U.S. Department of Commerce

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a memorandum of understanding signed earlier this year to collaborate on safety research, testing, and evaluation of advanced artificial intelligence models and systems. https://lnkd.in/gzxYC74X

The Commerce Department expresses heartfelt gratitude to our nation's veterans for their sacrifices in serving our country. Thank you for your service! #VeteransDay

The U.S. Department of Commerce and The Department of Energy sign MOU to Advance Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of #AI and more #CommerceNews

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved two more states for access to over $37 million for digital equity programs. Funding for Georgia and Indiana to implement their digital equity plans will come from the federally funded $1.44 billion State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program. Georgia is slated to receive $22 million while Indiana is set to receive $15 million. https://lnkd.in/eupjHe9d

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce signed two separate preliminary memoranda of terms under the CHIPS and Science Act to provide Corning up to $32 million in proposed direct funding and Powerex up to $3 million in proposed direct funding. https://lnkd.in/eaXMvdRy

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Don Graves participated in the Minority Business Development Agency - U.S. Department of Commerce's 41st Annual National Minority Enterprise Development Week, where they honored the achievements of U.S. minority -owned business enterprises. Together they reaffirmed the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to advancing economic equity and equality and ensuring that minority-owned businesses have the access to capital, technical assistance, and more to help them scale. https://lnkd.in/eqabqWqS

Nearly $2 million is on the way to the Logan Industrial Development Authority from the federal government’s U.S. Economic Development Administration, money that will help fund the completion of a two-lane roadway in Russellville’s West Industrial Park. https://lnkd.in/gyUFzfYY

During Manufacturing Month, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has shared resources to get the next generation of workers excited about choosing a career path in manufacturing.   In a new video from NIST MEP, MEP Centers and their manufacturing clients talk about the benefits and importance of diversity in the manufacturing workforce. Having a diverse workforce brings different attributes to the table. The more we can attract people from different paths into manufacturing, the more it enriches the culture. The manufacturing industry is a safe, high-tech environment with opportunities for everybody.   Who you hire and retain should be based on whether they match your values, share your mission and vision, and are the best people you can hire for a job. If you have different points of view on a particular problem set, you’re going to be much more valuable in the delivery of that mission.   No matter who you are, you can see yourself in manufacturing. There are roles for those that are creative, analytic, or process-oriented. Whatever you're interested in, there’s a spot for you inside of manufacturing.   Watch this video to learn more about diversity in the manufacturing workforce.   #SeeYourselfInMFG #ManufacturingMonth #workforce #diversity

How many employees worked in electronic computer manufacturing in Texas in 2022? Or how many used-car dealerships with paid employees were there in Florida that year? Answers: 1,728 and 2,106, respectively. A new county business patterns visualization shows where most business activity occurs in the United States and U.S. Island Areas. Read more from the U.S. Census Bureau: https://lnkd.in/eb4tPRT4

During National Native American Heritage Month, we honor the history, rich cultures, and vast contributions of Native peoples. We celebrate the hundreds of Tribal Nations that are ushering in a new era in our Nation-to-Nation relationships. https://lnkd.in/gJYbRCM4