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Mar142014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on the Confirmation of Arun M. Kumar as Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service

About the U.S. Department of CommercePenny PritzkerArun Kumar

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement on the confirmation of Arun M. Kumar as Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service in the U.S. Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration.

Mar132014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Wraps Up Successful Trade Mission with Visit to Qatar

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker wrapped up her Middle East trade mission in Qatar, where there are many opportunities for U.S. businesses due to the country’s growing economy as well as investments in infrastructure and transportation.

Mar122014

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Secretary Penny Pritzker Meets with Saudi Entrepreneurs About Challenges and Opportunities in the Region

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On Tuesday night, Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker met with a dozen Saudi entrepreneurs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of her trade mission to the Middle East. The entrepreneurs work in a variety of sectors, including retail, real estate, food services, and more.

Mar112014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Kicks Off Middle East Trade Mission in Abu Dhabi

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With rapidly growing economies and an expanding middle class driving demand for U.S. products and services, countries in the Gulf region are ramping up investments in transportation, renewable energy, and other infrastructure projects.

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NTIA Brings Broadband Opportunities to Alaska

InnovationBroadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP)Digital EconomyBroadbandAmerican Indian and Alaska Native communities (AIAN)

Last week, I traveled to Anchorage for the annual economic summit hosted by the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference, a non-profit regional economic development organization.

Mar112014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks in Saudi Arabia on Second Leg of Middle East Trade Mission

Trade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaMiddle East Trade Mission

As part of her trade mission to the Middle East this week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks today in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia at a luncheon hosted by the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council (USSABC). Those in attendance at the luncheon included His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Ahmed, the U.S. business delegation, and...

Mar112014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Tours Solar Park in Dubai

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On Monday in Dubai, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker toured the Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park by helicopter, getting a firsthand look at how cooperation between the U.S. and Dubai can lead to tremendous opportunities for businesses in both countries.

Mar102014

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Department of Commerce releases FY 2014-2018 Strategic Plan

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Today the Department of Commerce released its Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2014 to 2018. The five-year plan, along with the recently released FY15 budget, provides the pathway for meeting the Department’s long-term goals and objectives.

Mar102014

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Secretary Pritzker Committed to Strengthening the Role of Women in Business and Technology

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As President Obama declared in his State of the Union address, “When women succeed, America succeeds.” Here at the Department of Commerce, we are committed to strengthening the role of women in business and technology.

Mar092014

Remarks in Abu Dhabi on First Leg of Middle East Trade Mission

Trade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaMiddle East Trade Mission

On the first leg of her Middle Eastern trade mission, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today delivered remarks to business and government officials at a luncheon hosted by the United States–United Arab Emirates Business Council, the United States Chamber of Commerce, AmCham Abu Dhabi, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Mar072014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Begins Trade Mission to Middle East

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker leaves today for the Middle East for her second trade mission. She will lead 21 U.S. companies on the trade mission, which is focused on export opportunities for U.S. businesses in the infrastructure sector.

Mar072014

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Greeley and Hansen Sees Trade Mission as Opportunity to Advance Aggressive International Growth Objectives

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Greeley and Hansen is excited to participate in the upcoming Department of Commerce Trade Mission with Secretary Pritzker and other business delegates to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Mar072014

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on International Trade in Goods and Services in January 2014

Trade and InvestmentExportsNational Export Initiative (NEI)Jobs

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today on the release of the January 2014 U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services data.

Mar062014

Statement From U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker On The Confirmation Of Kathryn D. Sullivan As Under Secretary For Oceans And Atmosphere

EnvironmentAbout the U.S. Department of CommerceDr. Kathryn Sullivan

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement on the confirmation of Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan, Ph.D., as Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator.

Mar052014

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NOAA Encourages Businesses and Organizations to Become Weather-Ready Nation Ambassadors During National Severe Weather Preparedness Week

EnvironmentNational Severe Weather Preparedness WeekWeather-Ready Nation (WRN)

As part of its commitment to build a Weather-Ready Nation, the Commerce Department’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched the Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador initiative last month.

Mar052014

Statement from U.S. Secretary Of Commerce Penny Pritzker on the Minority Business Development Agency’s 45th Anniversary

About the U.S. Department of CommerceEconomyJobs

“Forty-five years ago today our nation embarked on a vision to ensure that minority-owned firms throughout the country could become critical economic agents of change and job creation.

Mar042014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Request

About the U.S. Department of CommerceFiscal Year 2015 BudgetSelectUSAOpen for Business Agenda

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released the fiscal year 2015 budget request for the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Mar042014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Request

About the U.S. Department of CommerceOpen for Business AgendaSelectUSAManufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)BusinessUSA

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today released the fiscal year 2015 budget request for the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Mar032014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at MIT

DataInnovationOpen for Business AgendaMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)John PodestaEntrepreneurship

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks today at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as part of efforts to review the impact of “big data” on society. Secretary Pritzker discussed the importance of data to businesses and entrepreneurs, and outlined some of the efforts the Obama Administration has already taken to secure our networks and protect privacy. She emphasized...

