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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Touts Importance of Workforce Development at Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today toured the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR), a campus where academia, the private...

Mar282014

Secretary Pritzker and Dr. John Ballato, Clemson University vice president for economic development, toured the Clemson University-International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR)

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Clemson University’s Public-Private Partnerships Help Create Next-Generation Workforce

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We had the privilege today of showing U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker the cutting-edge research and education that are helping South Carolina play a leading role in...

Apr072014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Inaugural Members of the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship Initiative

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will today chair the first-ever meeting of the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) initiative, a group of...

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The Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) initiative is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between celebrated American entrepreneurs, the White House,...

Mar212014

Visitors watch a Rutgers bridge repair robot go through its paces at a NIST meeting

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Innovating Our Way to a Smoother, Safer Ride

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When someone says “innovation,” what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? 3D printing? Smart phones? Smart phone apps?

Mar282014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Announcement of BMW’s Investment in U.S. Manufacturing

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Today U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker visited the BMW manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where the German automaker announced an investment of...

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Announcement of BMW’s Investment in U.S. Manufacturing

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Ceremony Commemorating the 700,000th Design Patent

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ceremony commemorating the 700,000th design patent.

Mar262014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at 700,000th Patent Event

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks today at a ceremony commemorating the 700,000th design patent. The patent covers the “Leapster Explorer,” a...

Mar312014

Opinion Editorial -- U.S. News and World Report -- Making Manufacturing Cool

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This is an open letter to parents across America. As hard as it may be to believe some days, research shows you actually have a lot of sway over your children's...

Mar202014

Over 6 months, NIST Zero-Energy House Gives Back to the Grid

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Over 6 Months, NIST Zero-Energy House Gives Back to the Grid

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Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology recently announced results from the first six months of a virtual family of four living in an energy...

Mar192014

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Breaking Down Silos to Foster Innovation

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EDA is one of the agencies leading this charge, and, since fiscal year 2010, has invested in 65 collaborative investments throughout the country.

Mar142014

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US Department of Commerce Middle East Trade Mission 2014 - a Startup's Perspective

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We read that the Middle East market was exploring Smart Cities as part of their strategic growth and knew our Smart Cities solutions would be a good fit there, but being a...

Mar122014

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Secretary Penny Pritzker Meets with Saudi Entrepreneurs About Challenges and Opportunities in the Region

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On Tuesday night, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker met with a dozen Saudi entrepreneurs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of her trade mission to the Middle East. The...

Mar112014

Chevak village elder displays her native artwork for sale online

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NTIA Brings Broadband Opportunities to Alaska

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Last week, I traveled to Anchorage for the annual economic summit hosted by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference, a non-profit regional economic development organization...

Mar032014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at MIT

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks today at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as part of efforts to review the impact of “big data” on...

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Mar102014

Department of Commerce releases FY 2014-2018 Strategic Plan

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Department of Commerce releases FY 2014-2018 Strategic Plan

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Today the Department of Commerce released its Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2014 to 2018. The five-year plan, along with the recently released FY15 budget, provides the...

Feb242014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks on Ensuring U.S. Innovation Leadership

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At an event hosted by the Churchill Club, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today spoke at the Plug and Play Tech Center in Silicon Valley, where she highlighted the...

Feb202014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Delivers Remarks on New Initiatives to Strengthen Patent System and Support American Innovation

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As some of you know, I spent 27 years in business before becoming Commerce Secretary. The companies that I launched and led often relied on intellectual property protections...

Mar102014

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Secretary Pritzker Committed to Strengthening the Role of Women in Business and Technology

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As President Obama declared in his State of the Union address, “When women succeed, America succeeds.” Here at the Department of Commerce, we are committed to strengthening...

Mar032014

Secretary Pritzker Appears on Morning Joe To Discuss Ways the Administration is Working to Grow the Economy and Create Jobs

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Secretary Pritzker Appears on Morning Joe To Discuss Ways the Administration is Working to Grow the Economy and Create Jobs

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Morning Joe to discuss why she’s headed to Massachusetts Institute of Technology to deliver remarks on the impact of big data...

Feb262014

Secretary Pritzker Concludes “Commerce in the Valley” Tour

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Secretary Pritzker Concludes “Commerce in the Valley” Tour

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker concluded her two-day “Commerce in the Valley” tour on Tuesday showcasing the value and vast resources of the Commerce Department to...

Feb252014

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New Manufacturing Institutes will Spur U.S. Innovation and Competitiveness

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Across the country, communities are clamoring to land the next Manufacturing Innovation Institute, new “hubs” supported by the Obama Administration that are spurring the...

Feb252014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Visits Silicon Valley to Highlight Administration Support for Innovation Economy

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Visits Silicon Valley to Highlight Administration Support for Innovation Economy

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Innovation is the key driver of U.S. economic competitiveness and job creation. That is why it is a key pillar of the Department of Commerce’s innovation agenda. On Monday, U...

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Commerce Department Supports Efforts to Ensure American Workers Have the Necessary Skills for the In-Demand Jobs of Today and Tomorrow

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As part of a government collaboration to prepare and place workers facing long-term unemployment into good jobs in high-demand industries, the Department of Labor announced...

Feb202014

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Encouraging Innovation, Not Litigation

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America’s entrepreneurs, businesses, and workers are the primary source of new ideas that drive innovation. Patents, trademarks and copyrights–the main protections in our...

