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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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