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Nov012014

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Secretary Penny Pritzker Emphasizes Importance of North American Platform with Canada’s Minister of International Trade Ed Fast and Mexico’s Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC)North American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC)Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

During her trip to Canada, U.S Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker attended the fourth North American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC) in Toronto

Nov012014

Statement by Canada, United States and Mexico on the North American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference

Trade and InvestmentCanadaMexicoNorth American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC)North American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC)

The Honourable Ed Fast, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Penny Pritzker, the United States’ Secretary of Commerce, and Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, today issued the following statement:

Oct312014

Fact Sheet: North American Competitiveness and Innovation

Trade and InvestmentCanadaMexicoNorth American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today participated in a trilateral meeting with Canada’s Minister of International Trade Ed Fast and Mexico’s Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo as part of the fourth edition of the North American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC).

Oct312014

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Secretary Pritzker laying a wreath at the Canadian War Memorial, extending her deepest sympathy for the loss of Canadas heroes.

Secretary Pritzker and Canadian Partners Discuss Increasing Investments on Both Sides of the Border

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During a two day trip to Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, Secretary Penny Pritzker met with Canadian Minister of Industry James Moore and Minister of International Trade Ed Fast to discuss

Oct312014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Next Phase of Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Initiative

InnovationInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Manufacturing

Up to 12 Communities to Receive Coordinated Federal Funding to Revitalize Manufacturing

Oct312014

U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Bruce Andrews Delivers Closing Remarks at First-Ever Investing In Manufacturing Communities Partnership Summit

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews today delivered closing remarks at the first-ever Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) Summit,

Oct302014

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PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Steve Case

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Today, Steve Case is the founder and partner of Revolution, a Washington, D.C.-based investment firm that believes great companies and ideas can be found throughout the country

Oct302014

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Accelerating Advanced Manufacturing in America

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On Monday, we had the privilege of participating alongside the President in a meeting with his American Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) Steering Committee.

Oct302014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Discusses U.S.-Canada Trade and Commercial Relationship in Ottawa

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Canada

During remarks to the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada, Pritzker reaffirms commitment to strengthen North American Commercial Platform

Oct302014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Advance Estimate of GDP in the Third Quarter of 2014

DataGross Domestic Product (GDP)InfrastructureWorkforce DevelopmentExports

The Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis today reported that real gross domestic product(GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter of 2014, according to today’s first, or “advance” estimate, exceeding expectations of private-sector forecasters...

Oct292014

Secretary Pritzker Honors Foreign Policy Magazine Diplomat of the Year Christine Lagarde

Trade and InvestmentCommercial DiplomacyChristine LagardeInternational Monetary Fund (IMF)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker tonight delivered remarks on the importance of commercial diplomacy during a dinner hosted by Foreign Policy Magazine honoring Christine Lagarde,

Oct292014

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NIST Celebrates World Internet Day: NIST Identifies Programs that help Private Industry and Academia Work toward better Cybersecurity

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NIST has been conducting cybersecurity research for as long as there has been a cyberspace to secure.

Oct292014

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Satellite view of Superstorm Sandy, 10-29-12

Two Years after Sandy Landfall, Commerce Continues to Help Affected Communities

EnvironmentHurricane SandyEconomic Recovery and Resiliency

In the two years since Hurricane Sandy made landfall on October 29, 2012, the Department of Commerce, through its National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Economic Development Administration (EDA), Census Bureau, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has been working to help communities recover a

Oct282014

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Deputy Secretary Andrews Emphasizes How National Weather Service Employees’ Work is Central to the Department’s Mission

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Deputy Commerce Secretary Bruce Andrews traveled to Kansas City, MO, yesterday to meet with National Weather Service (NWS) employees

Oct282014

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Countdown to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Entrepreneurship

The President announced in 2009 the creation of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)

Oct282014

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PTAB Hits the Road Again in November 2014 for Detroit Region Roadshows about the AIA Trials

InnovationIntellectual Property (IP)

Stakeholder engagement is a critical mission of the USPTO

Oct272014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on Final Investment Decision in Louisiana by Sasol Limited

Trade and InvestmentForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued the following statement regarding Sasol Limited’s energy development in Louisiana.

