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Florida-Based Amazon Sellers Share Experiences as FTC Files Lawsuit
Miami, FL (Sep. 26, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council, an organization representing digitally empowered small businesses, hosted a press conference with two Florida-based Amazon sellers who shared their experiences selling on Amazon in anticipation of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) lawsuit intended to disrupt the popular online marketplace, which was filed today. “My skincare company…
Minnesota-Based Amazon Sellers Share Marketplace Experiences Ahead of FTC Lawsuit
Minneapolis, MN (Sep. 20, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council, an organization representing digitally empowered small businesses, hosted a press conference with three Minnesota-based Amazon sellers who shared their experiences selling on Amazon ahead of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) expected lawsuit to break up the popular online marketplace. “I created a caulk alternative that is…
Steubenville Small Business Hosts Rep. Bill Johnson
Steubenville, OH (August 29, 2023): Today, Steubenville-based small business Scaffidi Restaurant Group, a family-owned, multi-brand food service corporation, hosted Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH-06) at its restaurant, Scaffidi’s. Rep. Johnson toured Scaffidi’s and learned about the digital tools CEO Frankie DiCarlantonio uses to support his restaurant and attract new customers. DiCarlantonio also shared concerns with Rep.…
Omaha Small Business Hosts Rep. Don Bacon
Omaha, NE (August 22, 2023): Today, Omaha-based small business eCreamery, a local ice cream shop that makes and ships custom, individualized pints nationwide, hosted Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE-02) at their warehouse and distribution center. Rep. Bacon toured the eCreamery facility and learned about the digital tools that co-founders Abby Jordan and Becky App use to…
Amazon Experts Share Experience with Online Marketplace Ahead of FTC Lawsuit
Washington, DC (August 21, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council, an organization representing digitally empowered small businesses, today hosted a press conference with three small business leaders with insights and experience selling on Amazon ahead of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) expected lawsuit to break up the online marketplace. “I work with multiple clients who have…
Breaking Prime: How the FTC Could Harm Millions of Small Sellers
Selling on Amazon has proven to be a game changer for small businesses, providing them access to a global audience and the opportunity to thrive in the e-commerce industry. Close to 90% of Amazon Prime members say they like what they’re getting, and this satisfaction translates to increased visibility and sales for small sellers, giving…
Small Business Marketing Experts Applaud District Court’s Dismissal of State AGs Lawsuit Against Google
Washington, DC (August 4, 2023): Several small business marketing experts and the Connected Commerce Council (3C), an advocacy organization representing digitally empowered small businesses, applauded U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Judge Amit Mehta’s dismissal of several state Attorneys General (AG) lawsuit, led by Colorado, against Google’s Search products. The AGs argued that…
3C Webinar Top 10 Q&As
As part of the #SummerofSmallBizAdvocacy, hundreds of small business leaders attended our webinar on “Unleashing the Power of Advocacy for Your Small Business.” The webinar featured an esteemed panel of small business owners from the 3C Community who passionately shared their perspectives about the importance of advocacy and encouraged others to get involved. Click here…
New Study: More Than 2.5 Million California Small Businesses Sell Online
Washington, DC (July 17, 2023): Today, the Connected Commerce Council (3C) released a new study showing that more than 2.5 million California small businesses (roughly 60% of the state’s small businesses) sell products online. The survey of 1,500 California-based small businesses conducted by the Data Catalyst Institute (DCI) highlights the importance of e-commerce to the…
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