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PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Hamdi Ulukaya

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Hamdi UlukayaEntrepreneurship

From a factory that has grown from five employees to two plants in the US, Chobani is the #1 yogurt brand in the US with $1 billion in revenue.

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Remembering a Little Known Oil Spill with Out-Sized Impacts

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Ten years ago, there was an oil spill that you’ve probably never heard of.

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Secretary Pritzker Celebrates Female Entrepreneurs during Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

InnovationDoing Business in Africa CampaignGlobal Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)U.S.-Africa Business ForumWomen’s Entrepreneurship DayPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Entrepreneurship

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker celebrated Women’s Entrepreneurship Day this week as part of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Nov212014

Declaracion de la Secretaria de Comercio de Los Estados Unidos Penny Pritzker en Torno a las Acciones Ejecutivas Sobre Inmigracion

InnovationComprehensive Immigration Reform

La secretaria de comercio de los Estados Unidos Penny Pritzker realizó hoy la siguiente declaración en torno a las acciones ejecutivas sobre inmigración.

Nov212014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on President Obama's Executive Actions on Immigration

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on President Obama’s executive actions on immigration.

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PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Daphne Koller

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)EntrepreneurshipDaphne Knoller

As the co-founder and president of Coursera Inc., Koller has made all of her company’s online courses accessible for free

Nov202014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Champions Global Innovators at 5th Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Morocco

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker attended the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) this week in Marrakech, Morocco, which brought together more than 3,000 entrepreneurs, businesses, government and thought leaders.

Nov202014

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Secretary Pritzker Answers Questions about Entrepreneurship During Twitter Chat

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While attending the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Marrakech, Morocco Secretary Penny Pritzker took questions about entrepreneurship and innovation from Twitter users

Nov202014

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PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Rich Barton

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Rich BartonEntrepreneurship

Rich Barton believes bringing the power of information and transparency to the people.

Nov202014

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New Search Tool Driven by API Helps U.S. Companies Comply with Export Laws

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Starting today, U.S. companies can use a simple tool to search the federal government’s Consolidated Screening List

Nov202014

U.S.Department of Commerce Releases New Web Tool to Help U.S. Companies Comply with Export Laws

DataConsolidated Screening List (CSL)Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)Export Control Reform (ECR)

The U.S. Department of Commerce today announced the creation of a new web search tool to help U.S. companies easily search the federal government’s Consolidated Screening List (CSL).

Nov192014

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Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Addresses Global Opportunities for U.S. Businesses in Minneapolis

Trade and InvestmentNEI/NEXTTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP)

Earlier this week, Deputy Commerce Secretary Bruce Andrews traveled to Minneapolis and provided the keynote address on the Administration’s trade agenda

Nov192014

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Fostering Economic Development in Tribal Communities and Among Native-owned Enterprises

InnovationAmerican Indian and Alaska Native communities (AIAN)Economic DevelopmentEntrepreneurship

Today, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and the Economic Development Administration teamed up to launch the Tribal Economic Development Webinar Series

Nov192014

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Paving the Way for a New Legion of Entrepreneurs and Innovators

InnovationAlejandra Y. CastilloSelectUSANational Asian Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ACE)

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews last week spoke at the National Asian Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (ACE) Conference

Nov192014

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PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words -- Nina Vaca

InnovationNina VacaPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Entrepreneurship

Since starting her award-winning IT services firm in 1996, Vaca has continued that legacy both as an entrepreneur and a visible leader and advocate in the business community

Nov192014

Secretary Pritzker Honors Women Entrepreneurs in Marrakesh, Morocco

InnovationGlobal Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Alexa von TobelNina VacaDaphne KnollerWomen’s Entrepreneurship DayEntrepreneurship

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks to approximately 300 women entrepreneurs to kick off Women’s Entrepreneurship Day in Marrakesh, Morocco. Secretary Pritzker discussed America’s leadership in empowering entrepreneurs at home and abroad,

Nov182014

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Entrepreneurs: Driving the Innovation Economy in Pennsylvania

