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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” during this discussion about its special “Lift Every Voice” concert. Episode Resources Cereal City Concert …
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 Resources HSSCM websiteHSSCM Volunteer ProgramMore Community Matters ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to …
Ford Motor Company President and CEO Jim Farley, announces a plan for a new battery facility in Marshall, Mich., during an event held at Ford Ion Park in Romulus, Mich., on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. The $3.5 billion investment makes Ford the first automaker to commit to build both nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) and lithium …
Photo by Joshua Hoehne 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 scammers. Episode Resources Carewell Services websiteNational Do-Not-Call Registry websiteFederal Trade Commission scam alert website …
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 businesses across Calhoun County by asking for nominations from locals in over 40 categories. …
Courtesy City of Battle Creek First Aired February 11, 2023 Battle Creek City Manager Rebecca Fleury checks in with Community Matters, discussing a variety of areas. Those include her perspective on the interim police chief, a study of the Battle Creek public safety service model and the potential for a citizens review board. Episode Resources …
Transformative Coach Michele Coy helps potential entrepreneurs understand themselves, and thus, help create a better footing for their business. In this episode, Coach Michele discusses how using the SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats/Traits) even before your business is born can help now – and later. Episode Resources Coach Michele Coy’s websiteCoach Michele’s original series Transforming Your …
In this episode of the Creating Dementia Solutions podcast, Connie Skidmore – a dedicated Miles for Memories volunteer – shares her insights as a caregiver for a loved one living with dementia. Episode Resources Miles for Memories websiteOrder Miles for Memories technologyA Brief Guide for Understanding DementiaMiles for Memories Events Page (to be updated at various times in 2023)All Creating Dementia Solutions episodes ABOUT MILES …
