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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Energy Business Development Mission to West Africa

Trade and InvestmentU.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan AfricaForeign Direct Investment (FDI)Energy

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced she will lead an Energy Business Development Mission to West Africa with stops in Ghana and Nigeria from May 18-23,...

Jan172014

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on President Obama's Remarks on U.S. Signals Intelligence Activities

DataPresident’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)Digital EconomyNational SecurityPrivacy

"The Obama Administration is committed to restoring national and global trust in our surveillance gathering technologies, and ensuring that our capabilities, policies...

Jan172014

Joint Statement from Secretaries Pritzker, Vilsack, and Jewell on the Drought Declaration in California

EnvironmentNational Drought Resilience Partnership

Governor Brown’s declaration today underscores the gravity of the historic drought conditions facing California – conditions that are likely to have significant impacts on...

Jan152014

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on New Manufacturing Institute

InnovationManufacturingNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)

“I commend President Obama's announcement today of a new National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) institute. These institutes are designed to foster pre-...

Jan222014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Delivers Remarks at U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

InnovationOpen for Business AgendaNational Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)SelectUSAInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Manufacturing

Thank you, Mayor Smith, Mayor Reed, Mayor Gray, Mayor Cannon, and Bill. Ambassador Medina-Mora – It’s great to see you again. I’ve enjoyed working with you. I look...

Jan172014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Delivers Remarks at Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Trade and InvestmentBeyond the Border InitiativeTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP)Exports

"Thank you. It is wonderful to be with friends and leaders here in my home city. For more than 90 years, this Council has helped influence the dialogue on many issues...

Jan152014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Delivers Remarks at Detroit Economic Club

InnovationOpen for Business AgendaDetroit Economic ClubNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)

Thank you. It is an honor to be with the Detroit Economic Club. I understand that 2014 is your 80th anniversary – congratulations. This prestigious organization has lived...

Jan132014

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

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)Exports

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the names of 17 export-ready companies that will join her first-ever trade mission, which will make two stops in...

Jan132014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Announces New Manufacturing Council Members

InnovationOpen for Business AgendaManufacturing

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the appointment of five new members to the 2014 Manufacturing Council (Council). The Council, established in 2004,...

Jan072014

STATEMENT FROM U.S. COMMERCE SECRETARY PENNY PRITZKER ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES IN NOVEMBER 2013

Trade and InvestmentU.S. International Trade in Goods and ServicesOpen for Business Agenda

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the November 2013 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. U.S...

Jan072014

Statement by U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Senate Confirmation of Janet Yellen

About the U.S. Department of CommerceData

“Congratulations to Janet Yellen on her bipartisan approval today by the US Senate as the next Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. She possesses...

Oct302013

Opinion Editorial: U-T San Diego, NAFTA Partners Seek to Build on Successes

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)Gross Domestic Product (GDP)Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

Twenty years ago, the United States, Mexico, and Canada launched a bold experiment known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which created the largest free...

Dec162013

Opinion Editorial - U.S. Mayor - Open for Business: Reinventing U.S. Economic Development

About the U.S. Department of CommerceInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)ManufacturingOpen for Business Agenda

When companies first try to decide where to locate new facilities and create hundreds of jobs, executives often weigh a number of factors: will they have access to a...

Dec132013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman to Travel to China to Advance U.S. Trade and Investment Priorities, joined by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)Tom VilsackMichael Froman

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will travel to Beijing, China to co-chair the 24th session of the U.S.-China Joint...

Dec112013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Names Michelle K. Lee as Next Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

InnovationAbout the U.S. Department of CommerceOpen for Business AgendaSilicon ValleyIntellectual Property (IP)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the appointment of Michelle K. Lee as the next Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and...

Dec042013

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in October 2013

Trade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)Exports

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the October 2013 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. U.S...

