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Secretary Pritzker Stresses Importance of Public Service with Commerce Department Interns

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As many college students prepare to head back to school, interns at the U.S. Department of Commerce had a unique opportunity to hear from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny...

Jul252016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Meets with U.K. Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today met with the new U.K. Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox, who is making his first trip abroad in his new role...

Jul222016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Tours the NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler

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NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler Has New Command, but Continues Important Mission

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On Thursday, July 21, exactly 209 years to the day that President Thomas Jefferson approved Ferdinand Rudolph Hassler’s plan to conduct a survey of our new nation’s...

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Secretary Penny Pritzker tours the FedEx Global Hub facilities in Memphis, Tennessee

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Secretary Penny Pritzker Tours the FedEx Global Hub facilities in Memphis, Tennessee

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Jul222016

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Secretary Penny Pritzker Tours FedEx Global Hub

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On the night of July 20, Secretary Penny Pritzker toured the FedEx Global Hub facilities in Memphis, Tennessee. While there, she observed the work of thousands of team...

Jul212016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Delivers Remarks at the NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler Change-of-Command Ceremony

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the change-of-command ceremony for the NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler. The ceremony honored the work and...

Jul202016

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Secretary Pritzker Calls for Data-Driven Solutions for Ending Pay Discrimination

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Yesterday, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker addressed developers, data scientists, and designers who are using Department of Commerce data to build new tools and products...

Jul192016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at the Hack the Pay Gap Demo Day

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In her remarks, Secretary Pritzker highlighted how open data and digital technologies offer new tools for solving decades-old problems like pay discrimination. She noted that...

Jul152016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Washington International Trade Association 2016 Annual Awards Dinner

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Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker received the Washington International Trade Association’s Global Leadership Award and delivered remarks at the...

Jul122016

Remarks by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker at EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework Press Conference

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined European Union Commissioner Věra Jourová to announce the approval of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework. The...

Jul112016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at the Opening of the U.S. Pavilion at the Farnborough International Airshow

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks to open the U.S. Pavilion at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow in England. At the week-long...

Jul112016

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Speaks at the U.S. Government Pavilion at the Farnborough International Air Show

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American Aerospace: Open for Business

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From the first biplane flights of the early 20th century, to the historic Apollo 11 moon landing, to the cutting-edge development currently taking place on unmanned aircraft...

Jul112016

Op-Ed: Carving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem for Women in Venture Capital

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When I was initially asked to join a panel focused on women’s entrepreneurial leadership at the seventh Global Entrepreneurial Summit last month, I thought long and hard...

Jul082016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Travel to Europe

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Secretary Pritzker will make an official visit to Europe from July 10-13, stopping in London and at the Farnborough International Air Show before continuing on to Brussels,...

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We are excited to announce our first InstaMeet – and it’s pretty cool. Up to eight (8) followers of the Secretary's Instagram account (@PennyPritzker) will be invited to...

Jul062016

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in May 2016

Trade and InvestmentInternational Trade in Goods and ServicesTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the May 2016 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services monthly data. U.S...

Jul012016

Secretary Pritzker Congratulates USPTO Employees at the Second Anniversary of the USPTO Rocky Mountain Office

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Secretary Pritzker Travels to Colorado to Promote Department of Commerce Initiatives

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This week, Secretary Penny Pritzker traveled to Colorado to participate in several events highlighting the efforts and successes of the United States Department of Commerce...

Jun292016

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker at an MOU Signing Ceremony, “Promoting Women’s Entrepreneurship and the Growth of Women-Owned Enterprises in North America,” at the North American Leaders' Summit in Ottawa, Canada.

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Secretary Pritzker Joins President Obama at the North American Leaders' Summit: Signs MOU on Promoting Women’s Entrepreneurship

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Today, Secretary Pritzker accompanied President Obama and the U.S. delegation to Ottawa, Canada to attend the North American Leaders’ Summit. The Summit represents the...

Jun282016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Join President Obama at the North American Leaders' Summit

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Leaders’ Summit (NALS)

On Wednesday, June 29, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will join President Obama in Canada at the North American Leaders’ Summit (NALS), hosted by Prime Minister...

