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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Statement on Meeting with the National Association of Home Builders
Following a meeting with the National Association of Home Builders senior officers, including NAHB CEO Jerry Howard, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement:
“The residential construction industry is facing serious challenges because of supply chain constraints and the impact on home building, especially with respect to affordable housing. . .
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Hosts Roundtable with President Moon Jae-In, Minister Moon Sung Wook, and U.S. and South Korea Business Leaders
Recently, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo hosted a roundtable with Republic of Korea President Moon Jae-In, Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy Sung Wook Moon and U.S. and South Korean CEOs to demonstrate the importance of the economic relationship between the United States and South Korea, and in particular, significant cross-border investments in sectors critical to the long-term growth of both economies.
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NOAA Predicts Another Active Atlantic Hurricane Season
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. However, experts do not anticipate the historic level of storm activity seen in 2020.
Read Remarks by Deputy Secretary Don Graves at the NOAA Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook Press Conference →
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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $12.8 Million to Establish the Marine Business, Research & Innovation Center in Ceiba, Puerto Rico
On May 27, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $12.8 million grant to Local Redevelopment Authority for Roosevelt Roads, San Juan, Puerto Rico, to construct and establish the Marine Business, Research & Innovation Center. This EDA grant, to be matched with $3.2 million in local investment, is expected to create nearly 29,500 jobs and spur $81 million in private investment.
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NIST, Collaborators Develop New Method to Better Study Microscopic Plastics in the Ocean
If you’ve been to your local beach, you may have noticed the wind tossing around litter such as an empty potato chip bag or a plastic straw. These plastics often make their way into the ocean, affecting not only marine life and the environment but also threatening food safety and human health. Eventually, many of these plastics break down into microscopic sizes, making it hard for scientists to quantify and measure them.
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Modernizing Patent Filing with DOCX
At the USPTO, we are continuously working to modernize and streamline our patent application systems. As part of that ongoing effort, you can now file patent application-related documents in DOCX format through EFS-Web, Private PAIR, and Patent Center. To improve application quality and efficiency, the USPTO will be transitioning to DOCX for all filers on January 1, 2022. Keep reading to learn more about DOCX, its benefits, and opportunities to provide feedback on implementation.
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| Promoting Equitable Economic Growth in a Virtual Era |
| World Trade Month presents an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the small and medium-sized companies that drive U.S. exports and strengthen our economy. It’s also an opportunity to encourage firms, including minority-owned firms, to begin or expand their export efforts. |
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| BEA International Trade and Investment Country Facts |
| Need to quickly generate a snapshot of statistics on trade and investment between the U.S. and other countries? Bureau of Economic Analysis Country Facts tool can help with that! |
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| Veterans and Those They Left Behind: What Benefits Do They Receive? |
| This Memorial Day as we honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces, we also remember the families they left behind and look at how the government supports them. |
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| How Do You Measure the Percentage of Alcohol in Beer, Wine and Other Beverages? |
| If you’re an adult of legal drinking age, you might occasionally enjoy a glass of wine, a can of beer, or another alcoholic beverage. And if you’re really into beer or wine, you may make your own. |
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Commerce Department’s NTIA Announces $288 Million in Funding Available to States to Build Broadband Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced today the availability of $288 million in grant funding for the deployment of broadband infrastructure. Grants will be awarded to partnerships between a state, or political subdivisions of a state, and providers of fixed broadband service.
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Nominations Open for 2021 National Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is currently accepting nominations for their 2021 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards. These prestigious honors are presented during MBDA’s National Minority Enterprise Development Week—September 12-18, 2021—and celebrate the outstanding achievements of minority entrepreneurs, as well as individuals and organizations demonstrating outstanding commitments as advocates for the minority business community.
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Request for Advisory Committee Nominations
The Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee seeks nominations for individuals interested in joining the committee. Nominations are open through June 11. The Committee advises the Directors of the Department's statistical agencies, the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau, as well as the Commissioner of the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics on statistical methodology and other technical matters related to the design, collection, tabulation, and analysis of federal economic statistics.
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NTIA Seeks Feedback on Draft Questionnaire for Next Internet Use Survey
For more than a quarter-century, NTIA’s Internet Use Survey has provided the public with information about the digital divide and how Americans’ use of computers and the Internet has grown and changed over time. In order to create better informed solutions that improve the state of digital equity in America, the NTIA is always looking for ways to improve the questions asked in our survey.
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| In Case You Missed It |
| May 25, 2021 |
| Commerce secretary on boosting U.S. semiconductor production: ‘We’re going to get it done’ |
| Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Tuesday expressed confidence around the Biden administration’s efforts to increase semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. In an interview on CNBC’s “Mad Money,” Raimondo said the global chip shortage that’s rattled a range of industries demonstrates the need for America to boost domestic production capacity and once again become a leader. |
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| May 25, 2021 |
| Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo On Universal Pre-K: 'That Would Be a Game-Changer' |
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In March, President Joe Biden introduced his $2 trillion investment in jobs and all types of infrastructure. Shortly after, he tasked five members of his cabinet to spread the word about his plan. After only being on the job for a month and a half, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, is hitting the ground running as one of the five cabinet members helping President Biden build support from both Congress and the American public for his American Jobs Plan.
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| June 8-11, 2021 |
| Complying with U.S. Export Controls Virtual Seminar |
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In partnership with Women in International Trade Orange County, and utilizing the power of virtual, interactive learning tools, BIS is offering our popular Complying with U.S. Export Controls seminar as an online program. This interactive course delivers critical information for compliance with the Export Administration Regulations.
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