Nov212013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Statement on the Disabilities Treaty

About the U.S. Department of CommerceAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

I join with leading voices of America’s business community in urging the United States Senate to approve the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Nov182013

Open for Business Event in Central Ohio

Trade and InvestmentWestervilleJobsEconomyOpen for Business AgendaSelectUSAInfrastructureInnovationNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)ManufacturingNational Export Initiative (NEI)

I want to thank everyone here at Lake Shore Cryotronics. I took a tour and saw how your high-tech sensors are built and nd I also saw the hanging flags that represent your...

Nov142013

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Fact sheet: U.S. Department of Commerce "Open for Business Agenda"

Trade and InvestmentInnovationEnvironmentAbout the U.S. Department of CommerceDataNational Export Initiative (NEI)ManufacturingSelectUSAOpen for Business Agenda

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker outlined a bold new policy agenda focused on U.S. trade and investment, innovation, and data.

Nov142013

The "Open for Business" Agenda

Trade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)InnovationEconomyJobsManufacturingOpen for Business AgendaBig Data

It is such an honor to be with so many business leaders as we roll out our strategic vision and priorities for the Commerce Department.

Nov142013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Outlines Bold Policy Agenda Focused on U.S. Trade and Investment, Innovation, and Data

Trade and InvestmentInnovationNational Export Initiative (NEI)ManufacturingOpen for Business Agenda

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today outlined a bold new policy agenda for the Department of Commerce, centered on U.S. trade and investment, innovation, and data...

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Media contacts for the Department of Commerce's Office of the Secretary and individual bureaus.

Nov072013

American-Turkish Society Gala, New York, New York

Trade and InvestmentAmerican-Turkish SocietyTurkey

Since we are here at the New York Stock Exchange, I should begin by noting that it is no surprise to me that Turkey’s financial industry is growing.

Nov062013

World Business Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

InnovationInfrastructureScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)Comprehensive Immigration ReformEntrepreneurship

I have deep respect for the business leaders here, my many friends who are your members, as well as the organization, World Business Chicago. You are doing so much to make...

Nov042013

Opinion Editorial - POLITICO - "United States is open for business"

InnovationThe Innovative and Entrepreneurial UniversityEntrepreneurship

Commercee Secretary Penny Pritzker and Secretary of State John Kerry -- Opinion Editorial, POLITICO, "United States is open for business"...

Nov052013

U.S. Department of Commerce Unveils Report Showing how Universities are Fueling Innovation and Entrepreneurship to Keep America Competitive

InnovationNational Entrepreneurship MonthEntrepreneurship

Commerce today unveiled “The Innovative and Entrepreneurial University: Higher Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Focus,” a report that shows how universities...

Nov012013

Commerce Department Expands Eligibility for Manufacturing Council to Include U.S. Units of Foreign Companies

InnovationManufacturing CouncilSelectUSAManufacturing

Secretary Penny Pritzker today announced revisions to the membership eligibility requirements for the Manufacturing Council (Council) that will allow representatives of U.S...

Oct312013

U.S. Commerce Department and the President's Council of Economic Advisors Release Report on Economic Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment at SELECTUSA Investment Summit

DataTrade and InvestmentSelectUSAJobsEconomy

A new report from the U.S. Commerce Department and the President's Council of Economic Advisors spotlights the array of factors that have made the U.S. the destination...

Oct312013

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Opens Inaugural SELECTUSA Investment Summit Highlighting Foreign Direct Investment as a Key Driver of U.S. Economic Growth

DataTrade and InvestmentSelectUSAJobsForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today launched the inaugural SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit, telling the more than 1,200 attendees from nearly 60 countries, 47 states...

Oct312013

SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSAJobsEconomyForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Let me be clear: This summit is all about you – it’s all about business. It’s all about connecting investors with communities.

Oct312013

President Obama to Address Inaugural SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit Hosted by U.S. Department of Commerce

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSAJobsForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

President Obama will address the first-ever SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit today, hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, which is being held October 31-November 1.

