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First Aired April 1, 2023 As MDOT spokesman Nick Schirripa jokes, Michigan’s spring flower – the orange construction barrel – has started to “bloom” in Calhoun County. Specifically, construction has begun on I-94 between Helmer and 17 1/2 Mile Roads, where repaving and bridge repairs are the focus. Episode Resources Mi-Drive construction interactive mapMDOT construction info – I-94 …
First Aired April 1, 2023 In the first of his periodic check-ins with Community Matters, Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-44th District) discusses his impressions of the Ford BlueOval battery plant slated for the Marshall Megasite. He also discusses recent legislative action in the Michigan House, including repeal of Right-to-Work. Episode Resources Michigan House of Representatives websiteRep. Jim …
First Aired April 1, 2023 In continuing coverage of the Ford Motor Company Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan slated for the Marshall Megasite, Community Matters visits, this time, with Ford directly. In this episode, Ford Regional Government Affairs Manager Stephanie Fries discusses several aspects of the project, including employment opportunities and upcoming communication sessions with …
In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Cassandra Lucas-Moore with Carewell Services Southwest discusses nutrition and dementia. Specifically, she discusses different foods that appear on a list of those that help brain health – and some that don’t. Episode Resources Miles for Memories websiteOrder Miles for Memories technologyA Brief Guide for Understanding DementiaMiles for Memories Events PageAll Creating Dementia Solutions episodesCarewell Services: Senior …
First Aired March 25, 2023 Jeremy Andrews with Battle Creek’s Penetrator Events talks about The Big Cheese Mac and Cheese Fest set for April 15, 2023. He also talks about other events and their inspiration. Jeremy also talks about an upcoming co-op grocery planned for downtown Battle Creek. Episode Resources Penetrator Events websiteSprout Co-Op websiteFood Co-Op Hopes to Bring More …
First Aired March 25, 2023 Calhoun County dementia research and programming organization Miles for Memories plans its annual research update for April 25, 2023 at the Kool Family Community Center in Battle Creek. Lead volunteer Sherii Sherban discusses the intent of the event, as well as when and where – and what folks should do if they would like …
First Aired March 25, 2023 Calhoun County Board Vice Chair Steve Frisbie offers a periodic update on commission business on Community Matters. This time, he discusses an ordinance Calhoun County municipalities can elect to enact – or not. As well, he discusses FireKeepers Casino revenue sharing which was recently allocated. Episode Resources Calhoun County Board of …
In episode 6 of Transforming Your Business Mindset, Coach Michele Coy talks about pain. It’s a four-letter word, but as Coach Michele discusses, it is also an important way entrepreneurs can learn. Episode Resources Coach Michele Coy’s websiteCoach Michele’s original series Transforming Your Money MindsetScore Resources for EntrepreneursJohn Maxwell Leadership About MicheleMichele Coy is a business leadership and mindset coach. Michele …
