Bob’s Blog: 2017 Retrospective - Looking Back While Continuing to Move Forward

2017 has been a big year! We set out in February on a journey together, to be a bigger, better, bolder marketplace.
eBay Hosts Remembrance Day Event At Headquarters

In Honor of Veteran’s Day and Remembrance Day on November 11th, eBay hosted a veteran-focused event at its San Jose headquarters.
2017 State Race Results and House Retirements

Alabama: Sexual misconduct allegations involving a minor, reportedly occurring 38 years ago, are being levied against state Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) as the special US Senate election moves toward the last 30 days before the December 12th vote.
Stateside: 2017 Elections Coverage

Last night in Virginia, Ralph Northam (D) defeated Ed Gillespie (R) in one of the most closely watched gubernatorial races in recent memory.
Candidates Mulling Newly Open Arizona Senate Race and Polling Gap Closing in Virginia Governor's Race

A new Axis Research poll (conducted for the Senate Leadership Fund; 10/24-26; 503 AL likely special election voters) projects Republican nominee Roy Moore, the former state Supreme Court Chief Justice, opening up a large 56-39% lead over former U.S. Attorney Doug Jones (D).
French Sellers Meet Legislators To Discuss Their Businesses

Last Thursday four small business owners, each from a different region of France, came to Paris to meet with their policy-makers and share their hands-on business experiences, challenges and aspirations for the future.
Impact of Flake Retirement and Polling the Florida Senate Race

Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) took to the Senate floor early this week to announce he is not seeking re-election for a second term, bowing to his longstanding feud with President Trump and poor polling numbers.
eBay Joins Getting to Global Initiative

This week, eBay participated in an event announcing a partnership with federal leaders to empower US micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to grow their exports to overseas markets.
EU Sellers Visit Brussels To Advocate For SME-friendly VAT Rules

Last week six small businesses from five European Union (EU) Member States arrived in Brussels to share their successful business stories and engage in constructive debates with legislators on behalf of Internet-enabled small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Europe.
Latest Polls in AL, NJ, & VA and Political Announcements from CA to PA

A new Alabama US Senate special election poll was released late last week. The Cygnal polling firm (10/2-5; 497 AL likely special election voters) finds former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) leading ex-US Attorney Doug Jones (D), 49-41%.