Hearing:
“Flipping the Switch on Rural Digital Entrepreneurship.”
Committee on Small Business
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 (11:30 AM)
2360 RHOB
Washington, D.C.
According to U.S. Census data, only 17 percent of businesses are located in rural areas despite 97 percent of the nation being classified as rural. Digital tools have changed the way many rural entrepreneurs are starting and growing their business. By embracing digital engagement, Main Street firms are experiencing greater sales both locally and globally. Yet, rural entrepreneurs still face challenges in fully utilizing digital technologies. The hearing will review the opportunities online technology holds and examine the barriers rural small businesses face in fully embracing it.
Witnesses
Mr. Dana F. Connors
President & CEO, Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Augusta, ME, on behalf of Maine State Chamber
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06/04/2019 at 05:05 PM
- Witness Statement
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06/04/2019 at 05:05 PM
Mr. Bill Ingersoll
Owner, Bikes, Trikes, and Quads, Sloansville, NY
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06/04/2019 at 05:05 PM
- Witness Statement
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06/04/2019 at 05:05 PM
Ms. Afton Stout
Owner, My Dinosaur Dreams, State Center, IA
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06/04/2019 at 05:05 PM
- Witness Statement
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06/04/2019 at 05:05 PM
Mr. Jake Ward
President, Connected Commerce Council, Washington, DC
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06/04/2019 at 05:05 PM
- Witness Statement
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06/04/2019 at 05:05 PM
- Witness Truth in Testimony
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06/05/2019 at 12:46 PM
Hearing Record
- Hearing: Cover Page
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- Hearing: Witness List
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First Published:
March 6, 2019 at 02:23 PM
Last Updated:
June 5, 2019 at 12:46 PM