Oct272014

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Secretary Pritzker and The PAGE Ambassadors attend a meeting with President Obama in the White House

Secretary Pritzker and Three PAGE Ambassadors to Attend Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Marrakech, Morocco

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), which will take place November 19-21 in Marrakech, Morocco to demonstrate the U.S. government’s continued commitment to fostering entrepreneurship around the world

Oct272014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and PAGE Ambassadors to Attend Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Morocco

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will attend the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)

Oct272014

Remarks at National Weather Service Employees Organization Convention, Kansas City, Missouri

EnvironmentOperational ExcellenceEmployee EngagementWeather forecasting

I’m here today because of how vital NOAA’s National Weather Service, its mission, and its people are to our country

Oct272014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman to Convene 25th Session of U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will host a high-level Government of China delegation

Oct272014

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Secretary Pritzker Meets with Korean CEOs to Discuss Importance of Entrepreneurship

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As part of her efforts to strengthen commercial ties between the United States and the Asia-Pacific region, Secretary Pritzker met with Korean entrepreneurs in Seoul

Oct242014

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Secretary Pritzker Meets with Korean President Park Geun-hye on the Trade Mission

Secretary Pritzker Meets with Korean Leaders to Expand Trade and Grow Economic Partnerships

Trade and InvestmentPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement

Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker met with President of Korea Park Geun-hye

Oct242014

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MBDA Business Centers Celebrate MED Week During October

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Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Centers across America celebrated Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week

Oct232014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Addresses the American Chamber of Commerce in South Korea

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today concluded her last stop of the Trade and Business Development Mission in Seoul, South Korea.

Oct222014

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Secretary Pritzker Joins Ambassador Kennedy and Japanese Leaders to Discuss Women’s Economic Contributions

Trade and InvestmentGlobal Conference on Women in the BoardroomU.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline KennedyJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

To wrap up her visit to Japan, Secretary Pritzker joined U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy and other female business leaders for a meeting over tea

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Commerce Secretary Pritzker Discusses Opportunities for U.S. Businesses in Japan

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Printer-friendly version Secretary Pritzker Delivers Keynote Address at American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker met with representatives from the Japanese healthcare and energy sectors

Oct212014

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Medidata Is Aligned With Trade Mission To Help Transform Global Life Science

Trade and InvestmentMedidataJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo AbeU.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy

During our trip to Japan, we had the opportunity to meet with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and senior leaders from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and we were impressed with his administration’s commitment to drive real change in the Japanese economy.

Oct212014

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Commerce Partners with Small Business Administration for the Launch of Business Sunday in Houston, Texas

About the U.S. Department of Commerce

Last weekend, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Small Business Administration (SBA) launched Business Sunday at Windsor Village United Methodist Church in Houston, TX

Oct212014

U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker Addresses the American Chamber of Commerce of Japan

Trade and Investment

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker is currently in Asia leading 20 American firms on a Trade and Business Development Mission with stops in Japan and South Korea

Oct202014

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Secretary Penny Pritzker met with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, and Japan’s Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Yasuhisa Shiozaki on the Tokyo stop of the Trade Mission

Commerce Secretary Pritzker Begins Business Development Mission to Japan and Seeks Opportunities for U.S. Companies in Health Care and Energy Sectors

Trade and InvestmentJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo AbeTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today began a five-day Business Development Mission to Japan and South Korea

Oct202014

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Commerce Data: Then & Now

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In July, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that our department will be hiring our first ever Chief Data Officer (CDO)

Oct202014

Readout of Meeting Between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Business Delegation

Trade and InvestmentJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo AbeTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as part of a trade mission she is currently leading to Japan and Korea

Oct172014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Leads Business Development Mission to Japan and South Korea

