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Mar072016

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Opportunity Data Set Powered by U.S. Census Bureau Information

DataInnovationThe Opportunity ProjectAmerican Community Survey (ACS)CitySDK
This afternoon, I attended the launch of the Opportunity Project at the White House. The Opportunity Project is an initiative from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that uses Census Bureau data to help cities and local governments use new, curated, open data to account for how they use federal housing dollars.

Mar072016

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Spotlight on Commerce: Pamela K. Isom, Director, Office of Application Engineering and Development, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

About the U.S. Department of CommerceSpotlight on CommerceWomen's History MonthScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)All in STEM initiative
It is an exciting time to be at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and help lead the development of new software that has an impact on the economy. Not only are we building next-generation examination systems, we are part of the new engineering culture in the U.S. – one that is customer-centric and where women lead day to day.

Mar032016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at the Advanced Energy Economy Annual Dinner

EnvironmentClimate Action Plan
On March 2, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) Annual Dinner. AEE is a national association of private sector leaders who are committed to making the global energy system more secure, clean, and affordable. During her remarks, Secretary Pritzker discussed the commercial and environmental impact of the Paris climate agreement, the Obama...

Mar032016

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Natural Capital Website Unveiled Following Conclusion of Business Roundtables

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The U.S. Department of Commerce created and unveiled a natural capital website to provide resources and information to businesses seeking to incorporate natural capital into their planning and operations. Natural capital refers to the Earth’s stock of natural resources – air, water, soil, and living resources – that provide a range of goods and services on which the global economy depends.

Mar022016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks to American Business Group of Riyadh

Trade and InvestmentInnovation
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered keynote remarks to the American Business Group of Riyadh (ABGR), which serves as a platform for American businesses in Saudi Arabia. In his remarks, he highlighted the United States’ desire to help Saudi Arabia fulfill the goals of its Strategic Partnership for the 21st Century – the Saudi Government’s commitment to diversifying their...

Mar012016

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Census Bureau’s CitySDK Showcased at Uber Hackathon to Drive Data Innovation

DataCitySDKApplication Programming Interfaces (APIs)Global City Teams Challenge
Since the U.S. Census Bureau launched its open API (application programming interface) in 2012, we have listened to developer feedback and continued to make improvements to the tool. Our latest update, the City Software Development Kit, is expanding as this tool continues to help developers use the data available in the API to create even more powerful apps for the public.

Feb292016

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A Look at How Commerce Data Fuels Innovation

DataApplication Programming Interfaces (APIs)Open for Business AgendaCommerce Data Service
The U.S. Commerce Department is responsible for producing troves of data – including weather data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), patent applications from the Patent and Trademark Office, demographic information from the Census Bureau, economic data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and export data from the International Trade Administration.

Feb292016

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USPTO’s Midwest Regional Office Supports Smart City Technology

InnovationSmart City Initiative
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) supports the Obama administration’s Smart City Initiative by helping ensure that innovators have the resources they need to bring inventive concepts to life. The Midwest Regional U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is leading the way to use science and technology to accelerate economic growth in Detroit and the Midwest region.

Feb292016

In Beijing, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Highlights U.S. as Premiere Travel Destination at Launch of 2016 U.S.-China Tourism Year

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Tourism Year
Today in Beijing, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews helped launch the 2016 U.S.-China Tourism Year and delivered remarks at the opening ceremony. He highlighted the United States as a premiere travel destination and discussed how the Tourism Year is a tremendous opportunity for both countries to advance initiatives that create a higher quality visitor experience for travelers to and...

Feb292016

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Six Ways Small Businesses Benefit from Export Control Reform

Trade and InvestmentExport Control Reform (ECR)
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) Assistant Secretary Kevin J. Wolf represented the Commerce Department at a House Small Business Committee hearing. Assistant Secretary Wolf testified on the benefits of the Administration’s Export Control Reform Initiative, a comprehensive update of the export control system, to America’s small businesses.

Feb262016

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Strengthening the U.S.-Mexico Economic Relationship

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue
On February 24-25, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker TRAVELED to Mexico City, Mexico, with Vice President Joe Biden and other U.S. officials for the third U.S.-Mexico High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED). Announced by President Obama and President Peña Nieto in 2013, the HLED is a forum through which the U.S.

