As Secretary of Commerce, I have one overarching goal: improving America’s competitiveness so all our workers and companies can succeed in the global economy. And equity is at the core of our mission and underpins everything we do at the Commerce Department. This pursuit of equity is not just the right thing to do – it’s the right thing to do for our economy. America has over 4.7 million Latino...

Top row: Melissa Fatni, USPTO; Lisa Langrell, USPTO; Matthew Carriveau, NOAA; Milicent Alexander, Census; Chante’ Sawyers, Census; Christine Smith, NOAA; Dan Schmidt, NIST; Phil Weber, USPTO Bottom row: Giselle Tapia, USPTO; Jason Austermann, NIST; Jessica Caraway, NIST; Kyona Shorter, Census; Mark Liau, NIST; Sara Morse, NIST; Scott Ingalls, NOAA The Department of Commerce Energy and...

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society and are making an impact at the Department of Commerce and on behalf of all American communities. During this month, the Commerce Department’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National...

Joint blog by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Economic Development Administration This month, the U.S. Department of Commerce is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Hispanic communities. We pay tribute to the numerous Hispanic entrepreneurs and innovators that help fulfill the promise of America for all. Here are three of their stories. Using Artificial Intelligence to Develop...

While it may seem there is a special day for everything on our modern calendar, perhaps having a small nudge gives us an opportunity to think deeper about important topics and people that are a part of our life. World Mental Health Day is one of those days that focuses our attention on a topic that touches all our lives and gives us an opportunity to better understand our own mental health and the...

On the occasion of National Manufacturing Day, the White House released the National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing . Manufacturing drives America’s economy and national security. To help the United States remain a global leader, the Biden-Harris administration is focused on efforts that revitalize the manufacturing sector, build strong U.S. supply chains, invest in research and development...

Blog post by Jasmine Pridgen, U.S. Census Bureau The U.S. Census Bureau is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which recognizes the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Spain. Luis Cano, a proud Mexican American, currently serves as the Census Bureau’s Chief Information Officer (CIO). As CIO...

Do you want to learn about valuable tools available to inventors and entrepreneurs? Are you eager to be inspired and informed by accomplished Hispanic innovators? If so, make sure to attend the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) free, online 2022 Hispanic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program on Wednesday, October 12 from 1-4 p.m. ET. Successful Hispanic innovators will discuss their...