Five Things We’re Reading

Jun 13, 2023

by Liz Gullett

As MLC’s Communications and Social Media Manager, Liz Gullett keeps clients informed and up-to-date on the goings on in Lansing and the Capitol.

Below are some of the articles that the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do.

The Overseas Highway: The US ‘Floating’ Highway – What’s the story behind the famous highway in Florida?

Marketing In a Privacy-First World – As data privacy laws increase, how will marketers respond to the changing landscape?

13 Top Execs Weigh in On Their Best Strategies for Managing Email – Overwhelmed by your inbox? Here are some tips that could help.

US Hotel Developers Run Out of Cash as Construction Lending Dries Up – What’s behind the latest roadblock in the construction industry?

To Build a Top Performing Team, Ask for 85% Effort – Is giving maximum effort holding you back?

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