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Secretary Pritzker Celebrates Female Entrepreneurs during Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

InnovationDoing Business in Africa CampaignGlobal Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)U.S.-Africa Business ForumWomen’s Entrepreneurship DayPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Entrepreneurship

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker celebrated Women’s Entrepreneurship Day this week as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Nov212014

PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Daphne Koller

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PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Daphne Koller

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)EntrepreneurshipDaphne Knoller

As the co-founder and president of Coursera Inc., Koller has made all of her company’s online courses accessible for free

Nov202014

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Secretary Pritzker Answers Questions about Entrepreneurship During Twitter Chat

InnovationGlobal Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)Entrepreneurship

While attending the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Marrakech, Morocco Secretary Penny Pritzker took questions about entrepreneurship and innovation from Twitter users

Nov202014

PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Rich Barton

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PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Rich Barton

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Rich BartonEntrepreneurship

Rich Barton believes bringing the power of information and transparency to the people.

Nov192014

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Fostering Economic Development in Tribal Communities and Among Native-owned Enterprises

InnovationAmerican Indian and Alaska Native communities (AIAN)Economic DevelopmentEntrepreneurship

Today, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and the Economic Development Administration teamed up to launch the Tribal Economic Development Webinar Series

Nov192014

Paving the Way for a New Legion of Entrepreneurs and Innovators

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Paving the Way for a New Legion of Entrepreneurs and Innovators

InnovationAlejandra Y. CastilloSelectUSANational Asian Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ACE)

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews last week spoke at the National Asian Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ACE) Conference

Nov192014

PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words -- Nina Vaca

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PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words -- Nina Vaca

InnovationNina VacaPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Entrepreneurship

Since starting her award-winning IT services firm in 1996, Vaca has continued that legacy both as an entrepreneur and a visible leader and advocate in the business community

Nov182014

Entrepreneurs: Driving the Innovation Economy in Pennsylvania

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Entrepreneurs: Driving the Innovation Economy in Pennsylvania

InnovationGlobal Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)Jay WilliamsEntrepreneurship

This week marks Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators

Nov182014

Young Entrepreneurs Showcase Ideas at Collegiate Inventors Competition

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Young Entrepreneurs Showcase Ideas at Collegiate Inventors Competition

InnovationMichelle K. LeeIntellectual Property (IP)

Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Michelle K. Lee welcomed 35 young inventors...

Nov172014

Secretary Pritzker speaking with Evan Burfield at 1776 about the Open for Business Agenda

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Secretary Pritzker Marks One-Year Anniversary of “Open for Business Agenda” Launch

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participated in an armchair discussion with 1776 cofounder Evan Burfield

Nov172014

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Six Steps to Protect Your Brand

InnovationTrademark Electronic Application SystemIntellectual Property (IP)

A trademark is an essential part of a brand, helping to distinguish a business’s unique products and services from what another business offers

Nov142014

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U.S. Department of Commerce Seeks National Partner to Help Lead New Program to Boost Job Talent Development Across America

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The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is now accepting proposals for a national partner

Nov142014

Chief Executive Officer, Tory Burch; Founder Tory Burch Foundation

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PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Tory Burch

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)EntrepreneurshipTory Burch

Burch created the Tory Burch Foundation (TBF) in 2009 to support the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs and their families

Nov142014

Deputy Secretary Andrews meeting with Vietnamese Deputy Minister Tran Quoc Khanh

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Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Concludes Trip to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit

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This week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews concluded his four-day trip to Beijing, China

Nov282014

The Public Computer Center at the College of Menominee Nations, Wisconsin

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The Public Computer Center at the College of Menominee Nations, Wisconsin

InnovationBroadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)Native American Heritage MonthPublic Computer CentersBroadband

While Native American Heritage Month is celebrated just once a year in November, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has been serving...

