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Nov172015

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Underscores Importance of Combating Corruption in APEC Economies

Trade and InvestmentAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews underscored the importance of combating corruption in APEC economies during a keynote address at a forum hosted by the U.S.-APEC Business Council. Deputy Secretary Andrews is in Manila until Wednesday for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit.

Nov172015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Four Recipients of 2015 Baldrige Award

InnovationMalcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker today named four U.S. organizations as the 2015 recipients of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest Presidential honor for performance excellence. The honorees are recognized for their outstanding commitment to sustainable excellence through innovation, improvement and visionary leadership. This year’s recipients represent four...

Nov162015

In Manila, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Highlights U.S. Commitment to Expanding Commercial Engagement in Asia-Pacific Region

Trade and InvestmentHannover MesseAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Today, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews spoke about the United States’ commitment to expanding commercial engagement in the Asia-Pacific region during a reception hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines. He also invited business leaders in the audience to attend the 2016 Hannover Messe industrial fair.

Nov162015

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Finding the Intersection of Business and Data

DataBusiness Forward
One of the most important things government leaders can do is to take a short trip outside the headquarters building to see how customers are using your products. This is especially important for the open data economy, where public information products are one of the few popular online services that don’t require a log-in.

Nov122015

U.S. Commerce Department Releases 50 New Reports Highlighting Trans-Pacific Partnership Benefits for American Businesses

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Made in America
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a series of new fact reports that demonstrate the positive impact that passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) can have on the U.S. economy. The reports highlight by state the value of U.S. goods exports to TPP markets; the number of U.S. jobs supported by exports from each state; and the tariff reductions that stand to benefit each...

Nov102015

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Mission Global: Vets Go Global Initiative Assists and Empowers Veteran-Owned Businesses to Expand in International Markets

Trade and InvestmentVeterans DayVets Go Global Initiative
“History has shown that when you give veterans an opportunity to succeed, they go above and beyond. And we as a nation owe them those opportunities to succeed,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald when recently announcing the expansion of the Veterans Economic Opportunity Initiative – a collaborative initiative to increase economic opportunities for veterans.

Nov102015

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Scholarly Entrepreneur: How one woman turned her masters’ thesis into a successful IT company

InnovationNational Entrepreneurship MonthMinority Enterprise Development (MED) Week
November is Entrepreneurship Month and a perfect time to highlight the 2015 Minority Enterprise Development Week MBE of the Year: Ideal Systems Solutions Inc. ISSI is one of the fastest-growing information technology providers in the United States, serving federal, state, and local governments, educational institutions, system integrators, prime contractors, and commercial entities.

Nov102015

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Taking a Look at Veterans Across America

DataVeterans Day
As we celebrate those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces this Veterans Day, many Americans may want to learn more about the veterans who live in and around their area. Last week the Census Bureau released a series of infographics detailing characteristics of veterans within each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Nov092015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces First-Ever Commerce Data Service

DataPenny PritzkerIan KalinCommerce Data ServiceTechonomy
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the launch of the first-ever Commerce Data Service at Techonomy 2015 in Half Moon Bay, CA. Consisting of software engineers, data scientists, computer programmers, and web developers, the mission of Commerce Data Service is to develop cutting-edge software products and web services to improve access to and use of departmental data...

Nov062015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Remarks at 89th Annual Membership Meeting for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association

InnovationTrade and InvestmentNational Electrical Manufacturers AssociationManufacturing
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered keynote remarks and participated in an armchair discussion at the 89th Annual Membership Meeting for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). NEMA represents electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers and has worked with the Department of Commerce for decades on issues including workforce development,...

Nov062015

U.S. Department of Commerce Reports Showcase Benefits of Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement for U.S. Businesses and Workers in 15 Industry Sectors

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Digital Economy
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released two TPP Opportunities Industry Reports that spotlight key market access benefits and commitments of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The reports detail how eliminating various tariffs in respective industry sectors will benefit American companies trying to compete in TPP markets. Across all sectors, TPP will eliminate more than 18,000...

Nov062015

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U.S. EDA: Promoting Entrepreneurship and Innovation Across Every Community in America

InnovationNational Entrepreneurship MonthPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)
Entrepreneurship is a driving force in the new economy. While debates continue around whether entrepreneurs are born or can be created, one thing is clear: people learn a great deal from the experiences of others. Entrepreneurs especially learn a great deal “on the job” and often find inspiration and mentorship from those who have “been there, done that.”

Nov062015

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Communities That Work Partnership - "Leveraging the Lens of Industry in Workforce Development"

InnovationCommunities that Work PartnershipScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)EntrepreneurshipSkills for Business
In early 2015, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership (BNP), western NY’s largest business advocacy group, asked me to consider taking part in a “learning network” project. The BNP, with the help of the Buffalo Community Foundation, would be applying and competing with other communities to be a part of this "learning network" focused on workforce initiatives.

Nov052015

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Five Things Entrepreneurs Should Know About Export Controls

Trade and InvestmentNational Entrepreneurship Month
This week, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker addressed more than 1100 industry representatives during the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) annual conference to discuss export control policies and highlight how, BIS has an enormous impact on the nation’s safety and competitiveness.

