Getting Back to Business.

We are reaching the end of another political season.  Frankly, I am tired of the political ads, charges and counter-charges, and social media pitches that are patently false.  It is easy for people to get jaded by the process.  I know that I do.

Interestingly, when the ballots are counted, and the dust settles, we Americans do a pretty good job getting back to business and living our lives.  That is what I think makes this nation great is that once the election is over, we can learn to live with each other instead of stockpiling weapons and heading to the hills.

One of the strengths of this kind of Town Hall Democracy is the local Chamber of Commerce.   This last week, I had the pleasure of being at the Joliet Chamber of Commerce open house.  Here, along with many of the other local business people, we conducted the mundane routines of a democracy: drumming up business, making contacts, and networking among like-minded people.  We were not Democrats or Republicans; we were just business people. 

This activity goes on yearly in relative obscurity, but it makes a difference as the knowledge of conducting business is passed on from member to member and generation to generation.  Even though I am a high-tech software start-up, I am glad to be part of this legacy.  I have even received some inquiries from engineering firms about how our software can help them manage their products.  If you want to know more, please drop us a line.  

Just remember that only a few days are left, and the election will end.

Until next time.