Connected Commerce Council

Waverly Small Business Leader Talks Tech Policy with Federal Lawmakers
WASHINGTON (May 5, 2025) — Andrea Ramker, Vice President of Business Development at Waverly, Iowa-based Rada Cutlery, last week met with Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and the office of Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) to advocate for tech policies that support small businesses like Rada. Her visit comes just ahead of National Small Business Week, at…

Jordan Small Business Leader Talks Tech Policy with Federal Lawmakers
WASHINGTON (May 5, 2025) — Jeff Taxdahl, owner of Jordan, Minn.-based Thread Logic, recently met with officials from the office of Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) to advocate for tech policies that support small businesses like his. His visit comes just ahead of National Small Business Week, at a time when many entrepreneurs are worried about rising…

Brookfield Small Business Leader Talks Tech Policy with Federal Lawmakers
WASHINGTON (May 5, 2025) — Brian Brinkman, founding partner of Brookfield, Wis.-based Stream Creative, recently met with Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) to advocate for tech policies that support small businesses like his. His visit comes just ahead of National Small Business Week, at a time when many entrepreneurs are worried about rising costs and economic uncertainty. …

Richmond Small Business Leader Talks Tech Policy with Federal Lawmakers
WASHINGTON (May 5, 2025) — Kristen Gardner, co-owner of Richmond, Va.-based Penny’s Wine Shop, recently met with officials from the office of Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.) to advocate for tech policies that support small businesses like hers. Her visit comes just ahead of National Small Business Week, at a time when many entrepreneurs are worried about…

Jackson Small Business Leader Talks Tech Policy with Federal Lawmakers
WASHINGTON (May 2, 2025) — Kevin Deneen, co-founder and CEO of Jackson, Wyo.-based Moterra Campervans, yesterday met with officials from the Executive Office of the President, including from the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Office of the Vice President (OVP), to advocate for tech policies that support small businesses like his. His visit…

Lenexa Small Business Leader Talks Tech Policy with Federal Lawmakers
WASHINGTON (May 5, 2025) — Melanie Bolin, co-owner of Lenexa, Kan.-based MERSEA, recently met with the office of Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) to advocate for tech policies that support small businesses like hers. Her visit comes just ahead of National Small Business Week, at a time when many entrepreneurs are worried about rising costs and economic…

Pittsburgh Small Business Leader Talks Tech Policy with Federal Lawmakers
WASHINGTON (May 5, 2025) — Jason Anthony, owner of Pittsburgh-based Jason Anthony Group, recently met with Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and the office of Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.) to advocate for tech policies that support small businesses like his. His visit comes just ahead of National Small Business Week, at a time when many entrepreneurs are…

White City Small Business Leader Talks Tech Policy with Federal Lawmakers
WASHINGTON (May 2, 2025) — Lisa Hammonds, co-owner of White City, Ore.-based Full Leaf Tea Co., recently met with officials from the office of Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to advocate for tech policies that support small businesses like hers. Her visit comes just ahead of National Small Business Week, at a time when many entrepreneurs are…

Omaha Small Business Leader Talks Tech Policy with Federal Lawmakers
WASHINGTON (May 2, 2025) — Becky App, co-owner of Omaha, Neb.-based eCreamery, yesterday met with Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) to advocate for tech policies that support small businesses like hers. Her visit comes just ahead of National Small Business Week, at a time when many entrepreneurs are worried about rising costs and economic uncertainty. App raised…
