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Statement from the Connected Commerce Council on Senate Antitrust Subcommittee Hearing

Washington, DC (March 7, 2023): Connected Commerce Council (3C) Executive Director Rob Retzlaff issued the below statement regarding the Senate Antitrust Subcommittee’s hearing “Reining in Dominant Digital Platforms: Restoring Competition to Our Digital Markets.” “After failing to convince 60 of her colleagues that the digital economy needs wholesale changes, Sen. Klobuchar is continuing her crusade…

3C University Launches Comprehensive QuickBooks Online Course for Small Businesses

Washington, DC (Feb 27, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council (3C)  today announced the launch of the latest course from 3C University (3CU), “QuickBooks Online for Small Businesses.” This free online course is the first of four training programs that 3CU will be rolling out in 2023.  Small business leaders can now enroll in 3CU’s latest…

3C Response to State of the Union Address

Washington, DC (Feb. 7th): Connected Commerce Council Executive Director Rob Retzlaff issued the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address: “President Biden’s call to rein in America’s leading technology companies is the latest misguided attack against America’s digitally empowered small businesses. Millions of American small businesses use the free and low cost…

New Research Debunks DOJ’s Google Ads “Hipster” Antitrust Myth

Washington, DC (Jan. 27, 2023): A new study released by the Connected Commerce Council (3C) that surveyed 1,600 small businesses shows that digital advertising competition is fierce, contesting the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new lawsuit claiming that Google abuses its market dominance in online advertising. Though Congress, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and DOJ continue…

3C Statement on DOJ-Google Ads Lawsuit That Would Harm Small Businesses

Washington, DC (Jan. 24th): Connected Commerce Council (3C) Executive Director Rob Retzlaff released a statement responding to the Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against Google’s advertising practices. “Today’s news of DOJ’s lawsuit against Google’s ad-technology business is deeply concerning to millions of America’s small businesses, from restaurant owners to online product sellers and publishers. Research…

Small Businesses Voice Frustration With FTC’s Data Collection Proposals

Washington, DC (November 21, 2022): Several small businesses that use digital advertising and social media to find customers to grow their businesses recently urged the Federal Trade Commission to ensure that potential new data collection regulations will not make free and low-cost digital tools less effective or more expensive. The businesses filed comments in an…

Denver Startup Founder Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion

Washington, DC (Sep. 26, 2022): Angel Johnson, the founder of ICONI in Denver, was recognized by the Connected Commerce Council (3C) as a Congressional Champion for her advocacy on Capitol Hill. Angel met with Sen. Bennet’s and Sen. Hickenlooper’s offices last week to discuss the importance of digital tools for startups and small businesses, and the need…

Small Business Organization Responds to California’s Amazon Lawsuit

Washington, DC (Sep 14, 2022): ​​Connected Commerce Council (3C) Executive Director Rob Retzlaff made the following statement in response to California’s lawsuit against Amazon. “This lawsuit is an extraordinary waste of taxpayer money, an affront to consumers and small Amazon sellers in California, and perplexing in its entirety. First, an essentially similar lawsuit in Washington,…

New Study: Online Sales Fuel Rural Small Business Growth and Optimism

Washington, DC (July 14, 2022): A new study shows that small rural sellers may be the greatest beneficiaries of the many innovations in online selling. A survey of 1,000 rural sellers, commissioned by the Connected Commerce Council, shows that the most popular sales methods for rural small sellers are online marketplaces (57%) and web stores…

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Two Friends Bring the Feeling of the Coast to Customers Across the Country

Melanie Bolin relocated from California to Kansas with her young family in 2004 — and though she soon settled into Midwestern life, she continued to miss the Pacific coast. She connected with fellow California transplant Lina Dickinson, and the two quickly bonded over their shared tastes and interests. In 2013, they launched MERSEA — a…

Husband-and-Wife Team Brings Handmade Goat Milk Products to Customers Nationwide

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Small Sellers’ Big Choices: How Competition Helps Sellers Thrive
Connected Commerce Council & Data Catalyst Institute
Navigating Uncertainty: The Power of Digital Tools for Small Businesses
Connected Commerce Council
Unlocking Opportunities for Small Businesses: AI’s Growing Role in Driving Value in Online Advertising
Connected Commerce Council
Digital Ads: Expanding Opportunities for U.S. Small Businesses
Connected Commerce Council & Advertiser Perceptions
Small Businesses See the Transformative Potential of Artificial Intelligence
Connected Commerce Council
Digital Ads: Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses
Connected Commerce Council