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New Commerce Department Data Shows That Minority Entrepreneurship is Growing

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The U.S. Department of Commerce today released the final results of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2012 Survey of Business Owners (SBO), which found that business ownership in our...

Dec152015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Dr. Ellen Hughes-Cromwick as New Chief Economist

DataDr. Ellen Hughes-Cromwick

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that Dr. Ellen Hughes-Cromwick will serve as the Department of Commerce’s new Chief Economist. Dr. Hughes-Cromwick...

Dec112015

The “Historical Probability of a White Christmas” map shows the climatological probability of at least 1 inch of snow being on the ground on December 25 in the contiguous United States.

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Are You Dreaming of a White Christmas?

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For those of you dreaming of a white Christmas, this map depicts which places have the best chance of being a winter wonderland according to weather history. The “Historical...

Dec072015

Devices Used to Access the Internet; Percent of Americans Ages 3+, 2011-2013

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Majority of Americans Use Multiple Internet-connected Devices, Data Shows

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For many Americans, the days of connecting to the Internet solely through a stationary desktop computer are over. Going online now means shopping on a tablet, using a...

Dec072015

A diver examines the gunner's forward turret on a PBY-5 Catalina resting on its right side in Kāne‛ohe Bay, Hawaii. The plane was sunk at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Credit: UH Marine Option Program

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NOAA Releases Rare Images of U.S. Navy Seaplane Lost in Pearl Harbor Attack 74 Years Ago Today

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NOAA and University of Hawaii archaeologists today released rare images of a U.S. Navy airplane sunk during the opening minutes of the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on...

Dec042015

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on Today's Employment Report

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released the following statement on the employment situation in November. Today’s report shows that the economy added 211,000...

Dec042015

The American Community Survey helps local officials, community leaders and businesses understand the changes taking place in their communities.

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From Education to Housing Costs, the American Community Survey Provides 10 Years of Local Statistics for Every Community Nationwide

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For 10 years, the American Community Survey has provided U.S. communities with detailed information critical for making informed decisions about their people, places and...

Dec012015

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Bureau of Economic Analysis Releases Two New Data Sets to Deepen Understanding of U.S. Economy

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In the past two days, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released two brand new sets of economic statistics that business people,...

Nov252015

Graphic on Number of Establishments to Purchase Thanksgiving Meal Items

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics for Thanksgiving Day

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In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims — early settlers of Plymouth Colony — held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest. This event is regarded by many as the nation’...

Nov232015

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BEA’s New and Existing Statistics Offer Economic Intel for Entrepreneurs and Business Community

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What are consumer spending patterns in California compared to New York? Which states are attracting new foreign investment? How are different industries in each state...

Nov162015

Chief Data Officer Ian Kalin hosts briefings arranged by Business Forward, an organization dedicated to improving collaborations between the business community and the government.

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Finding the Intersection of Business and Data

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One of the most important things government leaders can do is to take a short trip outside the headquarters building to see how customers are using your products. This is...

Nov132015

Secretary Penny Pritzker with the Google Self-Driving Car

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Secretary Pritzker Visits California To Highlight The Digital Economy, Innovation, And The Region’s Economic Potential

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Secretary Pritzker traveled to Silicon Valley to meet with some of the country’s leading researchers and innovators to experience first-hand the development of autonomous...

Nov102015

Veterans as a Percentage of the Civilian Population Age 18 and Over, by State, 2009-2013

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Taking a Look at Veterans Across America

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As we celebrate those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces this Veterans Day, many Americans may want to learn more about the veterans who live in and around their area...

Nov092015

Screenshot of the Commerce Data Service website

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Announcing the Commerce Data Service

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The Department of Commerce provides valuable services and data products that fuel the modern technology services Americans rely on every day. These data sets include...

Nov092015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces First-Ever Commerce Data Service

DataPenny PritzkerIan KalinCommerce Data ServiceTechonomy

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the launch of the first-ever Commerce Data Service at Techonomy 2015 in Half Moon Bay, CA. Consisting of software...

Nov042015

Leaders from the nation’s technology and data industries came together on Oct. 29-30 for the third meeting of the Commerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC) in Boulder, Colorado

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Doing More with Data

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Leaders from the nation’s technology and data industries came together on Oct. 29-30 for the third meeting of the Commerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC) in Boulder, Colorado...

