Council Advises the Secretary on Issues Affecting Foreign Business Investment and Economic Development Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the names of 34 international business and economic leaders who will advise the Secretary of Commerce on how government policies and programs affect the United States’ ability to attract and facilitate foreign business investment. "For the...

Nahida Islam is an intern in the International Trade Administration, Office of Public Affairs (OPA). In this intern spotlight, she shares her experience as a summer intern, working in the International Trade Administration. This is the final installment of an eight-part series. Can you share a little bit about yourself and why you chose the U.S. Department of Commerce for your internship? My name...

ARPA funds will provide more than 4,600 projected job placements in Healthcare, Clean Energy, and Child Care and support services to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color residents in the Greater Boston area over the next three years. Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston has been awarded a $23 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge grant by the U.S. Department of...

Last week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico where he announced the intent for the US Government to partner with the Government of Puerto Rico to hold an economic dialogue in Washington D.C. in the fall, as well as his new role as Puerto Rico Economic Growth Coordinator. Surrounding the announcement, the Deputy Secretary also participated in several...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement following President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law: "President Biden is securing historic victories for American families, American workers and our economy. The Inflation Reduction Act will lower cost for families, including health care and prescription drug costs, reduce the deficit, combat the...

The following is part of a summer blog series with a focus on summer safety tips from NOAA written by Marissa Pekular (Intern) If you’re one of the 100 million Americans who go boating each year, you likely enjoy taking in beautiful scenery, making the most of great weather, fishing, swimming, and even just relaxing. However, boating can pose serious risks when you’re on the water. In 2021 , the U...

Thank you, Governor Pierluisi, for hosting us. The Governor and I just had a great meeting, where we discussed the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to helping Puerto Rico prosper. The island’s recovery and renewal are a priority for the administration. Today, we’re excited to announce the intent of the U.S. government and the government of Puerto Rico to hold an Economic Dialogue in...

Today, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves met with Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi to announce the intent of the federal government, in partnership with the government of Puerto Rico, to hold an Economic Dialogue in Washington, D.C. this fall. As part of the Administration’s ongoing commitment to Puerto Rico’s economic prosperity, we are also announcing that Deputy Secretary Don...