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Oct012013

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United States Department of Commerce Plan for Orderly Shutdown Due to Lapse of Congressional Appropriations

About the U.S. Department of CommerceFederal Government ShutdownLapse of Congressional Appropriations

Annual funding for the government expired on September 30. The Administration strongly believed that a lapse in funding should not occur. The Department is prepared for a lapse in funding that would necessitate a significant reduction in operations.

Sep272013

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Manufacturing Award Grants Will Invite Lasting Investment for Our Communities

InnovationInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Manufacturing

This past spring, the Commerce Department launched the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP), a first-of-its-kind initiative to provide communities with the resources needed to create and implement development plans and recognize their full economic potential.

Sep272013

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Back in Black: Black Sea Bass Stock is Rebuilt

EnvironmentU.S. Fisheries

The wait wasn’t easy but it’s over. NOAA Fisheries has declared the southern stock of black sea bass successfully rebuilt. With that, the combined commercial and recreational catch limit for this popular species has more than doubled, to 1.8 million pounds.

Sep262013

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Acting Deputy Secretary Pat Gallagher Highlights Programs to Help Entrepreneurs at #GovFest Event

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Yesterday, Acting Deputy Secretary Pat Gallagher participated in a panel discussion on "Bridging the Gap Between Government and Entrepreneurs" at an event hosted by #GovFest.

Sep262013

Readout of the Meeting Between United States Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Canada’s Minister of International Trade

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today met with the Honourable Ed Fast, Canadian Minister of International Trade in Washington.

Sep262013

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State Broadband Grants Are Helping States Embrace Digital Government

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As part of our efforts to expand broadband access and adoption, NTIA’s State Broadband Initiative (SBI) has been working with states to help them provide the tools for citizens to participate in government online.

Sep262013

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on NIST’s 2013 MacArthur Fellowship Recipient

About the U.S. Department of CommerceOperational ExcellenceAna Maria Rey

Secretary Pritzker today issued a statement congratulating Ana Maria Rey for being named a winner of the 2013 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation of Chicago Fellowship.

Sep252013

Obama Administration Officials Announce $7M in Grants and Investments to Revitalize American Manufacturing

InnovationInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)JobsManufacturing

Departments of Commerce and Agriculture, along with the Environmental Protection Agency and Small Business Administration, release first round of “Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership” funding.

Sep252013

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests Approximately $21 Million to Support Economic and Job Growth in 11 States

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Grantees expect Projects to create more than 2,500 jobs and generate $505 million in private investment

Sep202013

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Secretary Penny Pritzker speaking with the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico

Secretary Pritzker Co-Chairs U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue And Outlines Future Engagement

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Today, in Mexico City, Secretary Penny Pritzker co-chaired the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) along with her colleagues from the U.S. Department of State, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and their Mexican counterparts.

Sep202013

Fact Sheet: U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Mexico High Level Economic DialoguePena NietoMexico

Today in Mexico City, Vice President Joe Biden, together with the Mexican government, launched the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED), co-chaired by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and their Mexican counterparts.

Sep202013

Remarks at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts

InnovationMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)EconomyManufacturing

Congratulations to MIT and its Production in the Innovation Economy team. I read the report. It’s a major contribution to our understanding of American manufacturing, innovation, and competitiveness.

Sep192013

U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker Welcomes New Export Council Members

Trade and InvestmentPresident's Export Council (PEC)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined President Obama today in welcoming the new members of the President's Export Council at the White House. Secretary Pritzker swore in five of the seven total new members before the Council’s fall meeting...

Sep192013

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Map of U.S. detailing percentage of uninsured by state

American Community Survey Statistics Give Communities Detailed Look at Income, Poverty, Health Insurance and Many other Statistics

DataAmerican Community Survey (ACS)PovertyHealth insuranceCurrent Population Survey (CPS)

The American Community Survey statistics released today provide information for geographies with populations of 65,000 or more on many different topics, including income, poverty and health insurance.

Sep182013

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Commerce’s NIST Awards Grants to Improve Online Security and Privacy

InnovationNational Strategy for Trusted Identities in CyberspacePrivacy

The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced more than $7 million in grants to support the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC). The funding will enable five U.S. organizations to develop pilot identity protection and verification systems that offer consumers more privacy, security and convenience online.

Sep172013

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Secretary Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Remarks at the U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum

Trade and InvestmentLos AngelesU.S. Export Assistance CenterExportsForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Today Secretary Penny Pritzker delivered keynote remarks at the U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum currently underway in Los Angeles, an event being hosted by the Saudi Committee for International Trade, the U.S.-Saudi Business Council, and the Saudi-U.S. Trade Group.