InnovationGlobal Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)Jay WilliamsEntrepreneurship

This week marks Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators

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Young Entrepreneurs Showcase Ideas at Collegiate Inventors Competition

InnovationMichelle K. LeeIntellectual Property (IP)

Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Michelle K. Lee welcomed 35 young inventors to the USPTO headquarters for the 2014 Collegiate Inventors Competition

Nov182014

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New BEA Data Provide Entrepreneurs with a Fortune 500 Research Department

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The prototype Personal Consumption Expenditure by state statistics are designed to be used in conjunction with other macroeconomic and regional data we produce

Nov182014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Opens Registration For 2015 SelectUSA Investment Summit

Trade and InvestmentSelectUSASelectUSA Investment Summit

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced today that registration is now open for the 2015 SelectUSA Investment Summit, to be held March 23-24, in the Washington, D.C. area.

Nov182014

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Census Bureau Economic Data Show Electric Power Generation Using Renewable Energy Growing

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The U.S. Census Bureau today released for the first time data from the economic census on wind, geothermal, biomass and solar electric power generation

Nov172014

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Secretary Pritzker speaking with Evan Burfield at 1776 about the Open for Business Agenda

Secretary Pritzker Marks One-Year Anniversary of “Open for Business Agenda” Launch

InnovationOpen for Business AgendaEntrepreneurship

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker participated in an armchair discussion with 1776 cofounder Evan Burfield

Nov172014

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at the Discover Global Markets Healthcare and Life Sciences Conference

Trade and InvestmentDiscover Global Markets ForumExports

Thank you, Sandra, for the kind words and your leadership on our District Export Council. It’s great to see you again.

Nov172014

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Join Commerce’s Data Revolution: Innovation Leaders Need Apply

DataOpen DataLynn OvermannOpen for Business Agenda

Among those actions, launching a department-wide Data Advisory Council was a top priority and a key commitment. And today, I am pleased to say that we are making good on our promise: the council has been officially established and we are now accepting applications.

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Six Steps to Protect Your Brand

InnovationTrademark Electronic Application SystemIntellectual Property (IP)

A trademark is an essential part of a brand, helping to distinguish a business’s unique products and services from what another business offers

Nov152014

Statement of U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment

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"As the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period begins today, I encourage you to sign up for an affordable plan that fits your health and financial needs at www.HealthCare.gov...

Nov142014

U.S. Department of Commerce Seeks National Partner to Help Lead New Program to Boost Job Talent Development Across America

InnovationWorkforce DevelopmentSkills for Business

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is accepting proposals for a national partner to help coordinate the Accelerating Industry-led Regional Partnerships for Talent Development Program,

Nov142014

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U.S. Department of Commerce Seeks National Partner to Help Lead New Program to Boost Job Talent Development Across America

InnovationWorkforce DevelopmentSkills for Business

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is now accepting proposals for a national partner

Nov142014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks on Commercial Relations with Central America

Trade and InvestmentCentral America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker gave remarks highlighting the Administration’s interest in expanding commercial relations and the importance of creating a sound business climate to attract additional foreign investment in Central America.

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PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Tory Burch

InnovationPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)EntrepreneurshipTory Burch

Burch created the Tory Burch Foundation (TBF) in 2009 to support the economic empowerment of women entrepreneurs and their families

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Deputy Secretary Andrews meeting with Vietnamese Deputy Minister Tran Quoc Khanh

Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Concludes Trip to Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit

Trade and InvestmentInnovationBruce H. AndrewsAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

This week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews concluded his four-day trip to Beijing, China

Nov132014

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U.S. Census Bureau Announces Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Have Access to High-Speed Internet

InnovationDataAmerican Community Survey (ACS)American Community Survey (ACS)Broadband Data Improvement ActNational Broadband Map

An estimated 78.1 percent of people in U.S. households had a high-speed Internet connection last year

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Connecting Entrepreneurs to the Global Marketplace

InnovationTrade and InvestmentExporTechEntrepreneurship

The Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration works hard to help companies that are ready to export compete and succeed in global markets