Jun282016

Graphic Stating More than 800 Million Consumers Live in TPP Countries

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Secretary Pritzker Promotes TPP Benefits at Retail Leaders Board of Directors Meeting

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Today, Secretary Penny Pritzker touted the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s (RILA) Board of Directors during its...

Jun282016

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker moderating a panel featuring prominent Hispanic investors and entrepreneurs focused on the finance issues facing Hispanic-Americans today.

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2016 Hispanic-American Entrepreneurship Summit Works Towards Inclusive Economy

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The U.S. Small Business Administration, in partnership with the White House, hosted the 2016 Hispanic-American Entrepreneurship Summit at the U.S. Institute of Peace on...

Jun242016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Applauds Announcement of Four New Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship

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

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker applauded the announcement of four new distinguished entrepreneurs to serve as Presidential Ambassadors for Global...

Jun242016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Opening Remarks at Final Day of Global Entrepreneurship Summit

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

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks to kick-off the final day of the Global Entrepreneurship summit at Stanford University in Palo Alto,...

Jun242016

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker with PAGE Members Daymond John, Debbie Sterling and Nina Vaca at the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)

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Secretary Penny Pritzker and 11 PAGE Members Kick Off GES 2016

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

Yesterday marked the first day of the 7th Annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), held at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. Following the last two successful Summits...

Jun222016

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A Thriving Digital Economy Needs a Free and Open Internet

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We will remain focused on supporting and harnessing advances in digital technologies and services to the continued benefit of the American people and the entire world for...

Jun222016

The Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) Members at the White House with President Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker

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Championing Entrepreneurship At Home and Abroad

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Meet the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship: This week in Silicon Valley, more than 700 entrepreneurs representing 170 countries and territories will...

Jun222016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Stresses Importance of an Open Internet to Economic Growth, Free Expression in Remarks at the OECD Ministerial Meeting

InnovationPenny PritzkerDigital Economy

During her remarks, Secretary Pritzker emphasized the importance of remaining committed to the Principles for Internet Policy Making developed by the OECD in 2011 that stress...

Jun212016

Commerce Department Investment Summit Welcomes International Companies from 70 Markets, Touts Foreign Direct Investment in the United States

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSA Investment SummitForeign Direct Investment (FDI)Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC)U.S. Investment Advisory Council (IAC)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker concluded the Obama administration’s third and final SelectUSA Summit, which brought together international companies,...

Jun212016

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker with the Florida Delegation at the USG Pavilion at the 2016 SelectUSA Summit (Photo Credit: Enterprise Florida)

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SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight: Building Your Supply Chain & Exporting

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Today’s the final day of the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit, and the U.S. Government (USG) Pavilion is open until 2:00 p.m. For the past week, we have been highlighting...

Jun202016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Introduces President Barack Obama at the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSA Investment SummitPresident Barack ObamaForeign Direct Investment (FDI)SelectUSAPenny Pritzker

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker introduced President Barack Obama at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C. Since taking office, President Obama...

Jun202016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSA Investment SummitForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered the keynote address at the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the International Trade...

Jun202016

U.S. Commerce Department Releases New Report on Foreign Direct Investment Trends

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The U.S. Department of Commerce today released a new report that highlights the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on the U.S. economy. The Foreign Direct Investment...

Jun202016

Commerce Secretary Appoints Avi Bender as NTIS Head, Unveils New Joint Venture Opportunities in Data Sharing/Services

About the U.S. Department of CommerceDataInnovationAvi BenderData Sharing

The Commerce Department’s National Technical Information Service (NTIS) has reached a turning point. The agency published a Federal Register notice (FRN) announcing a new...

Jun162016

Secretary Pritzker and others at the Sixth Annual U.S.-Mexico CEO Dialogue

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Secretary Pritzker Addresses U.S.-Mexican Business Leaders on Making North America the Most Competitive Region in the World

Trade and InvestmentPenny PritzkerHigh-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED)U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic DialogueU.S.-Mexico CEO Dialogue

During a roundtable discussion with business leaders, Secretary Prizker outlined the progress made by the HLED and the collective accomplishments of the U.S. and Mexico over...

