Shutdowns are not just political theater. They are business disruptions. It’s time for Congress to reopen the government and give small businesses the stability we deserve. Guest columnist

Perlla DeLuca is the president of Southeast Constructors, a women-owned small business that specializes in heavy construction.

On Oct. 29 and 30, I'm joining over 2,000 small-business owners from across the country in Washington, D.C., for the largest-ever gathering of entrepreneurs at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit . We are coming together to advocate for the policies that matter most to our businesses, our employees and our communities. But this year, our journey is shadowed by a government shutdown, which is impacting my business and many others across the country.

As the owner

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