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Oct272015

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The Next Gen Shipbuilder: Fincantieri Marinette Marine

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Sparks flying, the smell of flux and metal fusion in the air, and a fog horn echoing in the distance. On Friday, October 23, Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) welcomed over 100 local high school students from Marinette, WI and Menominee, Mich. to learn about the art of shipbuilding, and what it takes to become the next generation Shipbuilder.

Oct272015

NIST to Support Cybersecurity Jobs “Heat Map” to Highlight Employer Needs and Worker Skills

InnovationNational Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)Skills for BusinessNational Cybersecurity Workforce FrameworkBruce H. Andrews
As part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s “Skills for Business” initiative, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is funding the development of a visualization tool that will show the demand for and availability of critical cybersecurity jobs across the nation. The project, funded through NIST’s National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), will provide data to...

Oct262015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk Meet with American Executives to Discuss Private Sector Engagement in Ukraine

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Ukraine Business ForumUkrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk met with a group of American executives in Kyiv to hear directly from companies on the progress they have seen from Ukraine’s ambitious reform agenda. The U.S. businesses then had an opportunity to share their recommendations for additional measures needed to strengthen Ukraine’s business climate and...

Oct262015

In Kyiv, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Third $1 Billion U.S. Loan Guarantee for Ukraine

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Ukraine Business ForumPetro Poroshenko
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that the Obama Administration intends to work with Congress to move forward with a third, $1 billion loan guarantee for Ukraine. Over the past 18 months, Ukraine has made progress with its ambitious reform agenda and the U.S. remains dedicated to working with international partners to ensure Ukraine has the support needed to continue...

Oct262015

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews and Indonesian President Joko Widodo Recognize New U.S.-Indonesian Business Deals and Commitments Worth More than $20 Billion

Trade and InvestmentBruce H. AndrewsIndonesian President Joko Widodo
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews and Indonesian President Joko Widodo attended a ceremony today to recognize new business deals and commitments worth more than $20 billion between U.S. and Indonesian companies. A number of these projects will help more people benefit from clean electricity, while others will support transportation infrastructure and introduce new financial products...

Oct262015

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Show and Tell, Manufacturing Day Style

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GEMCITY Engineering and Manufacturing (GEM) has been providing manufacturing services for 79 years. Our 250 employees working in our three operations: Bangkok Thailand; Philadelphia, PA; and our headquarters located in Dayton, OH manufacture where we custom-make engineered equipment and provide contract manufacturing services.

Oct222015

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Connecting Students with Industry-Leading Manufacturing and Technology

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As Chief Operating Officer at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), the industry’s leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles, I am humbled and honored to employ thousands of employees across North America. In my adopted home in the Carolinas, I am proud to employ over 6,000 workers in the daily manufacturing of the most technologically advanced vehicles on the road today.

Oct222015

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In Georgia, Deputy Secretary Andrews Discusses U.S. Support for Transforming Caucasus Region into Vibrant Trade Network

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Last week, Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews led a United States delegation to Tbilisi, Georgia, to reinforce the U.S. commitment to expanding the overall cooperation and economic partnership with Georgia. The delegation included the State Department’s Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Energy Resources Bob Ichord and USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Jonathan Katz.

Oct222015

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Get Sustainable Seafood Facts While on the Go—NOAA Presents FishWatch.gov for Mobile Devices

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October is National Seafood Month and across the country markets and restaurants are serving up delicious seafood choices from sustainable U.S. fisheries. Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that consumers can now access www.FishWatch.gov—a national database on sustainable seafood—anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

Oct212015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Receives Commercial Diplomat of the Year Award

Operational ExcellenceAbout the U.S. Department of CommerceTrade and InvestmentPenny PritzkerJohn Kerry
Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker was honored as the inaugural recipient of the “Commercial Diplomat of the Year Award” at the Foreign Policy Diplomat of the Year Dinner. This award recognizes a business or government leader who has actively promoted their nation’s interest internationally via commercial and economic diplomacy. In 2015 alone, Secretary Pritzker has traveled to...

Oct212015

Trans-Pacific Partnership Can Boost Colorado Exports and Jobs

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released a report highlighting the potential benefits of the recently completed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) for Colorado businesses and communities. The TPP will boost U.S. and local economic growth, support American jobs, expand investment opportunities, and increase Colorado exports to some of the world’s fastest growing markets.

Oct202015

Trans-Pacific Partnership Can Boost Oregon Exports and Jobs

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released a report highlighting the potential benefits of the recently completed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) for Oregon businesses and communities. The TPP will boost U.S. and local economic growth, support American jobs, expand investment opportunities, and increase Oregon exports to some of the world’s fastest growing markets.

Oct202015

Trans-Pacific Partnership Can Boost Washington Exports and Jobs

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released a report highlighting the potential benefits of the recently completed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) for Washington businesses and communities. The TPP will boost U.S. and local economic growth, support American jobs, expand investment opportunities, and increase Washington exports to some of the world’s fastest growing markets.

Oct202015

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FLATE Helps Florida Make an Impact Locally and Lead Nationally in Manufacturing Day/Month Tours & Events

InnovationManufacturing DayManufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY) is a "big deal" in Florida and for the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center (FLATE). Manufacturers all across the state have enthusiastically and energetically embraced this national effort to broadcast manufacturing industry's good news: "A career in manufacturing is good for you and your community.

