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(Community Matters 29) Battle Creek Unlimited Announces Renewed Strategic Focus, Economic Update

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 …

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(Community Matters 28) Property Values, Road Repairs, Public Transit: Calhoun County Update

First Aired April 22, 2023 In the latest update from Calhoun County Government, Commission Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie and Administrator Kelli Scott discuss: The purpose of the Board of Commissioners Equalization Session in April and the overall equalization process to determine property values. A continuing focus on road repairs in the county – particularly in smaller townships where a …

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(Community Matters 26) Some Opponents to Marshall Ford Plant Feel Unheard, Out of Loop

First Aired April 8, 2023 Ford’s BlueOval Battery Park Michigan is expected to open in 2026 at the Marshall Megasite. But, as we hear from Marshall Township resident Glenn Kowalske – part of an environmental conservation group called Seedkeepers – some are against the development. Kowalske says the group is most concerned about a lack of information readily provided …

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(Community Matters 25) Haadsma on BlueOval: Best Regional Economic News in ‘Decades’

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 …

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(Community Matters 25) Ford in Marshall: ‘We Want to Be Good Neighbors’

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 …

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(Community Matters 21) MAEDA: ‘We Have Parcels We Need’ for Ford Battery Plant

First Aired March 4, 2023*Note: The Michigan Legislature approved a $1.3B spending bill, including $630M for the BlueOval Battery Park at the Marshall Megasite. Read more here.Jim Durian, CEO with Choose Marshall – also known as MAEDA, the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance – tells Community Matters all land parcels needed for the Ford BlueOval Michigan Battery Plant have been …

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(Community Matters 20) Marshall Mayor Encourages Residents to be Informed About Ford Plant

First Aired February 25, 2023 Marshall, Michigan Mayor Jim Schwartz offers his thoughts on the planned BlueOval Battery Park Michigan announced for the Marshall megasite location. Among other things, Schwartz encourages residents to gather as much information as they can as details emerge. Episode Resources Marshall, Michigan websiteMarshall Township,  Michigan websiteFord Motor Company press release about BlueOval Battery …

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(Community Matters 20) Calhoun County Vice-Chair: Ford Battery Plant Checks the Right Boxes

First Aired February 25, 2023 In his latest update from the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners, Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie offers his perspective on the planned BlueOval Battery Park Michigan at the Marshall megasite. Episode Resources Calhoun County Board of Commissioners websiteCalhoun County Board 2023 Agendas, Online ViewingFord Motor Company press release about BlueOval Battery Park MichiganChoose Marshall-MAEDA websiteBCU Discusses Ford’s …

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