On September 22, the GIPC Speaker Series hosted Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development John Fernandez.  At the event, the Assistant Secretary emphasized the Obama Administration’s commitment to fostering American innovation and competitiveness in the global market.  He discussed the National Innovation Strategy, a plan that “encourages regional economic transformation through science, innovation, technology, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.” Please click here to read a blog post on the event by Gina Vetere, GIPC’s Senior Director for IP Promotion.