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Nov092016

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U.S. Census Bureau Releases Key Statistics on Nation's Veterans

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Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary marking the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars.

Nov072016

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Educating Researchers About the Importance of Intellectual Property in Moving their Ideas to Market

InnovationCommercial Law Development Program (CLDP)Tech TransferIntellectual Property (IP)
As a professor of engineering, I see a big gap between university research and industry.  One way to bridge this gap is to educate researchers about the importance of intellectual property (IP) in moving their ideas to industry.  About three years ago, I had a student who developed an app for deterring break-ins by text message. It was a fantastic idea.

Nov072016

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.5 Million to Strengthen Innovation and Economic Growth Initiatives

InnovationUniversity Center Economic Development Program CompetitionRegional Innovation Cluster InitiativeEntrepreneurshipWorkforce Development
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the winners of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) 2016 University Center Economic Development Program Competition. EDA is providing a total of $2,518,373 in grants to 24 colleges and universities in 16 states and Puerto Rico to run five-year programs that will leverage university assets to promote American innovation and...

Nov042016

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Closing the Gap: Secretary Pritzker Outlines 3 Priorities to Promote Equal Opportunity for Women

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Speaking before 200 participants at the 13th Annual Lockheed Martin Women’s Impact Network Leadership Forum, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker made the case for the advancement of women in today’s high-growth, high-tech industries.

Nov042016

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in September 2016

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)U.S. International Trade in Goods and ServicesMade in America
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the September 2016 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services monthly data. U.S. exports of goods and services increased to $189.2 billion in September from $188.2 billion in August. This was the highest monthly total goods and services exports since July 2015. In addition, total services exports...

Nov032016

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Partnerships to Strengthen the U.S. Labor Force

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The U.S. economy is now in its eighth year of economic expansion. On average, the economy has grown at an annualized rate of 2 percent these past seven years. Thanks to many economic policies implemented since the financial crisis, the economy is on solid footing and is now enjoying the fourth longest period of expansion on record dating back to the mid-1800s.

Nov032016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Address at 13th Annual Lockheed Martin Women's Impact Network Leadership Forum

InnovationScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)EntrepreneurshipEqual Pay DayBig Data
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered a keynote address at the 13th Annual Lockheed Martin Women’s Impact Network Leadership Forum yesterday in Bethesda, Maryland. The Women’s Impact Network Leadership Forum is a nationwide effort at Lockheed Martin focused on mentoring, advancing, and retaining women throughout the company.

Nov022016

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Semiconductors Power Digital Devices, the Digital Economy and U.S. Jobs

InnovationPresident’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)Semiconductor IndustryDigital Economy
Smaller than the size of a fingernail, semiconductors drive the digital economy and have put the whole of human knowledge at our fingertips. Over the last half century, they have become one of the world’s most important technologies and the basis of America’s most critical industries. Today, the U.S.

Nov022016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Major Policy Address on Semiconductors at Center for Strategic and International Studies

InnovationPresident’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)Semiconductor IndustryDigital EconomyManufacturing USA
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered an address at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Semiconductors and the Future of the Tech Economy event. Secretary Pritzker highlighted the critical importance of the semiconductor sector to U.S. innovation and economic growth, and underscored the Obama Administration’s commitment to sustaining conditions for the...

Nov022016

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NIST Announces Online Tool to Enhance Cybersecurity Education, Training and Workforce Development

InnovationCyberSeekCybersecurityWorkforce DevelopmentSkills for BusinessNational Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)
The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) today introduced CyberSeek, an interactive online tool designed to make it easier for cybersecurity job seekers to find openings and for employers to identify the skilled workers they need.

Nov012016

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Connecting People to Drive Economic Innovation

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As I reflect on my term as co-chair of the National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship (NACIE), I must first thank Secretary Penny Pritzker for providing me the opportunity to serve, for listening to our ideas, and for challenging NACIE to imagine how we can increase innovation and entrepreneurship in the United States.

Oct312016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at U.S.-Investment Advisory Council Meeting

Trade and InvestmentForeign Direct Investment (FDI)
Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the U.S. Investment Advisory Council (IAC) meeting in Washington. Established by Secretary Pritzker, the IAC provides recommendations on foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities and plays a significant role in partnering foreign companies with American markets.

