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Urban Alliance and USPTO Partner to Provide Youth With Meaningful Work Experience

Earlier this year, the United States Patent and Trademark Office contracted with Urban Alliance to provide local under-resourced youth paid meaningful work experiences. This...

Aug122015

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Inclusive Innovation Spotlight: Rod Robinson, Founder and CEO of ConnXus, Inc.

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Rod Robinson, Founder and CEO of ConnXus, Inc., discusses the important role a government organization like MBDA plays in the success of an entrepreneur.

Aug122015

U.S. Commerce Department Launches Startup Global Pilot in Pittsburgh to Help Local Startups Expand Business Overseas

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration yesterday partnered with leaders from Pittsburgh’s innovation sector to deliver the next installment of...

Aug122015

U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Andrews Delivers Remarks to Startup Global in Pittsburgh

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Good morning. Thank you, Dave, for the kind introduction. I also want to thank our partners from the Pittsburgh Startup Global Steering Committee: The Carnegie Mellon...

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Secretary Pritzker Attends White House Demo Day

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Inclusive Innovation

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To maintain our lead as the best place on the planet to start and scale a great company, we must ensure that vibrant startup ecosystems emerge in every corner of America, and...

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Inclusive Innovation Spotlight: Nicole Tucker Smith, Co-Founder LessonCast Learning

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In her role as co-founder of LessonCast Learning Nicole Tucker-Smith keeps an idealistic mindset that helps her elevate her company to the next level.

Aug102015

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The Power of Inclusive Innovation

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Entrepreneurs are the driving force of our 21st century economy. They have the power to spur innovation, create jobs, stabilize communities, and inspire the next generation...

Aug102015

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Inclusive Innovation Spotlight: Natalie Madeira Cofield, Founder and CEO of Urban Co-lab

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CEO of Urban Co-Lab Natalie Madeira Cofield Speaks About the Power of Inclusive Innovation

Aug072015

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Officially Opens University of Texas El Paso W.M. Keck Center as First America Makes Satellite Office

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation at the University of Texas...

Aug072015

USPTO Connects with Entrepreneurs and Startups in California

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USPTO Connects with Entrepreneurs and Startups in California

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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

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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...

Aug062015

Fueling High-Tech Growth through Minority Businesses

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Fueling High-Tech Growth through Minority Businesses

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The Department of Commerce has established a new partnership between the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST...

Aug052015

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Participates in First-Ever Open for Innovation Event at the Commerce Department

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The Department of Commerce is Open for Innovation

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It isn’t every day you get the Secretary of Commerce, leaders from Fortune 500 companies, and 80 startups in a room, much less a room in a government building. But this past...

Aug042015

Secretary Pritzker Highlights Commerce Leadership and Partnership in Inidan Country

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Secretary Pritzker Highlights Commerce Leadership and Partnership in Indian Country

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered a clear message to tribal leaders and youth in Michigan last week: keeping Indian Country “Open for Business” is a high...

Aug042015

Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship Announce New Commitments as Part of First-Ever White House Demo Day

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As part of the first-ever White House Demo Day focused on inclusive entrepreneurship, Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) Steve Case, Brian Chesky,...

Aug042015

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Innovation Can Happen Anywhere

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These days, there is a lot of talk about “innovation hubs.” When people think about innovation, many think about tech-heavy areas like Silicon Valley or Austin, Texas with...

Aug042015

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Announces Competition for $10 Million in Grants to Advance Innovation

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the launch of the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) $10 million funding opportunity for the 2015 Regional...

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at the First-Ever Open for Innovation Event

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker spoke at the Commerce Department’s first-ever Open for Innovation event. During her remarks, Secretary Pritzker highlighted...

Aug032015

U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Bruce Andrews Delivers Opening Remarks at the First-Ever Open for Innovation Event

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Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered the opening remarks at the Commerce Department’s first-ever Open for Innovation event. The event provided the...

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Innovative Research Helps Emergency Responders Better Communicate While Indoors

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The researchers were able to improve cell coverage with the help of these supplemental systems. However even with better coverage, data transfers were still slow in some...

Jul312015

Supporting Vibrant Native American Communities

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Supporting Vibrant Native American Communities

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When Secretary Pritzker declared that the Department of Commerce is “open for business,” she meant that this agency would be on the side of all businesses across our country...

Jul302015

Secretary Pritzker and European Commission VP of DSM Ansip

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Secretary Pritzker Talks Digital Economy and Innovation with EU

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Last week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to Brussels, where she engaged European Union leaders in discussions on the transatlantic digital economy.

Jul302015

U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Bruce Andrews Discusses Department's Agenda at the White House Economic Development Forum

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Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the fourth annual White House Economic Development Forum. This forum – hosted by SelectUSA, in...

Jul292015

Secretary Pritzker and PAGE Members at GES 2015

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Joins President Obama in Kenya for Global Entrepreneurship Summit

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As the Administration’s point person on entrepreneurship, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined President Obama in Nairobi, Kenya to attend the sixth annual Global...

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...

Jul272015

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on New Manufacturing Institute in New York

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement following Vice President Biden’s announcement of the creation of a new National Network for Manufacturing...

