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Maryland Small Business Owners Express Frustration Over Online Data Privacy Act

Annapolis, MD (April 4, 2024):  Maryland small business leaders expressed concern and disappointment at the consideration of Senate Bill 541 and House Bill 567, 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…

Data Privacy Bill Worries Chamber Of Commerce, Small Business Owners

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Online Data Privacy Act of 2024, a proposed bill that would affect data collection and online privacy, has already passed the Senate and is being considered in the House of Delegates. The Maryland Chamber of Commerce and several small businesses testified against this legislation with their concerns.

Maine privacy proposal could snuff out our candle business

Thirteen years ago, my wife and I started making candles in an old boathouse on our property in Edgecomb. We started selling hand-poured soy wax candles that we scented and packaged to evoke our favorite place in the world: the Maine coast. Today, we supply L.L. Bean, Holy Donut, Bixby Bars and Whole Foods, and…

AI for Small Businesses: Insights and Policy Implications from 3C Roundtable

In recent years, the adoption of digital tools among small businesses has surged, with a notable increase in the integration of AI-powered tools. According to new 3C research, 64% of small businesses are already using AI for their business or have imminent plans to do so. The top reasons these businesses use or plan to…

Mt. Vernon-Based E-Commerce Business Grows with Digital Tools

Mt. Vernon, NY As sons of an entrepreneur, Charles Chakkalo and his brothers always dreamed of becoming business owners. They started Joey’z Shopping while in college, an e-commerce company that offers houseware ranging from cake stands to curtains, providing hard-working Americans with high-quality, affordable houseware. Charles and his brothers live by their company’s motto: “Nobody…