Press Releases
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…
Washington Small Business Owners Express Concerns About Proposed Federal Data Privacy Legislation
Seattle, WA (May 21, 2024): Three Washington small business owners today held a press conference to voice concerns about the American Privacy Rights Act’s (APRA’s) harmful impacts on small businesses. The bill, co-authored by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-05) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), is scheduled for a May 23 hearing and vote in the…
Maine Small Business Owners Express Frustration Over Data Privacy and Protection Act
Augusta, ME (April 10, 2024): Maine small business leaders expressed concern and disappointment at the consideration of Legislative Document 1977 and House Paper 1270, legislation that would regulate how businesses collect and use data to find customers, grow, and succeed. Recognizing the bill’s good intentions, the business leaders said data collection and usage restrictions would…
Maryland Small Business Owners Express Frustration Over Online Data Privacy Act
Annapolis, MD (April 4, 2024): Maryland small business leaders expressed concern and disappointment at the consideration of Senate Bill 541 and House Bill 567, legislation that would regulate how businesses collect and use data to find customers, grow, and succeed. Recognizing the bill’s good intentions, the business leaders said data collection and usage restrictions would…
New Study Finds Small Business Leaders Eager to Add Artificial Intelligence Tools to Their Digital Tool-Kits
WASHINGTON (March 13, 2024) – A new study from the Connected Commerce Council (3C) found that small and medium-sized business (SMB) leaders are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools to ensure their businesses’ productivity and growth. The study also found that SMB leaders regard privacy, trust, and safety as top priorities when it comes to…
3C Statement Regarding Unredacted FTC/Amazon Lawsuit
Washington, DC (November 2, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council (3C) released the following statement from Executive Director Rob Retzlaff following the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) release of the unredacted lawsuit against Amazon. “The FTC continues to distort facts for political reasons to fit their fringe theories and prove they have no clue how Amazon or…
3CU Launches Online Course Empowering Small Businesses to Find the Right Customers
Washington, DC (October 4, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council (3C) today released “Find Your Customers,” the fourth and final course released in 2023 from 3C University (3CU). This innovative course equips small businesses with the essential skills needed to pinpoint and attract the right customers for their business. By gaining a better understanding of their…
Small Business Sellers Respond to FTC Lawsuit
Washington, DC (September 29, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council, an organization representing digitally empowered small businesses, today hosted a press conference with three small business sellers with insights and experience selling on Amazon in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit intended to disrupt the popular online marketplace, which was filed Tuesday. The participants…
Pennsylvania-Based Amazon Sellers Share Experiences as FTC Files Lawsuit
Harrisburg, PA (Sep. 28, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council, an organization representing digitally empowered small businesses, hosted a press conference with two Pennsylvania-based Amazon sellers who shared their experiences selling on Amazon in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) and Pennsylvania Attorney General’s lawsuit intended to disrupt the popular online marketplace, which was filed…
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