Mar032014

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Secretary Pritzker Appears on Morning Joe To Discuss Ways the Administration is Working to Grow the Economy and Create Jobs

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Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Morning Joe to discuss why she’s headed to Massachusetts Institute of Technology to deliver remarks on the impact of big data. Secretary Pritzker also discusses her recent trip to Silicon Valley and job creation.

Mar012014

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Business Sunday

About the U.S. Department of CommerceBusiness SundayBlack History Month

As we close out National African American History Month, the Commerce Department is proud to announce our participation in the launch of Business Sunday.

Feb282014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Speaks at U.S. Travel Association Board of Directors Meeting

Trade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaNational Travel and Tourism StrategyTravel and Tourism

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker spoke to the U.S. Travel Association at its spring Board of Directors meeting and announced that international visitors spent a record-breaking $180.7 billion on U.S. travel and tourism-related goods and services in 2013, an increase of more than 9 percent when compared to 2012. On average, international visitors spent nearly $1.3 billion more a...

Feb282014

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Spotlight on Commerce: LaJuene Desmukes,Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

About the U.S. Department of CommerceSpotlight on Commerce

As the Director for the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, I am the Department of Commerce’s chief advocate for promoting the use of small business concerns to fulfill its contract and grant requirements.

Feb282014

U.S. Travel and Tourism Industry Sets New Export Record in 2013

Trade and InvestmentDataNational Travel and Tourism StrategyTravel and Tourism

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced today that international visitors spent a record-breaking $180.7 billion on U.S. travel and tourism-related goods and services in 2013, an increase of more than 9 percent when compared to 2012.

Feb272014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at the Gulf Region Business Councils Luncheon

Trade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaMiddle East Trade Mission

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks today at a luncheon co-hosted by the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, the U.S.-Qatar Business Council, and the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council. In her remarks, Secretary Pritzker discussed the decades-long security and commercial relationship between the United States and the Middle East and the growing opportunities for U.S. businesses...

Feb272014

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Spotlight on Commerce: Russell F. Smith III, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration

About the U.S. Department of CommerceSpotlight on Commerce

As the deputy assistant secretary for international fisheries at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, I oversee the nation’s engagement in international fisheries.

Feb262014

Readout of Meeting Between U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and House New Democrat Coalition

InnovationJobsComprehensive Immigration Reform

Today, the New Democrat Coalition hosted a meeting with Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to discuss the Obama Administration’s efforts to create jobs and expand economic opportunities for all Americans.

Feb262014

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Secretary Pritzker Concludes “Commerce in the Valley” Tour

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker concluded her two-day “Commerce in the Valley” tour on Tuesday showcasing the value and vast resources of the Commerce Department to entrepreneurs and business leaders in Northern California.

Feb262014

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Spotlight on Commerce: Charmaine Davis, Office of the Secretary

About the U.S. Department of CommerceSpotlight on CommerceEmployee Engagement

Growing up in a single parent household, I learned the value of working hard to attain your goals. Watching my mother work hard and be selfless to provide for me and my siblings instilled a value of tenacity and integrity. She served in the federal government as a financial management specialist for 39 years.

Feb262014

U.S. Department of Commerce and eBay Inc. Announce Partnership to Promote U.S. Exports and Trade

Trade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)Exports

Yesterday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and eBay Inc. CEO John Donahoe announced a partnership to promote U.S. trade and investment expansion.

Feb252014

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New Manufacturing Institutes will Spur U.S. Innovation and Competitiveness

InnovationNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)Open for Business AgendaManufacturing

Across the country, communities are clamoring to land the next Manufacturing Innovation Institute, new “hubs” supported by the Obama Administration that are spurring the types of advanced technologies that will help grow the U.S. economy.

Feb252014

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Spotlight on Commerce: George E. Jenkins, National Institute for Standards and Technology

About the U.S. Department of CommerceSpotlight on CommerceEmployee Engagement

I was born in Savannah, Georgia to parents whose myriad personal sacrifices, strong sense of excellence, and loving devotion to our family were tremendous examples for how to succeed to me and my brothers.

Feb252014

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on the Announcement of Two New Manufacturing Innovation Institutes

InnovationNational Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI)Open for Business AgendaManufacturing

“President Obama's announcement today of two new National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) institutes will help spur advanced technologies critical to keeping America innovative and competitive in the global economy,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker...

Feb252014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Visits Silicon Valley to Highlight Administration Support for Innovation Economy

InnovationWorkforce DevelopmentCensus ExplorerPenny PritzkerMichelle K. LeePatrick GallagherLarry StricklingCompetitiveness

Innovation is the key driver of U.S. economic competitiveness and job creation. That is why it is a key pillar of the Department of Commerce’s innovation agenda. On Monday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker made her first trip as Secretary to Silicon Valley to advance the Obama Administration’s efforts to encourage innovation.

