Japan and South Korea from October 19-23, 2014 focused on the health...

Jul142014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks on the Power and Potential of Open Government Data

DataOpen DataOpen for Business AgendaEsri

Today at the 2014 Esri International User’s Conference in San Diego, Calif., U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker discussed the Department of Commerce’s expanding role...

Jul142014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Expansion and Enhancement of Commerce Data Programs

DataOpen DataOpen for Business AgendaEsri

As “America’s Data Agency,” the Department of Commerce is prepared and well-positioned to foster the next phase in the open data revolution.

Jul092014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Visits Shanghai Ahead of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Visits Shanghai Ahead of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue

Trade and InvestmentStrategic and Economic DialogueU.S.-ASEAN Business Council

This week, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker traveled to China, where she made a stop in Shanghai ahead of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) starting today...

Jul032014

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Secretary Pritzker Discusses Fostering a 21st Century Workforce with Walter Isaacson at the 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival

Innovation2014 Aspen Ideas FestivalNational Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Workforce Development

Today, at the 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker spoke about the Obama Administration and the Commerce Department’s efforts to strengthen...

Jul032014

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

Trade and InvestmentExportsNEI/NEXT

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

Jun302014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, Mexican Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo Lead Mid-Year Review of High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) Progress

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue

On June 27, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Mexican Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo led a mid-year review of progress under the High Level Economic Dialogue (...

Jun202014

Secretary Pritzker swears in New Commercial Service Officers

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Secretary Pritzker Swears in New Commercial Service Officers

About the U.S. Department of CommerceExports

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker today swore in 24 new Foreign Commercial Service Officers and one Intellectual Property Attachè at the Commerce Department.

Jun172014

Secretary Pritzker speaks at the SelectUSA Summer Forum

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Secretary Pritzker Discusses Strategic Benefits of Reshoring at Inaugural SelectUSA Summer Forum

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Today, Secretary Pritzker co-hosted the first ever SelectUSA Summer Forum with U.S. Representative Frank Wolf (VA-10) at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.

Jun172014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Talks About Training a Modern Manufacturing Workforce

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Talks About Training a Modern Manufacturing Workforce

InnovationAdvanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP)Workforce DevelopmentManufacturing

A skilled manufacturing workforce is central to America’s future economic success. In order to best equip workers for 21st century jobs, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny...

Jun242014

Secretary Pritzker Discusses the Importance of a Globally Competitive Workforce at the 2014 CGI America Annual Meeting

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Secretary Pritzker Discusses the Importance of a Globally Competitive Workforce at the 2014 CGI America Annual Meeting

InnovationWorkforce DevelopmentNational Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)EntrepreneurshipCompetitivenessEducation

At the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America 2014 Annual Meeting today in Denver, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker spoke about the Commerce Department’s efforts to...

Jun262014

Secretary Pritzker Joins PAGE Member Steve Case on Cincinnati Leg of “Rise of the Rest” Road Tour

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Secretary Pritzker Joins PAGE Member Steve Case on Cincinnati Leg of “Rise of the Rest” Road Tour

Innovation“Rise of the Rest” Road TourPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Entrepreneurship

Today U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker visited Cincinnati, Ohio for the “Rise of the Rest” Road Tour to celebrate America’s entrepreneurial spirit and bring...

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

DataJay WilliamsCluster MappingU.S. Cluster Map and Registry

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...

Jun112014

Secretary Pritzker addresses over 150 businesses at New Hampshire Day on Capitol Hill

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Secretary Pritzker Highlights Commerce Resources for New Hampshire Businesses

Trade and InvestmentInnovationSenator Jeanne ShaheenNew HampshireOpen for Business AgendaManufacturing

The event, which brought together nearly 200 community and small business leaders from New Hampshire, aimed to provide the business community with information about the...

Jun112014

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Join us for the SelectUSA Summer Forum

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSASelectUSA Investment SummitForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Announcing the "Reinvesting in America, Creating Jobs at Home" SelectUSA Summer Forum on June 17th at the Capitol Visitor Center Congressional Auditorium...

Jun192014

Opinion Editorial -- The Hill -- Reinvesting in America Is Strong and Growing

Trade and InvestmentReshoringSelectUSA

For years, companies have engaged in “labor arbitrage,” seeking lower wages outside of the United States. But many firms are looking to reshore or expand U.S. operations...

Jun192014

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Join “Rise of the Rest” Road Tour with Steve Case

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Steve CaseEntrepreneurship

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, chair of the Obama Administration's Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) initiative, will join the “...

Jun172014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Touts the Strategic Benefits of Reshoring Manufacturing Operations to U.S. and Local Economies

Trade and InvestmentAssess Costs Everywhere (ACE)SelectUSARep. Frank Wolf

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today urged U.S. businesses to evaluate the benefits of reshoring their operations back to the United States during remarks at the “...

