MidAmerica Industrial Park leaders announced today a significant boost to its workforce development programs as recipients of a $3 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Economic Development Administration. The grant, announced by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, will support the construction of new classroom and laboratory spaces, along with the procurement of cutting-edge equipment at the MidAmerica Center of Excellence. https://lnkd.in/gyPzNYTx
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The Department of Commerce’s mission is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all communities. Through its 13 bureaus, the Department works to drive U.S. economic competitiveness, strengthen domestic industry, and spur the growth of quality jobs in all communities across the country. The Department serves as the voice of business in the Federal Government, and at the same time, the Department touches and serves every American every day. "Innovation, equity, and resilience. These three concepts drive our work at the U.S. Department of Commerce, and they’re crucial to our overarching goal of improving America’s competitiveness in the global economy." Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce
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SelectUSA’s 10th Investment Summit marked the largest Investment Summit in SelectUSA history, with over 5,000 attendees spanning 96 international markets and, for the first time, all 56 U.S. states and territories represented. The 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit by the Numbers: 🔵 5,000+ attendees 🔵 1,000+ economic development organization representatives attended 🔵 2,500+ international delegates 🔵 All 56 U.S. states and territories represented 🔵 96 international markets represented 🔵 19 U.S. Ambassadors and Chiefs of Mission led foreign delegations to the Investment Summit 🔵 11 U.S. state and territory governors and 1 Mayor (DC, CO, IL, IN, MA, MI, NC, NJ, NV, OK, VA; TERR: GU) 🔵 3 Cabinet members (Labor, State and Transportation) 🔵 165+ speakers The 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit will be held May 11-14, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, MD.
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Today, two years after the U.S. Department of Commerce issued the National Travel and Tourism Strategy and set an ambitious five-year goal to welcome 90 million international visitors annually by 2027, the Department is announcing we expect to reach that goal ahead of schedule. https://lnkd.in/eBE2j52t
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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s U.S. Economic Development Administration is awarding a $500,000 grant to the Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center in Easton. They say that investment will be matched with $500,000 in local funds. The money is earmarked to buy equipment for two laboratories. https://lnkd.in/eunqT2Mc
Funds Coming to Support Entrepreneurship on Maryland's Eastern Shore
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Our Office of Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships, the United Way, & Public Democracy America, will host an in-person Partnerships Summit at the Commerce Department on 7/24. Join us as we celebrate the important role and impact of nonprofits around the country, recognize the outstanding work they did to support their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and educate them on ways they can utilize federal resources and partner more closely with federal agency partners in communities across the United States. https://lnkd.in/eQm7fZy4
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South Florida got the nation’s first climate tech hub last year and now it’s getting money to make it run — $19.5 million that the Biden administration announced on Tuesday. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eBkyV-xp
Miami ‘climate tech hub' gets $19.5 million from feds. Focus will be reinforcing coast
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Nominations for the 2024 National Minority Enterprise Development Week Awards are now open! Discover application requirements and learn more about the awards at mbda.gov.
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Today, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a Notice of Intent to open a competition for new research and development activities that will establish and accelerate domestic capacity for semiconductor advanced packaging. The CHIPS for America program anticipates up to $1.6 billion in funding innovation across five R&D areas, as outlined in the vision for the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program. https://lnkd.in/eN2ec9jn
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“The reality is there are smart people, great entrepreneurs, and leading-edge research institutions all across the country,” Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said in a call previewing the announcement. ”We’re leaving so much potential on the table if we don’t give them the resources to compete and win in the tech sectors that will define the 21st century global economy.” https://lnkd.in/gZZ_CTiH
Biden administration provides $504 million to support 12 technology hubs nationwide
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The Commerce Department’s USPTO recently announced a new National Strategy for Inclusive Innovation to connect more Americans with resources to spur innovation and entrepreneurship. USPTO’s strategy – released last month – outlines a comprehensive approach for the Federal government, academic institutions, and private industry to share and implement best practices that inspire and support a diverse population of innovators. https://lnkd.in/eBZZwY5X
New USPTO Strategy Aims to Increase Diversity in Innovation
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