Sep172013

Readout of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker's Visit to Los Angeles, California

Trade and InvestmentLos AngelesMayor Eric GarcettiSaudi ArabiaExports

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today delivered keynote remarks at the U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunities Forum currently underway in Los Angeles, an event being hosted by the Saudi Committee for International Trade, the U.S.-Saudi Business Council, and the Saudi-U.S. Trade Group.

Sep172013

Remarks at U.S.-Saudi Business Opportunites Forum, Los Angeles, California

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-Saudi Arabia Business ForumLos AngelesForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Minister al-Rabiah: Thank you for the warmth you have shown from Day One. In fact, it was before Day One. You all may not know this, but he sent me a letter inviting me to attend this conference even before I was confirmed to be Secretary. I appreciate the faith that you had in my nomination.

Sep162013

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USPTO Marks Second Anniversary of Milestone Patent Law—The America Invents Act

InnovationAmerica Invents Act (AIA)Patent reform

When President Obama took office, he made overhaul of the patent system one of his top priorities. New innovations and ideas play a crucial role in creating American jobs, stimulating our economy, and remaining globally competitive.

Sep162013

Declaraciones de Penny Pritzker, secretaria de Comercio de los Estados Unidos, sobre el Mes de la Hispanidad

Trade and InvestmentHispanic Heritage Month

Penny Pritzker, secretaria de Comercio de los Estados Unidos, hizo hoy las siguientes declaraciones para conmemorar el Mes de la Hispanidad. “El Mes de la Hispanidad es una gran oportunidad para celebrar los sólidos y perdurables aportes de los latinos en todo el país...." ...

Sep162013

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on Hispanic Heritage Month

About the U.S. Department of CommerceHispanic Heritage Month

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month. “Hispanic Heritage Month is a great opportunity to celebrate the powerful and lasting contributions made by Latinos across our country...." ...

Sep162013

Secretaria de Comercio Penny Pritzker y Representante Comercial Michael Froman Copresidirán Lanzamiento del Diálogo Económico de Alto Nivel

Trade and InvestmentMexicoNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)World Trade Organization (WTO)

México, D.F., a 17 de septiembre de 2013 – La Secretaria de Comercio Penny Pritzker y el Representante Comercial de los Estados Unidos Michael Froman viajarán a la Ciudad de México esta semana para copresidir la reunión inaugural del Diálogo Económico de Alto Nivel de México y Estados Unidos el 20 de septiembre. ...

Sep162013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman Co-chair the Launch of the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue

Trade and InvestmentMexicoNorth American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)World Trade Organization (WTO)Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will travel to Mexico City this week to co-chair the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue on September 20. ...

Sep162013

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Auburn University officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for the new Mike Hubbard Center for Advanced Science, Innovation and Commerce

New Center for Advanced Science, Innovation and Commerce Comes Online at Auburn

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The Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) hosted a ceremony Friday, September 13 to dedicate the Mike Hubbard Center for Advanced Science, Innovation and Commerce at Auburn University in Alabama.

Sep122013

Commerce Secretary Pritzker Announces Representatives from More than 60 Countries to Attend SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSAForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker announced today that businesses, investors and government entities from more than 60 countries will participate at the upcoming SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit (Summit), October 31-November 1, in Washington, DC. Every region of the world will be represented at this first-of-its-kind event. ...

Sep122013

Opinion Editorial - The Baltimore Sun - "Giving Americans the Skills to Succeed"

InnovationScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)Workforce Development

As two of the newest members of President Barack Obama's cabinet, we've both spent the past few months lending a fresh set of eyes and ears to the opportunities and challenges facing workers and American businesses. One concern facing both communities that requires our full attention and our joint efforts is making sure that every American has the skills needed to succeed in the...

Sep112013

Statement from U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker on September 11th Anniversary

About the U.S. Department of CommerceSeptember 11thPenny Pritzker

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on the 12th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Sep102013

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Improving the Economic Measurement Toolkit: Partnerships between Businesses and Federal Statistical Agencies

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Businesses and federal statistical agencies have a long history of working together to produce something that is vitally important to both groups: the nation’s economic measurement toolkit.

Sep092013

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Arts and “First Friday” Contribute to Overall Economic Activity in Missoula, Montana

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Secretary Penny Pritzker’s visit to Missoula, Montana last week coincided with one of the community’s “First Friday Gallery Night” events.

Sep082013

Readout of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker's Visit to Portland, Oregon and Missoula, Montana

InnovationTrade and InvestmentListening Tour

United States Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker made the 12th stop of her nationwide listening tour in Portland, Oregon today. She began her day with a tour of Nike's Sports Research Lab and Innovation Kitchen, where the company is working on development of a wide-range of new products. ...

