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Nov182013

Open for Business Event in Central Ohio

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I want to thank everyone here at Lake Shore Cryotronics. I took a tour and saw how your high-tech sensors are built and nd I also saw the hanging flags that represent your customers around the world.

Nov142013

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

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the September 2013 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data.

Nov142013

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Secretary Pritzker Outlines Bold Policy Agenda Focused on U.S. Trade and Investment, Innovation, and Data

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today outlined a bold new policy agenda for the Department of Commerce, centered on U.S. trade and investment, innovation, and data.

Nov142013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Outlines Bold Policy Agenda Focused on U.S. Trade and Investment, Innovation, and Data

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today outlined a bold new policy agenda for the Department of Commerce, centered on U.S. trade and investment, innovation, and data. This “Open for Business” agenda reflects the department’s role as the voice of business, and the Obama administration’s focus on economic growth and job creation.

Nov142013

The "Open for Business" Agenda

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It is such an honor to be with so many business leaders as we roll out our strategic vision and priorities for the Commerce Department.

Nov142013

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Fact sheet: U.S. Department of Commerce "Open for Business Agenda"

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker outlined a bold new policy agenda focused on U.S. trade and investment, innovation, and data.

Nov132013

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Testifies on Strengthening Innovation and Manufacturing for a 21st Century Economy

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Chairman Rockefeller, Ranking Member Thune, and members of the Committee, thank you for calling this important hearing to examine the role of manufacturing hubs in a 21st Century innovation economy.

Nov132013

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Secretary Pritzker Announces Winners of the 2013 Baldrige National Quality Award

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker today announced that three U.S. organizations will receive the 2013 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest Presidential honor for performance excellence through innovation, improvement and visionary leadership. All of this year's winners are from the health care and education sectors.

Nov112013

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

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on Veterans Day.

Nov082013

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Spotlight on Commerce: Dr. Daniel Meléndez, Meteorologist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service, Department of Commerce

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At the National Weather Service, my main responsibility at the Office of Science and Technology is to support and manage science and technology infusion in the areas of radar meteorology, severe weather, and tropical cyclones.

Nov072013

American-Turkish Society Gala, New York, New York

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Since we are here at the New York Stock Exchange, I should begin by noting that it is no surprise to me that Turkey’s financial industry is growing.

Nov072013

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Secretary Penny Pritzker Returns to Chicago for First Official Visit

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker returned to Chicago yesterday, making her first visit to her hometown in her official capacity as head of the Department.

Nov072013

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on the Advance Estimate of GDP in the Third Quarter of 2013

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The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis today released its first estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the third quarter of 2013.

Nov062013

World Business Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

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I have deep respect for the business leaders here, my many friends who are your members, as well as the organization, World Business Chicago. You are doing so much to make Chicago more innovative and competitive.

Nov062013

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Christopher Neary of the NIST Environmental Management Group demonstrates the use of a handheld Raman spectrometer to determine the identity of an unknown sample.

NIST Issues New Standard for Handheld Chemical Detectors to Aid First Responders

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When it comes to detectors for dangerous chemicals, toxins or nefarious germs, smaller and faster is better. But size and speed must still allow for accuracy, especially when measurements by different instruments must give the same result.

Nov052013

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Startup Culture Flourishes on America’s College Campuses

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Today Commerce released a new report entitled The Innovative and Entrepreneurial University, underscoring the increasingly diverse ways in which colleges and universities across America are promoting cultures of entrepreneurship on campus and encouraging students to start companies.

Nov052013

U.S. Department of Commerce Unveils Report Showing how Universities are Fueling Innovation and Entrepreneurship to Keep America Competitive

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Commerce today unveiled “The Innovative and Entrepreneurial University: Higher Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Focus,” a report that shows how universities across the country are supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in order to strengthen the regional economy, create jobs and keep America competitive.

Nov042013

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on FirstNet Board Appointment

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on the appointment of Barry Boniface to the FirstNet Board. FirstNet is an independent entity within the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA),

Nov042013

Opinion Editorial - POLITICO - "United States is open for business"

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Commercee Secretary Penny Pritzker and Secretary of State John Kerry -- Opinion Editorial, POLITICO, "United States is open for business"...