Oct302013

National Competitiveness Forum

InnovationTrade and InvestmentJobsEconomyManufacturing

It’s great to be here with leaders in business, higher education, labor, and more. Over the past 4 months, I’ve visited 13 states and four countries. My primary goal has...

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Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Implementation Strategy Grants

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The Departments of Commerce and Agriculture, along with the Environmental Protection Agency and Small Business Administration, released the first round of “Investing in...

Oct282013

Joint U.S.-Canada-Mexico Statement on Strengthening Trade and Economic Relationship

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)EconomyCanadaMexicoNorth American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC)

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, Canadian Minister of International Trade Ed Fast and Mexican Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo issued a joint statement on...

Oct282013

Commerce Secretary Highlights the Importance of the North American Trade Relationship in San Diego

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC)CanadaMexico

Commerce Secretary Pritzker today highlighted the importance of the economic relationship between the United States, Canada, and Mexico

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About the U.S. Department of Commerce

Links to websites outside the U.S. federal government or the use of trade, firm, or corporation names within the Department of Commerce websites are solely for the...

Oct242013

Association for a Better New York, New York, New York

InnovationBroadbandNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)Manufacturing

Oct242013

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in August 2013

DataTrade and InvestmentExportsEconomyNational Export Initiative (NEI)

U.S. exports of goods and services dropped slightly to $189.2 billion, from $189.3 billion in July, with record levels in automotive vehicles, parts, and engines, and...

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This policy establishes how we will handle information we learn about you from your visit to our site. Please be assured that the privacy of our visitors is of utmost...

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About the U.S. Department of Commerce

The purpose of the Commerce Blog is to illustrate what the U.S. Department of Commerce is doing each day to realize its committments to the American people. The blog and its...

Oct082013

United States and Indonesia Announce Nearly $360 million of New Clean-Energy Contracts

Trade and InvestmentAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Republic of Indonesia Minister of Industry M.S. Hidayat announced today three new clean-energy agreements between U.S. and...

Oct232013

More Than 1,000 Participants from Around the World to Attend Next Week’s SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSAForeign Direct Investment (FDI)Economic Development

With just over a week to go, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker announced today that more than 1,000 participants have registered to attend the SelectUSA 2013 Investment...

Oct072013

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Leads High Level U.S.-Indonesia Commercial Dialogue Meeting

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Indonesia Commercial Dialogue

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Republic of Indonesia Finance Minister Chatib Basri on October 5 led a high-level meeting of American and Indonesian business leaders...

Oct222013

Obama Administration Awards $20.5 Million In Make It In America Challenge Grants To Spur Business Investment And Job Creation In the U.S.

InnovationJobsMake It In America ChallengeEconomyManufacturing

U.S. Departments of Commerce and Labor and Delta Regional Authority To Fund 10 Projects For Worker Training, Domestic and Foreign Business Investment, and Supply Chain Access.

Oct092013

Remarks at Singapore University of Technology and Design

Trade and InvestmentAssociation of Southeast Asian NationsSelectUSA

The real reason I’m here is to discuss the U.S.-Singapore relationship and how we can, together, take the next steps toward a more integrated Asia-Pacific region.

Sep262013

Readout of the Meeting Between United States Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Canada’s Minister of International Trade

Trade and InvestmentCanada

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today met with the Honourable Ed Fast, Canadian Minister of International Trade in Washington.

Sep262013

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on NIST’s 2013 MacArthur Fellowship Recipient

About the U.S. Department of CommerceOperational ExcellenceAna Maria Rey

Secretary Pritzker today issued a statement congratulating Ana Maria Rey for being named a winner of the 2013 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation of Chicago...

Sep252013

Obama Administration Officials Announce $7M in Grants and Investments to Revitalize American Manufacturing

InnovationInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)JobsManufacturing

Departments of Commerce and Agriculture, along with the Environmental Protection Agency and Small Business Administration, release first round of “Investing in Manufacturing...

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This plan describes how the Department of Commerce will continue to comply with the Plain Writing Act. We’re committed to open government, transparency, and customer service—...

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