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Jan092014

Trade, Investment, and the Need for Global Fluency in America's Business Communities at the Los Angeles World Affairs Council

Trade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)Look South InitiativeOpen for Business Agenda
Today, it seems fitting for me to be back in California – now as Secretary of Commerce – to start a national conversation on the need for greater global fluency in America’s business communities. What that means is helping America’s companies take full advantage of the opportunities to do business all over the world.

Jan072014

STATEMENT FROM U.S. COMMERCE SECRETARY PENNY PRITZKER ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES IN NOVEMBER 2013

Trade and InvestmentU.S. International Trade in Goods and ServicesOpen for Business Agenda
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the November 2013 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. U.S. exports of goods and services grew by $1.7 billion to an all-time monthly high of $194.9 billion, from $193.1 billion in October, with record levels in petroleum and services.

Jan022014

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Commerce’s Most Popular 13 Blog Posts of 2013

InnovationTrade and InvestmentMyNOAAChartsFederal Government ShutdownNational Inventors Hall of FameDoing Business in Africa CampaignU.S.-Brazil CEO ForumComprehensive Immigration Reform
As we look forward to the new year, we wanted to take a moment to reflect back on Commerce’s most popular blog posts from last year. Take a look at our list of the 13 blog posts that received the most unique views in 2013:

Dec192013

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Acting Deputy Secretary Gallagher Praises Commerce Employees as Top Innovation Leaders in Government

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Acting Deputy Secretary Patrick Gallagher praised four Commerce Department employees today for being among the most innovative employees working in government information technology. Employees at both the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) were among the top forward-thinking people working in government IT.

Dec162013

Opinion Editorial - U.S. Mayor - Open for Business: Reinventing U.S. Economic Development

About the U.S. Department of CommerceInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)ManufacturingOpen for Business Agenda
When companies first try to decide where to locate new facilities and create hundreds of jobs, executives often weigh a number of factors: will they have access to a workforce with specialized skills? Can they partner with regional universities on advanced research? Are there local net-works of parts suppliers available? What kind of infrastructure exists so companies can ship their products all...

Dec162013

Open for Business: Reinventing U.S. Economic Development

InnovationInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Open for Business AgendaInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)
When companies first try to decide where to locate new facilities and create hundreds of jobs, executives often weigh a number of factors: Will they have access to a workforce with specialized skills? Can they partner with regional universities on advanced research? Are there local networks of parts suppliers available? What kind of infrastructure exists so companies can ship their products all...

Dec142013

Why Immigration Reform Matters

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This week, I visited the “Fast for Families” tent on the National Mall with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to show our support for passing commonsense immigration reform. I was humbled by the courageous men and women we spoke with, who are making a personal sacrifice to end the human suffering they have witnessed as a result of our current immigration system.

Dec132013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman to Travel to China to Advance U.S. Trade and Investment Priorities, joined by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)Tom VilsackMichael Froman
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will travel to Beijing, China to co-chair the 24th session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) on December 19 and 20 with Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang. They will be joined by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.

Dec132013

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Travel and Tourism Leaders Provide Four Recommendations to the Secretary to Further President’s National Travel and Tourism Strategy

Trade and InvestmentTravel and Tourism Advisory BoardNational Travel and Tourism StrategyGlobal EntryBrand USATravel and Tourism
This week, the US Travel and Tourism Advisory Board had its final meeting with Secretary Pritzker and submitted our top priority recommendations to enhance travel and tourism to and within the United States. The President’s National Travel and Tourism Strategy last year identified the exciting and overarching goal of welcoming 100 million international visitors by the end of 2021.

Dec112013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Names Michelle K. Lee as Next Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

InnovationAbout the U.S. Department of CommerceOpen for Business AgendaSilicon ValleyIntellectual Property (IP)
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the appointment of Michelle K. Lee as the next Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Lee currently serves as the Director of the USPTO’s Silicon Valley satellite office and will begin her new role at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, VA, on January...

Dec062013

Fact Sheet: Attracting Manufacturing Investment in American Communities

InnovationTrade and InvestmentInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Workforce DevelopmentManufacturing
To compete in an increasingly global economy, the United States must come up with innovative strategies that will lead to economic growth and job creation around the country. The ‘Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership’ (IMCP) seeks to enhance the way we leverage federal economic development funds to encourage American communities to focus not only on attracting individual...

Dec042013

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

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the October 2013 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. U.S. exports of goods and services reached an all-time monthly high of $192.7 billion, up from $189.3 billion in September, with record petroleum exports. The trade deficit improved to $40.6 billion from $43.0 billion in September.

Nov272013

Opinion Editorial - LinkedIn - "Driving Exports Is Key to Growing Small Businesses and the American Economy"

Trade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaExports
The role of the Department of Commerce is to help set the conditions for U.S. businesses to succeed, grow, and create jobs. Whether that is by providing data that drives a firm’s decision-making process, or granting a patent that helps turn an idea into a company, it is our job to ensure American businesses have the opportunity to thrive.

Nov252013

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Acting Deputy Secretary Gallagher Advocates Increased U.S. Exports through Doing Business in Africa Campaign

Trade and InvestmentDoing Business in Africa CampaignU.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan AfricaNEI/NEXTExports
Today, Acting Deputy U.S. Commerce Secretary Patrick Gallagher delivered remarks at “From DC to Africa: Growing Local, Going Global,” a business forum hosted by the D.C. Office on African Affairs to raise awareness of opportunities for U.S. companies to do business in Africa. D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray also gave remarks at the forum and introduced Dr. Gallagher.

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