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Oct142016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Closing Remarks at University of Southern California Port and Supply Chain Roundtable

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered closing remarks at the University of Southern California (USC) Port and Supply Chain Roundtable. This event brought together business leaders, stakeholders, and senior public officials to discuss how to improve port and supply chain efficiency and boost U.S. economic growth and competitiveness.

Oct142016

U.S. Department of Commerce Partners with USC Marshall School of Business, Ports of L.A., Long Beach to Advance Nation's Supply Chains

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A strategic partnership with the USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain Management aimed at improving the global competitiveness of the nation’s supply chains was signed by U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on October 14 at the University Park campus.

Oct122016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews to Lead Health Care Business Development Mission to China

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews today announced he will lead representatives from 12 U.S. companies on a health care business development mission to Beijing and Chongqing, China, October 16-21. Acting Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Mary Wakefield will join the delegation in Beijing. This is the first time that HHS has participated in a...

Oct122016

U.S. Department of Commerce to Extend and Expand Digital Attache Program

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the Commerce Department will double the number of global markets serviced by its Digital Attaché program during her remarks at the Internet Association’s Second Annual Virtuous Circle Conference in Silicon Valley. Introduced as a pilot project earlier this year, the program currently covers the Association of Southeast Asian Nations,...

Oct112016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Keynote Address at CSIS Asian Architecture Conference

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Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered keynote remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Asian Architecture Summit. The Summit brought together thought leaders, business executives, and policy makers to discuss trade in the Asia Pacific region, and the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit to be held in Peru. During his...

Oct072016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Lam Research Facility in Celebration of Manufacturing Day

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the Lam Research facility in Tualatin, Ore., in celebration of Manufacturing Day (MFG Day). Joined by hundreds of Oregon students, parents, school administration, teachers, and other local partners, including several mayors, CEOs, and chamber of commerce representatives, Secretary Pritzker highlighted the significance...

Oct072016

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21st Century U.S. Port Competitiveness Initiative: U.S. Supply Chain Excellence, Phase One

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The Department of Commerce is partnering with the University of Southern California (USC) Marshall Center for Supply Chain Management to host a Port Community Information Technology Systems Exhibition and Technology Challenge, November 18-20, in Los Angeles. 

Oct072016

FACT SHEET: New Progress in a Resurgent American Manufacturing Sector

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U.S. manufacturing is making a comeback, with more than 800,000 new jobs added since the sector turned the corner after the Great Recession in 2010. For the last four years in a row, global CEOs have named the United States the best place to make and invest, and new capital investment is flowing in to a broad range of manufacturing technologies.

Oct062016

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Spotlight on Commerce: George Laws Garcia, Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist, Minority Business Development Agency

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As part of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) I work to engage Congressional, state and local officials to help create favorable conditions for minority businesses and entrepreneurs to grow and prosper.

Oct062016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at Internet of Things Global Summit

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Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the Internet of Things (IoT) Global Summit. The Summit brings together policy makers and leading IoT industry stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and benefits the IoT brings, along with pressing issues affecting the IoT ecosystem in the United States and globally.

Oct062016

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NextFlex Reaches Out to Future Leaders to Build Manufacturing Awareness, Excitement

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NextFlex, America’s Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Institute, is excited to celebrate this year’s Manufacturing Day by announcing plans for a pilot program that will essentially extend the next few weeks into “Manufacturing Month” for a group of Silicon Valley high school students. Details follow, but first – what is NextFlex?

Oct052016

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Secretary Pritzker Participates in Panel Discussion Focused on Presidential Transition

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participated in a panel discussion on “The Business of Transition” at the Partnership for Public Service (PPS). She joined former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Steve Preston to discuss their leadership experiences in the public and private sectors, and shared lessons learned and best practices for the next Administration.

Oct052016

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Manufacturers Make Real What Matters

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When they got home from the steel mills, my grandfathers’ overalls would be covered with grease. Their stories made it clear that the work wasn’t just dirty, but also physically demanding and dangerous. Yet as tough as those jobs were, I also understood that they paid well and helped my grandfathers reach the middle class.

Oct052016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Appoints New Members to Clean Energy Industry Advisory Committee

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the appointment of 34 members to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (REEEAC). Initially established in 2010, the REEEAC is comprised of senior-level private-sector representatives that advise the Secretary of Commerce on the development and administration of programs and policies to expand the export...

Oct042016

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My Time with NACIE: The Unexpected Bonus of Service

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Two years ago, I had the opportunity to become a part of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE). I walked into the kickoff meeting with much enthusiasm. Yes, it was indeed an honor to be asked to serve our great country in such a role. Yes, I was going to meet other bright minds from all over the country — many of whom I either knew or had read about their work.

