Commerce at a Glance: February 14, 2020

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February 14, 2020

Statement of Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union Address Because of President Trump's leadership, we are experiencing a comeback like never before. Our great nation is strong again and Americans who need it the most are experiencing an incredible Blue Collar Boom. From renegotiating trade deals that work for Americans to a jobs agenda that has led to the lowest unemployment rate in half a century, the American Dream is being restored for millions of American workers. Statement from Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross on President Donald J. Trump's Budget: A Budget for America's Future President Trump's dedication to the success of all Americans has fostered an unprecedented period of growth for our economy and created the biggest economic boom in our nation's history. The President's 2021 Budget for America's Future exemplifies his bold leadership and commitment to tackling the big structural issues that will allow every American to have equal and limitless opportunities to succeed. All 2020 Census Systems Go: How Smart Planning, Thorough Testing, and Backup Systems Will Deliver a Secure and Successful Count The 2020 Census is important because responses help determine congressional representation for each state, and guide how billions of dollars in public, private, and not-for-profit resources are distributed across the country for the next 10 years. Those funds are used for critical services like emergency response, fire departments, schools, health care, and transportation. The U.S. Census Bureau's goal is a complete and accurate count of every person living in this country as of April 1, 2020. Journeys of Innovation: The Coolest Award I Have As a professional football player, Shawn Springs experienced the effects of concussions firsthand. That knowledge, combined with the insights gained from a component of an infant car seat, led him to build a company that uses patented padding to protect athletes, soldiers, and automobile passengers from traumatic brain injuries. Now immersed in the world of applied science and technology, Springs breaks the stereotypes of athletes and shows that innovation can come from anywhere. Exploring the Space Economy BEA has launched a research project to measure the multibillion-dollar U.S. space economy, such as satellites, rocket launches, and benefits like GPS navigation here on Earth. The goal is to create a prototype set of statistics showing the space sector's impact on the national economy. We are researching how to measure both public programs and private endeavors, with emphasis on capturing the value of the expanding commercial space segment. Information Retrieval: How NIST Helps You Find That Video Online The need for tools to help everyday users access the information they are looking for on the internet is getting more and more urgent due to the massive amount of data generated every day, hour and minute! This information can be in different formats, such as text (e.g., the latest news or answers to questions), audio (e.g., soundtracks on SoundCloud), images (e.g., pictures for a PowerPoint presentation) and video (e.g., movies, tutorials about how to make or fix stuff, cats). Working with States to Solve the Broadband Challenge NTIA's State Broadband Leaders Network is a powerful forum for connecting local government, industry, and stakeholders across the country that are focused on broadband activities. NTIA has spent many years building up these relationships and recently updated our website with detailed information on state broadband offices and funding opportunities. The SBLN also holds regular meetings for states to improve funding coordination, align policies, and address barriers to collaboration across states and agencies. Application Process Opens for U.S. Industry Groups Seeking Awards for Projects that Address Barriers to U.S. Exporters The International Trade Administration (ITA) invites U.S. trade associations, professional societies, standards developing organizations, and other non-profit industry groups to apply for financial and technical assistance for projects that remove trade barriers to U.S. exporters. Applications for the Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) awards are due April 27, 2020. Whale Week 2020: NOAA Saves Whales with Science Join us as we celebrate Whale Week, February 10–16, 2020, leading up to World Whale Day on February 16, 2020. Check out the latest whale-related news and videos below and stay tuned for more new content throughout the week! In Case You Missed It Department of Commerce Renews Temporary General License for 45 Days President Trump Signs Executive Order on Strengthening National Resilience through Responsible Use of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Services Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Leads U.S. Delegation to Africa to Promote Prosper Africa Initiative USPTO Hiring Hundreds of New Examiners in 2020 Census Bureau Hosts Family Festival With Pediatricians to Help Ensure All Children Are Counted President's FY21 Budget Boosts Spending for Spectrum Management, 5G Security

 

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