The business community is at the center of a perfect storm. And it’s not a good one.
There are politicians scapegoating entire industries for America’s challenges, while keyboard warriors are ginning up outrage on social media. On top of that, consumers and employees who have legitimate and vastly different points of view want companies to exclusively adopt their value systems.
Just as one issue dies down — Covid-related mask and vaccine mandates — others pop up — abortion and gun control. And that’s on top of traditional business and policy challenges like minimum wage laws, hiring and firing standards, and taxes.
For many companies, these are new waters to navigate. For DMV businesses, that’s called Monday when dealing with the disparate policies of Maryland, Virginia, the District and the federal government — all at the same time. Businesses in this region often act as ambassadors, using real-world experience and perspective to engage at the center of politics without…
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