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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…
Longmont Nonprofit Founder Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion
Oct. 27, 2021 (Washington, DC): Allison Yacht, founder of BraveHoods in Longmont, was recognized by the Connected Commerce Council (3C) as a Congressional Champion for her advocacy on Capitol Hill. Allison met with U.S. Rep. Ken Buck’s office to discuss how proposed laws to regulate digital platforms like Google and Facebook could hurt Colorado small…
Small Sellers Undermine Congressional Claims of Amazon Monopoly and Market Power
Oct. 26, 2021, WASHINGTON: The Connected Commerce Council (3C) today, in partnership with Data Catalyst Institute, released Super Selling, a new report refuting many policymakers’ assertion that small business sellers (SMB Sellers) are effectively locked into the Amazon Marketplace to reach customers. SuperSellers documents the fluidity and competitiveness of modern retail, particularly the diverse online…
Statement from Small Business Group Regarding Accusation that Amazon Favors House Brands in Consumer Search Results
Oct. 19, 2021, WASHINGTON: Connected Commerce Council (3C) Executive Director Rob Retzlaff made the following statement regarding The Markup’s accusations that Amazon is favoring its own products in consumer search results: “For decades, department stores, grocery stores, and specialty retailers have marketed private-label products in their stores and on their websites. All modern retailers gather…
Vicksburg Small Business Owner Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion
Oct. 15, 2021 (Washington, DC): Sheffie Robinson, owner of Shamrck in Vicksburg, was recognized by the Connected Commerce Council (3C) as a Congressional Champion for her advocacy on Capitol Hill. Sheffie met with U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker’s office to discuss how proposed laws to regulate digital platforms like Google and Facebook could hurt Mississippi small businesses.…
Greenville Small Business Owner Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion
Oct. 15, 2021 (Washington, DC): Harold Hughes, owner of BandwagonFanClub in Greenville, was recognized by the Connected Commerce Council (3C) as a Congressional Champion for his advocacy on Capitol Hill. Harold met with the offices of U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott to discuss how proposed laws to regulate digital platforms like Google and…
Rochester Small Business Owner Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion
Oct. 12, 2021 (Washington, DC): Molly Meulenbroek, owner of Studley Flower Gardens in Rochester, was recognized by the Connected Commerce Council (3C) as a Congressional Champion for her advocacy on Capitol Hill. Molly met with U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s office to discuss how proposed laws to regulate digital platforms like Google and Facebook could hurt…
Chicago Small Business Owner Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion
Oct. 13, 2021 (Washington, DC): Luis Suarez, owner of Sanarai in Chicago, was recognized by the Connected Commerce Council (3C) as a Congressional Champion for his advocacy on Capitol Hill. Luis met with U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s office to discuss how proposed laws to regulate digital platforms like Google and Facebook could hurt Illinois small…
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