Subject: Technically Speaking - August 2018
From: "Chamber Technology Engagement Center" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 17:00:58 -0000

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Friends, 
 
I hope you are enjoying the final days of summer and are gearing up for a relaxing long weekend ahead. August kicked off with a bang as we hosted 400+ at the Chamber and another 2000+ online for Get Smart on Blockchain. We heard from leading experts on how and why they see industries like agriculture, health care, and supply chain benefiting from blockchain technology. Read more about the event and watch segment videos here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/3f27pd/r2f0ql/3n4unr). 

We are also wrapping up the first phase of the Chamber’s efforts to develop privacy principles. Thank you to the members who contributed to this process. Please stay tuned as the Chamber will release the principles in September. We will continue to work with stakeholders and policymakers on a federal level to develop a national privacy framework that eliminates confusion and regulatory uncertainty that has arisen as a result of a state patchwork of data laws.    

We have upcoming events in New Orleans (9/12), San Francisco (9/12) and Memphis (10/18)  which will highlight UAS utilization in the energy sector, a roundtable dinner with leaders from venture capital firms, and a TecNation event exploring how technology is disrupting industry for the better in Memphis. Our goal with all of these events is simple: maintain a constant drum beat of education about tech and the benefits of tech on people’s everyday life. 

Finally, please join me in welcoming Ivy El-Zaatari, our new administrative assistant, to the C_TEC team. You can find out a little more about her below. 

Tim

Welcome C_Tec's Newest Staff Member

Ivy is the Administrative Assistant for the Technology Engagement Center at the U.S. Chamber of commerce. Prior to joining the U.S. Chamber in this capacity, she served as the Executive Assistant to Senator Rand Paul and Finance Director of RandPac. When first arriving in D.C., Ivy was the Youth Leadership School Director at the Leadership Institute where she traveled the country every weekend to train college students on the importance of political technology and keeping faith in their principles.

In June of 2016, Ivy moved to Florida and worked as the political director of Mary Thomas for U.S. Congress. 

While attending the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Ivy participated in her college community as the Chair for the UCCS College Republican club and the Manager of the UCCS Ice Hockey Team.

Ivy is proud to join the Chamber of Commerce and serve the growing technology industry and new businesses across the country.

 THE DOWNLOAD 

On August 1st,  C_TEC hosted a blockchain event attended by 400 people and watched by an additional 1800 online. The purpose of the event was to provide attendees a basic understanding of how the blockchain works while highlighting its use across industry. If you missed the event, you can watch it here (https://t.e2ma.net/click/3f27pd/r2f0ql/jg5unr).

On August 20th, the Chamber filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission regarding competition and consumer protection in the digital age. The Chamber recommended the FTC refrain from using antitrust powers to enforce consumer protection issues and asked the Commission to enforce privacy issues only in cases of actual harm. For questions, please contact Jordan Crenshaw at [email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]?subject=).  

On August 20th, Julie Stitzel attended a small invitation-only blockchain workshop hosted by USDA Deputy Secretary Steve Censky. The workshop featured opening remarks from Secretary Perdue and focused on the use of blockchain technology in agricultural markets—exploring the pros and cons of the technology for farmers, industry and consumers.  For more information about C_TEC’s blockchain efforts, please reach out to Julie Stitzel at [email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]?subject=).

On August 28th, Julie Stitzel attended a fintech brainstorm session with staffers from Reps. Davidson, Emmer, Huizenga, Schweikert. The purpose of the meeting was to calibrate efforts around fintech and blockchain, For questions about C_TEC’s fintech or blockchain work, please reach out to Julie Stitzel at [email-masked] (mailto:[email-masked]?subject=).

Tim Day gives the opening remarks at the Get Smart on Blockchain Conference.

Panel on crypto and fintech at the Get Smart on Blockchain Conference. 

The farming revolution panel, led by Julie, at the Get Smart on Blockchain event. 

Sonny Perdue, United States Secretary of Agriculture 

 #WHATSNEXT 

On September 6th, C_TEC will host a New Economy working group call at 2:00 PM (eastern).   

On September 12th, C_TEC will host an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) working group call at 2:00 PM (eastern).

On September 12th, Julie will attend the Chamber's Regional Government Affairs Conference in New Orleans to lead a discussion on UAS and its growing role in the energy sector. 

On September 12th, Tim will be in San Francisco leading a discussion with VCs on the benefits of technology.  

On September 17th, C_TEC will host a Telecomunications and E-Commerce Policy Committee working group call at 4:00 PM (eastern). Note: Time change to accommodate those observing Rosh Hashanah)

On September 20th, C_TEC will host an Automated Vehicles working group call at 2:00 PM (eastern).

On September 25th, Julie Stitzel will attend a legislative crypto roundtable. 

On September 27th, Tim will be in Chicago to address the Corporate Counsel Institute at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.   September 12

On October 18th, C_TEC will partner with the Memphis IT Council and the Memphis Chamber of Commerce for TecNation: Memphis | Age of Disruption. 

 #MEMBERHIGHLIGHTS

Lime

HQ Location:  San Francisco, CATotal Employees: 250

Website: http://www.li.me (https://t.e2ma.net/click/3f27pd/r2f0ql/z85unr)

What do you think makes your company unique?
Lime has quickly distinguished itself as the largest and most experienced operator of shared bike and scooter services in the United States. After launching in June 2017, we gave 6 million rides in our first year and currently operate in over 90 cities and campuses worldwide. We are the only operator with classic and electric bikes as well as electric scooters, and we are passionate about using these new transportation modes to make local communities safer, more sustainable, more enjoyable places to live and work. 
 
What policy goals are a priority for your company for 2018? 
At the municipal level, Lime is focused on working with cities to create new permit programs enabling the operation of free-floating bike and scooter-sharing services, with performance-based regulations allowing our fleets to grow with consumer demand. In state legislatures, we will work to modernize state vehicle codes to create new definitions for scooters like those operated on the Lime platform, which don't fit neatly into existing categories designed for mopeds and Segways.

How is your company making a positive impact on the community?

Lime's shared bikes and electric scooters cut traffic and pollution, while making it easier for residents to easily and affordably access public transit stations. Lime is also the industry leader in making smart mobility services accessible to disadvantaged populations and building community partnerships to benefit the cities where we operate. Our Lime Access program offers discounted rides to disadvantaged riders, who may also pay with cash and book rides without using a smartphone. We hire full-time, career-track employees on our operations and maintenance teams in every city, and enable riders to donate to local nonprofits after every ride through our Lime Hero program.

Should the government regulate the number of dockless scooters or bikes Lime can operate in a city? If so, how. If not, why not?
The best way for cities to ensure their communities are served by the right number of free-floating bikes and scooters is to put in place performance-based regulations. Unlike fixed caps, which distort the market and lead to unreliable services for the public, performance-based rules set a minimum threshold for utilization of each bike or scooter. This allows fleet size to fluctuate dynamically as demand goes up or down. Lime is committed to sharing information transparently with cities to give them the tools they need to enforce this data-driven policy approach. 

 Why did you join the Chamber?

We share CTEC’s belief in the power of technology to expand economic opportunity. Lime’s smart mobility platform will make transportation better and more affordable in cities, improving access to jobs and cutting time wasted in traffic for millions of Americans. The Chamber’s advocacy at all levels of government will help make this a vision a reality as we work to create new policy categories for innovative options like electric scooters in cities and states, and support sensible trade policies that allow our global supply chain to thrive.

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