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New Orleans Small Business Leader Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion

WASHINGTON (May 7, 2024): Prince Lobo, co-owner of New Orleans, LA-based Addis Nola, last week met with officials from Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-LA) office to explain the vital role digital tools play in his business. He also voiced concern about policy proposals that could hurt small businesses like his by making such tools more expensive…

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Westminster Small Business Leader Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion

WASHINGTON (May 9, 2024): Trevor Plaza, owner of Westminster, CO-based Olde Man Granola, last week met with officials from Sen. Michael Bennet’s (D-CO) office to explain the vital role digital tools play in his business. He also voiced concern about policy proposals that could hurt small businesses like his by making such tools more expensive…

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Jordan Small Business Leader Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion

WASHINGTON (May 9, 2024): Jeff Taxdahl, owner of Jordan, MN-based Thread Logic, last week met with officials from Sen. Tina Smith’s (D-MN) office to explain the vital role digital tools play in his business. He also voiced concern about policy proposals that could hurt small businesses like his by making such tools more expensive and…

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Roanoke Small Business Leader Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion

WASHINGTON (May 9, 2024): John Stump, co-owner and CEO of Roanoke, VA-based Hill Top Contractors, last week met with officials from Sen. Mark Warner’s (D-VA) office to explain the vital role digital tools play in his business. He also voiced concern about policy proposals that could hurt small businesses like his by making such tools…

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Richmond Small Business Leader Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion

WASHINGTON (May 7, 2024): Michael Gaffney, president of Richmond, ME-based Seawicks Candle Co, last week met with officials from the offices of Sen. Angus King (D-ME) and Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) to explain the vital role digital tools play in his business. He also voiced concern about policy proposals that could hurt small businesses like…

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Ashville Small Business Owner Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion

WASHINGTON (May 9, 2024): Teresa Downing, owner of Ashville, AL-based GO-KOT, last week met with officials from Sen. Katie Britt’s (R-AL) office to explain the vital role digital tools play in her business. She also voiced concern about policy proposals that could hurt small businesses like hers by making such tools more expensive and less…

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Savannah Small Business Leader Recognized as 3C Congressional Champion

WASHINGTON (May 7, 2024): Elizabeth Raley, owner of Savannah, GA-based Elope to Savannah, last week met with officials from Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-GA) office to explain the vital role digital tools play in her business. She also voiced concern about policy proposals that could hurt small businesses like hers by making such tools more expensive…

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Small Businesses Frustrated After Flawed Data Privacy Bill Clears House Subcommittee

Washington, DC: Small business owners today expressed serious concerns with several provisions in the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) after the bill advanced out of the House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.  “Small businesses need a national data privacy law that protects consumers and helps small businesses thrive in today’s digital economy,” said Kevin…

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Connected Commerce Council Executive Director Rob Retzlaff Issues Statement Criticizing the American Privacy Rights Act Ahead of Key House Subcommittee Vote

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2024 – Connected Commerce Council (3C) Executive Director Rob Retzlaff today issued the following statement on the American Privacy Rights Act’s (APRA’s) harmful impacts on small businesses. Retzlaff’s comments came ahead of a hearing and vote on APRA in the House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. “Small businesses need a federal…

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