Outer Banks Small Business Owner Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion

Washington, DC (May 1, 2023): Ahead of National Small Business Week, Clark Twiddy, of Twiddy & Co. in the Outer Banks, met with Sen. Ted Budd’s (R-NC) office in Washington, D.C. to share how digital tools help grow his business and voice concerns with policy proposals that could hurt his business by making digital tools more expensive and less effective. 

As Congress considers bills to change how the digital economy works, it is important that policymakers understand that digital tools like social media, digital advertising, and online marketplaces power millions of small small businesses’ success. For example, a recent study shows that 82% of advertisers say digital ads help them reach customers more effectively than traditional ads like billboards and television, while 80% say digital ads help them compete with larger companies. 

“I was honored to have had the opportunity to meet with Sen. Budd’s office and discuss how digital tools are crucial in managing and expanding our business,” said Twiddy. “We appreciate Sen. Budd and the members of Congress for taking our concerns seriously and considering how new laws may affect our ability to provide exceptional service to our customers. We hope that this dialogue will lead to a better understanding of the importance of digital tools in today’s business landscape.”

Twiddy was joined by dozens of other small business leaders from across the country, in meetings with more than a dozen U.S. Congressional offices.

“With inflation and other economic factors still impacting small businesses, it’s more important than ever for Congress to hear and address their concerns,” said Rob Retzlaff, 3C Executive Director. “People like Clark are doing a great civic duty by reminding elected officials of the importance of small businesses to the American economy, and that every single issue Congress considers is a small business issue.”