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Manufacturing and Services

The Manufacturing and Services (MAS) unit of the International Trade Administration (ITA) is dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of U.S. industry, expanding its market access, and increasing its exports. (more)

Recent News in MAS

Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP) financial assistance awards are being accepted until
July 31.
MDCP awards help trade associations and eligible non-profits to help small- and medium-sized-enterprises to be more competitive in global markets. Please pass along to anyone that you think would benefit from this important notice. The program description and funding requirements can be found at: http://trade.gov/mdcp/about.html.

3/4/08
William G. Sutton addressing Industry Week's Best Plant Conference Competitiveness of the manufacturing and service sector in the 21st Century Economy (More)

3/19/08
Assistant Secretary William G. Sutton addresses participants at the Manufacturing 2040 Project.

Assistant Secretary William G. Sutton addresses participants at the Manufacturing 2040 Project.

Hosted by Manufacturing & Services, Manufacturing 2040 is a two-day workshop that will bring executives and experts from manufacturing, academia, and government together to map out the future role, importance and competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing and the implications for U.S. policy. This scenario developing exercise is designed to improve the national discussion about a variety of issues important to manufacturing and to facilitate the implementation of policies to improve the U.S. business environment.

3/14/08
Commerce Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services William G. Sutton issued the following statement on the recently released report, Manufacturing the Future: Federal Priorities for Manufacturing R&D. The report is available online at www.manufacturing.gov (more)

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