Department of Commerce

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U.S. Department of Commerce   - This portal site in an ezine format gives access and information to the programs, services, and personnel of this cabinet-level, government department.

Economic Development Administration - Established under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to generate jobs, help retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically-distressed areas of the United States.

FedWorld Information Network - Access to thousands of U.S. Government web sites, more than a 1/2 million U.S. Government documents, databases and other information products. From the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Technical Information Service Technology Administration.

Institute for Telecommunications Sciences (ITS) - The chief research and engineering arm of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Serves as a principal Federal resource for solving the telecommunications concerns of other Federal agencies, state and local Governments, private corporations and associations, and international organizations.

Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) - Federal agency promoting the growth of businesses owned by ethnic minorities. Register on-line for assistance with capital formation, marketing and management.

National Telecommunications and Information Administration - An agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA is the Executive Branch's principal voice on domestic and international telecommunications and information technology issues.

Office of Automotive Affairs - Automotive industry information compiled by the Department of Commerce about the United States and other countries, as well as export trade opportunities, foreign country import requirements and industry related data.

Office of Civil Rights - Administers affirmative action and related programs within the U.S. Department of Commerce

Office of the Chief Counsel for International Commerce - Responsible for legal matters related to the promotion of U.S. trade and investment and the competitiveness of domestic firms abroad.

Trade Adjustment Assistance For Firms (TAA) - A federal program, provides financial assistance to manufacturers affected by import competition. A network of twelve regional, non-profit organizations that manage the TAA program, Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs).

U.S. Commercial Service - Emphasizes the promotion of exports of goods and services from the United States, particularly by small businesses and medium-sized businesses, and on the protection of United States business interests abroad.