Sep072013

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Secretary Pritzker Wheels Around the United Bicycle Institute in Portland, Oregon

InnovationPenny PritzkerListening TourWorkforce Development

As part of Secretary Penny Pritzker’s nationwide listening tour, she toured the United Bicycle Institute in Portland, Oregon. It is the bicycle industry’s leading technical school offering courses in repair, frame building, and mechanic certification for technicians. She also held a roundtable discussion with representatives from the bicycle industry.

Sep062013

Readout of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker's Visit to Seattle, Washington

EnvironmentInnovationListening TourPenny Pritzker

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today began the last leg of her nationwide listening tour with events in Seattle, Washington.

Sep062013

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Secretary Pritzker Tours NOAA’s Western Regional Center in Seattle

About the U.S. Department of CommerceSevere WeatherTsunami detection buoysPenny PritzkerWeather forecastingSeattle

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker yesterday visited the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Western Regional Center in Seattle, Washington.

Sep052013

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Secretary Pritzker Tours Year Up Skills Center in Seattle, Washington

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Today, as part of her nationwide listening tour, Secretary Pritzker visited Year Up in Seattle, Washington.

Sep052013

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

Trade and InvestmentWorkforce Development

Making investments in our workforce and building out critical business infrastructure are key elements of any strategy to ensure our nations’ future economic growth. And when these investments are matched locally and amplify existing local and regional technological assets and expertise, they are doubly effective.

Sep052013

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Secretary Pritzker Tells Employees in the Northwest their Efforts are Key to American Innovation

About the U.S. Department of CommerceListening TourSeattleCompetitivenessEmployee Engagement

Secretary Pritzker today in Seattle kicked-off her first visit to the Northwest as Commerce Secretary by visiting with EDA employees and employees from U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC), part of the International Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) and Office of Inspector General (OIG).

Sep042013

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in July 2013

International Trade in Goods and Services

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the July 2013 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. U.S. exports hit the second-highest monthly level on record in July, dropping slightly to $189.4 billion, from an all-time monthly record of $190.5 billion in June. Record export levels were achieved in services and petroleum products...

Sep042013

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Commerce Department Encourages Businesses to Prepare Now for Future Emergencies and Disasters

EnvironmentNational Prepardness Month

September is National Preparedness Month. It is crucial that businesses, in addition to government officials and the public, take steps now to prepare for future emergencies or natural disasters.

Sep042013

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NIST Releases Study on Reducing Damage and Loss from Wildfires

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A recent study of one of California's most devastating wildland fires by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U.S.

Sep032013

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Back to School: 2013-2014

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This edition of Facts for Features highlights the many statistics associated with the return to classrooms by our nation's students and teachers.

Sep022013

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Labor Day 2013: September 2

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This national holiday is a creation of the labor movement in the late 19th century—and pays tribute to the social and economic achievements of American workers.

Aug302013

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on Labor Day

Labor DaySecretary of Commerce

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement to commemorate Labor Day.

Aug292013

Readout of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker’s Listening Tour Stop in Houston

About the U.S. Department of CommerceExports

Pritzker is traveling across the country, engaging with business and thought leaders, academics and Department of Commerce employees

Aug292013

Department of Commerce Data Show U.S. Exports of Manufactured Goods Supported 6.4 Million Jobs Nationwide In 2011

Trade and InvestmentExportsJobsTexas

Texas led the nation with nearly 700,000 jobs supported by exports of manufactured goods

Aug292013

Readout of U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker’s Listening Tour Stop in New Orleans, Louisiana

EnvironmentGulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

Pritzker is traveling across the country, engaging with business and thought leaders, academics and Department of Commerce employees

Aug282013

U.S. Department of Commerce Announces $600,000 Investment to Support Entrepreneurship and Job Creation in Louisiana

InnovationEntrepreneurship

Secretary Pritzker Made Announcement at The Idea Village During Nationwide Listening Tour ...

Aug282013

Remarks at the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana

EnvironmentGulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration CouncilNew Orleans

Welcome everyone. I’m pleased to call to order the second meeting of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council. It’s great to be in New Orleans.

Aug272013

Statement from U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington

About the U.S. Department of Commerce

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on the 50th Anniversary of the “March on Washington for Freedom and Jobs.”

Aug272013

U.S. Commerce Department Awards $1.9 Million to Stimulate Exports, Create Jobs

Trade and InvestmentExportsJobsNational Export Initiative (NEI)Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced $1.9 million in financial assistance to support projects that increase U.S. exports, create jobs, and strengthen American global competitiveness.

Aug262013

Statement from U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker on Muriel Seibert

About the U.S. Department of CommerceMuriel Seibert

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on the contributions of Muriel Seibert to America’s financial industry, following her passing on Saturday.

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