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AB 1776 Threatens More Than $356 Billion In California Small Business Sales Over the Next Five Years
Legislation like AB 1776, AICOA, and abuse-of-dominance proposals that discourage digital platforms from integrating products and services can significantly harm the small businesses that rely on those tools to compete and grow. AB 1776 · the COMPETE Act $356 billion at risk in California small business sales over the next five years Year 1 $71B…
Chicago Business Owner Shares AI Insights With Congressional Small Business Committee
WASHINGTON (July 15, 2026) — Anthony Qaiyum, owner of Chicago-based Merz Apothecary, yesterday testified before the House Small Business Committee, explaining how AI-powered tools help his small business grow, compete, and create jobs. Qaiyum offered his comments during a hearing titled “AI on Main Street: How AI is Shaping the Future of Small Business,” which…
250 Years of American Small Business Innovation
As Calvin Coolidge famously said, “the business of America is business.” For 250 years, American small businesses have offered innovative products and services, created jobs and opportunities, and helped keep America’s communities and economy strong. Today, digital tools empower them to reach more customers, compete more efficiently, and grow faster. Throughout the 20th century, for…