Jun152016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at the Central Illinois Chamber of Commerce Fly-in

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Penny Pritzker

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the Central Illinois Chamber of Commerce fly-in on Tuesday, June 14 in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Peoria,...

Jun142016

Secretary Pritzker and Chief Economist Hughes-Cromwick

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Secretary Pritzker Encourages Mentorship Among Women

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Last week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker spoke at the final session of the Department’s “Enterprising Women of Commerce” speaker series. Hosted by the Office of...

Jun132016

U.S. Ambassadors to Lead Investor Delegations to 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSA Investment SummitForeign Direct Investment (FDI)SelectUSAPenny Pritzker

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that 22 U.S. Chiefs of Mission will join President Barack Obama, Secretary of State John Kerry, and other...

Jun032016

Secretary Pritzker visits the Shinola watch and leather factory in Detroit

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Discusses State of Innovation and Manufacturing in Detroit

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On June 3, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to Detroit, Michigan to discuss the state of innovation and manufacturing in Michigan with several local...

Jun092016

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on IANA Stewardship Transition

InnovationInternet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today regarding the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s determination that...

Apr152016

Secretary Pritzker with Jessica Alba and CEO Brian Lee at The Honest Company

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Travels to California to Discuss Startup Culture in Los Angeles, Tour LA Port

Trade and InvestmentAmerica's Innovation AgencyPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)

Secretary Pritzker began her trip by visiting the headquarters of The Honest Company, which produces more than 100 products across a wide range of consumer categories,...

Jun082016

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Q&A with Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker: Why Trade Agreements are Vital for U.S. Economic Growth

Trade and InvestmentTransatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP)Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Competitiveness

What role do trade agreements play in strengthening U.S. global competitiveness? How can increasing foreign investment opportunities for U.S. companies not just bolster the...

Jun072016

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote at American Association of Exporters and Importers Annual Conference

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Export Control Reform (ECR)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered the keynote address on Monday at the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) Annual Conference. AAEI...

Jun062016

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker recognizes the men and women who work tirelessly on behalf of America’s businesses, communities and workers

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DOC Talks About Importance and Diversity of Mission

Operational ExcellenceAbout the U.S. Department of CommercePublic Service Recognition Week

How many of these Department of Commerce (DOC) acronyms can you spell out? Better yet, for how many of these agencies can you proudly talk about the value they add and the...

Jun032016

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in April 2016

Trade and InvestmentU.S. International Trade in Goods and ServicesTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Free Trade Agreement (FTA)Penny Pritzker

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the April 2016 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services monthly data. U...

Jun032016

U.S. Department of Commerce Releases New Report On Digital Matching Firms

DataInnovationDigital EconomyAmerica's Innovation Agency

Today, the Department of Commerce released a report titled: "Digital Matching Firms: A New Definition in the 'Sharing Economy' Space." The report provides...

Jun012016

Cabinet Secretaries and Governors to Join President Obama and Secretary of Commerce at SelectUSA Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSA Investment SummitForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that four Cabinet secretaries will participate in the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit, June 20-21, at the...

May312016

Infographic by McKinsey & Company: "Digitization of everything"

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Convening Industry Leaders to Advise on Digital Future

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The fact is that we are no longer moving toward the digital economy. We have arrived. This disruption presents tremendous opportunities to grow our economy, strengthen...

May312016

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Improving the Competitiveness of American Seaports: Request for Comment

Trade and Investment21st Century Port Competitiveness InitiativePort of Los AngelesCompetitiveness

Last week, the Commerce Department invited comments from the public on how U.S. seaports can work better with their supply chain partners to reduce congestion, become more...

May272016

The 2016 World Trade Week Awards Breakfast, Under Secretary for International Trade Stefan Selig with Bob Frank of Bob Frank Entertainment and Trade Specialist Peter Sexton.

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World Trade Month May be Coming to an End, but our Work Continues

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)World Trade MonthSelectUSA Investment Summit

During the past few weeks, ITA employees have participated in events across the country in recognition of World Trade Month. The month gives us all an opportunity to...

May242016

Commerce Department Releases Reports Ranking Top Export Markets

Trade and InvestmentTop Markets Series

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released the second set of Top Markets Reports that provides the latest assessment of export opportunities for U.S. companies...

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