From August 16-17, the Department of Commerce’s U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host Invention-Con 2024: Expanding your intellectual property potential. This free event provides resources and access to independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners whose success depends on guarding their creative work. Learn how accomplished innovators use intellectual property (IP)...

Two years ago today, President Biden signed the historic and bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act into law investing nearly $53 billion in funding to bring semiconductor supply chains back to the U.S, create jobs, support American innovation, and protect our national security. To date, the Commerce Department has announced over $30 billion in proposed CHIPS private sector investments spanning 23...

On July 24, the Department of Commerce Office of Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships, in partnership with the United Way Worldwide and Public Democracy America, held the National Partnerships Summit 2.0.  Secretary Gina Raimondo, Deputy Secretary Don Graves, Assistant Secretary for the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Alejandra Castillo, and Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for...

Announcement underscores Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to climate resiliency From sea level rise and storm surges to eroding infrastructure, coastal communities are on the frontlines of dealing with the worsening impacts of climate change. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to combatting the climate crisis, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recently announced that...

July marks the 34 th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and serves as a reminder of the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in every aspect of our society, especially in the digital realm. Individuals with disabilities often experience barriers to digital equity, such as obtaining affordable assistive technologies, encountering inaccessible websites and digital content, and...

Rising Wages and Historic Small Business Growth Add to Strong American Economy The Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumer prices dropped 0.1% in June, with core inflation being the lowest in more than three years. In addition, BLS reported that the U.S. economy added 206,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations. In total, a record 15.7 million jobs have been created...

On June 18, the Department of Commerce Office of Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships, in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, held the National Youth Summit 2.0 in Washington, DC. Secretary Raimondo, Deputy Secretary Graves, Acting Under Secretary Morrissette, and President and CEO of BGCGW Gabrielle Webster led the event with keynote remarks emphasizing the...

As evidenced by record high jobs and low unemployment, President Biden has placed an important emphasis on creating good quality and high-paying jobs for all Americans. And thanks to funding from the historic CHIPS and Science Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act, construction jobs are in high demand. To fill these jobs, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo continues...