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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces 2016 National Export Strategy

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Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce released the 2016 National Export Strategy (NES), a report that details the U.S. government’s efforts to help U.S. companies conduct...

Aug272013

U.S. Commerce Department Awards $1.9 Million to Stimulate Exports, Create Jobs

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced $1.9 million in financial assistance to support projects that increase U.S. exports, create jobs, and strengthen...

Aug062013

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

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

Jul112013

U.S. Department of Commerce: Exports from 50 U.S. Metropolitan Areas Topped $1 Trillion in 2012

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced that in 2012, the 50 U.S. metropolitan areas that achieved the greatest levels of exports sent more than $1 trillion...

Jan092014

Secretary Pritzker Announces 'Look South" Initiative to Connect U.S. Exporters with Latin American Trade Partners

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today unveiled a new Department of Commerce-led effort designed to help more American companies “Look South” as they work to...

Feb252014

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

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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...

Jan092014

Trade, Investment, and the Need for Global Fluency in America's Business Communities at the Los Angeles World Affairs Council

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Today, it seems fitting for me to be back in California – now as Secretary of Commerce – to start a national conversation on the need for greater global fluency in America’s...

Mar192015

The Engine That Pulled Us Out of Recession

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‘Businesses here have awakened to the fact that their next order could come from anywhere. Exporting is a major reason why Kansas City companies—from transportation equipment...

Mar192015

The Engine That Pulled Us Out of Recession

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‘Businesses here have awakened to the fact that their next order could come from anywhere. Exporting is a major reason why Kansas City companies—from transportation equipment...

Feb262015

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Announces Twenty-Six States Achieved Record Export Levels in 2014

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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Announces Twenty-Six States Achieved Record Export Levels in 2014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced new data that shows 26 states achieved records in goods exports in 2014, while eight additional states experienced...

Feb052015

Under Secretary Stefan M. Selig discusses the importance of exports as part of a panel discussion hosted by the Atlantic Council

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A Record Year for American Exports, Further Proof of American Greatness

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“The shadow of crisis has passed,” the President declared in his State of the Union two weeks ago, and the export data we released today goes to the heart of that very point.

Dec052014

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

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

Dec032014

U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Bruce Andrews Delivers Keynote Address at Entertainment Software Association's 20th Anniversary Briefing

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews today delivered the keynote address at “20 Years of Excitement, Innovation, Growth & Jobs,”

Oct242014

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MBDA Business Centers Celebrate MED Week During October

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Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Centers across America celebrated Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week

Sep042014

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

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

Sep022014

Commerce Department Reports Demonstrate that Exports Continue to Help Spur U.S. Economy and Support Jobs

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Commerce Department Reports Demonstrate that Exports Continue to Help Spur U.S. Economy and Support Jobs

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The Obama Administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce today released two new reports that further prove exports are strengthening our economy and creating good jobs. I...

Jul182014

Secretary Pritzker promoting rural exports in Memphis

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Talks About Efforts to Boost Exports in the Rural Delta

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Exports are an important tool for economic development and job creation, which is why the Obama Administration has made increased exports a central pillar of its strategy for...

Jul172014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Advances President’s “Made in Rural America” Initiative at Memphis Regional Forum

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker highlighted progress on efforts to help rural small businesses and communities expand exports at the second “Made in Rural...

Jul152014

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Discusses Opportunities for U.S. Companies to Export

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U.S. exports reached a record $2.3 trillion in 2013 and support a record 11.3 million U.S. jobs. Thousands of companies across the country made exporting a strategy to...

May142014

U.S. Commerce Secretary Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Fromman Promote Expanded U.S.-Turkey Commercial Relationship

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today co-chaired the third meeting of the U.S.-Turkey Framework for Strategic Economic and Commercial Cooperation (FSECC) at the...

May132014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Next Phase of the National Export Initiative -- NEI/NEXT

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced NEI/NEXT – a data-based, customer service-driven initiative to ensure that more American businesses can fully...

May132014

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Next Phase of the National Export Initiative -- NEI/NEXT

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This month is World Trade Month, and this week is National Small Business Week. Let me start with a story at the intersection of trade and business.

May132014

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What’s NEXT for U.S. exports?

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Exports are critical to the U.S economy. They fuel economic growth in our communities, support good middle class jobs, and unlock opportunity for American companies,...

Apr242014

Commerce's Advocacy Center Supports Jobs at Boeing Facility in Arizona

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Commerce's Advocacy Center Supports Jobs at Boeing Facility in Arizona

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As the country’s Chief Commercial Advocate, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker works to ensure that U.S. companies have the best possible chance of selling their goods and...

Feb262014

Secretary Pritzker Concludes “Commerce in the Valley” Tour

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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...

Mar072014

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

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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.

Feb262014

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

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

Feb212014

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

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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...

Feb202014

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

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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...

Feb062014

U.S. Exports Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2013, Set New Record for Fourth Straight Year

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker today announced that U.S. exports in 2013 set a new record for a fourth straight year. International Trade in U.S. Goods and Services...

Feb062014

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Another Year, Another Export Record

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Four years ago, President Obama made export promotion a national priority, launching the National Export Initiative to renew and revitalize American exports. That initiative...

Dec042013

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

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

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...

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.

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

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...

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...

May242013

Fact Sheet: National Export Initiative

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To strengthen America’s economy, support additional jobs here at home, and ensure long-term, sustainable growth, President Obama launched a government-wide strategy to...

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Top 50 Metropolitan Area Exports Contribute More Than $1 Trillion to U.S. Economy

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Great news out of the Department of Commerce today! New data was released on the top 50 metropolitan areas for exports in 2012, which shows a combined contribution of exports...

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