Nov052015

Statement by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on the Release of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Text

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
“The completion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership is a testament to our Administration’s strong commitment to strengthening America’s competitiveness, increasing opportunities for our businesses and workers, promoting our values worldwide, and raising the global standard of living. It’s a forward-thinking deal that improves America’s access to some of the fastest-growing markets in the world and...

Nov052015

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How I Know #ApprenticeshipWorks

InnovationApprenticeshipSkills for BusinessWorkforce Development
Our country is in the middle of a fundamental transformation in how we help people get the skills they need to succeed in jobs of the 21st century. I like to call this our “Eisenhower moment.” Sixty years ago, in building the interstate highway system, President Eisenhower made a powerful investment in our physical infrastructure that continues to pay huge economic dividends.

Nov052015

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews to Travel to Philippines for APEC CEO Summit

Trade and InvestmentAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)Alejandra Y. CastilloBruce H. Andrews
As part of the U.S. Delegation, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews will travel to Manila, Philippines from November 16-18 to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit. He will engage with the U.S. business community and identify actions the Commerce Department can take to further expand opportunities for American businesses and workers to sell their products and...

Nov052015

Trans-Pacific Partnership Can Boost Virginia Exports and Jobs

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

Nov042015

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in September 2015

Trade and InvestmentInternational Trade in Goods and ServicesTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Made in America
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the September 2015 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data. U.S. exports of goods and services increased to $187.9 billion in September from $184.9 billion in August. The total trade deficit improved by 15 percent in September to $40.8 billion. Exports of total services were a record,...

Nov042015

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman to Convene 26th Session of U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade

Trade and InvestmentU.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman will co-lead a high-level U.S. Government delegation for the 26th session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT), November 21-23, in Guangzhou, China. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will also take part in the dialogue to address key agricultural trade issues between the two...

Nov042015

Trans-Pacific Partnership Can Boost Wisconsin Exports and Jobs

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

Nov042015

Trans-Pacific Partnership Can Boost Illinois Exports and Jobs

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

Nov022015

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Visits Berlin and Frankfurt, Germany

Trade and InvestmentTransatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP)SelectUSA
Last week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to Berlin and Frankfurt, Germany to underscore the strength of the U.S.-German partnership and address some of our top shared priorities, including concluding the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership; fostering an open, innovation-based transatlantic digital economy; and supporting an independent Ukraine.

Nov022015

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

Trade and InvestmentCubaExport Control Reform (ECR)
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered keynote remarks at the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Annual Update Conference in Washington, D.C. BIS’s Annual Update Conference gives companies the opportunity to interact with U.S. Government officials who are responsible for export control regulations and policies intended to advance U.S. national security, foreign policy and...

Nov022015

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Welcome and Congratulations to Lufthansa Technik!

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSAForeign Direct Investment (FDI)
There are few things more exciting than the moment when a multi-year project truly becomes a reality. I had the honor of witnessing that this weekend, when I joined Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro García Padilla; Dr. Johannes Bussmann, Chairman of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Technik; Simone Menne, member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG; German Ambassador Dr.

Nov022015

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U.S. EDA: Supporting Entrepreneurship as a Key Driver of Economic Opportunity and Job Growth in Baltimore

InnovationOpen for Business AgendaEntrepreneurshipNational Urban League
Problem solvers, game changers, dreamers, and doers – these are just a few descriptors commonly associated with entrepreneurs all across the U.S. Today, more than ever, we see the power and impact new businesses have throughout developing communities as these startups create jobs, improve quality of life, and help define the characteristics that make communities alive and unique.

Oct302015

Trans-Pacific Partnership Can Boost Florida 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 Florida businesses and communities. The TPP will boost U.S. and local economic growth, support American jobs, expand investment opportunities, and increase Florida exports to some of the world’s fastest growing markets.

Oct302015

Joint Statement by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk on Need for Deeper Economic Reforms to Expand U.S.-Ukraine Business Ties

Trade and InvestmentUkrainian Prime Minister Arseniy YatsenyukU.S. – Ukraine Business Forum
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk issued the following statement regarding discussions on October 26 in Kyiv to accelerate economic reform and increase U.S.-Ukrainian bilateral trade and investment.

Oct292015

Hazards Shouldn’t Lead to Disasters: NIST Releases New Community Resilience Planning Guide

InnovationEnvironmentClimate Action PlanPenny PritzkerCommunity Resilience Planning Guide for Buildings and InfrastructureCommunity Resilience Center of Excellence
The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) today issued the Community Resilience Planning Guide for Buildings and Infrastructure Systems to help U.S. communities better withstand and rebound from the shocks of severe weather, earthquakes and other hazards.

Oct282015

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India Smart Cities Roundtable: Unlocking Opportunities for U.S. Companies

InnovationTrade and InvestmentBruce H. Andrews
On Tuesday in New York City, U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews met with U.S. companies and organizations for a roundtable hosted by 32 Advisors. In preparation for an upcoming U.S. company trade mission to India that Deputy Secretary Andrews will lead in February 2016, the roundtable focused on the myriad of opportunities and complexities that lie ahead for U.S.

Oct282015

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USPTO in Detroit Addresses Intellectual Property and New Manufacturing Methods

InnovationManufacturing Day
Manufacturing is the backbone of the United States economy and is of particular importance to the Midwest. Additive manufacturing such as 3-D printing has quickly become a highly sought after manufacturing technology for designers, engineers, businesses and entrepreneurs to transform ideas into tangible form for very little cost.

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