David Lahme, Owner of TRADEPORT USA, recently submitted an opinion piece to Foster’s Daily Democrat expressing his concern with the Senate-passed Marketplace Fairness Act. If passed into law, the Marketplace Fairness Act would force tech-enabled small businesses all across the country to become sales tax collectors for states where they don’t even have a physical presence.
On October 28th, eBay Canada’s Country Manager Andrea Stairs hosted over 100 attendees including Members of Parliament (MPs) and key political staff at eBay Canada’s Entrepreneurs of the Year (EOY) Awards Reception in Ottawa, Canada’s Capital.
This week, eBay Inc.’s Government Relations team hosted elected officials in New York City for a tour of our Commerce Innovation Showcase. New York State Assembly member Deborah Glick and New York City Councilman Dan Garodnick explored the Showcase and discussed the way our products are revolutionizing the way people shop and pay, particularly in NYC. The group was excited to see the unique and innovative technologies that are helping small- and medium-sized businesses grow and connect with consumers in unprecedented ways.
eBay Inc. CEO John Donahoe brought eBay Inc.’s message of global commerce – creating opportunities where merchants of all sizes can compete and win – to a recent U.S. Innovation and Competitiveness event hosted by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
Pictured from left to right: Mark Magnier (GAP), Christian Hardman(PROACT), Captain Williams (LAPD), Hawken Averett (PROACT), Stoney Burke (PROACT), Lauren Cunningham(GAP), Detective Joe Hopkins (LAPD)