Engler named interim president of Michigan State University
Former Business Roundtable President John Engler has been appointed interim president of Michigan State University, whose previous president resigned in the wake of the scandal involving a university doctor convicted of molesting young women in the USA Gymnastics program. Engler is the former governor of Michigan as well as the former head of the National Association of Manufacturers. He led BRT for six years, stepping down in 2017. MSU's board of trustees appointed Engler as interim president Jan. 31, as MSU conducts a nationwide search for a replacement.
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President Donald Trump earned generally high marks from business groups for his State of the Union address Jan. 30, but some associations used the opportunity to urge lawmakers to enact a meaningful immigration overhaul and protect free trade agreements. Trump also called for a $1.5 trillion investment in infrastructure. Many association leaders welcomed this policy proposal in statements reacting to the speech:
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Special touches add up to big changes in meeting experience
Refocusing events on personal interaction, attendee delight and fun learning can help foster a ‘fear of missing out' at gatherings A cooking demo at WASTECON, featuring keynote Thomas McQuillan and chef David Mawhinney, gave attendees a real-world experience with the difficulty curtailing food waste.
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Lobbying surge in 2017 linked to taxes, new Trump administration
Some groups report million-dollar increases in spending Related contentChart: 2017 top spenders by sector
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