Michael Gaffney, president of Richmond, Maine-based Seawicks Candle Company, was recognized by the Connected Commerce Council (3C) as a Congressional Champion for his advocacy on Capitol Hill.
Elizabeth Raley, owner of Savannah, GA-based Elope to Savannah, recently met with officials from Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) office to explain the vital role digital tools play in her business.
In today’s digital-first world, a strong online presence is crucial for small business survival. Online search engines and customer reviews help consumers find top-rated cafes, hotels, and other local shops in local communities. Customer endorsements on online platforms play a pivotal role in decision-making for consumers – whether they’re choosing a coffee shop to work…
Andrea Ramker, vice president of business development for Waverly-based Rada Cutlery, met on May 2 with Sen. Chuck Grassley and Tresa Joseph, Senior Policy Advisor at the White House National Economic Council (NEC), to explain the vital role digital tools play in Rada’s business.
[Note: This opinion piece was initially published by the Butler Eagle on May 2, 2024.] I’m a small-business owner who employs 40 people in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, policymakers in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C., are considering new regulations that would seriously disrupt my business. Here’s the back story. In 2014, I started a home decor business, Sweet…
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan loves to talk about how the federal government is taking on big bad retailer Amazon, which she says is engaging in anticompetitive trickery to maintain monopoly power. The tale of Amazon’s badness is one Khan has been peddling for nearly a decade. It’s also the basis for the…
Augusta, ME (April 10, 2024): Maine small business leaders expressed concern and disappointment at the consideration of Legislative Document 1977 and House Paper 1270, legislation that would regulate how businesses collect and use data to find customers, grow, and succeed. Recognizing the bill’s good intentions, the business leaders said data collection and usage restrictions would…
The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024, a proposed bill set to impact data collection and online privacy, successfully passed both the Senate and House of Delegates and now awaits approval by Gov. Wes Moore.