The Department of Commerce (DOC) is interested in receiving nominations for a 15-member innovation advisory board comprised of business leaders, policy experts and state/local government officials. Board members will contribute in the development of a study on U.S. economic competitiveness and innovation capacity. The board's primary responsibilities will include development of an extended outline of the report and review of the final report's draft. Individual members also may be asked to participate in events across the country related to economic competitiveness and innovation. Nominations are due by March 22, 2011. Membership applications must include:
