The Department of Commerce announces the renewal of the Manufacturing Council (Council) and is currently seeking applications for appointment of up to 30 members of the Council for a two-year term to begin in December 2014. The Council advise the Secretary of Commerce on policies and programs that affect manufacturing, provide a forum to discuss and propose solutions to industry related problems, and ensure that the U.S. remains the top world destination for manufacturing in the world.
The Industry and Analysis unit of the International Trade Administration oversees the administration of the Council and collaborates with Congress and other stakeholders to increase the global competitiveness of the U.S. manufacturing sector.
For application details please see the announcement in the Federal Register. If you have any questions about the application process or about what the work of the Council entails, please contact Jennifer Pilat at (202)482-4501 or mc@trade.gov.
Applications are due by October 14 2014.
Posted at 12:49 PM
