Sunshine Economy: Business And Politics

This is the most contentious campaign season in memory, yet business goes on. Boat repairs, restaurants, banking -- you name it. Commerce continues despite the uncertainty of the election. The economy consistently ranks as the biggest issue for most Americans. Taxes, regulations, health care, immigration even the combative tone of this election -- does the uncertainty of this election threaten to hurt or help business? We gathered business owners and leaders to hear how business is right now (steady to great), how politics affects their business (little to none) and why economic anxiety is so high. • Roberto Estrada, Co-Founder & CEO, HolaDoctor • Kristy Hebert, COO, Wards Marine Electric • Abe Ng, Founder and CEO, Sushi Maki • Jay Pelham, President, Total Bank • Manny Ruiz, Founder and CEO, Hispanicize Media Group What are the economic stakes in this election? Ng: As a business we don't shape our policies by elections but certainly people do take a wait and see approach. Hebert: