Michigan will receive over $1.5 billion in funding to help close the digital divide and ensure that everyone in the state has access to reliable, affordable, high-speed internet. This funding is part of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)'s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, a $42.45 billion state grant initiative authorized by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The allocated funds will be used to deploy or upgrade high-speed internet networks across Michigan. https://lnkd.in/gP2DDVj4
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Innovation, Equity, and Resilience: Strengthening American Competitiveness in the 21st Century
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The Department of Commerce’s mission is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity for all communities. Through its 13 bureaus, the Department works to drive U.S. economic competitiveness, strengthen domestic industry, and spur the growth of quality jobs in all communities across the country. The Department serves as the voice of business in the Federal Government, and at the same time, the Department touches and serves every American every day. "Innovation, equity, and resilience. These three concepts drive our work at the U.S. Department of Commerce, and they’re crucial to our overarching goal of improving America’s competitiveness in the global economy." Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce
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This Labor Day, we honor American workers and celebrate the strength and diversity of our nation’s workforce. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring that all workers—including women, people of color, veterans, and those that have been historically left behind—have equitable access to job opportunities and are equipped with the skills needed to secure good-paying jobs. https://lnkd.in/erytTmRG
Celebrating and Unleashing America's Workforce
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Today, we honor the pioneers who fought for the rights of working people, pay tribute to the dedication of our American workforce, and honor the enduring movement that powers our economy and strengthens our Nation. #LaborDay https://lnkd.in/eJQZre8B
A Proclamation on Labor Day, 2024 | The White House
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As more everyday objects, such as cars and even refrigerators, connect to the internet, new opportunities for cyberattacks open up. So, keeping our technology safe and secure is more important than ever. Miles Walker, a summer intern at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is learning firsthand about the role people play in cybersecurity. https://lnkd.in/gRztBVzp
A Summer of Studying Cybersecurity -- and Human Error's Role in Attacks
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Aiming to better support Black-owned U.S. businesses and entrepreneurs to increase their global competitiveness, the International Trade Administration has entered a strategic partnership with the Black Innovation Alliance. Through this strategic partnership, ITA and BIA will conduct virtual export education programs for businesses across the United States and develop BIA website content that will increase access to ITA programs, information, and services for BIA members. https://lnkd.in/ewgnDVNK
ITA Announces New Strategic Partnership with the Black Innovation Alliance
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#News Lake City receives $13.5M infrastructure grant to address ongoing flooding issues https://lnkd.in/eCsrTti6
Lake City receives $13.5M infrastructure grant to address ongoing flooding issues
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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves joined representatives from the Sustainability Institute and state leaders to celebrate the funding for salt marsh restoration projects. https://lnkd.in/eekkmYT8
Lowcountry nonprofit awarded nearly $2.7 million for salt marsh restoration projects
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The goal to provide every household in Arizona with reliable, high-speed broadband internet is one step closer to reality as the state received nearly $1 billion in funding from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved Arizona’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, allowing the state to request access to funding and begin implementing the program projects across the state. https://lnkd.in/gue-iV5d
Arizona receives nearly $1 billion in federal funding for broadband expansion • Arizona Mirror
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Through this proposed investment, the Biden-Harris Administration would enhance U.S. technological leadership by driving innovation of groundbreaking semiconductor technologies that serve important end markets. https://lnkd.in/e5FYPSih
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The U.S. Economic Development Administration is awarding a $4 million grant to the city of Independence, Oregon, for wastewater infrastructure improvements to support job creation in the region. https://lnkd.in/gFwCNiy4
Oregon secures $4 million investment for wastewater infrastructure
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