Industry Insight

Q: What impact will this fall’s mid-term elections have on the green industry?

If there is a shift in power in Congress, and I predict there will be, that will create a glimmer of optimism in the business community. Just a glimmer.
 
Benton A. Foret, President
Chackbay Nursery and Landscaping
Thibodaux, La.

Elections always create fear of change. Once the election is over, regardless of the outcome, the dust will settle and the financial engines will move on. The economy should continue to grow and spending will be markedly improved in the spring.

Richard Heller, CEO
Greener By Design
New Rochelle, N.Y.

They won’t have an immediate effect. We are still 1-2 years away at least from seeing any real help from the economy in helping our businesses move forward.  It’s related to the demand in new housing, which will create growth in jobs, which creates more spending.  P.S. – Being the Republican I am, I’m all for less in taxes, which will allow me to spend more $$$.

Tom Heaviland, President
Heaviland Enterprises
Vista, Calif.

It should balance out the “power” in Washington and allow some things to get done. At some point something has to give in the economy. The results might – and I say might – give the small business owner some hope about the future and give them the confidence to invest in their entities.
 
Marty Grunder, President
Grunder Landscaping Co.
Miamisburg, Ohio

They will give us a little more certainty as to what we can expect from Washington regardless of the outcome. People are waiting on the sidelines to see what happens.

Andrew Blanchford, President
Blanchford Landscape Contractors,
Bozeman, Mont.