U.S. Department of Commerce

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

#ICYMI: The Bureau of Industry and Security-U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced it was adding 40 foreign entities, as well as 4 addresses, to the Entity List in connection with their support for the Kremlin’s illegal war in Ukraine and tightening restrictions on 49 foreign entities that were already on the Entity List. https://lnkd.in/eMXD7YHS

November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! Join us as we celebrate our department colleagues and share valuable resources for tribal communities.

The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Alabama and Florida’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration’s "Internet for All" initiative. https://lnkd.in/eM_4jy5S

Today, the Department of Commerce and Natcast announced Sunnyvale, California as the expected location for the CHIPS for America Design and Collaboration Facility. The facility will play an important role in advancing semiconductor design research, workforce development, investment, and collaboration across the entire semiconductor value chain. https://lnkd.in/ezHJ7NjP

The role of pharmacists has undergone a profound transformation over the years, evolving from traditional medication dispensers to experts in drug information and medication management who play a pivotal role in patient care and safety. October is American Pharmacists Month, and the U.S. Census Bureau is taking a look at how this occupation has changed in recent years. https://lnkd.in/db4dFXyt

Through historic bills like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act, the Commerce Department is investing billions of dollars in U.S. manufacturing in communities across America and making transformational investments in what and how we manufacture in the United States. #ManufacturingMonth Discover more: https://lnkd.in/ehD7ZqvJ