Regulations issued by politicians at the municipal and state levels can have a profound effect on business operations. Local ordinances can change the business environment in terms of licensing and zoning requirements, employment law and even traffic patterns. Business people can promote a business-friendly community by forming productive relationships with their local and state representatives.
 
Business owners everywhere are wondering how the nation’s post-election political environment will affect revenues and profits in 2017. And no wonder: Legislation coming out of Washington can have a profound impact on the economy.
 
But as important as federal ...