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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…
Small Businesses React to FTC Lawsuit Against Amazon
Washington, DC (September 26, 2023): Three small business leaders today expressed frustration over the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against Amazon in an attempt to disrupt the e-commerce marketplace and many of its important features. They directly countered the idea that the FTC’s action would benefit small businesses. “Amazon is a key component of our…
3C Statement Regarding Federal Trade Commission Suing Amazon
Washington, DC (September 26, 2023): The Connected Commerce Council (3C) released the following statement from Executive Director Rob Retzlaff following the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filing suit against Amazon in an attempt to disrupt the e-commerce marketplace. “Lina Khan’s FTC is on a mission to disrupt Amazon and damage our nation’s thriving small business community.…
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.…
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