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How Digital Tools Help Small Businesses Weather Economic Challenges
Sharon Nguyen and Prisha Punjwani, 3C’s Tech Policy Fellows Recent trade policy changes have created serious challenges for small businesses. Most notably, steep new tariffs are driving up the costs of imported goods and materials, forcing small businesses to choose between two bad options: They can either absorb the higher costs and accept pared-down margins,…

Fashion Entrepreneur Brings African-Inspired Fashion Designs to Customers Across the US
For Addie Ajayi, fashion is more than just clothing — it’s a way to celebrate culture and identity. After immigrating to the U.S. from Nigeria, Addie found herself searching for modern, ready-to-wear African-inspired fashion that reflected her heritage. When she couldn’t find it, she decided to create it. Working from her small studio apartment, Addie…

3C’s Response: Request for Information on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence Action Plan
March 15, 2025 Thank you for the opportunity to offer comments on the development of a national artificial intelligence (AI) action plan. On behalf of the Connected Commerce Council (3C) — a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring small businesses have the digital tools they need to thrive in today’s economy — I urge you to…
