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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Expansion of Global Resources to Support U.S. Businesses, Exports

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the Department of Commerce will expand its overseas resources to help U.S. businesses navigate additional global...

Apr172014

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Highlights Administration’s Commitment to Asia-Pacific Region

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today laid out the commercial and economic dimension of the Obama Administration’s rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region.

Apr112014

Readout of Meeting Between U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Ukrainian Minister of Economic Development and Trade Pavlo Sheremeta

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today met with Ukrainian Minister of Economic Development and Trade Pavlo Sheremeta to underscore the Obama Administration’s...

Apr102014

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SelectUSA: Investing in the United States, Creating Jobs, and Spurring Economic Growth

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Today, Lufthansa Technik announced a significant new investment in Puerto Rico that demonstrates how efforts to deploy the full resources of the federal government to win job...

Apr102014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on Significant New Investment In The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico By Lufthansa Technik

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement on Lufthansa Technik’s announcement of a significant new investment in the Commonwealth of...

Apr102014

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Join the Conversation on Investment

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This month, SelectUSA is really upping our game when it comes to online engagement around investment. We hope you’ll join the conversation on Twitter at #SelectUSA!

Mar282014

Secretary Pritzker speaks with workeres while touring the BMW facilities in Spartanburg, South Carolina

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Celebrates BMW’s Investment in U.S. Manufacturing

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Foreign direct investment (FDI) fuels U.S. economic growth and creates good, high-paying jobs, which is why the Commerce Department is so focused on attracting more FDI to...

Apr072014

U.S. Expects Continued Growth in International Travel During Next Five Years

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker today announced that the United States can expect four percent average annual growth in tourism during the next five years, and that a...

Apr032014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in February 2014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the February 2014 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. U.S...

Apr012014

International Visitors Spend $15.8 Billion in January 2014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that international visitors to the United States spent $15.8 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities...

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...

Mar252014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces New Travel and Tourism Advisory Board Members

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the appointment of 32 members to the Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (Board).

Mar172014

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Views of the Trade Mission: A Learning Experience and Wealth of Opportunity

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After eight whirlwind days, I look back and reflect on what I learned and felt about the trip and the wealth of opportunity in our future:

Mar112014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Tours Solar Park in Dubai

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Tours Solar Park in Dubai

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On Monday in Dubai, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker toured the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park by helicopter, getting a firsthand look at how cooperation between the...

Feb192014

Opinion Editorial -- Wall Street Journal -- America Is Committed to Asia

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For decades, security and prosperity have flourished throughout the Asia-Pacific region, each reinforcing the other. The astounding growth of trade and industry across the...

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...

Mar132014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Wraps Up Successful Trade Mission with Visit to Qatar

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Wraps Up Successful Trade Mission with Visit to Qatar

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker wrapped up her Middle East trade mission in Qatar, where there are many opportunities for U.S. businesses due to the country’s...

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

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Kicks Off Middle East Trade Mission in Abu Dhabi

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Kicks Off Middle East Trade Mission in Abu Dhabi

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With rapidly growing economies and an expanding middle class driving demand for U.S. products and services, countries in the Gulf region are ramping up investments in...

Mar112014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks in Saudi Arabia on Second Leg of Middle East Trade Mission

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As part of her trade mission to the Middle East this week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks today in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia at a luncheon hosted by...

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Luncheon Hosted by the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council (USSABC)

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Luncheon Hosted by the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council (USSABC)

Mar092014

Remarks in Abu Dhabi on First Leg of Middle East Trade Mission

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On the first leg of her Middle Eastern trade mission, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today delivered remarks to business and government officials at a luncheon...

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Luncheon Hosted by the United States–United Arab Emirates Business Council, the United States Chamber of Commerce, AmCham Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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Luncheon Hosted by the United States–United Arab Emirates Business Council, the United States Chamber of Commerce, AmCham Abu Dhabi

Feb282014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Speaks at U.S. Travel Association Board of Directors Meeting

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker spoke to the U.S. Travel Association at its spring Board of Directors meeting and announced that international visitors spent...