Feb262016

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Spotlight on Commerce: Breelyn S. Pete, Director of Public Affairs, U.S. Economic Development Administration

About the U.S. Department of CommerceSpotlight on CommerceBlack History Month
Black History month is about celebrating our roots, honoring those who have gone before us, and clearing the path of opportunity for the next generation. My roots have always been important to me, as have the many people who have guided me throughout my journey that has brought me here.

Feb252016

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Miami: Expanding Trade Through TPP and Global Expansion in the Western Hemisphere

Trade and InvestmentStefan SeligTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of joining several business leaders and state officials for a series of trade events in the Miami, Florida area. Miami has a record for being one of the country’s top exporters, coming in seventh on the list of metro area exporters in the country. In 2014, Miami-Ft.

Feb252016

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Spotlight on Commerce: Tinisha Agramonte, Director for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Civil Rights

About the U.S. Department of CommerceSpotlight on CommerceBlack History Month
Black History Month (BHM) to me is an opportunity to discuss the role that Americans of African descent played in shaping American history. Specifically, it is a time to increase awareness of the notable achievements and contributions of African Americans in every facet of American society.

Feb242016

Statement by U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on Signing of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015

Trade and InvestmentTrade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015Intellectual Property (IP)
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released the following statement on the President’s signing of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. “By providing the Administration with additional tools to ensure that foreign governments live up to the commitments made in trade agreements, and by supporting the enforcement of U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty laws,...

Feb242016

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Spotlight on Commerce: Valencia Martin-Wallace, Deputy Commissioner for Patent Quality at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

About the U.S. Department of CommerceBlack History MonthSpotlight on Commerce
As the Deputy Commissioner for Patent Quality at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), I lead the Organization’s Enhanced Patent Quality Initiatives and manage the quality divisions which include the Office of Process Improvement, the Office of Patent Training, the Office of Patent Quality Assurance and the Office of Stakeholder Outreach and Patents Ombudsman.

Feb232016

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Broadband Key to Smart Cities

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While the Internet has transformed everything from how we search for a job to how we communicate with friends and family, cities are looking to utilize digital technology to address stubborn challenges such as reducing traffic congestion, fighting crime, promoting economic development, and making local governments more accessible and efficient.

Feb222016

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India’s Smart Cities Presents U.S. with a Unique Opportunity

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD)Smart Cities Infrastructure Business Development Mission to IndiaBruce H. Andrews
During his January 2015 visit to New Delhi, President Obama and Prime Minister Modi announced the decision to elevate the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue to a Strategic and Commercial Dialogue (S&CD). The expanded dialogue was created to reflect our two countries’ shared commitment to strengthen the bilateral commercial and economic partnership.

Feb192016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Submits Annual Report and Strategic Plan for First Manufacturing Institutes

InnovationNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker has submitted to Congress the first legislative reports required of the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI). The NNMI Annual Report highlights the program’s initial success in spurring private-sector investment to support the development of manufacturing processes based on U.S. innovations.

Feb192016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Travel to Mexico City for the U.S.-Mexico High-Level Economic Dialogue

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Mexico High Level Economic DialogueTornillo-Guadalupe Port of Entry
On February 24-25, 2016, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will travel to Mexico City, Mexico for the third U.S.-Mexico High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) along with Vice President Joseph Biden. They will be joined by members of the Obama Administration and Mexican government officials. Announced by President Obama and President Peña Nieto in 2013, the HLED is a forum through which the U...

Feb182016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Cuba Consortium's First Annual Washington Conference

Trade and InvestmentCubaU.S.-Cuba Regulatory Dialogue
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the Cuba Consortium’s first annual Washington Conference themed “Prospects for United-States Cuba Normalization, Commerce and Investment.” The Consortium is a newly-formed assembly of public and private sector leaders, as well as representatives from academia, organized to track the normalization process in both countries and...

