Speak up or keep quiet: When politics and business intersect

Business owners are often taught to not speak about politics and political beliefs or risk tuning customers away, but some ignore the advice and advocate openly.

By Louis Llovio
| 5:00 a.m. July 19, 2024
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Florida

Politics used to be a third rail of sorts for businesses.

Sure, business owners made contributions, joined political parties and supported issues and candidates. But for the most part, other than maybe a sign in the window or a bumper sticker on a cash register, political beliefs were something that largely stayed outside the shop or office.