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Washington Small Business Owners Express Concerns About Proposed Federal Data Privacy Legislation
Seattle, WA (May 21, 2024): Three Washington small business owners today held a press conference to voice concerns about the American Privacy Rights Act’s (APRA’s) harmful impacts on small businesses. The bill, co-authored by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), is scheduled for a May 23 hearing and vote in the…
An obscure California commission wants to rein in Big Tech. Small businesses could get hurt instead
In 2006, after 31 years of research and collaboration with holistic health experts and practitioners, I decided to invest in my own holistic wellness practice in Sacramento. It’s been incredibly rewarding to improve lives. I love what I do, and I’m grateful to be a leader in our small-business community.
Richmond small business leader recognized as 3C Congressional Champion
Michael Gaffney, president of Richmond, Maine-based Seawicks Candle Company, was recognized by the Connected Commerce Council (3C) as a Congressional Champion for his advocacy on Capitol Hill.
Savannah small business leader recognized as 3C Congressional Champion
Elizabeth Raley, owner of Savannah, GA-based Elope to Savannah, recently met with officials from Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) office to explain the vital role digital tools play in her business.
Rada Cutlery’s VP travels to DC to urge Congress to address data privacy, impact on small businesses
Andrea Ramker, vice president of business development for Waverly-based Rada Cutlery, met on May 2 with Sen. Chuck Grassley and Tresa Joseph, Senior Policy Advisor at the White House National Economic Council (NEC), to explain the vital role digital tools play in Rada’s business.
Op-Ed by Melissa Horvath of Sweet Water Decor: Why is Pennsylvania’s Attorney General suing one of small businesses’ best partners?
[Note: This opinion piece was initially published by the Butler Eagle on May 2, 2024.] I’m a small-business owner who employs 40 people in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, policymakers in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C., are considering new regulations that would seriously disrupt my business. Here’s the back story. In 2014, I started a home decor business, Sweet…
Just the Facts: Debunking the FTC’s Case Against Amazon
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan loves to talk about how the federal government is taking on big bad retailer Amazon, which she says is engaging in anticompetitive trickery to maintain monopoly power. The tale of Amazon’s badness is one Khan has been peddling for nearly a decade. It’s also the basis for the…
Maine Small Business Owners Express Frustration Over Data Privacy and Protection Act
Augusta, ME (April 10, 2024): Maine small business leaders expressed concern and disappointment at the consideration of Legislative Document 1977 and House Paper 1270, 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 Laws Threaten Small Businesses’ Digital Advertising Efforts
The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024, a proposed bill set to impact data collection and online privacy, successfully passed both the Senate and House of Delegates and now awaits approval by Gov. Wes Moore.
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