Feb182016

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Security is a Key Element for Smart Cities

Trade and InvestmentSmart Cities Infrastructure Business Development Mission to India
We were honored to join the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews on the Smart Cities Infrastructure Business Development Trade Mission he led to New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai on February 8 – 12th, 2016. India being the world’s third largest economy and second largest population offers tremendous opportunities for U.S.

Feb182016

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Secretary Pritzker Kicks Off Second Open for Innovation Event with FinTech Companies

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It’s rare that you get to see innovation happen before your eyes, but that’s exactly what happened at last Thursday’s Open for Innovation (O4I) Event in New York City. O4I is a series designed to encourage partnerships between America's dynamic startups and well-established firms.

Feb172016

SECRETARIA DE COMERCIO DE PENNY PRITZKER OFRECE PALABRAS EN EL SEGUNDO DIÁLOGO REGULATORIO ENTRE EE.UU. Y CUBA

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Cuba Regulatory Dialogue
Hoy, la Secretaria de Comercio de EE.UU., Penny Pritzker, ofreció las palabras de apertura en el segundo Diálogo Regulatorio entre EE.UU. y Cuba, celebrado por los Departamentos de Comercio y del Tesoro en Washington, D.C. el 17 y 18 de febrero de 2016. El Ministro de Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera de Cuba, Rodrigo Malmierca, también ofreció palabras en la apertura.

Feb172016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Moderate Business Leaders Panel at First-Ever Smart Fabrics Summit

Trade and InvestmentSmart Fabrics
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker was announced as the moderator for a panel of senior level business leaders for the Smart Fabrics Summit on April 11, 2016. The Summit, hosted by the Department of Commerce and the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), will provide a forum for public and private sector leaders in technology, apparel, and textiles to highlight recent...

Feb162016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Largest-Ever Delegation to Attend 2016 Hannover Messe

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSAHannover Messe
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that she will lead the largest-ever U.S. delegation to Hannover Messe, the world’s foremost trade fair for industrial technology, taking place April 25 to 29, 2016 in Hannover, Germany. For the first time in the Fair’s history, the United States will be the Partner Country, which provides the more than 270 businesses and economic...

Feb122016

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics for Valentine's Day

DataCensus Bureau Facts for FeaturesValentine's Day
Expressing one’s love to another is a celebrated custom on Valentine’s Day. Sweethearts and family members present gifts to one another, such as cards, candy, flowers and other symbols of affection. Opinions differ as to who was the original Valentine, but the most popular theory is that he was a clergyman who was executed for secretly marrying couples in ancient Rome. In A.D.

Feb122016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers J. Ira Harris Lecture Hosted by the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

About the U.S. Department of CommerceTrade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaCommercial Diplomacy
On February 11, 2016, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered a J. Ira Harris Lecture, hosted by the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Secretary Pritzker’s lecture highlighted the goals she set out to accomplish after accepting the position of Secretary of Commerce and how the Department of Commerce has been revitalized to meet the needs of the 21st...

Feb112016

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Smart Cities Infrastructure is an important step in solving India’s water challenges

Trade and InvestmentInnovationSmart Cities Infrastructure Business Development Mission to India
With a rapidly urbanizing population and burgeoning water needs, India’s cities are home to some of the most complicated water challenges on Earth. One-third of India’s 1.2 billion people currently live in the country’s main cities and over the next 40 years, India's population is expected to continue to grow by nearly half a billion.

Feb102016

Commerce and Treasury Announce Second U.S.-Cuba Regulatory Dialogue in Washington, D.C., February 17-18, 2016

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Cuba Regulatory Dialogue
Today, the Departments of Commerce and the Treasury announced the second round of the U.S.-Cuba Regulatory Dialogue in Washington, DC, February 17-18, 2016. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will open the Dialogue with Cuba's Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment Rodrigo Malmierca. For the remainder of the Dialogue, experts from the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and State...

Feb102016

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Hannover Messe: An Opportunity to Select the USA as a Partner for Future Trade and Investment Endeavors

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A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of joining more than one hundred reporters at the Hannover Exhibition Center in Germany for the Press Preview for Hannover Messe 2016. Roughly 40 companies presented their latest products and innovations to representatives of media outlets from all over the world.

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