Nov212014

Declaracion de la Secretaria de Comercio de Los Estados Unidos Penny Pritzker en Torno a las Acciones Ejecutivas Sobre Inmigracion

InnovationComprehensive Immigration Reform

La secretaria de comercio de los Estados Unidos Penny Pritzker realizó hoy la siguiente declaración en torno a las acciones ejecutivas sobre inmigración.

Nov212014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on President Obama's Executive Actions on Immigration

InnovationComprehensive Immigration Reform

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on President Obama’s executive actions on immigration.

Nov202014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Champions Global Innovators at 5th Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Morocco

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)Women’s Entrepreneurship DayEntrepreneurship

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker attended the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) this week in Marrakech, Morocco, which brought together more than 3,000...

Nov152014

Statement of U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment

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"As the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period begins today, I encourage you to sign up for an affordable plan that fits your health and financial needs at www...

Nov142014

U.S. Department of Commerce Seeks National Partner to Help Lead New Program to Boost Job Talent Development Across America

InnovationWorkforce DevelopmentSkills for Business

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is accepting proposals for a national...

Nov192014

Secretary Pritzker Honors Women Entrepreneurs in Marrakesh, Morocco

InnovationGlobal Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Alexa von TobelNina VacaDaphne KnollerWomen’s Entrepreneurship DayEntrepreneurship

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks to approximately 300 women entrepreneurs to kick off Women’s Entrepreneurship Day in Marrakesh, Morocco. Secretary...

Nov062014

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on NetMundial Internet Governance Initiative

InnovationInternet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

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

Nov132014

Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Have Access to High-Speed Internet

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U.S. Census Bureau Announces Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Have Access to High-Speed Internet

InnovationDataAmerican Community Survey (ACS)American Community Survey (ACS)Broadband Data Improvement ActNational Broadband Map

An estimated 78.1 percent of people in U.S. households had a high-speed Internet connection last year

Nov132014

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Connecting Entrepreneurs to the Global Marketplace

InnovationTrade and InvestmentExporTechEntrepreneurship

The Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration works hard to help companies that are ready to export compete and succeed in global markets

Nov122014

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An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Accessing Census Bureau Statistics

InnovationStarting a New BusinessAmerica's Data AgencyEntrepreneurship

If you are thinking of starting a new business, one of the first things you need is information to understand market conditions

Nov122014

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Connecting Minority Serving Institutions with Research and Entrepreneurship Opportunities

InnovationDataWillie E. MayResearch and DevelopmentEntrepreneurship

Earlier this month, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) hosted a special event for minority serving...

Nov122014

Commerce Secretary Pritzker Announces Four U.S. Organizations Honored With 2014 Baldrige National Quality Award

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Commerce Secretary Pritzker Announces Four U.S. Organizations Honored With 2014 Baldrige National Quality Award

InnovationMalcolm Baldrige National Quality AwardMalcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker today announced that four U.S. organizations are recipients of the 2014 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

Nov072014

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Tapping Stakeholders to Help Accelerate Innovation and Entrepreneurship

InnovationNational Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)America COMPETES ActNational Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)Open for Business AgendaEntrepreneurship

With the “Open for Business” agenda, Secretary Pritzker made it clear that Commerce’s role is to be the voice of business to support the Obama Administration’s focus on...

Nov062014

MBDA Business Centers Provide Technical Expertise Helping Minority Business Entrepreneurs Reach Success

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MBDA Business Centers Provide Technical Expertise Helping Minority Business Entrepreneurs Reach Success

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For more than four decades, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has led Federal Government efforts to provide focused support to minority businesses enterprises (...

