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CLAYTON STANLEY
Throughout the pandemic, chambers of commerce have been challenged to think about how we support and grow our local businesses. One thing is for certain, technology has not only kept us in business, but has allowed many small businesses to thrive. American tech companies, such as Google, are not only helping keep current small businesses alive, but they have been a part of pushing the entrepreneurial spirit of Americans even amid a pandemic and widespread shutdown. It is for this reason that I urge policymakers to protect our access to digital tools.
I routinely hear of innovative stories from my community on how technology helped businesses of all sizes to not only stay afloat but in some instances find new opportunities. From boutiques who used social media to promote curbside delivery when their showrooms were locked down to corporate offices who were able to transition to a work from home model seamlessly. This increase in the use of digital
The president of the Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce writes that digital tools must become and remain a main driver of revenue even after we emerge from the pandemic.
Voices | March 4-11
The Shout out
The city recently loosened the restrictions to attend sporting events, and it looks like some fans will be allowed at Citizens Bank Ballpark to watch the Phillies.
Your turn:
Will you be one of those in the stands to cheer on the Phillies, or will you stick to watching them on TV?
Send your responses to voices@philadelphiaweekly.com.
Reform our democracy
The first 100 days of Biden’s presidency are under way and I’m hoping that he and Congress will make reforming our democracy a top priority. The best way to do that is by passing the For the People Act.
Small business coalition urges lawmakers to tread carefully against Big Tech Follow Us
Question of the Day By Ryan Lovelace - The Washington Times - Tuesday, February 23, 2021
The Connected Commerce Council is urging federal lawmakers to consider the harm to small businesses that could result from new antitrust policy aimed at Big Tech.
The council, a nonprofit advocacy group that promotes small businesses and partners with Amazon, Google, and Facebook, is concerned over new antitrust policy from Congress ahead of a House antitrust panel reviewing Big Tech policy later this week. The council is leading a coalition that has written to lawmakers encouraging them not to obstruct small-business partnerships with tech platforms.