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State Sen. DeLano, economic development leaders talk Tech in Mississippi

Sen. DeLano, All-Star Lineup of Mississippi Business and Tech Leaders to Headline 3C ‘Tech Forward Webcast’

JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI (Dec. 1, 2021) — Mississippi State Senate Technology Chairman Scott DeLano joined an all-star lineup of Mississippi business and technology leaders for a discussion about the role technology platforms and digital tools are playing during the pandemic and growing the Mississippi economy. Participants also discussed Mississippi’s technology workforce future. The “Tech Forward Webcast:…

Fort Worth Mayor Parker, Business and Tech Leaders Discuss Ways to Grow Entrepreneurial and Small Business Ecosystem

Fort Worth, TX (Dec. 1, 2021) — Today, small business advocacy group Connected Commerce Council (3C) hosted a virtual webinar with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and local business and tech leaders about the state of the digital economy in Fort Worth. “Growing Fort Worth’s Small Business Community and Fueling the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem” was moderated…

Small Business Info Session With 3C

Congress has introduced several bills which put at risk the digital tools and services offered by leading American companies that help small businesses compete, advertise and prosper. While it’s early in the legislative process, these bills could potentially result in hundreds of thousands of American small businesses losing access to customers, marketplaces and online advertising.…

Five Tips For Small Businesses To Maximize Holiday Sales

As small business sellers prepare for a busy holiday season, the Connected Commerce Council today released five tips to help small businesses reach more customers and maximize sales during the holiday sales. 3C’s five tips for maximizing sales are:   Diversity sales methods A new study shows that small businesses that use several ways of selling…

Op-ed: Digital Connectivity Fuels Kentucky’s Economic Engine

Recently, I participated in a virtual forum with Kentucky business and technology leaders to discuss the importance of digital connectivity for small businesses and communities amid COVID-19 and beyond.

Evergreen Small Business Owner Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion

Oct. 19, 2021 (Washington, DC): Chris Lewis, owner of Evergreen Applied Technologies in Evergreen, was recognized by the Connected Commerce Council (3C) as a Congressional Champion for his advocacy on Capitol Hill. Chris met with U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper’s office to discuss how proposed laws to regulate digital platforms like Google and Facebook could hurt…

Mt. Vernon Startup Founder Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion

Oct. 28, 2021 (Washington, DC): Renee King, founder of Fund Black Founders in New York City, was recognized by the Connected Commerce Council (3C) as a Congressional Champion for her advocacy on Capitol Hill. Renee met with U.S. Rep. Nydia Velasquez’s office to discuss how proposed laws to regulate digital platforms like Google and Facebook…

NEWSFLASH: Super Selling: Most Small Businesses Use Multiple Sales Methods

New survey research released by the Connected Commerce Council found that retail is competitive and full of choice and opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The survey found the typical SMB seller uses...