Oct312016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Address at Bureau of Industry and Security Annual Update Conference

Trade and InvestmentBureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Annual Update ConferenceExport Control Reform (ECR)
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered the keynote address at the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Annual Update Conference Luncheon in Washington D.C. Speaking to more than 1,000 public and private sector leaders from across the export control landscape, Secretary Pritzker highlighted the key role BIS plays in national security and emphasized the vital work the agency...

Oct312016

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Institutionalizing Data into the Department’s DNA: Secretary Pritzker at the Final Commerce Data Advisory Council Meeting

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As “America’s data agency,” the Department of Commerce collects, processes, and disseminates approximately 36% of federal open data. That data fuels planning, research and operations that support society and the economy. Commerce is continuously working to improve its delivery of services. To help advance the Department's open data efforts, U.S.

Oct282016

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Manufacturing and Innovation

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As October winds down, I say farewell to Manufacturing Day and what has turned into a celebration of manufacturing and innovation this entire month. Over the last few weeks, I have had the privilege of participating in events in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Tennessee to raise awareness about the importance of U.S. manufacturing and the critical role it plays in our economy.

Oct282016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Opening Remarks at Commerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC) Meeting

DataCommerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC)Big DataAmerica's Data Agency
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered opening remarks at the Commerce Data Advisory Council (CDAC) meeting. This was the fifth and final meeting of CDAC of the Obama administration, during which Secretary Pritzker received recommendations on data management practices, external uses of Department of Commerce data, and open data standards.

Oct272016

U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue Deepens Trade Relations

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Argentina’s Minister of Production and Commerce Francisco Cabrera today to co-chair the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue (Dialogue). Announced in March during President Barack Obama and Secretary Pritzker’s visit to Buenos Aires, the Dialogue will strengthen the economic and commercial ties between the two nations by...

Oct272016

The U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue Joint Statement

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue
Recognizing the increasingly strong and close commercial ties that Argentina and the United States enjoy and the importance of promoting an open and predictable environment for trade and investment, we are pleased to take note of the progress made under the U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue since its March 2016 launch.  We are committed to continue working cooperatively to improve overall...

Oct272016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue Private Sector Readout

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue
Thank you, Susan, for your kind introduction and for your leadership at the helm of the Council of the Americas. Earlier this year, I had the honor of joining President Obama on his historic trip to Argentina – the first visit by a U.S. President in twenty years. Speaking before a group of young entrepreneurs in Buenos Aires, the President made it clear how he views the U.S.-Argentina...

Oct262016

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Obama Administration Announces Nearly $28 million In Additional Investments to Strengthen the Economy in Nation’s Coal-Impacted Communities

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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) today announced nearly $28 million in investments to grow the economy in the nation’s coal-impacted communities.

Oct262016

Op-Ed: Here's How the U.S. Measures GDP in the Age of Big Data

DataGross Domestic Product (GDP)Big DataAmerica's Data Agency
Simon Kuznets is not a household name. Born to a Jewish family in pre-Soviet Belarus in 1901, Kuznets studied economics in Ukraine until 1922, when Russian persecution led him to immigrate to America. In New York, Kuznets would complete his studies at Columbia University and go on to become one of the world’s most renowned economists, whose work still shapes the way we understand our economy...

Oct252016

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Connecting Economies for Growth: Secretary Pritzker on Why the TPP Matters

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This week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker sat down with Motorola Solutions CEO Greg Brown in Chicago to discuss the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership’s (TPP) for U.S. businesses of all sizes. Their discussion was the focal point of a Motorola town hall in which employees had the opportunity to hear first-hand about the trade agreement.

Oct252016

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The Important Role of the Digital Attache in a New Trade Economy

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Recently, eBay had the pleasure of hosting a Department of Commerce delegation at our San Jose, California campus for a tour and discussion around partnership opportunities to support small business e-commerce exporting.  Included in that delegation were six of the Department’s digital attaches, who have been strategically stationed at U.S.

Oct252016

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Collaboration Emphasized During Deputy Secretary Andrews’ Health Care Business Development Mission to China

Trade and InvestmentHealth Care Business Development Mission to ChinaHealthcareE-Health
Last week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews traveled to Beijing and Chongqing, China, for a health care business development mission. Deputy Secretary Andrews led the mission, and was joined by Acting Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mary Wakefield and representatives from 12 U.S. companies.