Oct202015

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In Netherlands, Deputy Secretary Andrews Reaffirms Importance of Open Transatlantic Digital Economy

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Last week, U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews made his first official trip to the Netherlands. He discussed the mutual benefits of an even stronger transatlantic ecosystem amid the current digital revolution, which presents opportunities to deepen the already substantial economic partnership between the United States and the Netherlands.

Oct192015

Trans-Pacific Partnership Can Boost Texas Exports and Jobs

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released a report highlighting the potential benefits of the recently completed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) for Texas businesses and communities. The TPP will boost U.S. and local economic growth, support American jobs, expand investment opportunities, and increase Texas exports to some of the world’s fastest growing markets.

Oct192015

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Minority Businesses: An Engine of Growth for American Manufacturing

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Minority businesses are playing an integral part in keeping the ‘Made in America’ product strong as the U.S. manufacturing sector continues to rise. Minority-owned manufacturing firms employ 342,000 workers and have recently grown faster than their non-minority counterparts in three areas—number of firms, employees and gross receipts.

Oct192015

Trans-Pacific Partnership Can Boost California Exports and Jobs

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released a report highlighting the potential benefits of the recently completed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) for California businesses and communities. The TPP will boost U.S. and local economic growth, support American jobs, expand investment opportunities, and increase California exports to some of the world’s fastest growing markets.

Oct162015

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POWER Initiative: Collaborating at the Federal Level to Help Energy-Dependent Communities

InnovationPartnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
Changes in the U.S. power sector, largely driven by market forces, have negatively impacted many local and regional economies that have primarily depended on coal as a source of good jobs and investment. These communities are now in need of assistance to diversify their economies and train workers for new jobs.

Oct162015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Awarded Trade Leadership in the Digital Age Award From National Foreign Trade Council

Trade and InvestmentOperational ExcellenceTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC)
Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker received the “Trade Leadership in the Digital Age Award” at the National Foreign Trade Council’s Annual World Dinner. Secretary Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Michael Froman were honored for their distinguished achievements opening global markets and promoting rules-based trade and investment worldwide.

Oct152015

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Secretary Penny Pritzker’s Trip To Cuba

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Last week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker helped lay the foundation for a new chapter of relations between the United States and Cuba after 50 years of broken commercial and diplomatic ties. On October 6-7, Secretary Pritzker became the second U.S. cabinet official to travel to Cuba since President Obama called for the re-establishment of diplomatic relations.

Oct152015

U.S. Department of Commerce Awards Nearly $10 Million in "Power" Grants

InnovationPartnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the first round of grant recipients under the Obama Administration’s Partnership for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative. POWER is led by the EDA and aligns the resources of four federal agencies, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Labor, the Small Business Administration, and the...

Oct152015

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at First-Ever Tbilisi Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi, Georgia

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As head of the United States delegation, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered welcoming remarks today at the first-ever Tbilisi Silk Road Forum in Tbilisi, Georgia. Hosted by Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili, the Forum brought together 32 countries and almost 1,000 participants to exchange best practices, maximize opportunities and address challenges of how to...

Oct152015

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Spotlight on Commerce: Marguerite Jimenez, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of the Secretary

About the U.S. Department of CommerceOperational ExcellenceHispanic Heritage MonthSpotlight on Commerce
I was born in California but grew up mostly in a college town in Montana. I am fortunate to have two amazing parents who both pushed me to work hard and supported me while I follow my passions. My passions led me to pursue an undergraduate degree in music and then to change tracks to pursue a Master’s degree in foreign policy and a PhD in global health policy.

Oct132015

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P&W Employees Benefit from Employee Training Partnerships

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October is “Manufacturing Month” in Connecticut and throughout Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of jet aircraft engines. We’re celebrating all month because of our rich history and tradition, as well as because we’re excited about our future, which will see a ramp-up in engine production not seen for more than several decades.

Oct092015

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MBDA National Director Recognized for Leadership and Commitment to the Hispanic Business Community

About the U.S. Department of CommerceOperational ExcellenceHispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Oct072015

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U.S. Census Bureau Seeks Input from Tribal Leaders for 2020 Census

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Today, Census Bureau officials are meeting with representatives from the Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes in Minnesota to discuss issues that affect American Indian and Alaska Native communities (AIAN) ahead of the 2020 Census. This is a critical part of our overall communication and outreach efforts directed at ensuring an accurate, cost-effective population count in 2020.

Oct072015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Inaugurates Regulatory Dialogue in Cuba

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment Rodrigo Malmierca inaugurated the Regulatory Dialogue between U.S. and Cuban officials. During this meeting, representatives from the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and State will discuss the recent changes to regulations, governing trade, financial transactions, and travel applicable to Cuba.

Oct072015

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NOAA Online Map Update Offers Improved Coastal Observations and Forecasts

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NOAA has upgraded nowCOAST, a GIS-based online map service providing more frequently updated ocean observations along with coastal and marine weather forecasts. The new version, which went live on September 21, also offers a visual point-and-click access to 60 NOAA data products and services. Users can reach the site at nowcoast.noaa.gov.

Oct072015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Highlights Economic Benefits with Trans-Pacific Partnership

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Made in AmericaSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)Penny Pritzker
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a series of new fact sheets that demonstrate the positive impact that passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) can have on the U.S. economy. The reports highlight the increased value of U.S. goods and services exports to TPP markets, the number of U.S. jobs supported by these exports, and the value of foreign investment into the United...

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