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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 …
First Aired May 27, 2023 On May 17, 2023, Battle Creek Public Schools Superintendent Kim Carter announced a new college tuition scholarship for BCPS graduates – including those graduating in 2023. The partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is called Bearcat Advantage and provides tuition and mandatory fees to any Michigan college or university – or historically …
First Aired May 20, 2023 In this month’s Wiggly Tail update from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan features hound-dog mix Clifford. HSSCM Director Jessica Gilbert talks about his traits and what kind of home will suit him best. With better weather, Jessica also discusses some tips for taking your dog out in public. …
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, …
First Aired May 31, 2023 Economic development entity Southwest Michigan First, focused on Kalamazoo and surrounding area, announced in 2023 confirmation of something that has been discussed for more than 20 years: A downtown Kalamazoo event center. CEO Jonas Peterson talks about that development and how it fits in the region. Peterson also tells Community Matters about …
First Aired May 13, 2023 Established in 1997, the New Holland Brewing Company began in Holland, Michigan. Today, the company is well established as a craft brewer and distiller. With two brewpubs in Holland and Grand Rapids – and tasting rooms in Saugatuck and South Haven – the company chose downtown Battle Creek to open …
First Aired May 13, 2023 Various events at local breweries and a beer tourbus are all part of Battle Creek Beer Week, May 15-20, 2023. Jeremy Andrews of Penetrator Events tells Community Matters about all that is planned. The event is a collaboration between Penetrator Events and the City of Battle Creek Small Business Development Office. …
