Department of Commerce

Apr202016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at the 2016 U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at “The State of Hispanic Small Business Breakfast” held during the 2016 U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Legislative Summit. The Summit is a forum for public and private sector leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by the Hispanic business community.

Apr192016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman Endorse Statement Calling for Action to Address Steel Excess Capacity

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman today announced that several economies have joined together to issue a statement that includes steps to address steel excess capacity. The statement comes one day after Secretary Pritzker and Ambassador Froman expressed their disappointment that during the High-Level Meeting on global excess capacity in the...

Apr192016

Department of Commerce Releases R&D Roadmap for Using Data Analysis to Enhance Public Safety

The U.S. Department of Commerce today issued the Public Safety Analytics R&D Roadmap, which outlines opportunities to spur innovation and improve public safety by making data more accessible and useful for police, firefighters, emergency medical services and other first responders. Published by the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), this report evaluates software,...

Apr212016

Dr. Shrink President Michael Stenberg pictured in front of company headquarters.

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Hannover Messe Exhibitor Spotlight: Dr. Shrink, Inc.

Dr. Shrink, Inc. began exporting approximately 15 years ago. We currently export to China, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, South Korea, Turkey, Dubai, Germany, Great...

Apr212016

Julie Quiñones of Concord Supply with Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker at White House

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Hannover Messe Exhibitor Spotlight: Concord Supply

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and the U.S. Commercial Service presented us with the opportunity to participate in Hannover Messe and we decided to take...

Apr202016

Direct Online Marketing President Justin Seibert receives Governor’s Commendation for Exporting into new markets.

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Hannover Messe Exhibitor Spotlight: Direct Online Marketing

We became aware of the opportunity to participate in the Hannover Messe trade fair through our valuable relationships with the U.S. Commerce Service and the West Virginia...

Apr052016

U.S. Department of Commerce Seeks Comment on Potential Policy Issues Related to Internet of Things

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced today that as part of the Department’s Digital Economy Agenda, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a Request for Comment (RFC) on questions posed by the growth of the Internet of Things (IOT). This Request is an important step in the Department’s continued effort to promote the Internet of Things, the broad...

Apr082016

Commerce Department Appoints New Members to Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness

U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker today announced the appointment of 11 new members to the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC) that was re-chartered in November 2015. Initially established on November 21, 2011, the ACSCC now totals 45 senior-level private sector representatives of multiple industries and supply chain experts that advise the Secretary of Commerce, the...

Secretary Penny Pritzker speaking with the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico

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Emmitt Franklin is an operator at LyondellBasell, a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Communities that Work Partnership initiative in greater Houston. Through this program, area employers, economic and workforce development organizations, community colleges and K-12 education leaders, and non-profits are partnering to develop a talent pipeline for local employers to fill job openings in key sectors. The Department of Commerce created the Communities that Work Partnership with the Aspen Institute to facilitate seven regional industry-led training partnerships that help workers like Emmitt acquire the skills they need for quality jobs. To learn more about the Commerce Department’s Skills for Business Agenda, please visit www.commerce.gov/skills-for-business more info | view original

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Skills for Business: Emmitt Franklin, LyondellBasell

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