Nov012013

Inaugural U.S. Commerce Department SelectUSA Investment Summit Concludes With A Focus On Forging Stronger Global Business Alliances

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker wrapped up the inaugural SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit this afternoon, following two high-impact days of meetings and discussions among senior government officials,

Nov012013

Commerce Department Expands Eligibility for Manufacturing Council to Include U.S. Units of Foreign Companies

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Secretary Penny Pritzker today announced revisions to the membership eligibility requirements for the Manufacturing Council (Council) that will allow representatives of U.S. subsidiaries of foreign-owned or controlled firms to join the advisory panel.

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Commerce and President's Council of Economic Advisors Release Report on Economic Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment

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A new report from the U.S. Commerce Department and the President's Council of Economic Advisors spotlights the array of factors that have made the U.S. the destination of choice for foreign direct investment (FDI).

Oct312013

U.S. Commerce Department and the President's Council of Economic Advisors Release Report on Economic Benefits of Foreign Direct Investment at SELECTUSA Investment Summit

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Oct312013

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Opens Inaugural SELECTUSA Investment Summit Highlighting Foreign Direct Investment as a Key Driver of U.S. Economic Growth

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today launched the inaugural SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit, telling the more than 1,200 attendees from nearly 60 countries, 47 states, the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories that the United States is open for business.

Oct312013

SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit

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Let me be clear: This summit is all about you – it’s all about business. It’s all about connecting investors with communities.

Oct312013

President Obama to Address Inaugural SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit Hosted by U.S. Department of Commerce

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President Obama will address the first-ever SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit today, hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce, which is being held October 31-November 1.

Oct302013

Opinion Editorial: U-T San Diego, NAFTA Partners Seek to Build on Successes

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Twenty years ago, the United States, Mexico, and Canada launched a bold experiment known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which created the largest free trade area in the world. NAFTA removed trade barriers, opened our markets to one another, and allowed for unprecedented regional cooperation on a broad range of security, social, and commercial issues that have benefited each...

Oct302013

National Competitiveness Forum

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It’s great to be here with leaders in business, higher education, labor, and more. Over the past 4 months, I’ve visited 13 states and four countries. My primary goal has been to listen to America’s business community.

Oct302013

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Redesigning Commerce.gov

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After having the same look and feel on our website since 2010, Commerce.gov is embarking on a fresh redesign to put the user in the driver seat. Drawing on anonymized user input, we have made some significant changes and are excited to announce the launch of our new site - Beta.Commerce.gov.

Oct302013

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Photo of Gabriel Sanchez, Improving Operational Efficiency Program Manager, U.S. Census Bureau

Spotlight on Commerce: Gabriel Sanchez, Improving Operational Efficiency Program Manager, U.S. Census Bureau

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The Improving Operational Efficiency (IOE) program at the U.S. Census Bureau harvests ideas from employees and brings cost saving and efficiency-improving innovation to executive staff for possible investment.

Oct292013

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Secretary Pritzker with her Mexican and Canadian counterparts, Minister Fast and Secretary Guajardo

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Works to Encourage North American Economic Cooperation

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Yesterday, at the North American Competitiveness and Innovation Conference (NACIC) in La Jolla, Calif., U.S.

Oct292013

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One Year After Sandy, Commerce Continues Helping Communities Rebuild

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One year ago today, Sandy made landfall along the mid-Atlantic coast. The storm devastated communities, families, and businesses. While it’s natural to reflect on the tremendous damage the storm wrought, today also presents us with an opportunity to look toward the future.

Oct282013

Joint U.S.-Canada-Mexico Statement on Strengthening Trade and Economic Relationship

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, Canadian Minister of International Trade Ed Fast and Mexican Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo issued a joint statement on strengthening the three countries’ trade and economic relationship.

Oct282013

Commerce Secretary Highlights the Importance of the North American Trade Relationship in San Diego

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Commerce Secretary Pritzker today highlighted the importance of the economic relationship between the United States, Canada, and Mexico

Oct282013

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Jorge Ponce, Director Policy and Evaluation Division, Office of Civil Rights U.S. Department of Commerce

Spotlight on Commerce: Jorge Ponce, Director of the Policy and Evaluation Division, Department of Commerce Office of Civil Rights

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This post is part of the Spotlight on Commerce series highlighting members of the Department of Commerce and their contributions to an Economy Built to Last.

