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Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea Lee Chang-yang for the Supply Chain and Commercial Dialogue

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Chang-yang to hold the first Ministerial-level meeting of the U.S.–ROK Supply Chain and Commercial Dialogue.

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Announces Appointment of Chief Richard Carrizzo as Chair of FirstNet Authority Board

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the appointment of Chief Richard Carrizzo to serve as Board Chair of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority). Carrizzo is the Fire Chief for the Southern Platte Fire Protection District in Missouri who was first appointed to the FirstNet Authority Board in 2018 and reappointed in 2021, serving as the Board Vice Chair and the Advocacy Committee Chair.

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2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit Brings President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to the Global Stage and Announces New Speaker Line-Up

The Department of Commerce today announced additional speakers and programming for the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit scheduled for May 1-4 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.

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Secretary Raimondo Announces U.S. Section of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council Talent for Growth Task Force

Recently, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the seven individuals who will serve on the U.S. Section of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Talent for Growth Task Force. The Task Force’s work is intended to encourage public and private sector initiatives to drive development of the talent and skills needed for emerging and existing technologies.

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CHIPS for America Outlines Vision for the National Semiconductor Technology Center

This week, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a paper outlining its vision and strategy for a National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), a key component of the research and development program established by President Biden’s CHIPS and Science Act.

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U.S. Department of Commerce Invites Industry Groups to Apply for Export Promotion Funding

This week, the U.S. Department of Commerce released a new funding opportunity through the 2023 Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) to support projects up to $300,000 each aimed to generate U.S. exports, help address trade barriers, enhance U.S. industry competitiveness, and create American jobs.

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Biden-Harris Administration Recommends $562 million Investment to Make Communities Resilient to Climate Impacts as Part of Investing in America Agenda

Recently, Vice President Harris announced that the Department of Commerce has recommended $562 million in funding for nearly 150 projects across 30 coastal states and territories to make communities and the economy more resilient to climate change, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda.

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Al Roker Showcases Aquaculture as a Climate Solution
Al Roker Showcases Aquaculture as a Climate Solution
Al Roker and his team visited aquaculture efforts in California and Connecticut to learn firsthand how aquaculture can support working waterfronts, local businesses, and the coastal economy, all of which are threatened by climate change.
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From inspired to inspiring: Damian Earley
Journeys of Innovation: From inspired to inspiring: Damian Earley
Inspired by an invention education assembly at school in second grade, Damian Earley spent the next several years creating various contraptions and competing in invention competitions on the local, state, and national level.
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How Do You Measure Cholesterol in Blood Tests?
How Do You Measure Cholesterol in Blood Tests?
During an annual physical exam, your doctor may take blood samples and order lab tests that measure everything from your blood sugar levels for signs of diabetes to your cholesterol levels for risks of heart disease.
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Whale Week: Celebrating the Wonder of Whales
Whale Week: Celebrating the Wonder of Whales
Celebrate Whale Week 2023 with us! Discover NOAA's work to study, recover, and conserve these magnificent marine mammals.
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Commerce by the Numbers
Personal Income and Outlays, March 2023
Personal income increased $67.9 billion, or 0.3 percent at a monthly rate, while consumer spending increased $8.2 billion, or less than 0.1 percent, in March. The personal saving rate (that is, personal saving as a percentage of disposable personal income) was 5.1 percent in March, compared with 4.8 percent in February.

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New and Improved Census Business Builder Version 5.1

Let’s explore the many features and functions of the new and improved Census Business Builder (CBB) 5.1, released just last week, through the lens of a small business owner eager to expand their business.

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Gross Domestic Product, First Quarter 2023 (Advance)

Real gross domestic product increased at an annual rate of 1.1 percent in the first quarter of 2023, according to the “advance” estimate. In the fourth quarter of 2022, real GDP increased 2.6 percent. The increase in the first quarter primarily reflected an increase in consumer spending that was partly offset by a decrease in inventory investment.

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April 24, 2023
EDA Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Regions Impacted by Natural Disasters
The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the Economic Development Administration (EDA), today announced newly available support to those communities impacted by natural disasters in 2021 and 2022.
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April 12, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Launches $1.5 Billion Innovation Fund to Develop a More Competitive and Diverse Telecommunications Supply Chain

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the formal launch of the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, which will invest $1.5 billion in the development of open and interoperable networks.

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May 17, 2023
2023 National AANHPI Business Summit

The 2023 National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month Business Summit is coming May 17. Join us from 9 A.M to 1 P.M. EST at the US Department of Commerce in-person, and learn about how we’re all working to support AANHPI communities and businesses.

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