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Statement From Connected Commerce Council President Ward on the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act

WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2020) – Connected Commerce Council (3C)  President Jake Ward released the following statement responding to the European Commission’s introduction of the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act.  “On behalf of more than 1,000 European small business members of 3C, it seems that the European Commission does not appreciate digital platforms’ importance…

Digital Tools Are Critical to Small Business Survival and Future Success

COVID-19 upended our entire economy, but small businesses have been hit particularly hard by quarantines, lockdowns, and uncertainty. Every American knows the sadness....

Connected Commerce Council Condemns Politicians Ignoring Small Businesses and Imminent Lawsuits that Threaten Digital Safety Net

WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2020) – Connected Commerce Council (3C) President Jake Ward responded today to news reports that several state Attorneys General are preparing to file suit against Google. 3C is a small business advocacy group with more than 13,000 members.   This summer, more than 3,700 small businesses wrote to their elected officials asking them…

Opinion: Embracing technology will propel Colorado’s economic recovery from COVID-19

The year 2020 began with a global pandemic that crippled the economy, upended daily routines, and saw heightened political and cultural tensions.  But all this...

Breaking up Google could hurt small Georgia businesses

As a small business owner, I was very disappointed to learn in the Dec. 2 article “Georgia joins federal antitrust suit against Google” that Attorney General Carr will...

Spruce up your Business Profile for holiday shoppers

The holidays can be the most hectic—and the most important—time of the year for business owners. And this year shoppers are flocking to online shopping and curbside pickups. To make...

Opinion: Small Businesses’ Economic Recovery Will Hinge on Digital Technologies

This year has been defined by uncertainty — in homes, businesses, schools, and communities across the state. But one constant, keeping our economy and society afloat, has clearly emerged...

Small businesses who pivoted to e-commerce saw record sales during Black Friday weekend

Almost one-quarter of small businesses closed their doors during the pandemic — but for the few who survived, and pivoted to online sales, Black Friday weekend provided a much-needed boost...

Small businesses innovate online to stay open during pandemic

As shoppers seek out safe ways to order up gifts this holiday season, employees at The Chocolate Caper are spending more time...

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