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In another Summit Pointe Community Connection episode, representatives from the Bronson Battle Creek Emergency Department and Summit Pointe/First Step reflect on how their commitment to serving Calhoun County residents has worked out. Summit Pointe Clinical Director Sean Field and Paul Bodenberg, who has overseen the Bronson Battle Creek ED, talk about how both entities have …
In this episode of Community Matters, The Center for Economic Accountability President John Mozena elaborates on bestowing Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park Michigan as 2023’s “Worst Economic Development Deal of the Year”. Mozena discusses the basis for the distinction – comparing it to other similar projects – as well as his overall belief that big subsidies are not the …
Caregivers for those living with dementia are an especially dedicated group. Particularly if the one for whom they are caring is a relative, such as a spouse. Sometimes, though, that dedication can lead to exhaustion. In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Miles for Memories founder Sherii Sherban talks about what respite really means – and …
“It never slowed down.” That’s the word from Battle Creek Unlimited President Joe Sobieralski during what may seem like an acceleration in the pace of new projects being announced in Battle Creek. Sobieralski offers perspective to Community Matters about the announcement of a new renaissance zone designation for WK Kellogg Co’s Battle Creek manufacturing facility, as well …
The $1.7 billion in state and local incentives Ford Motor Company was initially promised for the Marshall, Michigan BlueOval EV battery production facility has left many folks uncertain, at least, about the subsidies. Some say it’s the cost of being competitive and keeping high-paying manufacturing jobs in Michigan. Others worry about how the subsidies will …
Imagine the scenario: Family and friends gather for traditional holiday celebrations. Except, this year, you join relatives you haven’t seen in months – and a loved one in attendance seems different. Could they be displaying symptoms of dementia? Miles for Memories founder Sherii Sherban comes back to Community Matters, saying such a situation isn’t uncommon. Holiday …
Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke sits down with Community Matters for an end-of-year look at the initiatives that served as priorities in 2023 – and a look ahead at the new year. Episode ResourcesBattle Creek Mayor and City Commission websiteCity of Battle Creek websiteBattle Creek City Clerk Elections websiteMore Community Matters: County Clerk Hinkley Discusses Early Voting ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK …
Miles for Memories volunteer Connie Skidmore returns in this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions to offer first-hand advice as folks prepare for holiday gatherings that will include a loved one with dementia. Connie discusses approaches which can help adapt festivities to better suit those with dementia who may be attending. As well, she talks about preparing loved …
