#ICYMI : USMBDA and Port of Seattle - ⚓️ signed a MOU requiring collaboration in building public awareness and educational outreach, and identification of areas of overlap between both entities to foster global competitiveness for minority business enterprises. bit.ly/3yvYMXd

At the USPTO, our Women’s Entrepreneurship program is a community-focused, collaborative, and creative initiative to encourage and empower more women founders across America. Learn more: uspto.gov/initiatives/we

Last week, FirstNet Authority staff and Board members met with public safety officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Thank you to those who participated and shared how #FirstNet supports public safety needs in our U.S. territories!

NIST researchers have a new way of transmitting and modulating light signals on a chip using fewer optical components, opening new creative space for optical circuit designs. Learn more in this Optica paper: opg.optica.org/optica/fulltex…

Last week, I met with the Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee during the final meeting of the current charter.

I thanked them for their partnership & contributions to supporting 🇺🇸manufacturers and service providers in these sectors. commerce.gov/news/press-rel…

🎉 The 2024 #SelectUSASummit is just days away! 🎉

Don't miss the opportunity to attend the highest profile event in 🇺🇸 to facilitate business investment!

✔️ 50+ focused sessions on FDI
✔️ Workshops and networking receptions
✔️Plenary Sessions

And more! bit.ly/381nTkz

Five leaders in public safety communications will take the stage at #5x5Chicago ! Our keynotes will offer insights into challenges faced by responders and the innovation happening to provide solutions — today, and in the future.

Register: 5x5.FirstNet.gov

#5x5Summit

📰 EDA is awarding a $4 million grant to the city of Burley, Idaho, to support the expansion of an industrial wastewater treatment facility, providing greater capacity to local businesses and entrepreneurs. bit.ly/4bP1TYB

A #TradeFact worth its weight in #aluminum ! In 2023, the U.S. was the top exporter of Aluminum Scrap (a key material for ⬇️ emissions in aluminum manufacturing) with an estimated value of over $3.7 billion in #exports .

The country’s fastest-growing places are increasingly likely to be far-flung exurban communities on the outer margins of metro areas, according to July 1, 2023, population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau: census.gov/library/storie…

Interested in learning more about Export Administration Regulations?

Don't miss the the Complying with Export Controls Program hosted by BISgov 6/25-6/26 in Detroit, MI. bis.gov/node/7262

The statistics in BEA News satellite accounts take a close look at a part of the economy, such as outdoor recreation, health care, or marine-related activities.

Learn more about the accounts and discover recent data here: bea.gov/data/special-t…

We honor the lives and legacies of members of the U.S. military who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

Thank you for your service. #MemorialDay

#CommerceNews : Secretary Gina Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Don Graves give remarks at the 1st National Latino Advocacy Summit; Strategic Vision on AI Safety released along with plan for global cooperation among AI Safety Institutes.

I traveled to Africa last month with a clear message: The U.S. is all in on Kenya.

During this week’s state visit, we continued to deepen the ties between our two nations and advance our commercial partnerships.

#EMSWeek is a time to celebrate the critical role EMS plays in our communities. Join FirstNet Authority Executive Director and CEO Joe Wassel in celebrating the EMTs, paramedics, and other emergency medical services personnel and their dedication to providing lifesaving care. 🚑🚨

OSC's Rose Croshier is in Bengaluru for the U.S.-India Commercial Space Cooperation Conference, the latest in a series of 🇺🇸-🇮🇳 events to deepen commercial space ties between the two nations. Richard DalBello gave virtual opening remarks

U.S. Embassy India U.S.-India Business Council

Yesterday, I participated in Aerospace Industries' fireside chat attended by more than 200 CEOs and private sector leaders to highlight U.S. Commerce Dept.'s leadership in implementing the CHIPS and Science Act, supply chain resilience, and space commerce.

Friends don’t let friends get sunburn. #DontFryDay ! Here’s your safe summer checklist:
✔️ sunscreen
✔️ sunglasses
✔️ shade
✔️ protective clothing

This #FunFactFriday , we’re checking out the iconic geodesic dome sculpture at our Alexandria headquarters building, which was granted a patent in 1954. Intellectual property protection makes us jump for joy! Find more reasons to choose us: bit.ly/3LTGp2T.