Nov032015

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics for American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

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The first American Indian Day was celebrated in May 1916 in New York. Red Fox James, a Blackfeet Indian, rode horseback from state to state, getting endorsements from 24...

Oct302015

U.S. Census Bureau Compiles Key Stats for Halloween

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Halloween Data Snapshot: How scary is this?

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Halloween, which dates back to Celtic rituals thousands of years ago, has long been associated with images of witches, ghosts and vampires. Today, Halloween has evolved into...

Oct292015

Data collection has documented profound technological transformations in American life

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Introducing NTIA Data Central

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Last November marked the 20th anniversary of NTIA’s Computer and Internet Use Supplement to the Current Population Survey (CPS). This important data collection has documented...

Oct282015

Members of the Commerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC)

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Weather Data, Cybersecurity and Workforce Skills Focus of Upcoming Data Advisory Council

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As "America's Data Agency", the U.S. Department of Commerce delivers the most valuable open government data to businesses than any other federal government...

Oct072015

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U.S. Census Bureau Seeks Input from Tribal Leaders for 2020 Census

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Today, Census Bureau officials are meeting with representatives from the Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes in Minnesota to discuss issues that affect American Indian and...

Oct072015

NOAA's nowCOAST web portal, shown here with wind gusts and directions, has 60 layers of data the user can click on or turn off. (Credit: NOAA).

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NOAA Online Map Update Offers Improved Coastal Observations and Forecasts

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NOAA has upgraded nowCOAST, a GIS-based online map service providing more frequently updated ocean observations along with coastal and marine weather forecasts. The new...

Oct022015

On Manufacturing Day, U.S. Commerce Department Unveils Report Showing Pay Premium Exists for Manufacturing

DataManufacturing DayManufacturingAmerica's Data AgencyAmerican Community Survey (ACS)

As “America’s Data Agency,” the Commerce Department today released a new report drawing on evidence from 10 federal data sets to show that a pay premium exists for workers in...

Oct022015

Worker Welding a Filter Housing for a Refinery

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BEA’s Factory Factoids in Honor of Manufacturing Day

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U.S. factories do their part to keep the U.S. economy humming. Did you know that manufacturing accounts for 12 percent of overall U.S. economic activity as measured by Gross...

Oct012015

U.S. Map Showing State-by-State Comparison of Manufacturing Employment

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Celebrating Manufacturing Day with U.S. Census Bureau Statistics

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October 2 is Manufacturing Day, and I’m pleased to participate in this year’s observance by recognizing the major role that manufacturing plays in our national and global...

Sep292015

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach make up the largest port complex in the country

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NOAA Brings Precision Navigation to the Busy Port of Long Beach

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Our country’s marine transportation system is an essential driver of the U.S. economy. Every day, U.S. ports and waterways handle millions of tons of domestic and...

Sep172015

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PatentsView: Driving Open Government Through Data

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Bureaus within the Department of Commerce (DOC) create collaborative opportunities with other federal agencies and the public to foster an open government. Our open data...

Sep152015

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

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In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16...

Sep102015

Map Depicting Employer Establishments in Fairfax County, Virginia

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Expanding Small Business Owners’ Access to Our Data with Census Business Builder

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The U.S. Census Bureau is the premiere source of data about America’s economy and businesses, and we’re committed to making our data more accessible than ever before. I’m...

Sep092015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces First-Ever Study of Return on Investment of Registered Apprenticeships for U.S. Employers

DataSkills for Business

During the White House Apprenticeship Summit yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the first-ever effort to document the return on investment for U.S...

Sep042015

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of Labor Day

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics for Labor Day

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The first observance of Labor Day was likely on Sept. 5, 1882, when some 10,000 workers assembled in New York City for a parade. That celebration inspired similar events...

Sep032015

Number of Students in College by Type of School and Enrollment Status from 1970--2013

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Back-to-School Statistics

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Summertime is winding down and vacations are coming to an end, signaling that back-to-school time is here. It’s a time that many children eagerly anticipate — catching up...

Sep032015

World Population Clock Updated with New Features

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New Web Features Highlight the U.S. Census Bureau’s International Data

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Today, I’m excited to showcase the addition of several new features to the World Population Clock. For the first time, basic population facts and visualizations are available...

