The United States Department of Commerce is tasked with promoting economic growth, job creation, and, according to its mission statement, sustainable development and improved standards of living for all Americans by working in partnership with businesses, universities, communities, and workers.
Recommended Resources
Economic Development Administration
The Economic Development Administration is a service provided by the United States Department of Commerce. The administration is a government service that seeks to create and foster job opportunities across the US with grants. You can also access the administration's annual reports here.
http://www.eda.gov/
Maintained by the Department of Commerce, this website provides details about exporting, including success stories, trade data, and trade complaints and advocacy as part of the National Export Initiative.
http://export.gov/
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Shares the Administration’s mission statement, vision of the future, and information about the ocean, satellites, fisheries, and its work within the National Hurricane Center.
http://www.noaa.gov/
Presents details about the census and its history, results of the last as well as earlier historic census questionnaires, and news about the census. Additionally displays an interactive map which offers a mashup of population and economic data.
http://www.census.gov/