Feb252014

U.S. Exports Support a Record 11.3 Million Jobs in 2013

Trade and InvestmentOpen for Business AgendaJobs Supported by ExportsNational Export Initiative (NEI)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that U.S. exports supported more than 11.3 million jobs in 2013, up 1.6 million jobs since 2009. A U.S. Department of Commerce report issued today releases the 2013 jobs-supported-by-exports number and also highlights revisions to earlier projections for export-related jobs.

Feb242014

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Spotlight on Commerce: Joyce Ward, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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I have the honor of serving as the Director of the Office of Education and Outreach at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Feb242014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks on Ensuring U.S. Innovation Leadership

InnovationOpen for Business AgendaPlug and Play Tech CenterStartup America InitiativeCensus ExplorerIntellectual Property (IP)Manufacturing

At an event hosted by the Churchill Club, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today spoke at the Plug and Play Tech Center in Silicon Valley, where she highlighted the Administration’s commitment to spurring U.S. economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness. In her speech, Secretary Pritzker described how the Commerce Department is helping create the conditions that lead to innovation...

Feb242014

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NOAA Moves to Unleash “Big Data” and Calls Upon American Companies to Help

EnvironmentDataOpen for Business AgendaBig Data

From the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce, works to keep citizens informed about the changing environment around them.

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Commerce Department Supports Efforts to Ensure American Workers Have the Necessary Skills for the In-Demand Jobs of Today and Tomorrow

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As part of a government collaboration to prepare and place workers facing long-term unemployment into good jobs in high-demand industries, the Department of Labor announced yesterday the availability of approximately $150 million in grants as part of the “Ready to Work Partnership.”

Feb212014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Convenes Inaugural Meeting of Interagency Task Force on Commercial Advocacy

Trade and InvestmentNational Export Initiative (NEI)Exports

Today, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker convened the inaugural meeting of the Interagency Task Force on Commercial Advocacy, established by an Executive Order signed by President Obama in December 2012

Feb212014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces the Creation of Agency’s First-Ever Office of Digital Engagement

About the U.S. Department of Commerce

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced today the creation of the agency’s first-ever Office of Digital Engagement.

Feb202014

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Encouraging Innovation, Not Litigation

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America’s entrepreneurs, businesses, and workers are the primary source of new ideas that drive innovation. Patents, trademarks and copyrights–the main protections in our intellectual property (IP) system–are critical tools that help commercialize innovative, game-changing ideas, from advances in healthcare technology to improved consumer products.

Feb202014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Delivers Remarks on New Initiatives to Strengthen Patent System and Support American Innovation

InnovationOpen for Business AgendaAmerica Invents Act (AIA)Intellectual Property (IP)

As some of you know, I spent 27 years in business before becoming Commerce Secretary. The companies that I launched and led often relied on intellectual property protections. Therefore, I know first-hand that protecting and promoting our ideas-driven economy is essential to economic growth.

Feb202014

U.S. Commerce Department Highlights New Initiatives to Strengthen Patent System and Support American Innovation

InnovationPatent reform

The U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) along with the White House today announced major progress on a series of Administration initiatives to strengthen the patent system and foster innovation

Feb202014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Business Delegation to Join Her Middle East Trade Mission

Trade and InvestmentExportsNational Export Initiative (NEI)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the names of 21 U.S. companies that will join her second trade mission, which will make three stops in the Middle East from March 8-14.

Feb202014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Supports Economic Cooperation at North American Leaders Summit

Trade and InvestmentNorth American Leaders’ Summit (NALS)

Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined President Barack Obama and the U.S. delegation to the North American Leaders Summit in Toluca, Mexico.

Feb192014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Attends North American Leaders Summit with President Obama, U.S. Delegation

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today joined President Barack Obama and the U.S. delegation to the North American Leaders Summit in Toluca, Mexico

Feb192014

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Collaborating with State and Local Leaders on Cybersecurity

InnovationNational Cybersecurity Center of ExcellenceNational Cybersecurity PartnershipSenator Barbara MikulskiCybersecurityDigital Economy

Protecting our nation’s valuable information assets from hackers and other threats is often dependent on better collaborations—both public-private partnerships and state, local, and federal efforts.

Feb192014

Opinion Editorial -- Wall Street Journal -- America Is Committed to Asia

Trade and InvestmentTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

For decades, security and prosperity have flourished throughout the Asia-Pacific region, each reinforcing the other. The astounding growth of trade and industry across the Pacific Rim has transformed nations and lifted millions of people out of poverty, surpassing all expectations while strengthening many crucial relationships.

Feb152014

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Updating Guidance on Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards to Promote Smarter Regulation, Collaboration, and Technological Innovation

InnovationVoluntary Consensus Standards

The computer, tablet, or smartphone you are using to read this blog is comprised of parts and components that were developed, manufactured, and assembled in different locations around the United States and the globe, yet was carefully designed to ensure that your device is safe and interoperable with other devices.

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