Oct242016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Address at National Minority Supplier Development Council Conference

InnovationTrade and InvestmentMinority Enterprise Development (MED) WeekTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)EntrepreneurshipInnovation Inclusion Initiative (I-3)The Internet of Things (IoT)
In celebration of the 2016 Minority Enterprise Development Week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today delivered a keynote address at the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Conference in Chicago. Speaking to more than 2,000 CEOs and minority business leaders, Secretary Pritzker highlighted the remarkable growth of minority-owned enterprises that had taken place...

Oct202016

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Secretary Pritzker Makes First Official Visit to Bogota, Colombia

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement’s (CTPA)Global Procurement Initiative (GPI)
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker concluded her trip to Bogotá, Colombia, where she met with business leaders, stakeholders, and public officials. During her visit, Secretary Pritzker reaffirmed U.S. interest in strengthening the commercial relationship with Colombia in order to create a supportive economic environment for sustained peace.

Oct202016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at Opening Ceremony of U.S.-China Advanced Medical Technology Symposium

Trade and InvestmentHealth Care Business Development Mission to ChinaHealthcareE-Health
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered welcoming remarks today at the U.S.-China Advanced Medical Technology Symposium in Chongqing, China. The Symposium is a half-day event where government officials, academics, and industry leaders will discuss key issues in health and healthcare, such as women’s health, oncology, and non-communicable diseases. Chongqing is the second stop of...

Oct192016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Launch of Global Procurement Initiative in Colombia

Trade and InvestmentGlobal Procurement Initiative (GPI)U.S.-Colombia trade promotion agreementIntellectual Property Rights (IPR)
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today delivered remarks at the launch of the Global Procurement Initiative (GPI) in Bogota, Colombia. Secretary Pritzker is making her first official visit to Colombia, during which she will meet with government and business leaders on the importance of U.S.-Colombia commercial ties.

Oct192016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Development Agency Director Lee Zak Launch Best-Value Procurement Training in Colombia

Trade and InvestmentGlobal Procurement Initiative (GPI)
Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) kicked off the first phase of its partnership with Colombia under the Agency’s Global Procurement Initiative: Understanding Best Value (GPI), with remarks from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, USTDA Director Leocadia I. Zak and Director General of Colombia Compra Eficiente Maria Margarita Zuleta. Over the course of the next three days...

Oct192016

NTIS Announces Selection of 35 Joint Venture Partners

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The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Technical Information Service (NTIS) announced today that it has selected 35 organizations through a merit-based process as eligible to be joint venture partners (JVPs). Once partner agreements have been signed, the organizations, which include small and large companies, nonprofits and research groups, will be eligible to compete to work with NTIS on...

Oct182016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at Chinese Health Care Trade Association

Trade and InvestmentHealth Care Business Development Mission to ChinaHealthcare
To begin his remarks, Deputy Secretary Andrews outlined last year’s U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade in Guangzhou led by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang. While the program, “Achieving a Successful Health and Healthcare Ecosystem” was successful in bringing together leaders from both countries, Deputy Secretary Andrews emphasized that...

Oct172016

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Secretary Pritzker Announces Partnership that Advances Nation’s Supply Chains

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Seaports are crucial multipliers and facilitators of national and regional trade and economic growth. Inefficiencies in the operation of our ports can impose a major cost on the U.S. economy and make America less competitive in the global market.

Oct172016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at China Hospital Association

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Tourism YearHealth Care Business Development Mission to China
Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at a luncheon hosted by the China Hospital Association as part of the health care business development mission in Beijing. Deputy Secretary Andrews is leading the mission and is joined by Acting Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mary Wakefield and representatives from 12 U.S...

Oct172016

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Secretary Pritzker Discusses Digital Economy and Democratization of Data at Next Economy Summit

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Last week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker sat down with Tim O’Reilly, Founder and CEO of O’Reilly Media at the Next Economy Summit in San Francisco to discuss the Department’s efforts to strengthen the digital economy and to improve the collection and dissemination of its troves of data.

Oct142016

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Secretary Pritzker Stresses Public-Private Partnerships in Keeping Up with the Fourth Industrial Revolution

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participated in a panel discussion hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in San Francisco, California. WEF founder Klaus Schwab moderated the discussion between Secretary Pritzker and panelists Marc Benioff, Founder of Salesforce; Bernard J.

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