Five Things We’re Reading

Jul 23, 2024

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

How to Gracefully Decline a Network Request – What are some guidelines for deciding if you should decline a networking invitation?

IBM Created the World’s First Smartphone 25 Years Ago – The newest technology at the time, why did it fade to the wayside and how has smartphone usage evolved since the 1990’s?

Inside the Democratic Reboot: Joy, Hope and Fear – With Vice President Harris becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee, how might she step into the role with only a few months until Election Day?

How Oakland Hills Country Club Became One of Golf’s Most Iconic Venues – Founded in 1916, how did the club evolve to become a partner with the USGA?

Why You Should Buy Physical Copies of Your Favorite Books – eBooks provide a level of convenience that physical books don’t, however, why should you invest the money, and space, to own copies of your favorite books?

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