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U.S. Travel Association Board of Directors Meeting

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U.S. Travel Association at its spring Board of Directors meeting

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Luncheon Co-hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, the U.S.-Qatar Business Council, and the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council

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Luncheon co-hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, the U.S.-Qatar Business Council, and the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council

Feb272014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at the Gulf Region Business Councils Luncheon

Trade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaMiddle East Trade Mission

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks today at a luncheon co-hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, the U.S.-Qatar Business Council, and the U.S.-...

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...

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Luncheon Hosted by the Mexico Chamber for Industrial Transformation of Nuevo Leon (CAINTRA)

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Luncheon Hosted by the Mexico Chamber for Industrial Transformation of Nuevo Leon (CAINTRA)

Mar072014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Begins Trade Mission to Middle East

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker leaves today for the Middle East for her second trade mission. She will lead 21 U.S. companies on the trade mission, which is...

Mar072014

Greeley and Hansen Sees Trade Mission as Opportunity to Advance Aggressive International Growth Objectives

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Greeley and Hansen Sees Trade Mission as Opportunity to Advance Aggressive International Growth Objectives

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Greeley and Hansen is excited to participate in the upcoming Department of Commerce Trade Mission with Secretary Pritzker and other business delegates to the UAE, Saudi...

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...

Mar072014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in January 2014

Trade and InvestmentExportsNational Export Initiative (NEI)Jobs

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the January 2014 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data.

Feb282014

U.S. Travel and Tourism Industry Sets New Export Record in 2013

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced today that international visitors spent a record-breaking $180.7 billion on U.S. travel and tourism-related goods and...

Feb202014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Supports Economic Cooperation at North American Leaders Summit

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Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined President Barack Obama and the U.S. delegation to the North American Leaders Summit in Toluca, Mexico. The...

Feb262014

U.S. Department of Commerce and eBay Inc. Announce Partnership to Promote U.S. Exports and Trade

Trade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)Exports

Yesterday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and eBay Inc. CEO John Donahoe announced a partnership to promote U.S. trade and investment expansion.

Feb142014

Van Nuys-Based Louroe Electronics Travels with U.S. Secretary of Commerce to Mexico for First Trade Mission

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Van Nuys-Based Louroe Electronics Travels with U.S. Secretary of Commerce to Mexico for First Trade Mission

Trade and InvestmentMexico Trade Mission

I remember getting the call from U.S. Department of Commerce extending an invite to my company, Louroe Electronics, to accompany Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on her...

Feb132014

EFJohnson: Participation in Mexico Trade Mission was a Positive Experience

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EFJohnson: Participation in Mexico Trade Mission was a Positive Experience

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Established in 1923, EFJohnson has a long history of providing mission critical communication solutions and is one of only three companies in the land mobile radio industry...

Feb132014

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A Vision for Mexico’s Future

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IBM believes in a vision of economic development and vitality where technology helps drive more active and engaged communities through citizen-based services, including...

Feb212014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Convenes Inaugural Meeting of Interagency Task Force on Commercial Advocacy

Trade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)Exports

Today, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker convened the inaugural meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Commercial Advocacy, established by an Executive Order signed by...

Feb202014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Business Delegation to Join Her Middle East Trade Mission

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the names of 21 U.S. companies that will join her second trade mission, which will make three stops in the Middle...

Feb192014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Attends North American Leaders Summit with President Obama, U.S. Delegation

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today joined President Barack Obama and the U.S. delegation to the North American Leaders Summit in Toluca, Mexico

Feb122014

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U.S. Exports Set Records in 2013

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The United States is the world’s largest exporter and importer of goods and services, and the world’s largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI). Trade and...

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

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Mexico Chamber for Industrial Transformation of Nuevo Leon and Cintermex Luncheon

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic DialogueMexico Trade Mission

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at a luncheon at Cintermex, and international business center in Monterrey, and hosted by the Mexico...

Feb072014

Statement from U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker on “Made in Rural America” Export and Investment Initiative

Trade and InvestmentPenny PritzkerTom VilsackExports

Today, President Obama announced the “Made in Rural America” export and investment initiative, aimed at bringing together federal resources to help rural businesses and...

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...

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