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Connected Commerce Council Debuts “3C University” During National Small Business Week
Washington, DC (September 13): The Connected Commerce Council (3C) marked the beginning of National Small Business Week today by launching 3C University (3CU), an innovative small business education platform. 3CU will help small businesses evaluate and improve their digital skills, including accounting, marketing, e-commerce, and social media. The entire 3CU program is free, and includes…
Small Business Group Criticises Digital Markets Act Amendment That Would Ban Targeted Advertising
Brussels – August 23, 2021–The Connected Commerce Council, a global organisation whose membership includes more than 1,800 European small businesses, today criticised Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from the Greens/EFA Political Group for suggesting an amendment to the proposed EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) that would ban targeted advertising. The DMA proposal was introduced…
Think Tank Says House Judiciary “Big Tech” Legislation Misfires and Hits Small Business
Washington, DC (Aug. 11): A just-published think tank analysis of anti-Big Tech legislation concludes the House Judiciary Committee’s recently approved package of bills will cause havoc and collateral damage on small businesses. The report gives a C-minus grade to the “populist antitrust” theories reflected in the House legislation, which aims to rewrite the rules of…
Senator Jeff Brandes and Florida Business Leaders Discuss State’s Growing Tech Industry and How Digital Tools Aid Economic Growth
Tallahassee, Fla. (August 10, 2021)— Senator Jeff Brandes today joined Florida business leaders to discuss the impact of Florida’s growing tech industry and how digital tools help small businesses thrive after the pandemic. The virtual event, “How Technology Fuels Florida’s Growth,” was hosted by Jake Ward, president of the Connected Commerce Council, a non-profit organization…
NYC Data Sharing Legislation is a Big Risk for Small Restaurants
June 23, 2021 (WASHINGTON): In response to the New York City Council’s announced intention to pass Int. 2311 – Personal Data on orders placed through third-party food delivery services – tomorrow, Connected Commerce Council (3C) President Jake Ward released the following statement. “Int. 2311 is a terrible idea executed poorly. American small business owners know…
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson and Georgia Business Leaders Underscore Importance of Digital Tools in Community Revival
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (JUNE 30, 2021) – Savannah Mayor Van Johnson joined business leaders and small business owners for a virtual webinar this week on the importance of digital platforms and services in supporting community resiliency and revival. “Tech Forward Webcast: Digital Resiliency and Community Revival in Georgia” was hosted by Jake Ward, President of the…
3C President Jake Ward Blasts Judiciary Committee for Ignoring Small Businesses, Weaponizing Antitrust Law
June 23, 2021 (WASHINGTON, DC): Connected Commerce Council (3C) President Jake Ward made the following statement during the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of antitrust legislation that will undoubtedly hurt millions of small businesses. “The House Judiciary Committee shouldn’t be rushing to pass legislation, without a single legislative hearing, that will hurt small businesses just as…
6,000+ Small Businesses and Supporters to Congress: Stop Grandstanding and Do Your Job
June 22, 2021 (WASHINGTON, DC): More than 6,000 small businesses and their supporters sent a letter to Congress today urging legislators to do their job and support small businesses by opposing digital economy antitrust legislation. The targets of the bills, digital industry leaders Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google, provide millions of small businesses with digital…
Statement from Connected Commerce Council President Jake Ward: Antitrust Proposals Are A 5 Ring Circus
June 15, 2021 (WASHINGTON, DC): Below is a statement from Connected Commerce Council President Jake Ward in response to the recent introduction of several antitrust bills in the House of Representatives and the expectation of similar bills being introduced soon in the Senate. “Consumer protection is essential. Fair and competitive markets are important. And motivation…
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