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Maryland Retailers Alliance & Connected Commerce Council Applaud Proposed Bill to Balance Consumer Privacy and Small Business Competitiveness
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (March 7, 2025) — Today, the Maryland Retailers Alliance (MRA) and Connected Commerce Council (3C) voiced support for a proposed bill fixing overbroad data regulation in the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act. The legislation would keep important consumer data privacy protections in place, but change current provisions that make it harder for small…
New Report Shows Retail Choices and Competition Fuel American Small Business Success
WASHINGTON (March 5, 2025) — The Connected Commerce Council (3C) and Data Catalyst Institute (DCI) today released a new report, Super Selling: How Retail Choices and Competition Fuel American Small Sellers’ Success, revealing a dynamic retail ecosystem with robust competition at every level. The report, based on a survey of 1,500 U.S. small and medium-sized…
CPPA’s proposed regulations would hurt small businesses
I’d prefer a steep rooftop to a state regulatory-agency hearing any day of the week — but this past Wednesday, I spoke at a California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) meeting
Celebrating Black-Owned Businesses’ Success Stories
Black entrepreneurs are central to innovation and growth in the United States. From launching unique businesses to creating jobs and strengthening their local communities, they continue to shape the economy and inspire future generations. Yet they continue to face systemic barriers, including limited access to funding — Black entrepreneurs received just 0.5% of U.S. venture…
A Smart National Data Privacy Law Would Boost Small Business, Consumers
It’s National Data Privacy Week, which the Federal Privacy Council says is a time to talk about “respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust.
With Amazon’s Help, Dog-Care Brand Helps Empower Women
Glendale, Arizona Pet-products industry veteran Jessica Berger launched Bundle x Joy in 2022. The dog-care brand offers healthy food, treats, and toys for dogs, and stylish merch for proud dog moms. With a core mission of empowerment, the business partners with local and women-owned businesses and donates three percent of every purchase to support women…
Recipe for Success: Cookware Company Thrives Thanks to Amazon’s Digital Tools
Dallas, Texas An enthusiastic “mom chef,” Asha Kangralkar sought better cookware: stock pots that weren’t too heavy to lift when they were full of soup, saucepans whose handles didn’t get scorching hot, frying pans that didn’t spatter oil all over the cooktop. Unable to find what she wanted, Asha — a trained engineer — decided…
AI, Small Businesses, and Policymakers’ Challenge
By Sharon Nguyen, Tech Policy Fellow, Connected Commerce Council (3C) My role as Tech Policy Fellow for the Connected Commerce Council (3C) has given me valuable insight into artificial intelligence’s (AI’s) transformative potential for businesses. In particular, it’s opened my eyes to how AI-powered tools can help small businesses run and grow with unprecedented efficiency…
Entrepreneur Uses Digital Tools to Build “Bedder Bedding”
Denver, CO Colin McIntosh has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. After losing his first job because he didn’t quite fit in at a hedge fund, he found his way into tech startups that better fit his casual personality. It wasn’t long before he had an idea for a new business: He could shake up the…
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