Nov052014

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Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Launches Second Round of Competition

InnovationInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Manufacturing

Since February 2010, the manufacturing sector has created over 700,000 jobs and has grown nearly twice as fast as the overall economy

Nov042014

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PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Alexa von Tobel

InnovationAlexa von TobelPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Entrepreneurship

When she was graduating from college, Alexa von Tobel realized she had received no guidance on personal finance

Nov032014

Five Steps for Protecting Your Invention

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Five Steps for Protecting Your Invention

InnovationThe American Invents ActIntellectual Property (IP)

Every day, all across America, good ideas are converted into tangible inventions and products that solve problems large and small and lift our quality of life

Oct312014

U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Bruce Andrews Delivers Closing Remarks at First-Ever Investing In Manufacturing Communities Partnership Summit

InnovationJay WilliamsBruce H. AndrewsInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Manufacturing

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews today delivered closing remarks at the first-ever Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) Summit,

Oct312014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Next Phase of Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Initiative

InnovationInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Manufacturing

Up to 12 Communities to Receive Coordinated Federal Funding to Revitalize Manufacturing

Oct302014

PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Steve Case

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PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Steve Case

InnovationSteve CasePresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Entrepreneurship

Today, Steve Case is the founder and partner of Revolution, a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm that believes great companies and ideas can be found throughout the...

Oct292014

NIST Celebrates World Internet Day: NIST Identifies Programs that help Private Industry and Academia Work toward better Cybersecurity

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NIST Celebrates World Internet Day: NIST Identifies Programs that help Private Industry and Academia Work toward better Cybersecurity

InnovationCybersecurity

NIST has been conducting cybersecurity research for as long as there has been a cyberspace to secure.

Oct302014

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Accelerating Advanced Manufacturing in America

InnovationJobsAdvanced ManufacturingPenny Pritzker

On Monday, we had the privilege of participating alongside the President in a meeting with his American Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) Steering Committee.

Oct282014

Countdown to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit

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Countdown to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Entrepreneurship

The President announced in 2009 the creation of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)

Oct272014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and PAGE Ambassadors to Attend Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Morocco

InnovationGlobal Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Entrepreneurship

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)

Oct172014

U.S. Commerce Department and Small Business Administration Launch Business Sunday Program to Promote Economic Growth and Job Creation

InnovationBusiness Sunday

This Sunday, October 19, 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are launching Business Sunday

Oct172014

U.S. Secretary Penny Pritzker Statement on the Nomination of Michelle Lee as Under Secretary for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

InnovationMichelle K. LeeIntellectual Property (IP)

Michelle Lee is a terrific talent, and I am delighted the President has nominated her to lead the Patent and Trademark Office

Oct282014

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PTAB Hits the Road Again in November 2014 for Detroit Region Roadshows about the AIA Trials

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Stakeholder engagement is a critical mission of the USPTO

Oct272014

Secretary Pritzker and The PAGE Ambassadors attend a meeting with President Obama in the White House

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Secretary Pritzker and Three PAGE Ambassadors to Attend Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Marrakech, Morocco

InnovationGlobal Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Entrepreneurship

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place November 19-21 in Marrakech, Morocco to demonstrate the...

Oct242014

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MBDA Business Centers Celebrate MED Week During October

InnovationTrade and InvestmentDataMinority Enterprise Development (MED) WeekMinority Enterprise Development (MED) WeekNational Export Initiative (NEI)

Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Centers across America celebrated Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week

Oct162014

Digital Nation Report Shows Rapid Adoption of Mobile Internet Use

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Digital Nation Report Shows Rapid Adoption of Mobile Internet Use

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A report released today by the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration found that Americans are rapidly embracing mobile...

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

Oct072014

MBDA National Director Alejandra Castillo Challenges Young Latina Entrepreneurs to Think Big

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MBDA National Director Alejandra Castillo Challenges Young Latina Entrepreneurs to Think Big

InnovationAlejandra Y. CastilloEntrepreneurship

Last week, Alejandra Castillo, the first Hispanic American woman appointed as the National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency, participated in a panel...

Oct032014

Eighth-Grade Students Explore S.T.E.M Careers and Opportunities On Manufacturing Day

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Eighth-Grade Students Explore S.T.E.M Careers and Opportunities On Manufacturing Day

InnovationManufacturing DayManufacturingScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

Many of our eighth graders are already talking about pursuing technical fields that will allow them to become essential employees of the manufacturing environment.

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