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First Aired May 27, 2023 Veteran and Battle Creek-area entrepreneur Charles Solano – who owns five Biggby Coffee franchises in Calhoun County – has seen first hand that future leaders often just need some training and development to realize their skills. And some encouragement. In this episode, Solano talks about how he and business partner …
First Aired May 27, 2023 Calhoun County Commissioner Steve Frisbie updates listeners on the April Calhoun County update about discussion of a possible transit authority establishment to help bolster public transit. The discussion was pulled from the county agenda in May due to lack of interest from county municipalities. Also, hear Frisbie discuss how to know where …
Movement. It’s a key aspect of good health. So much so, Miles for Memories includes it as part of its mission. In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Anne Clark with Senior Health Partners returns to discuss that importance, as well as some potential offerings that can help participants achieve their movement goals. Episode Resources Miles …
First Aired May 20, 2023 Calhoun County Rep. Jim Haadsma (D-Battle Creek) tells Community Matters Michigan budget reconciliation will likely come right up to the July 1 deadline. Haadsma discusses some of the priorities he sees in the House version, emphasizing a yet-to-be-completed reconciliation between budgets proposed by the Michigan Senate and Governor Gretchen Whitmer. …
First Aired May 20, 2023 In this segment of Community Matters week 32, Battle Creek Community Foundation President and CEO Brenda Hunt discusses the potential for Ford Motor Company’s charitable involvement in Calhoun County as a result of the planned BlueOval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall. Episode Resources Battle Creek Community Foundation websiteBlueOval Battery Park Michigan websiteFord Careers websiteMarshall, …
Miles for Memories volunteer Elizabeth Raleigh – life enrichment director and music therapist with the Calhoun County Care Facility – discusses the incredible effects of music on cognition. Episode Resources Miles for Memories websiteOrder Miles for Memories technologyA Brief Guide for Understanding DementiaMiles for Memories Events PageAll Creating Dementia Solutions episodes ABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIES Miles For Memories is a Calhoun County, Michigan organization …
First Aired May 6, 2023 Battle Creek Assistant City Manager for Community and Economic Development Ted Dearing talks to Community Matters about the city’s development priorities, downtown development and the ripple effects of the Ford BlueOval Battery Park slated for Marshall. Episode Resources Battle Creek City Manager’s Office websiteBlueOval Battery Park Michigan websiteFord Careers websiteMarshall, Michigan websiteMarshall Township, Michigan websiteFord Motor Company press …
First Aired April 29, 2023 Battle Creek Unlimited CEO Joe Sobieralski discusses the economic development organization’s new strategic plan, including a greater focus on community development. He also discusses progress on the downtown hotel renovation and other strategic progress. Episode Resources Battle Creek Unlimited website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns …
