Executive Director @ConnectedCoun
Joined January 2019
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25 Nov 2025
This Thanksgiving, I'm feeling especially thankful for the small businesses I get to work with at 3C who show up and keep finding ways to grow in a challenging policy and economic environment. If you are doing any holiday shopping this week, check out 3C's Holiday Gift Guide.
24 Nov 2025
🎁 3C’s 2025 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide is officially LIVE! 🎁
We’re showcasing some of the innovative entrepreneurs part of the 3C network who are using digital tools to build economic resilience this holiday season.
Take a look and #ShopSmall this holiday season 🛍️
connectedcouncil.org/shop-sm…
#SmallBusinessSaturday
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24 Nov 2025
Grateful to share this year’s Holiday Gift Guide that highlights a few of the small businesses in the 3C network who use digital tools, creativity, and a ton of hard work to reach customers, especially during the holidays. If you plan to shop small this season, take a look.
24 Nov 2025
🎁 3C’s 2025 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide is officially LIVE! 🎁
We’re showcasing some of the innovative entrepreneurs part of the 3C network who are using digital tools to build economic resilience this holiday season.
Take a look and #ShopSmall this holiday season 🛍️
connectedcouncil.org/shop-sm…
#SmallBusinessSaturday
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6 Mar 2025
American small businesses are smarter, savvier, and more empowered than ever before. Our latest Super Selling report shows how small sellers thrive using online marketplaces & integrated services. Huge thanks to the sellers and experts who shared their insights with us!
5 Mar 2025
NEW: Retail choices and competition fuel #smallbiz success! Our latest report Super Selling with @DataCatalystOrg shows that small sellers have more options than ever to market, sell across platforms & streamline fulfillment. Read the full report out now! connectedcouncil.org/small-s…
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4 Dec 2024
Proud to bring back 3C's Holiday Gift Guide featuring some of the incredible small businesses we get to work with. Shop small and support those driving growth and innovation across the country: connectedcouncil.org/shop-sm…
4 Dec 2024
🎁✨ 3C's Small Business Holiday Gift Guide is HERE! ✨🎁
Looking for unique, meaningful gifts this holiday season? 🎄🎁 Shop small and make a big impact by supporting some of the incredible small businesses from the 3C network featured in this year's guide. From handcrafted goods to innovative tech and everything in between, you're sure to find something special for everyone on your list!
Explore the guide now!
connectedcouncil.org/shop-sm…
#smallbusiness #ShopSmall #holidayshopping #HolidaySeason #HolidayGifts #holidaygiftguide #SupportSmallBusiness #smallbiz
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Rob Retzlaff retweeted
22 May 2024
Small businesses need Congress to pass a strong data privacy law, but the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) could lead to costly lawsuits and overregulation. Two Spokane #smallbiz owners explain why Congress must do better @SpokesmanReview spokesman.com/stories/2024/m…
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Rob Retzlaff retweeted
19 Dec 2023
🎆2023 was a landmark year for small businesses. As we look to 2024, we hope policymakers continue to consider small businesses as they deliberate data privacy, online advertising, AI, and digital economy legislation. Learn more in our latest blog post: connectedcouncil.org/recappi…
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1 Dec 2023
This holiday season, support small businesses and #shopsmall with our Holiday Gift Guide! 🎁🛍️ As the holiday season approaches, 3C is dedicated to supporting and advocating for small businesses - which is why I'm thrilled to share this fun gift guide! connectedcouncil.org/wp-cont…
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Rob Retzlaff retweeted
27 Apr 2023
Today, small businesses from all over the country took to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress to share how digital tools are helping drive growth and innovation for small businesses. #SmallBizOnTheHill
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15 Mar 2023
Our latest report on digital advertising for small businesses is here, and the results are in! Even in times of economic uncertainty, small businesses estimate that their businesses have grown 39% in the last two years because of digital ads. 📈
15 Mar 2023
Digital ads level the playing field for U.S. small businesses and empower them to compete with billion-dollar brands. Read more here: connectedcouncil.org/maximum….
#3C #ConnectedCommerceCouncil #DigitalAds #SmallBusinesses
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7 Mar 2023
Senator Klobuchar is continuing her crusade to rewrite the rules of the road and make digital tools more expensive and harder to use. Let's pass a national data privacy law instead.
7 Mar 2023
Digital tools have helped 85% of small businesses grow over the last two years. The anti-tech crusade could reverse that progress. Read 3C’s statement on today’s Senate Antitrust Subcommittee hearing here: bit.ly/3SVrF5c #smallbusiness #antitrust #digitaltools #AICOA
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28 Feb 2023
Learn how to better manage your small business finances and accounting with ease through 3C University's new QuickBooks Basics course! #smallbusiness #finance #accounting #QuickBooks #3CUniversity
27 Feb 2023
3C launched QuickBooks Basics for Small Business, taught by @CosmeManny, President & CEO of @CFOServicesGrou, today on 3C University (3CU) – our free learning platform for small business leaders! Learn more about the course here: connectedcouncil.org/3c-univ….
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Rob Retzlaff retweeted
8 Feb 2023
Forcibly changing our extraordinary digital economy would cost #smallbiz $500B over 5 years. Learn how @POTUS targeting digital leaders will rebound badly: connectedcouncil.org/3c-resp… #SOTU2023
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Rob Retzlaff retweeted
25 Jan 2023
Every issue is a small business issue, and small businesses continue to be affected by new policies coming out of DC. Check out 3C’s latest blog to learn about what lawmakers are working on that could impact America’s small businesses this year: connectedcouncil.org/view-fr….
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Rob Retzlaff retweeted
2 Nov 2022
"Despite the clear benefits the digital ecosystem provides, some in Congress seem to believe that if it isn’t broke, it still needs fixing," explains @RobRetzlaff. Read the full piece on how Congress is ignoring SMBs by going after leading tech companies: bit.ly/3E0Zcp3
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Rob Retzlaff retweeted
25 Jul 2022
In the @OwensboroTimes – @ConnectedCoun's @RobRetzlaff cautions that shortsighted tech antitrust proposals could have a big impact on KY small businesses...
📰 CONGRESS IS IGNORING KY #SMALLBIZ ON TECH ANTITRUST >> bit.ly/3PRR78V
@GOchamber | @GRADD_KY | @SBA_Kentucky
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Check out our new blog on the AICOA anti-trust bill! "We are concerned that getting this wrong could inflict unique harms on #LGBTQ communities and individuals who rely on these platforms’ #ContentModeration systems to remove the worst of the worst."
buff.ly/3a31XcW
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3 Jun 2022
Check out this thread ⬇️
2 Jun 2022
Let’s tell you a small business story. 1/
2 Feb 2022
Despite small businesses' fears about a struggling economy, digital tools continue to shine a light at the end of the tunnel. Opening a new business is never easy, but digital tools are consistently helping small businesses unlock opportunities to succeed.
2 Feb 2022
78% of #smallbiz said that adopting digital tools during the last two years created new opportunities for their business. Read the full report here:
bit.ly/3uiP5XW
Rob Retzlaff retweeted
20 Jan 2022
The American Innovation and Choice Online Act would weaken American competitiveness, put our data privacy at risk, and hurt small businesses and our economy. Senators from both parties agree. Watch 👇
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