Five Things We’re Reading

Oct 29, 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.

When You’re Told You’re Not Strategic Enough – How can you make your strategy visible and easy to understand so others can realize its existence and value?

The Mystery of One of Italy’s Most Iconic Pastas – The truth behind Tortellini isn’t what most people think and like many iconic dishes, is full of a rich history. 

Why 60 Degrees in Fall Feels Different Than in the Spring What are the meteorological and biological reasons that the same temperature, at different times during the year, feels different?

Why It’s Important to Support Fintechs in the Acceleration Age—Even though they may not move as quickly as some would like, there are good reasons to support fintechs, which are pivotal players in our digital age.

Design Products That Won’t Become Obsolete – Are adaptable products the answer to a world where products quickly become dated upon release?

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