Trade and InvestmentSouth Korea

To take advantage of these growing market opportunities, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will leave tomorrow for Asia to lead 20 American firms on a Business Development Mission

Oct172014

U.S. Commerce Department and Small Business Administration Launch Business Sunday Program to Promote Economic Growth and Job Creation

InnovationBusiness Sunday

This Sunday, October 19, 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are launching Business Sunday

Oct172014

U.S. Secretary Penny Pritzker Statement on the Nomination of Michelle Lee as Under Secretary for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

InnovationMichelle K. LeeIntellectual Property (IP)

Michelle Lee is a terrific talent, and I am delighted the President has nominated her to lead the Patent and Trademark Office

Oct172014

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Expanding U.S.-China Commercial Relations Remains a Top Priority

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The U.S.-China commercial relationship remains one of great success and growing potential, despite continuing challenges

Oct172014

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Humacyte Excited to Participate in Department of Commerce Trade Mission with Secretary Pritzker to Japan and South Korea

Trade and Investment

Humacyte is both honored and excited to participate in the upcoming Department of Commerce Trade Mission with Secretary Pritzker

Oct162014

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Digital Nation Report Shows Rapid Adoption of Mobile Internet Use

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A report released today by the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration found that Americans are rapidly embracing mobile Internet devices such as smart phones and tablet computers for a wide range of activities

Oct152014

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Jennifer van der Meer and Under Secretary Mark Doms at NYC STRATA + Hadoop World Conference

Advocating the Transformative Power of Commerce Data at NYC STRATA + Hadoop World Conference

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Under Secretary Mark Doms participated in a high level data discussion this morning at the Strata+Hadoop World Conference in New York City

Oct152014

Putting Government Data to Work: A New Report From The GovLab Outlines Private Sector Recommendations for Improving Commerce Department Data Management

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The Governance Lab (GovLab) at New York University today released “Realizing The Potential of Open Government Data: A Roundtable with the U.S. Department of Commerce

Oct142014

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Secretary Pritzker Meets With Gaming Industry CEOs in Silicon Valley

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On Monday, U.S Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker met with various gaming industry CEOs at Electronic Arts in Silicon Valley

Oct132014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers Meeting in Los Angeles

InnovationInternet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

We come together at a time when Internet governance is as important as ever

Oct102014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on National Minimum Wage Day

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued the following statement on National Minimum Wage Day

Oct102014

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Secretary Pritzker Speaks at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit

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This week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participated in a panel discussion at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit

Oct092014

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Spotlight on Commerce: Jose "Pepe" F. Burgos, Director U.S. Commercial Service-Puerto Rico

About the U.S. Department of CommerceExportsHispanic Heritage MonthSpotlight on Commerce

My name is Jose F. Burgos. My nickname is Pepe and I was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Oct092014

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Enhancing the Climate Resilience of America’s Natural Resources

EnvironmentClimate change

Protecting our country’s natural resources also benefits communities and economies

Oct092014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Lead 20 American Firms on Trade Mission to Japan, South Korea

Trade and InvestmentBusiness Development Mission to Japan and South Korea

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced she will lead 20 U.S. firms on a Business Development Mission to Japan and South Korea

Oct082014

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Aaron Trujillo, Associate Director for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, Department of Commerce

Spotlight on Commerce: Aaron Trujillo, Associate Director For Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs

About the U.S. Department of CommerceHispanic Heritage MonthSpotlight on Commerce

As the Associate Director for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Department of Commerce, I carry two responsibilities; handling the issues of Economic Development, Skills Development, and Manufacturing and serving as the Acting Senior Advisor for Native American Affairs Policy.

Oct082014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces New Members to Serve on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

InnovationOpen for Business AgendaEntrepreneurship

Group of 27 Nationally-Recognized Private Sector, Nonprofit, and Academic Leaders to Advise Commerce Secretary on Expanding Entrepreneurship, Promoting American Innovation

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