First Aired February 25, 2023 Marshall, Michigan Mayor Jim Schwartz offers his thoughts on the planned BlueOval Battery Park Michigan announced for the Marshall megasite location. Among other things, Schwartz encourages residents to gather as much information as they...
Coach Michele Coy stirs entrepreneurial thoughts in budding businessowners (and even those already in business!) by challenging folks to consider how the people and overall environment around them can affect their mindset. Episode Resources Coach Michele Coy’s...
In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Connie Skidmore continues to impart wisdom from her journey as the main caregiver for a loved one with dementia - until she wasn't. Sherii Sherban also offers some additional perspective on the decision to move a...
It is an industry rarity when hiring a business consultant: Guaranteed results or your money back. In this episode, Mike and Will Craig with GKW Business Solutions discuss how their guarantee assures their is no risk for their clients to engage them. Episode Resources...
First Aired February 18, 2023 Having existed under various names since 1987, the Cereal City Concert Band has performed many concerts with that moniker for some time, now. And, clarinetist Barb Hibiske tells Community Matters the band is "the best it's ever been"...
First Aired February 18, 2023 Richard visits with Jessica Gilbert, executive director of the Humane Society of South Central Michigan - where the COVID-19 pandemic brought some changes in procedure. Some of those changes have lasted beyond the pandemic. Episode...
First Aired February 18, 2023 Ford Motor Company's announcement of a $3.5 billion battery manufacturing plant in Marshall, Michigan on February 13, 2023 brought to light the results of a multi-year effort. In this episode, Battle Creek Unlimited President and CEO...
Following some specific criteria, Summit Pointe helps those who are unhoused and living with behavioral health issues get back on a path of relative independence. The Permanent Supportive Housing program assists folks to stay on that path by providing supports that...
First Aired February 11, 2023 Community Matters asked Stacy Wines, CEO at Carewell Services Southwest in Battle Creek, to discuss the most common scams targeting senior citizens. Wines points out those who love and care for seniors should assist them in warding off...
First Aired February 11, 2023 Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce President Kara Beer visits Community Matters to discuss the 2023 "Love Battle Creek" nominating and voting. The online campaign, started during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeks to spread love to local...