Oct252013

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on First-Ever Select USA Investment Summit

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on the SelectUSA Investment Summit. The White House today announced that President Obama will be hosting and delivering remarks at the Summit on Thursday, October 31, 2013.

Oct252013

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MBDA Deputy Director Receives Hispanic Business Community Award

About the U.S. Department of CommerceAlejandra Y. CastilloMBDA National Deputy Director

Alejandra Y. Castillo, MBDA National Deputy Director, was one of five awardees honored at the event. Castillo received the Public Service Leadership award.

Oct242013

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Secretary Pritzker and her Chief of Staff, Bruce Andrews, Meet with Mayor Bloomberg in his City Hall Office

Secretary Pritzker Meets with Business Leaders in New York City

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to New York City for a series of events and meetings with business leaders from a variety of sectors. The trip also included a meeting with New York City Michael Bloomberg in his City Hall “bullpen.”

Oct242013

Association for a Better New York, New York, New York

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Oct242013

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

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U.S. exports of goods and services dropped slightly to $189.2 billion, from $189.3 billion in July, with record levels in automotive vehicles, parts, and engines, and services led by travel and tourism. Exports through the first eight months of 2013 totaled $1.5 trillion.

Oct232013

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Celebrating National Seafood Month

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Hey, seafood lovers—did you know it’s National Seafood Month? The United States is a global leader in sustainable seafood, supporting an industry with 1.2 million jobs nationwide and adding $55 billion of value to the nation’s GDP in 2011 (Fisheries Economics of the U.S.).

Oct232013

More Than 1,000 Participants from Around the World to Attend Next Week’s SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit

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With just over a week to go, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker announced today that more than 1,000 participants have registered to attend the SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit, (Summit), October 31-November 1, in Washington, D.C. The event will be at capacity attendance. ...

Oct222013

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NIST Releases Preliminary Cybersecurity Framework, Will Seek Comments

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) today released its Preliminary Cybersecurity Framework to help critical infrastructure owners and operators reduce cybersecurity risks in industries such as power generation, transportation and telecommunications

Oct222013

Obama Administration Awards $20.5 Million In Make It In America Challenge Grants To Spur Business Investment And Job Creation In the U.S.

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U.S. Departments of Commerce and Labor and Delta Regional Authority To Fund 10 Projects For Worker Training, Domestic and Foreign Business Investment, and Supply Chain Access.

Oct222013

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Obama Administration Awards $20.5 Million In Make It In America Challenge Grants

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, along with U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez, and Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chairman Chris Masingill, today announced the 10 winners of the Make it in America Challenge, an Obama administration initiative to accelerate job creation and encourage business investment in the United States.

Oct222013

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, Secretary of Labor Tom Perez and National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling with members of the Business Leaders United for Workforce Partnerships

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Discusses Tackling the Skills Gap

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Yesterday, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Secretary of Labor Tom Perez and National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling to speak to BLU about what the Administration is doing to invest in workforce skills training and to hear about ways employers are proactively developing partnerships to create a pipeline of skilled workers in their local areas.

Oct182013

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International Trade Administration Streamlines its Business Divisions to Help Companies More Efficiently and Effectively

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The International Trade Administration (ITA) for the first time in 30 years has fully implemented its first major organizational change. The change will better align key functions to support U.S. businesses and their workers more efficiently and effectively. The change reflects ITA’s adaptation to the evolution of global markets, technology, and competition.

Oct092013

Remarks at Singapore University of Technology and Design

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The real reason I’m here is to discuss the U.S.-Singapore relationship and how we can, together, take the next steps toward a more integrated Asia-Pacific region.

Oct082013

United States and Indonesia Announce Nearly $360 million of New Clean-Energy Contracts

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Republic of Indonesia Minister of Industry M.S. Hidayat announced today three new clean-energy agreements between U.S. and Indonesian firms worth nearly $360 million in business for the US and Indonesia.

Oct072013

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Leads High Level U.S.-Indonesia Commercial Dialogue Meeting

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Republic of Indonesia Finance Minister Chatib Basri on October 5 led a high-level meeting of American and Indonesian business leaders as part of the U.S.-Indonesia Commercial Dialogue.

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