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Secretary Ross Touts Record GDP Growth with Florida Business Leaders

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross hosts a roundtable with local businesses in Palm Beach, Florida
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross hosted a roundtable yesterday with local businesses in Palm Beach, Florida and addressed the third Quarter GDP numbers, the single largest quarter of economic growth on record. During his remarks at the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, Secretary Ross stressed that a resurgence in consumer spending supported the historic third quarter GDP growth and reflects both...
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Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce Roundtable

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Introduced by Laurel Baker, CEO and Secretary, Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce Thank you, Laurel, for that kind introduction, and for your two decades of dedicated service helming the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce. My thanks also to Dennis Grady, for your 30 years of service as CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. For the last several weeks, I have been in meetings like this with...
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Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Roundtable with the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce

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Introduced by Helen Edenfield, Global Director for Facilities, NeoGenomics Thank you, Helen, for that kind introduction. I was really looking forward to seeing the facility and all of you in person, but as you can appreciate this is a particularly hectic time in the administration and a totally unexpected event made it impossible for me to spend the travel time to and from Ft. Meyers. But I am...
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Honoring the Nation’s First Responders

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FirstNet Graphic: Honoring National First Responders Day
Blog post by Edward Parkinson, CEO, FirstNet Authority Every day, first responders across the country put their lives on the line to keep Americans safe. An estimated 4.6 million people serve as career and volunteer firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics in the United States. Their daily jobs come with extraordinary challenges that they face with bravery and dedication...
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Statement from Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on the Confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross issued the following statement upon the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States: "Tonight’s confirmation of President Trump’s outstanding nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court further exemplifies this administration’s promise to protect and defend our Constitution. Justice Amy Coney Barrett‘s commitment to the...

Secretary Ross Highlights Business Strength and American Optimism in Florida

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Secretary Ross toured the show floor and warehouse at City Furniture in Florida
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross traveled to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Friday and toured a local business that has successfully overcome many challenges of doing business in the wake of COVID-19. City Furniture continued to work through the economic downturn caused by the pandemic and became an example of a successful business that contributed to September’s strong retail sales in both Florida...
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Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Tour and Roundtable with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and City Furniture in Tamarac, Florida

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Introduced by Andrew Koenig, President, City Furniture. Thank you, Andrew, for the kind introduction, for the wonderful tour, and for hosting us in your beautiful showroom. My thanks also to Bob Swindell for your leadership of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and for organizing today’s discussion. Your work on behalf of GFLA’s member companies ensures your communities and businesses remain...
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Remarks by Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Naturalization Ceremony in Oakland Park, Florida

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Introduced by Brett R. Rinehart, Miami and Caribbean District Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Welcome everyone, and congratulations! I am deeply honored to be with you on your first day as Americans. You arrived here from 23 different nations, and now join a unique and diverse cultural tapestry, made stronger today by your part in it. We are welcoming you to our American family...