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Application Programming Interface (API) Terms of Service

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The U.S. Department of Commerce offers some of its public data in machine-readable format via an Application Programming Interface (API). This service is offered subject to...

Sep012015

Census Bureau Announces Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs

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A Timely Portrait of America’s Business Owners from the Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs

DataAmerican Community Survey (ACS)Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs

I’m pleased to announce the beginning of data collection for the inaugural Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs. This new survey will be a supplement to the U.S. Census Bureau’s...

Aug282015

U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Recovery and Environmental Resilience Efforts on the Occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Fact Sheet

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Over the past decade, the Commerce Department has worked with our federal partners to make strategic investments in the region designed to foster economic growth and improve...

Aug272015

Statement From U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Second Estimate of GDP for the Second Quarter Of 2015

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“Today’s second estimate of real GDP demonstrates sustained economic growth driven by consumer spending and business investment,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny...

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API documentation for Commerce.gov

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We invite you to use our content API to enhance the value, accessibility and usability of Commerce data for government, business and the public.

Aug242015

New Orleans Rebound from Hurricane Katrina

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U.S. Census Bureau Data Shows Gulf Coast’s Recovery from Hurricane Katrina

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Not only can Census Bureau statistics tell us about the recovery from events like Hurricane Katrina, but they can also provide important information about communities for...

Aug242015

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Natural Capital in the Big Apple: Upcoming Roundtable Set for Columbia University’s Earth Institute

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Hosted by the Commerce Department, the third natural capital business roundtable in a series focusing on coastal regions is set to take place September 18th at Columbia...

Aug242015

Map of cancer incidents around New Orleans

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A New Kind of Media Using Government Data

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“The Geography of Poverty” combines narrative, data graphics, and photo-essay content through an interface so seamless as to be almost invisible.

Aug202015

Chart on Growth of Minority-Owned Firms vs Non-Minority-Owned Firms from 2007--2012

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U.S. Minority-Owned Firms Continue to Outpace Growth of Nonminority-Owned Firms

DataSurvey of Business Owners

Earlier this week, the U.S. Census Bureau released preliminary results from the 2012 Survey of Business Owners (SBO) and minority-owned businesses continue to grow...

Aug122015

Council Advises Continued Data Improvements

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Council Advises Continued Data Improvements

DataCommerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC)

On July 30th, the Commerce Data Advisory Council convened its second meeting to review and provide guidance on the Department of Commerce's data. This one-of-a-kind...

Aug112015

Mission Success: Data to Feed the Hungry

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Mission Success: Data to Feed the Hungry

DataAmerican Community Survey (ACS)

People are using our data to feed the hungry. The Capital Area Food Bank in Lorton, Virginia, has layered Department of Commerce datasets over their own to identify...

Aug102015

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Commerce Data Advisory Committee Launches Efforts to Improve U.S. Exports

DataTrade and InvestmentIan KalinCommerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC)PayPal

Information powers commercial decisions. Yet, small and medium-sized businesses don't always have the information they need in order to succeed. One of the classic...

Aug072015

USPTO Connects with Entrepreneurs and Startups in California

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USPTO Connects with Entrepreneurs and Startups in California

InnovationDataMichelle K. LeeCommerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC)

The U.S. Department of Commerce hosts a number of programs that support startups and entrepreneurs, and create the necessary conditions for innovation. The U.S. Patent and...

Aug072015

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on July Jobs Numbers

Trade and InvestmentDataInnovationTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released the following statement on the July jobs report, which showed that U.S. employment rose by 215,000 last month. “The...

Jul302015

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Advance Estimate of GDP in the Second Quarter of 2015

DataOpen for Business AgendaGross Domestic Product (GDP)

The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis today released its first estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter of 2015. Real GDP...

Jul302015

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Livestream of Commerce Data Advisory Committee Meeting on July 30, 2015

DataCommerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC)

The Commerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC) is holding its second meeting at Intel’s Headquarters in Santa Clara, California on Thursday, July 30

Jul282015

NIST Announces Reference Data App Challenge

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NIST to Host First App Challenge to Improve Data Access

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NIST is offering prizes totaling $45,000 to software developers who create the most innovative and impactful Apps using NIST reference data. The challenge is open to U.S...

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