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Pritzker sits at the wheel of a new car — Secretary Pritzker Visits Detroit Auto Show and Sees Resilience at its Finest

Department of Commerce CFC 3rd Annual Kickball Challenge 3

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Members of Team Commerce 1- Open For Business cheering on their team during the annual kickball game.

Department of Commerce CFC 3rd Annual Kickball Challenge 2

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Team Commerce 1- Open For Business discusses strategy during the game

Department of Commerce CFC 3rd Annual Kickball Challenge 1

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Secretary Penny Pritzker and team manager WIllie Ramos discuss the game.

Minority Businesses: An Engine of Growth for American Manufacturing

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Minority Businesses: An Engine of Growth for American Manufacturing

U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Recognition of St. Patrick's Day

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Recognition of St. Patrick's Day...

Census Bureau Holidays 2013

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Census Bureau Holidays 2013

Graphic on Services for Those with Disabilities: Number of Business Establishments by Industry

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Graphic on Services for Those with Disabilities: Number of Business Establishments by Industry

Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor of Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season

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The Fourth of July 2014

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics in Honor the Holiday Season

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Matt Erskine speaking under tent

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Today’s Investments in Infrastructure and Workforce Are Ensuring Our Future Economic Growth

The USPTO team holding their award aside Deputy Secretary Andrews.

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for creating and developing the Patents for Humanity program to reward innovators addressing global...

Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Celebrates U.S.-Polish Partnership in Aerospace Industry

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Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Celebrates U.S.-Polish Partnership in Aerospace Industry

Secretary Pritzker and her Chief of Staff, Bruce Andrews, Meet with Mayor Bloomberg in his City Hall Office

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Secretary Pritzker and her Chief of Staff, Bruce Andrews, Meet with Mayor Bloomberg in his City Hall Office

Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Addresses Entertainment Software Industry

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Deputy Secretary Andrews Lauds Software Industry for Helping Ensure America is Open for Business

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Paving the Way for a New Legion of Entrepreneurs and Innovators

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Deputy Secretary Andrews Deepens Commercial Relationship between U.S. and the Republic of Korea

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Deputy Secretary Andrews Deepens Commercial Relationship between U.S. and the Republic of Korea

Deputy Secretary Andrews Highlights Efforts to Boost Rural Exports in Upstate New York

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Deputy Secretary Andrews Highlights Efforts to Boost Rural Exports in Upstate New York

Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Addresses Global Opportunities for U.S. Businesses in Minneapolis

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Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Addresses Global Opportunities for U.S. Businesses in Minneapolis

Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews and ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer at the Michigan ribbon cutting

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Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews and ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer at the Michigan ribbon cutting

The ESA team holding their honor award aside Deputy Secretary Andrews

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The Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA), in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Arts, for creating the first set of measures of...

The ITA team holding their Gold Medal Award aside Deputy Secretary Andrews.

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The International Trade Administration (ITA), for executing a highly successful White House and government-wide event to promote new job-creating...

Deputy Secretary Andrews greets Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff during a visit on June 18, 2015

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Deputy Secretary Andrews greets Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff during a visit on June 18, 2015

BIS team holding their award aside Deputy Secretary Andrews.

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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) for aiding the Nobel-Peace Prize-winning Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the U.N...

Acting Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews (L) is joined by Senator Bennet, Deputy USPTO Director Lee, Mayor Hancock and others at the ribbon cutting for the USPTO's Denver office

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The OGC team holding their award aside Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews.

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The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) for playing a key role in creating a “single window” form for businesses to provide all federal data...

Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Speaks at U.S.-India Infrastructure Roundtable

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Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Speaks at U.S.-India Infrastructure Roundtable

Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews at the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum

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Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews at the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum

New Agreement with the European Union Will Strengthen Partnerships Across Atlantic

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews signed a Cooperation Arrangement between the U.S. Department of Commerce and the European Commission’...

Secretary Pritzker and Deputy Secretary Andrews participate in MLK Day of Service.

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The NTIA team holding their award aside Deputy Secretary Andrews.

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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for developing extremely timely new federal transition plans for repurposing...

Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Addresses First-Ever U.S.-Ukraine Business Forum

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Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Addresses First-Ever U.S.-Ukraine Business Forum

The OIG team holding their medal aside Deputy Secretary Andrews.

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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for developing new analytical tools – including estimating the monetary impact of fraud, waste and abuse, to...

The EDA team holding their award aside Deputy Secretary Andrews.

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The Economic Development Administration (EDA) for directing the first-ever multi-agency competitive initiative of its kind to help accelerate the...

Chevak village elder displays her native artwork for sale online

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Chevak village elder displays her native artwork for sale online

Narrowing the Digital Divide in the Navajo Nation

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Narrowing the Digital Divide in the Navajo Nation

New Case Studies Show Schools, Libraries and Health Care Providers Play Key Role in Broadband Expansion and Adoption

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New Case Studies Show Schools, Libraries and Health Care Providers Play Key Role in Broadband Expansion and Adoption

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Participates in a Panel Discussion with Myron Brilliant, executive vice president and head of International Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Armando Monteiro, Minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade

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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Participates in a Panel Discussion with Myron Brilliant, executive vice president and head of International Affairs...

