As Chief Data Officer of the Department of Commerce, I have the privilege of working with superlative colleagues leveraging government’s most underexploited asset—our data—to address some of the most critical challenges facing society. This past year has been humbling, challenging, but above all, inspiring. At my one-year anniversary in my role, I wanted to take this moment to reflect on the past...

The photos above from left to right were submitted in previous Earth Day Photo Challenges by Joyce H., USPTO; Charlotte M., NOAA; Krishnan M., USPTO; Carl N., NOAA; and Jack L., NOAA. The Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Programs (OSEEP) is excited to bring back its virtual Department of Commerce Earth Day Photo Challenge! This year’s theme is “Investing in our Planet”—whether that...

As we reach the end of Women’s History Month 2023, I thought this would be a good time to reflect on my career journey and appreciate the women who have inspired and uplifted me over the past 30 years at the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA). I have been so fortunate to work with amazing women leaders and entrepreneurs across the nation and world – particularly in the...

By U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo As the Secretary of Commerce, my focus is building the long-term competitiveness of the United States. However, if we don’t invest in women’s success, we won’t be able to compete. This was a priority for me when I was Governor of Rhode Island, and it’s a priority for me now as Secretary of Commerce. I believe in uplifting women in our workforce, in the...

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce and SelectUSA announced the lineup of global executives, business leaders and U.S. government representatives who will address participants at the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit from May 1-4 in the Washington, D.C. area. Hosted by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, notable speakers presenting at the conference include White House Senior officials...

Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with European Commission Executive Vice President (EVP) Margrethe Vestager to discuss areas of mutual interest to the transatlantic commercial relationship including ongoing collaboration within the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) including on AI, critical and emerging technologies, the digital economy, and semiconductor supply chains. The...

Department of Commerce Ranked 4 th in Best Places to Work Amongst Large Agencies The Partnership for Public Service and Boston Consulting Group joined the Washington Post to release the 2022 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings: Top 10 edition. It is our pleasure to announce that the Department of Commerce ranked the 4 th Best Place to Work in the Federal Government, among large...

Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America tour , U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information Alan Davidson traveled to Hickory, NC to celebrate the announcement of new fiber optic cable production in the U.S. made possible by the Administration’s Internet for All Initiative. The Bipartisan...