This time on the BC City Connection, John Hart of the Small Business Development Office talks about Open4BizBC.com, a self-serve website that helps entrepreneurs understand what it really takes to open a business in Battle Creek. The discussion breaks down how the...
This time on Inside Calhoun County, Assistant Director of Community Development Lucy Hough discusses a practical plan to build a drive-through recycle center. The proposed center expands hours, adds year-round drop-offs for hard-to-recycle items, and boosts Calhoun...
Marshall Attorney Richard Lindsay, on the MAEDA/Ford legal team, returns to Community Matters after the latest developments in the long legal drama surrounding Ford's BlueOval battery plant development. In late February 2026, the Michigan Court of Appeals reviewed and...
Marshall Mayor Scott Wolfersberger returns to Community Matters discussing Marshall’s budget, services, and identity while keeping focused on community life. He also discusses the long legal drama surrounding the BlueOval development in Marshall - and how that affects...
This time on the Summit Pointe Podcast, we explore how self-determination lets people direct Medicaid-funded services, hire trusted caregivers, and build real independence with guidance from our self-determination coordinator, Nicole. Freedom, authority, and...
This time on the BC CIty Connection housing focus, Darcy Schmitt and Krista Trout-Edwards share how the city and the Calhoun County Land Bank align land, zoning, and neighborhood input to turn vacant parcels into infill homes. The discussion maps the shift in...
Battle Creek's Willard Library has a lot more to offer than just checking out the latest books.Whether it's puzzle bowl, yoga, cardio drumming, or the maker space, the library has something for everyone. Willard Library Executive Director Matt Willis, talks...
The road projects are coming in Calhoun County, with a large one continuing in Marshall. Nick Schirripa from the Michigan Department of Transportation tells Community Matters what people can expect as they kick off construction at the western end of the Marshall...
Calling all foodies, comedy and music lovers, there's lots of opportunities to try some new dishes, laugh and enjoy great music in Battle Creek in March. Community Matters highlights upcoming events presented by the Downtown Battle Creek Zine (DBCZ)! In this...
On this Inside Calhoun County, an update on the Calhoun County Broadband Task Force and its efforts to make high speed internet access available and more reliable. Communications Specialist Lynn Meikle traces how a grassroots effort grew into a county-backed plan to...