Access to Markets Symposium feat. Sen. Amy Klobuchar

Today in Washington and in many states there is a recognition that dominant businesses are using their market power to stifle smaller businesses (or even push them out of the market) using tactics like unfair contract terms, copycatting innovative products, predatory pricing, etc. During this event, you will hear from Senator Klobuchar who is a champion for fair competition and is seeking to set federal policies that create a fair playing field.

Co-hosted by: AMIBA, Common Future, Small Business Majority, Common Good Collective, and American Economic Liberties Project.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Small group discussion with other business owners to share stories about how these dynamics have affected you and your industry
• Discussion on the common tactics monopolists use to stifle small businesses (e.g. copycatting, predatory pricing, erecting toll booths, etc.)
• Resources about political actions you can take at the federal and state level: learn how to engage the FTC, DOJ, and your state representative

WHY ATTEND?

• Build relationships with other business owners and entrepreneurs
• Help collectively make the case for small businesses and the barriers you face to accessing fair markets
• Learn how you can support federal efforts to create fairer, more equitable markets that allow your business to thrive