Commerce Deputy Secretary Andrews Honors Four Organizations with 2014 Baldrige Award

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Commerce Deputy Secretary Andrews Honors Four Organizations with 2014 Baldrige Award

Assistant Secretary Jay Williams Announces $10 million in EDA Administration POWER grants in Somerset, Kentucky

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Assistant Secretary Jay Williams Announces $10 million in EDA Administration POWER grants in Somerset, Kentucky

San Jose, California DATE: October 15, 2015 -- Ribbon cutting ceremony for the Silicon Valley, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office West Coast region, serving California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii.

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San Jose, California DATE: October 15, 2015 -- Ribbon cutting ceremony for the Silicon Valley, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office West Coast region,...

Secretary Pritzker (center) and a PAGE Ambassador (left) meet with President Park (right)

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PAGE Ambassador Helen Greiner, alongside Secretary Penny Pritzker, presents a PAGE coin to South Korean President Park Geun-Hye as a token of...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to Havana on October 6-7, 2015, becoming the second U.S. cabinet official to visit Cuba since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations on July 20, 2015.

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to Havana on October 6-7, 2015, becoming the second U.S. cabinet official to visit Cuba since the...

Marguerite Jimenez, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Secretary

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Marguerite Jimenez, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Secretary

Maria Luisa Escudero Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce

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Maria Luisa Escudero, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce

Vicki Holt, President and CEO of Proto Labs

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Vicki Holt, President and CEO of Proto Labs

Secretary Pritzker lands in Havana, Cuba

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On October 6, 2015, Secretary Penny Pritzker landed in Havana, Cuba, becoming the second U.S. cabinet official to visit Cuba since the re-...

Director of the Mariel Container Port welcomes Secretary Pritzker (left)

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Charles Baker, Container Port Director at the Mariel Port in Havana, Cuba, welcomes Secretary Penny Pritzker during her October 6 visit to the port.

Secretary Pritzker (left) learns about plans for developing Mariel Port in Cuba

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Container Port Director Charles Baker presents the Mariel Port's development plan to Secretary Penny Pritzker during her visit to Cuba...

Secretary Pritzker (second from right) tours Mariel Port in Cuba

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Secretary Penny Pritzker tours Mariel Port in Cuba with U.S. Ambassador Jeffrey DeLaurentis and Container Port Director Charles Baker.

Cuban Foreign Trade and Investment Minister Malmierca (center) welcomes Secretary Pritzker (right)

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Rodrigo Malmierca, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, greets Secretary Penny Pritzker...

Secretary Pritzker (center) and Ambassador DeLaurentis (left) at the U.S.-Cuba Regulatory Dialogue Meeting

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Secretary Penny Pritzker and U.S. Ambassador Jeffrey DeLaurentis meet with Cuban officials for the U.S.-Cuba Regulatory Dialogue Meeting on October 7...

Secretary Pritzker (second from left) co-chairs the U.S.-Cuba Regulatory Dialogue meeting

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Secretary Penny Pritzker and Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment Rodrigo Malmierca co-chaired the U.S.-Cuba Regulatory Dialogue...

Secretary Pritzker (center left) meets with Cuban Foreign Trade and Investment Minister Malmierca (center right)

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Secretary Penny Pritzker held a bilateral meeting with Rodrigo Malmierca, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, following the...

Secretary Pritzker (center) tours El Capitolio restoration in Cuba

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Secretary Penny Pritzker tours the historic El Capitolio in Havana, Cuba, which is currently under restoration.

Secretary Pritzker (second from left) tours El Capitolio restoration in Cuba

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Secretary Penny Pritzker stands in a courtyard of the historic El Capitolio in Havana, Cuba, which is currently under restoration.

Secretary Pritzker (third from right) touring Old Havana in Cuba

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During her visit to Cuba on October 7-8, 2015, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker walked around Old Havana to tour the historic architecture...

Secretary Pritzker (center) tours Old Havana

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Secretary Penny Pritzker enjoyed a walking tour of Old Havana on October 7, 2015.

Secretary Pritzker (left) speaks with Cuban citizens in the plaza

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Secretary Penny Pritzker stopped to speak with a group of Cuban citizens sitting in a plaza during her walking tour of Old Havana.

Secretary Pritzker speaks with schoolchildren in Havana

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Secretary Pritzker stopped to speak with a group of Cuban school children during her walking tour of Old Havana.

Secretary Pritzker (right) buys local coffee in Havana

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Secretary Penny Pritzker stopped to buy some local coffee from a Plaza Vieja shop during her walking tour of Old Havana.

Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez (left) welcomes Secretary Pritzker (right)

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Bruno Rodriguez, Cuba's Foreign Minister, welcomes Secretary Penny Pritzker...

Secretary Pritzker (center left) meets with Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez

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Secretary Penny Pritzker held a bilateral meeting with Bruno Rodriguez, Cuban Foreign Minister.

Secretary Pritzker meets with Cuban VP of the Council of Ministers Cabrisas

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Secretary Penny Pritzker holds a bilateral meeting with Ricardo Cabrisas, Cuba's Vice President of the Council of Ministers...

Alejandro Rodriguez, Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary

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Alejandro Rodriguez, Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary (center), confers with co-workers about the Open for Business Agenda

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Katharine Morgan, Executive Vice President of ASTM International

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Katharine Morgan, Executive Vice President of ASTM International

NIST Director Willie E. May Meets with STEM students at Charlottesville High School

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NIST Director Willie E. May meets with STEM students at Charlottesville High School

Gabriela Morales-Richards, Business Development Specialist, Minority Business Development Agency

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Gabriela Morales-Richards, Business Development Specialist, Minority Business Development Agency

Dan Hartman (left) shows Chicago students how to assemble parts via video projection equipment

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Dan Hartman, Director of Manufacturing Research and Development for DMDII, teaching a Chicago Public High School student how to assemble parts via...

NOAA's nowCOAST web portal, shown here with wind gusts and directions, has 60 layers of data the user can click on or turn off. (Credit: NOAA).

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NOAA's nowCOAST web portal, shown here with surface water currents, has 60 layers of data the user can click on or turn off. (credit: NOAA)...

Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes

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Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes

Secretary Penny Pritzker (second from left) visits the Mariel Special Development Zone in Cuba

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker arrived in Havana on October 6, becoming the second U.S. cabinet official to visit Cuba since the re-...

Infographic: TPP Supports "Made-in-America" Exports and Jobs

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TPP countries account for 45% of total U.S. goods exports. 3.1 million U.S. jobs were supported by goods exports to TPP countries in 2014. 1.1...

Areas in Wisconsin and Maryland identified as possible national marine sanctuaries

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Areas in Wisconsin and Maryland identified as possible national marine sanctuaries

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Operational Excellence Logo

Thomas Hiromoto, Lockheed Martin engineer, leans against the Common Vehicle

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Outside of amateur racing, Thomas Hiromoto had the opportunity to build and test the Common Vehicle while serving as the program’s lead engineer...

Infographic: Why Manufacturing Matters

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Infographic: Why Manufacturing Matters

Icelantic Skis was one of 65 companies and organizations recognized by Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker with a President's E Award for supporting U.S. exports.

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Icelantic Skis was one of 65 companies and organizations recognized by Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker with a President's E Award for...

Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews, National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency Alejandra Castillo, and MBDA Public Affairs Team Lead Velicia Woods congratulate a MED Week Award winner

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Representative Barbara Lee, Secretary Penny Pritzker, Clifton Burch, President at Empire Engineering & Construction, Inc. and MBDA National Director Alejandra Castillo

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Representative Barbara Lee, Secretary Penny Pritzker, Clifton Burch, President at Empire Engineering & Construction, Inc. and MBDA National...

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25 Years of Supporting U.S. Manufacturing

Making an Impact on U.S. Manufacturing

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What Manufacturing Really Looks Like: Celebrating Manufacturing Day

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This long-form infographic, created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) demonstrates how manufacturing enables our everyday...

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The 2014 Manufacturing Day logo and hashtag. For more information on this annual celebration of America's advanced manufacturing economy, please...

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The logo for National Manufacturing Day, a celebration of America's advanced manufacturing economy. For more information, visit www.mfgday.com...

Secretary Penny Pritzker (center) observes an advanced plasma cutter at work

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker watches an advanced plasma cutter at work in the M. Davis production facility in Delaware. This machine cuts...

Infographic on Manufacturing Day: Celebrating the Backbone of America

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Infographic on Manufacturing Day: Celebrating the Backbone of America

Secretary Penny Pritzker (left) speaks to two high school students (right) in a manufacturing plant

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker speaks with high-school students at the M. Davis production facility in Delaware during their Manufacturing Day...

Secretary Penny Pritzker (third from left) holds a hail ball next to a large machine

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, along with Senator Chris Coons and Congressman John Carney, tours the Accudyne Systems production facility in...

Worker Welding a Filter Housing for a Refinery

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Worker Welding a Filter Housing for a Refinery

Michelle Lee at podium at Microsoft Tech Lab

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Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Michelle K. Lee delivered remarks...

Deputy Assistant Secretary Matt Erskine Announces EDA Grant at Brooklyn Navy Yard

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Deputy Assistant Secretary Matt Erskine Announces EDA Grant at Brooklyn Navy Yard

Secretary Pritzker kicked off the first organizational meeting of the 2014-2016 National Advisory Committee on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Entrepreneurs: Driving the Innovation Economy in Pennsylvania

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