Jackson Small Business Leader Talks Tech Policy with Federal Lawmakers

WASHINGTON (May 2, 2025) — Kevin Deneen, co-founder and CEO of Jackson, Wyo.-based Moterra Campervans, yesterday met with officials from the Executive Office of the President, including from the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Office of the Vice President (OVP), to advocate for tech policies that support small businesses like his. His visit comes just ahead of National Small Business Week, at a time when many entrepreneurs are worried about rising costs and economic uncertainty.  

Deneen raised concerns over how certain policy proposals could limit access to important tools like digital ads, analytics, and artificial intelligence that small businesses use to grow and compete. New research shows that 66% of small businesses consider data security and customer privacy very important. At the same time, over half (52%) of U.S. small businesses consider AI tools critical to their success, while 80% of small businesses using digital ads say they help them reach new customers. 

“It was great meeting with OSTP staff and the office of Vice President JD Vance to share how important digital tools are to running and growing my business, especially in today’s uncertain economy,” said Deneen. “Small businesses need policies that help us move forward, not new barriers that hold us back.”

Deneen was one of 29 small business leaders from across the country who came to Washington to meet with dozens of elected officials and their staff.

“Small business owners like Kevin are busy running their companies, but he made the time to come to Washington because the policies being debated could have a real impact on how his company operates and grows,” said Rob Retzlaff, Executive Director of the Connected Commerce Council. “We’re grateful he took the time to engage with lawmakers and speak up for small businesses across the country.”