Subject: Technically Speaking - January 2018
From: "Chamber Technology Engagement Center" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:27:51 -0000

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C_TEC experienced significant growth throughout 2017 and that is thanks to the support and participation of our members. Heading into 2018, the C_TEC team will be focused on increasing our impact and effectively leveraging the resources of the Chamber for the tech community.

I am excited about this year's programmatic work and how it complements our policy efforts designed to further our member companies' agenda. I look forward to seizing opportunities this year to highlight the great work of C_TEC members and further engage with you and your companies. Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can be helpful. As always, thank you for your support.

This year, C_TEC is managing five working groups focused on the following areas. You can opt for one or multiple working groups by clicking the button below and filling out the form. 

Autonomous Vehicle: (focus areas--autonomous vehicles, smart cities, consumer/ policymaker education)
STAFF CONTACT: Jordan Crenshaw ([email-masked] | 202.463.5632)

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS): (focus areas--UAS, economic impact of UAS across industry, consumer/policymaker education)
STAFF CONTACT: Julie Stitzel ([email-masked] | 202.463.5339)

New Economy: (focus areas--tech's impact on workforce, portable benefits, economic impact of new economy on local communities)
STAFF CONTACT: Julie Stitzel ([email-masked] | 202.463.5339)

High Tech | High Impact: (focus areas--tech's impact on small business, healthcare and agriculture)
STAFF CONTACT: Julie Stitzel ([email-masked] | 202.463.5339)

Telecommunications & E-commerce: (focus areas--cloud, data privacy, net neutrality, broadband).
STAFF CONTACT: Jordan Crenshaw ([email-masked] | 202.463.5632)

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Finally, I am also pleased to welcome Jordan Crenshaw as Assistant Policy Counsel for the Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC). In this role, Jordan will analyze federal privacy, broadband, internet, e-commerce, and broadcast policies that impact U.S. businesses. He will also assist the Chamber with general regulatory reform initiatives which would have an effect on high-impact telecommunications regulations. 

As always, thank you for your support. Please do not hesitate to let me know how I can be helpful.

See you soon.

Tim Day, SVP of C_TEC

 THE DOWNLOAD 

On December 5th, Jordan Crenshaw authored an article (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/7egleq) about the FCC's plan to rollback 2015's Open Internet Order. 

On December 15th, C_TEC and the Confederation of Indian Industry held a roundtable discussion with Indian startups and U.S. companies. Among the representatives were Nick Desai, CEO and co-founder of Heal and Silvia Spring, U.S. Foreign Policy Manager at Airbnb.

On January 4th, C_TEC and the Chamber sent a letter (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/n7gleq) to Representative Blackburn about H.R. 4682, the "Open Internet Preservation Act."

From January 9th- January 12th, the C_TEC team attended the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. 

On January 18th, C_TEC, in collaboration with Facebook and Morning Consult released a report (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/3zhleq) that explores how small businesses are using social media and digital platforms to grow, sell, and hire. 

On January 18th, we partnered with other trade associations to send a letter (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/jsileq) to the Department of Homeland Security to express our support of the Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Spouses Rule.

On January 18th, Tim authored an article (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/zkjleq) discussing the real impact of digital tools, especially social networking sites, on small business owners. Tim explains how technology is playing an important role in helping U.S. small businesses start, scale, and succeed. 

On January 18th, the Chamber laid out its vision for the country’s infrastructure at an event which brought together business leaders including AirMap, Velodyne LiDAR, and Proterra, policymakers, and investors to discuss the modernization of the nation’s foundation. Read (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/fdkleq) more in this Above the Fold article. C_TEC will continue to work with our transprotation team on this important issue.

 From left, John Townsend- Velodyne LiDAR,  Eric McCarthy- Proterra Inc., Bill Goodwin- AirMap, Tim Day, Rich Funk- Procter & Gamble, and Julie Stitzel. 

John Townsend speaking at the infrastructure event. 

From left, Jordan Crenshaw and Commissioner Carr at the Chamber. 

On January 25th, FCC Commissioner Carr spoke (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/v5kleq) with C_TEC about modernizing FCC rules and the FCC's 2018 agenda.

On January 26th, Jordan Crenshaw and Julie Stitzel co-authored an article (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/bylleq) about new policy needed for autonomous vehicles. 

On January 30th, the C_TEC team held its Autonomous Vehicles (AV) Working Group conference call. Cheri Pascoe, Senior Professional Staff Member and Investigator for Chairman John Thune (R-SD) and Sydney Paul, Legislative Counsel for Ranking Member Gary Peters (D-MI) of U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation provided an update on the AV START Act. Additionally, we reviewed the working group's 2018 policy priorities. 

On January 30th, C_TEC sent a letter (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/rqmleq) addressed to the Honorable Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and the Honorable Michael Doyle (D-PA), Chairman and Ranking Member of Communications and Technology Committee on Energy and Commerce, respectively. The letter highlights C_TEC's commitment on advancing legislation to expand broadband service in the country.  

 IN THE PRESS 

C_TEC's report with Facebook and Morning Consult on small businesses using digital tools to grow was picked up by the Des Moines Register (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/7inleq), WRAL TechWire (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/nboleq), AZ Business Magazine (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/33oleq), and many more.

U.S. Chamber President and CEO Tom Donohue's annual "State of American Business" (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/jwpleq) was covered by Axios (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/zoqleq), Financial Times (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/fhrleq), and CNBC (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/v9rleq). Donohue discussed C_TEC's role in the Chamber and the need to embrace technology in our economy.

The Chamber has been a leading voice in the immigration debate, pushing for a DACA fix, and retaining protection status for Salvadorians and other immigrants. Spokespeople have discussed thses issues with Reuters (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/b2sleq), The New York Times (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/rutleq), Fox News (https://t.e2ma.net/click/r2bxhd/r2f0ql/7muleq), and other outlets.

 #WHATSNEXT 

On February 9th, C_TEC will hold its first Telecom Committee Working Group conference call. Agenda items to follow. Please send your ideas and suggestions to Jordan Crenshaw, [email-masked]. 

On February 13th, C_TEC will hold its UAS working group call. Agenda items to follow. Please send your ideas and suggestions to Julie Stitzel, [email-masked].

On February 20th, Tim, Jordan, and Proterra will be in Jacksonville, FL for the Jacksonville Chamber's event "How Automation Moves Cities". Tim will be delivering a keynote speech on C_TEC's priorities in the autonomous space.

On February 21st, C_TEC will hold its Autonomous Vehicles (AV) Working Group conference call. Agenda items to follow. Please send your ideas and suggestions to Jordan Crenshaw, [email-masked]. 

On February 28th, C_TEC will hold its High Tech, High Impact Working Group conference call. Agenda items to follow. Please send your ideas and suggestions to Julie Stitzel, [email-masked]. 

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