Commerce Department Announces Members of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Council
The U.S. Department of Commerce has released the names of the 27 individuals who will serve as the initial members of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE). NACIE, which will begin work in December, will advise the secretary of Commerce on transformational policies to help communities, businesses and the American workforce become more globally competitive. Subcommittees will explore the council’s three main focus areas: entrepreneurship, innovation and job-driven skills training. The list of council members includes representatives from the private, nonprofit and academic sectors, including several organizations involved in state and regional technology-based economic development. Read the announcement…