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An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Accessing Census Bureau Statistics

InnovationStarting a New BusinessAmerica's Data AgencyEntrepreneurship

If you are thinking of starting a new business, one of the first things you need is information to understand market conditions

Nov122014

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Connecting Minority Serving Institutions with Research and Entrepreneurship Opportunities

InnovationDataWillie E. MayResearch and DevelopmentEntrepreneurship

Earlier this month, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) hosted a special event for minority serving institutions to foster collaborations that could increase minority participation in scientific research and entrepreneurship

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Commerce Secretary Pritzker Announces Four U.S. Organizations Honored With 2014 Baldrige National Quality Award

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker today announced that four U.S. organizations are recipients of the 2014 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

Nov112014

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

About the U.S. Department of CommerceVeterans Day

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

Nov102014

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Deputy Secretary Andrews Promotes SelectUSA and Fostering Foreign Investment at APEC in Beijing

Trade and InvestmentForeign Direct Investment (FDI)Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews participated in a roundtable with some of China’s most influential business leaders to discuss fostering investment and innovation in the world’s two largest economies – the United States and China.

Nov102014

Opinion Editorial -- CNN Money Online -- White House Explains Why its Visa Reforms Are a Big Deal for the U.S. Economy

Trade and InvestmentVisa ReformTravel and Tourism

Op-Ed by Penny Pritzker and Jeffrey Zients

Nov102014

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on the Extension of U.S./China Visa Validity for Business Travelers, Tourists and Students

Trade and InvestmentTravel and Tourism

Today, President Obama announced that the United States and the People’s Republic of China are concluding a reciprocal visa validity arrangement that will strengthen our ever-broadening economic and people-to-people ties

Nov072014

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Tapping Stakeholders to Help Accelerate Innovation and Entrepreneurship

InnovationNational Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)America COMPETES ActNational Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE)Open for Business AgendaEntrepreneurship

With the “Open for Business” agenda, Secretary Pritzker made it clear that Commerce’s role is to be the voice of business to support the Obama Administration’s focus on economic growth and job creation

Nov072014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Employment Situation in October

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on the employment situation in October

Nov072014

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Secretary Pritzker Works to Promote More Business in Africa

Trade and InvestmentDiscover Global Markets ForumDoing Business in Africa CampaignU.S.-Africa Business Forum

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to Atlanta, Georgia this week to emphasize the importance of helping U.S. companies launch and increase their business in Africa

Nov062014

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MBDA Business Centers Provide Technical Expertise Helping Minority Business Entrepreneurs Reach Success

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For more than four decades, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has led Federal Government efforts to provide focused support to minority businesses enterprises (MBEs)

Nov062014

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on NetMundial Internet Governance Initiative

InnovationInternet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued the following statement on the official launch of the NetMundial Initiative on Internet governance

Nov052014

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Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Launches Second Round of Competition

InnovationInvesting in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)Manufacturing

Since February 2010, the manufacturing sector has created over 700,000 jobs and has grown nearly twice as fast as the overall economy

Nov052014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Appoints Advisory Council to Advance President's Business Priorities for Africa

Trade and InvestmentDoing Business in Africa Campaign

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the appointment of 15 private sector leaders to the newly established President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA)

Nov052014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at the Discover Global Markets Sub-Saharan Africa Business Forum

Trade and InvestmentDoing Business in Africa CampaignSouth AfricaU.S.-Africa Business Forum

This Discover Global Markets event is part of a series of gatherings that we have had across the country to help American businesses obtain the tools to succeed internationally

Nov042014

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PAGE Entrepreneurs in Their Own Words – Alexa von Tobel

InnovationAlexa von TobelPresidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE)Entrepreneurship

When she was graduating from college, Alexa von Tobel realized she had received no guidance on personal finance

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Five Steps for Protecting Your Invention

InnovationThe American Invents ActIntellectual Property (IP)

Every day, all across America, good ideas are converted into tangible inventions and products that solve problems large and small and lift our quality of life

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