To help increase opportunities for all creators, we're thrilled to announce our National Strategy for Inclusive Innovation. Learn about it: bit.ly/4bjbZ3P

EDA’s Deputy Asst. Secy. Craig Buerstatte and Chicago Regional Director Susan Brehm talked about driving resiliency through place-based economic development on Day 2 of the EDA-supported National Economic Resilience Forum at @Argonne National Lab in Illinois.

Join us today at 4pm ET for #WorldIPday on Capitol Hill!

We'll hear from USPTO Director Kathi Vidal, @copyrightoffice Director Shira Perlmutter and more leaders in IP on how to build our common future with innovation and creativity.

Attend virtually➡️ rb.gy/sufe9e

EDA's RECOMPETE Pilot Program will help regions write a new chapter of economic prosperity that benefits every community. Learn more below!

.USPTO and U.S. Commerce Dept. will soon launch the Inclusive Innovation Strategy. EDA is proud to co-chair this exciting work that will help lift up communities and grow the economy. Stay tuned for more! #CI2 #InclusiveInnovation

EDA has awarded $21.6 million to support economic development in California, Georgia & Mississippi w/projects to support:

⚕️ Healthcare workforce development
🚰 Water infrastructure
🏗️ Manufacturing & job growth

Award announcements: bit.ly/3TX35lz
#EconomicDevelopment

Live from New York: Assistant Secretary Alejandra Y. Castillo addresses some of the nation's top business leaders at World Economic Forum about how U.S. Commerce Dept. is helping transform investment, innovation, and workforce development domestically, and inspiring growth around the world.

We're pleased to welcome Ben Page to EDA as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Development & Chief Operating Officer.

Ben's expertise will be invaluable as EDA continues to Invest in America and support regional, place-based economic growth. rb.gy/amhwij

Speakers announced for the AEO #RegionalCouncilsSummit on 5/2! Join Asst Sec of Commerce for EDA, Alejandra Y. Castillo & others as we shape the future landscape of regional #economicdevelopment & #smallbusiness empowerment. RSVP NOW! -- > bit.ly/aeorcsummit

Incredibly proud to be leading the Jobs for the Future (JFF) team working alongside side EDA and U.S. Commerce Dept. to support the #GoodJobsChallenge grantees! These folks are rockstars in #workforceDevelopment & #EconomicDevelopment ! #JobQuality #Workforce

#ICYMI | Details of #EDATechHubs phase 2 applications released this week. Highlights include:

➡️ $435M secured in matching funds
➡️17 hubs w/labor org participation
➡️11 hubs partnering w/HBCUs
➡️11 hubs partnering w/Hispanic-serving Inst.
➡️ 9 hubs partnering w/tribal govs

In The News | A new fellowship program to help historically underserved communities.

With EDA support, 65 Economic Recovery Corps fellows are on the ground helping advance innovative, equitable regional economies w/host organizations across America.

Read about ERC Fellows here

This week, EDA attended the ground breaking of the expanded Cape May County Tech Village with local officials in New Jersey.

The project will create jobs, bring greater economic diversity & transform a seasonal tourism-based economy into a sustainable year-round economy.

Today, EDA shares insights on the 31 Tech Hubs Designees’ bold vision for transforming their regions into globally competitive critical technology hubs. Take a look. #EDATechHubs

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At EDA, economy and ecology work together. #EarthDay

EDA investments like those in Harvest Food Hub at San Juan College in New Mexico are helping meet a demand for produce that's locally grown. Find out how: bit.ly/3JtRiGj

What does the secretary of commerce do? It had not been considered an especially high-profile job until Gina Raimondo took on the role. cbsn.ws/3xInoMa

Happy Earth Day, folks!

Today, I’m reminded of the work we must do to protect our planet for future generations.

I’m also reminded of the historic progress we’ve already made — building a cleaner, healthier planet for every American.

And we’re just getting started.