How chaos in D.C. could affect business owners nationwide

INC. THIS MORNING How chaos in D.C. could affect business owners nationwide Good morning, Business owners are taking precautions to prepare for further unrest, in the wake of chaos on Capitol Hill. On Wednesday, Congress temporarily halted its certification of President-elect Joe Biden's election victory after pro-Trump extremists, calling themselves "insurrectionists," pushed past police to successfully breach the U.S. Capitol building. One woman was shot and killed by Capitol Police, and canisters of tear gas filled the rotunda throughout the afternoon. The resulting tumult led many area businesses to seek the aid of private security firms, as the potential violence after dark--and even prolonged days of rioting--reached a fever pitch around midday. All day long, Rudo Robinson's phone rang off the hook. He's the CEO of Trust Security & Fire Services, one of the country's fastest-growing private security firms, based just south of Washington D.C. in Fort Washington, Maryland. Local business owners on the other end of the phone asked him and other firms like his for security guards to help prevent potential property destruction once the mob cleared out of the Capitol building. Wednesday's events were troublesome for plenty of business owners outside the nation's capital, too. Check out our complete coverage of how the chaos on Capitol Hill is affecting entrepreneurs nationwide: - [Why business owners fear the long-term economic consequences of a chaotic transition of power]( - [Opinion: A bad ending for a bad manager]( - [Why Georgia's Senate runoff results could be a win for small business]( SPONSORED CONTENT [The Evolution of Probiotics Is Here, Get 15% Off Seed]( Seed's Daily Synbiotic is a 24-strain probiotic + prebiotic formulated for clinically- and scientifically-studied benefits, including digestive health, skin and heart health, and gut immune function. Its 2-in-1 capsule technology protects sensitive bacteria, delivering a full dose to your gut where they're needed most. [Use code INC15 to get 15% off your first month's supply.]( Inc.’s Best Workplaces. Apply today! Inc. ’s Best Workplaces awards the company cultures that thrive in the face of adversity. Cultures that in response to a pandemic redefine the workplace and continue to enrich it. Cultures that foster employee growth and advancement at all levels. Apply today to be recognized as a place where people love to work, one that sets the standard for excellence in company culture. - Regular rate deadline: January 15, 2020. - [Apply Now](. HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: [The National Association of Manufacturers called on Vice President Mike Pence Wednesday]( to "seriously consider" invoking the 25th amendment of the Constitution to remove President Trump from office. --CNBC Twitter and Facebook [temporarily barred President Trump from posting]( on their platforms following the violence at the Capitol. --Inc. Over a two-week period last March, this fashion company watched as retailers canceled $11 million in orders. [Here's how the founder saved her business.]( --Inc. [This trick might be the closest thing to an off switch]( for your stress. --Inc. Here are [six ways your office will be different in 2021]( assuming you ever go back to it. --The Washington Post Smart bosses in 2021 will let employees turn off their cameras for Zoom meetings. [Here's why.]( --Inc. --Cameron Albert-Deitch Reporter, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback for Inc. This Morning at [calbertdeitch@inc.com](mailto:calbertdeitch@inc.com?subject=) or on [Twitter]( and [sign up for daily text messages]( from me. [Click here]( to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, [Unsubscribe]( • [Update Profile]( • [View in Browser]( • [Privacy Policy](