Jun172014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Announces Call for New Members to the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

InnovationNational Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)Entrepreneurship

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced a call for applications for membership on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE...

Jun172014

SelectUSA Summer Forum: Reinvesting in America, Creating Jobs at Home

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSAReshoringRep. Frank WolfRep. Steny HoyerForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Thank you to the House Democratic Whip, Steny Hoyer, for your introduction and for you leadership in Congress to strengthen manufacturers and to promote a “make it in America...

Jun172014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Delivers Remarks at German Embassy Skills Training Conference, Aspen Institute

InnovationSelectUSANational Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP)Workforce DevelopmentNational Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)

Thank you to Thomas Duesterberg and the Aspen Institute for hosting today’s forum and for serving as a key partner in promoting smart policies to build a skilled workforce.

May192014

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Secretary Pritzker Discusses PAGE in Ghana During African Trade Mission (Radio Interview)

Trade and InvestmentInnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)EntrepreneurshipWest Africa Trade Mission

While in Ghana on an Energy Business Development Mission, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker spoke to Sammy Darko of BBC Africa about how the President’s Ambassadors...

Jun092014

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American Firms are Key to Building Trade Relationship between U.S. and Burma

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker celebrated the growing commercial relationship between the United States and Burma on Friday, as part of her week-long commercial...

Jun062014

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Secretary Pritzker Concludes Commercial Diplomacy Trip to ASEAN Region

Trade and InvestmentAssociation of Southeast Asian NationsU.S.-ASEAN Business Council

Today in Rangoon, Myanmar, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker concluded a week-long commercial diplomacy trip, after making stops in Hanoi, Vietnam; Manila, Philippines;...

Jun062014

Good discussion on US business investment with Aung San Suu Kyi

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Secretary Pritzker Affirms U.S. Support for Burmese Political and Economic Reforms

Trade and InvestmentAssociation of Southeast Asian NationsU.S.-ASEAN Business Council

As part of her week-long commercial diplomacy mission to Asia this week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker met today with supporters of Burma’s transition to...

Jun052014

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Secretary Pritzker First-Ever Commerce Secretary to Visit Burma

Trade and InvestmentAssociation of Southeast Asian NationsU.S.-ASEAN Business Council

As the first-ever U.S. Commerce Secretary to visit Burma, Secretary Penny Pritzker today encouraged Burmese leaders to continue making positive political and economic reforms...

Jun102014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at The Big M Event

InnovationAdvanced ManufacturingInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)SelectUSAManufacturing

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered keynote remarks at the Big M Convergence event in Detroit, Mich., a gathering of manufacturers and policymakers...

Jun112014

U.S. Economic Development Administration and Harvard Business School Unveil Brand New U.S. Cluster Mapping and Registry Website

DataInnovationCluster MappingOpen DataOpen for Business Agenda

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the launch of the U.S. Cluster Mapping and Registry project (http://clustermapping.us), a national economic...

Jun042014

Secretary Pritzker meets with Philippine President Benigno Aquino III

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Secretary Pritzker Meets with Philippine President Aquino, Trade and Industry Secretary Domingo, and Finance Secretary Purisima

Trade and InvestmentAssociation of Southeast Asian NationsU.S.-ASEAN Business Council

As part of a week-long commercial diplomacy trip to the Asia-Pacific region, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker is in the Philippines to demonstrate the Obama...

Jun042014

Secretary Pritzker Promotes Entrepreneurship in the Philippines

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Secretary Pritzker Promotes Entrepreneurship in the Philippines

InnovationAssociation of Southeast Asian NationsPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)

Innovation and entrepreneurship are key drivers of economic growth, in the United States and around the world...

Jun032014

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Promoting Opportunity for All Americans Through Mentoring

About the U.S. Department of CommerceMy Brother's KeeperOpen for Business Agenda

Last week, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker participated in a Cabinet discussion with President Obama on My Brother’s Keeper...

Jun042014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Confirmation of Stefan Selig as Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade

About the U.S. Department of CommerceTrade and InvestmentStefan Selig

“I am very pleased that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Stefan Selig as Under Secretary for International Trade at the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration...

Jun062014

Opinion Editorial -- LinkedIn Influencer -- America Is First in the World for Investment — and Getting Stronger

Trade and InvestmentJeff ZientsSelectUSASelectUSA Investment Summit

Guest oped by Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and Jeff Zients, Director of the National Economic Council - Opinion Editorial, LinkedIn Influencer

Jun042014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks on America’s Economic Engagement in the Asia-Pacific Region

Trade and InvestmentAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)Association of Southeast Asian NationsU.S.-ASEAN Business CouncilSelectUSATrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

As part of her commercial diplomacy mission to the Asia-Pacific this week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks today on the United States'...

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