Oct042016

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Spotlight on Commerce: Karen Garcia, Special Advisor to the Executive Director of SelectUSA

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As Special Advisor to the Executive Director of SelectUSA, I advise the Executive Director on a range of policy and operational processes that allow us to use the convening power of the U.S. government to showcase this nation as the prime location for investment and ultimately job creation.

Oct042016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Opening Remarks at the Association for Mexican Entrepreneurs Leadership Summit

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Yesterday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered welcoming remarks at the Association for Mexican Entrepreneurs 20th Anniversary Leadership Summit. In his address, Deputy Secretary Andrews emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Mexican trade relationship, and the successes of the U.S.-Mexico High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED). HLED was established by President Obama and...

Sep302016

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Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews and the Digital Economy Board of Advisors Convene in Silicon Valley

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This week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews traveled to Silicon Valley to participate in two meetings of the Digital Economy Board of Advisors (DEBA). Today, Andrews delivered opening remarks at the second public meeting of the full DEBA, thanking members for their contributions to the Commerce Department’s successes in the digital economy space.

Sep302016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Addresses Digital Economy Board of Advisors Meeting

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Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered opening remarks at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Digital Economy Board of Advisors (DEBA) meeting in Mountain View, California. Established by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker earlier this year, the DEBA serves as a centralized forum for gathering consensus input from a wide range of stakeholders and experts to help...

Sep302016

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Secretary Pritzker Highlights Economic Cooperation and Anti-Corruption Efforts in Ukraine

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On Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and a delegation of U.S. government officials and company executives arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, to meet with Ukrainian business and government leaders, including President Poroshenko.

Sep302016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman Issue Joint Statement on Economic Cooperation

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman issued the following statement regarding discussions on September 28 in Kyiv to accelerate economic reform, build a better business climate for all companies and increase U.S.-Ukrainian bilateral trade and investment.

Sep292016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Ceremony Commemorating 75th Anniversary of Babyn Yar Massacre in Ukraine

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the official commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Babyn Yar Massacre, following speeches by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and President of the European Council Donald Tusk. Speaking on behalf of President Barack Obama and the U.S. government, Secretary Pritzker honored the memories of the 100,000 Jews, Roma,...

Sep282016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at Danish Royal Visit and Business Delegation

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Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks to the Danish Royal Visit and Business Delegation in Washington. Danish Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary are leading a two-day trade promotion visit, accompanied by Danish trade officials and representatives from 60 Danish companies.

Sep282016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Completion of $1 Billion Loan Guarantee to Ukraine

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to announce the conclusion of a $1 billion loan guarantee designed to promote progress on the country’s anti-corruption and economic reform agenda. This will be the third U.S. loan guarantee for Ukraine after two $1 billion loan guarantees in May 2014 and May 2015. Issuance of this loan guarantee...

Sep282016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at Ukraine Government Ethics, Transparency and Corporate Compliance Workshop

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the Commercial Law Development Program's (CLDP) Ukraine Government Ethics, Transparency, and Corporate Compliance Workshop in Kyiv. Secretary Pritzker traveled to Kyiv to meet with private sector leaders, Ukrainian officials, and Members of the Ukrainian Rada to discuss progress on the country’s economic reform agenda...

Sep282016

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Connecting the Digitally Unconnected

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When she announced the Commerce Department’s Digital Economy Agenda a year ago, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker emphasized that broadband Internet access and digital skills are critical to the economy’s success.  The digital marketplace has created millions of new jobs in the United States.

Sep272016

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NIST Employees Honored with First-Ever Department of Commerce Ron Brown Award for Cutting-Edge Research in Brain Injury, Cancer

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker attended the Department of Commerce’s 68th Annual Honor Awards Ceremony, during which she recognized 286 employees with Gold and Silver medals for their valuable contributions to Commerce’s mission—ensuring American businesses have the tools, technology, and data they need to prosper, compete, and create new jobs.

Sep272016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to Lead Presidential Delegation to Ukraine

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker has been designated by President Obama to lead a Presidential Delegation to Kyiv, Ukraine, for the Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Babyn Yar Massacre on September 29. While in Kyiv, September 28-29, Secretary Pritzker will also continue the Department’s high-level engagement with Ukrainian officials on economic reforms that will strengthen...

Sep272016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Address at U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Cybersecurity Summit

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered a keynote address to executives, technology industry leaders, and high-ranking government and national security officials at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s fifth-annual Cybersecurity Summit in Washington, DC.

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