Feb262014

Readout of Meeting Between U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and House New Democrat Coalition

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Today, the New Democrat Coalition hosted a meeting with Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to discuss the Obama Administration’s efforts to create jobs and expand economic...

Feb192014

Collaborating with State and Local leaders on Cybersecurity

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Collaborating with State and Local Leaders on Cybersecurity

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Protecting our nation’s valuable information assets from hackers and other threats is often dependent on better collaborations—both public-private partnerships and state,...

Feb152014

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Updating Guidance on Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards to Promote Smarter Regulation, Collaboration, and Technological Innovation

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The computer, tablet, or smartphone you are using to read this blog is comprised of parts and components that were developed, manufactured, and assembled in different...

Feb252014

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on the Announcement of Two New Manufacturing Innovation Institutes

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“President Obama's announcement today of two new National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) institutes will help spur advanced technologies critical to keeping...

Feb132014

Cities Launch Prize Competitions to Spur Economic Development Planning

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Cities Launch Prize Competitions to Spur Economic Development Planning

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Last week, Greensboro, NC; Hartford, Connecticut; and Las Vegas, Nevada launched economic development competitions as part of the SC2 Visioning Challenge (SC2 Challenge)...

Feb202014

U.S. Commerce Department Highlights New Initiatives to Strengthen Patent System and Support American Innovation

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The U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) along with the White House today announced major progress on a series of Administration...

Feb122014

Dr. Patricia E. Bath and a drawing of her patent

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Uncovering History’s Black Women Inventors

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February and March are Black History Month and Women’s History Month, respectively. Inventors Eye takes a look at past and present to salute the many Black women inventors...

Feb102014

Secretary Pritzker joined by U.S. Ambassador Wayne and Mexico's Secretary of Economy, Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal during her trade mission to Mexico City and Monterrey.

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Concludes Her First Trade Mission in Mexico

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On Friday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker concluded her five-day trade mission in Monterrey, the largest business center in Mexico after Mexico City.

Feb072014

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BusinessUSA Recognized for Leading Innovative Collaboration to Support Businesses

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BusinessUSA was named as one of six winners yesterday for the 2014 Igniting Innovation Award, which recognizes government and industry individuals and teams who bring...

Dec062013

Fact Sheet: Attracting Manufacturing Investment in American Communities

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To compete in an increasingly global economy, the United States must come up with innovative strategies that will lead to economic growth and job creation around the country...

Dec202013

Fact Sheet: 24th U.S. –China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade Fact Sheet

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, together with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang, co-chaired the 24th U.S.-China Joint...

Jan282014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Delivers Remarks at the State of the Net Conference

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A few months ago, we launched the Commerce Department’s new priorities at a local incubator here in Washington called 1776. I am sure that many of you have experienced the...

Feb052014

Remarks at Mexico-United States Entrepreneurship and Innovation Council

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Enrique Jacob Rocha, President of the Mexican National Entrepreneurship Institute (INADEM), to deliver remarks at a...

Feb072014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Tours Research and Technology Park In Monterrey, Mexico

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Tours Research and Technology Park In Monterrey, Mexico

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Yesterday, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker toured Monterrey’s Research and Technology Park (Parque de Investigación e Innovación Tecnológica; PIIT in...

Feb062014

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Another Year, Another Export Record

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Four years ago, President Obama made export promotion a national priority, launching the National Export Initiative to renew and revitalize American exports. That initiative...

Feb052014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Highlights Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Growth in U.S.-Mexico Relationship

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Highlights Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Growth in U.S.-Mexico Relationship

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As part of her first trade mission, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker spoke at a breakfast event focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and overall growth in the U...

Jan242014

Secretary Pritzker Takes “Open For Business Agenda” to World Economic Forum

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Secretary Pritzker Takes “Open For Business Agenda” to World Economic Forum

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This week Secretary Pritzker was in Davos, Switzerland at the World Economic Forum (WEF). Her participation in WEF highlighted the importance of innovation and...

Jan282014

Senator Mikulski Tours Auto Lightweighting Center at NIST

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Senator Mikulski Tours Auto Lightweighting Center at NIST

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Doubling automobile fuel economy by 2025. Reducing the weight of automobiles by up to half a ton each while maintaining or improving safety. Saving millions of dollars...

Jan282014

Commerce Promotes Digital Economy at State of the Net

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Commerce Promotes Digital Economy at State of the Net

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Over the past 20 years, the Internet has radically transformed the way Americans work and play. And it continues to be a key driver of innovation, job creation and overall...

Feb032014

After State of the Union Secretary Lew Highlights Importance of U.S. Manufacturing and Workforce Training

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After State of the Union Secretary Lew Highlights Importance of U.S. Manufacturing and Workforce Training

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As part of President Obama’s call for creating more high-tech manufacturing jobs in his State of the Union Address last week, Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew visited the...

Jan312014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on Job-Driven Training for Workers

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Today, President Obama signed a federal employer commitment addressing the issue of long-term unemployment.

Jan312014

U.S. Department Of Commerce Launches First-Ever Instagram Account For Cabinet Secretary

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The U.S. Department of Commerce today launched an Instagram account for Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, making her the first-ever Cabinet official to have an Instagram...

Jan302014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Advance Estimate Of GDP in the Fourth Quarter Of 2013

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The U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis reported today that real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 3.2 percent in the fourth...

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