Fresh back from Governor Gretchen Whitmer's business development mission to Japan, Battle Creek Unlimited's Joe Sobieralski returns to Community Matters. He discusses the multimillion dollar reinvestment by DENSO Manufacturing Michigan to modernize its...
In the second episode of Richard's first EV adventure in a Ford Mustang Mach-E, he discusses the distance test. OK, so, range anxiety is real when it comes to EVs. But, if you enter into it with the right frame of mind, it actually works out well. Admittedly,...
Glenn Kowalske, spokesperson for the organization opposing construction of the BlueOval Battery Park Michigan plant in Marshall, returns to Community Matters. This is Kowalske's first conversation with Community Matters after a judge ruled against the Committee...
Miles for Memories bracelets, nuggets and watches are tremendous technology designed to "Help Home" folks with dementia. On this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, we now learn from Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark that technology can be helpful to those...
In the second of several episodes focused on the Summit Pointe partnerships in Calhoun County, representatives of Grace Health join the discussion. Grace Health and Summit Pointe have examined care partnerships across the board, including a collaborative pharmacy set...
The Humane Society of South Central Michigan representative of adoptable pets this time is Sid, a Terrier/Australian Cattle Dog mix. Jessica Gilbert visits Community Matters to fill us in on Sid, who has a lot of energy and is ready for an active owner. We'll...
Ford Motor Company's plans for a lithium iron phosphate battery production facility in Marshall, Michigan seemingly remain on track. On September 15, 2023, Judge William Marietti sided with Ford in a decision over potential rezoning of the site. The case was...
Following up on episode 5 of the Summit Pointe series, new and updated suicide prevention resources are the focus of this discussion. Episode ResourcesSummit Pointe-First Step websiteVirtual QPR Training Eventbrite Scheduling Summit Pointe Suicide Prevention and other...
First Aired September 9, 2023 Luke Wilson is quite clear: "I was pretty much against electric vehicle ownership about ten years ago." Fast forward to the summer of 2023 and Luke joined his fellow members of the West Michigan Mustang Club, showing off his 2022 Ford...
First Aired September 9, 2023 An analysis of the latest Calhoun County ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) information shows a glimmer of hope: A reduction in poverty stats in the county. Alyssa Stewart, chief impact officer with the United Way of South...