Jul272015

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PAGE Video Series: Theranos’ Elizabeth Holmes

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Elizabeth Holmes is committed to improving living conditions around the world for women, young girls and developing economies. As CEO and founder of Theranos, a consumer...

Jul272015

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PAGE Video Series: FUBU’s Daymond John

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Daymond John, known for his role as an angel investor on ABC’s hit television show “Shark Tank,” says that “the idea of being an entrepreneur is the DNA of this country.”

Jul242015

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PAGE Video Series: Wealthfront’s Ali Rosenthal

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Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) member Alison Rosenthal believes that effective partnerships play a critical role in the creation and success of...

Jul242015

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Day 1 at GES: Highlighting Youth and Women Entrepreneurs

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Before the official start of the sixth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), nearly 300 young and women entrepreneurs came together today to learn, to get practical...

Jul242015

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PAGE Video Series: Venture for America’s Andrew Yang

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Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) member and Venture for America CEO Andrew Yang believes that preparing recent college graduates for the 21st...

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PAGE Video Series: GoldieBlox’s Debbie Sterling

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In 2012, Debbie Sterling asked, “Why is it that girls play with dolls and ponies and tea sets and boys build with construction sets and have super heroes and action figures...

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PAGE Video Series: KIND's Daniel Lubetzky

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Daniel Lubetzky invests his time into building businesses that “get people to discover each other’s humanity, cement relationships with each other, leverage change, and help...

Jul222015

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PAGE Video Series: CyPhy Works' Helen Greiner

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Throughout her career, Helen Greiner has been known for her visionary technological contributions that combine engineering and innovation to create new products that change...

Jul222015

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PAGE Video Series: Pinnacle Technical Resources’ Nina Vaca

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Over the past 19 years, Nina’s leadership as the founder and CEO of Pinnacle Technical Resources has propelled the company to become one of the largest IT Services firms in...

Jul212015

Commerce and the Digital Economy – Towards A Transatlantic Partnership

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Commerce and the Digital Economy – Towards A Transatlantic Partnership

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This week Commerce Secretary Pritzker travels to Brussels, and issues facing the digital economy will be top of mind. As a starting point for that conversation, it’s worth...

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PAGE Video Series: Kiva’s Julie Hanna

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New to the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) program this year, Julie Hanna understands how important it is to inspire and provide support to...

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PAGE Video Series: Airbnb’s Brian Chesky

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Brian Chesky, co-founder of Airbnb, believes that “the idea of an entrepreneur means to be empowered, to be able to create your own destiny, and to create the kind of world...

Jul212015

Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya

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American Entrepreneurship on Display at Global Entrepreneurship Summit

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Four Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) are traveling to GES as part of the Commerce delegation.

Jul202015

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker to Attend Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Kenya

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place July 25-26, 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya. As the...

Jul172015

Minority Businesses: An Engine of Growth for American Manufacturing

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Innovation: Much More than High-Tech

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Innovation. When most people hear or use this term, they are referring to new, cutting edge technology and products. However, innovation means much more than that...

Jul162015

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Seven Teams Selected to Strengthen Regional Workforce Development Efforts Through the Communities that Work Partnership Initiative

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Ensuring a strong and skilled workforce is critical to America’s continued economic competitiveness. For the first time, the Department of Commerce has made skills and...

Jul162015

Julie Kirk, Director of EDA’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Q & A with Julie Kirk, Director of EDA’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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As Director of OIE, she is charged with driving programs and priorities that support innovative economic development such as innovation-based entrepreneurship and regional...

Jul152015

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Addresses the National Council of La Raza Annual Conference

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Secretary Pritzker Promotes Entrepreneurship and a Path Forward for America's Economy in Kansas City

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On Tuesday, Secretary Pritzker traveled to Kansas City to address up-and-coming entrepreneurs as well as important community groups. She began the day with a roundtable at...

Jul152015

U.S. Department of Commerce, Aspen Institute Announce Seven Regional Site Teams Selected for 'Communities that Work Partnership'

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The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Workforce Strategies Initiative at the Aspen Institute today announced the selection of seven regional site teams, comprised of...

Jul152015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at National Council of La Raza Annual Conference

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During her remarks, Secretary Pritzker outlined a path forward for America’s economic leadership, focused on key investments in people, innovation, and infrastructure.

Jul102015

Secretary Pritzker tours Flextronics’ Global Innovation Center

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Visits Innovation Center in Silicon Valley

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Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker visited Flextronics’ Global Innovation Center in Silicon Valley to observe some of the nation’s most cutting-edge...

Jul102015

White House Supply Chain Innovation Roundtable

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White House Supply Chain Innovation Roundtable Brings Together Manufacturers Committed to Strengthening Small Manufacturers in Domestic Supply Chains

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This exciting event is part of the White House Supply Chain Innovation Initiative that the President announced in March.

Jul102015

Inspiring Young Inventors and Innovators at Camp Invention

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Inspiring Young Inventors and Innovators at Camp Invention

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At Camp Invention, almost two million students have explored their own innate creativity, inventiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit in a week long day camp program that’s...

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