The Biden administration is issuing a total ban on the use of a Russian-backed cybersecurity software in the United States due to the Russian government's alleged influence operations over the software. The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security was able to ban Kaspersky under its new authorities. https://lnkd.in/gkUN9pXE
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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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Wishing you and your family a very happy, healthy and safe #FourthofJuly!
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A new high-speed internet project broke ground in Reno on Monday. The project is funded by a $24 million grant from the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). https://lnkd.in/eFabaat9
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The City of Danville was awarded a $4.1 million grant for the construction of a new aviation training facility by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The grant will fund the construction of a new, 12, 532-square-foot training facility at the Danville Regional Airport to support aviation maintenance and flight instruction training activities. The EDA investment will be matched with $2.7 million in local funds. https://lnkd.in/ezJFgfry
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Last Chance to Vote! Voting for the 2024 ONCON ICON Awards ends on July 5th! Here's one last reason to vote for the Department of Commerce's Learning and Development Team, which has been instrumental in supporting accessibility efforts at the agency. Section 508 Compliance Training: In today's fast-paced digital world, accessibility is not just a nice-to-have—it's a non-negotiable. As organizations strive to reach diverse audiences and comply with regulatory standards, understanding and implementing accessibility measures have become essential. That's where Section 508 compliance training steps in, offering a pathway to mastering accessibility and enhancing user experience across digital platforms. Accessibility ensures that digital content and technologies are usable by everyone, including individuals with disabilities. It goes beyond mere compliance—it's about creating inclusive spaces where everyone can participate fully and equally. Whether you're new to accessibility principles or seeking to deepen your knowledge, 508 compliance training provides the foundation and tools to make a meaningful impact. The DOC L&D Team designed a training that goes beyond theory by offering hands-on exercises designed to reinforce the understanding and application of accessibility principles. The training includes practical scenarios where participants learn to implement accessibility features, optimize digital content for diverse user needs, and navigate compliance challenges effectively. We want to thank the DOC L&D team for their dedication and commitment to designing training that benefits everyone while supporting the agency’s DEIA efforts. There you have it! We hope we have showcased the DOC L&D Team in a way that inspires you and moves you to vote for them! Are you ready? Click here to cast your vote: https://lnkd.in/e-J6uEZs.
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The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s U.S. Economic Development Administration, announced another funding round of approximately $504 million in implementation grants to 12 Tech Hubs to scale up the production of critical technologies, create jobs in innovative industries, strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness and national security, and accelerate the growth of industries of the future in regions across the United States. https://lnkd.in/ekQWFiVp
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#NEWS: The Biden-Harris Administration announced that U.S. Department of Commerce and Rogue Valley Microdevices, Inc. have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms to provide up to $6.7 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. https://lnkd.in/evuwgt_v
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During this month's #PrideMonth spotlight series, members of Commerce's LGBTQ+ community shared their insights on overcoming adversity.
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The 2024 hurricane season officially began June 1 and is predicted to have an above-normal amount of hurricane activity. In preparation for several potential emergency events, the U.S. Census Bureau is highlighting its tools that combine demographic and economic data to help prepare, respond and recover from natural disasters and other catastrophic events. https://lnkd.in/eXhbzQFv
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Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce co-hosted, with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a first-of-its-kind National Child Care Innovation Summit. The event brought together hundreds of key public- and private-sector stakeholders from more than 40 states to discuss the vital role of child care as economic infrastructure and work towards accessible, affordable, and high-quality child care. The program highlighted and explored child care solutions during a series of panels, including creative care models and policies, emerging employer approaches, and public-private partnerships that can help address the child care crisis. https://lnkd.in/ewzu4atN
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