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First Aired March 18, 2023 One of the concerns about electric vehicles is for owners to have the same confidence in reliability they have with their gas-powered cars. Will we eventually be able to charge an EV just as quickly as we fill the tank with gas? In this episode, Dr. Qingliu Wu, a Western …
First Aired March 18, 2023 Krista Trout-Edwards, executive director of the Calhoun County Land Bank, discusses a shift in recent years to fewer demolitions of derelict properties in the county. Instead, she says, they are focused on turning challenged properties around and stabilizing neighborhoods. Episode Resources Calhoun County Land Bank websiteLand Bank available properties in Calhoun County ABOUT …
It is an industry rarity when hiring a business consultant: Guaranteed results or your money back. In this episode, Mike and Will Craig with GKW Business Solutions discuss how their guarantee assures their is no risk for their clients to engage them. Episode Resources GKW Business Solutions websiteMore GKW Business Solutions episodes GKW Business Solutions and Richard Piet Show podcasts are productions …
First Aired March 11, 2023 Every month, Community Matters partners with the Humane Society of South Central Michigan to feature a pet available for adoption. Discussions also include a pet-related subject. In this episode, HSSCM Executive Director Jessica Gilbert introduces us to Oreo, a Beagle/Australian Shepherd mix. The discussion also pivots to heartworm and how HSSCM assures …
First Aired March 4, 2023 A Battle Creek collective of musicians – Blvcksheep – has been invited to perform at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas in mid-March. Their challenge is coming up with the funds to get there. Battle Creek Hip Hop artist James McGee – known as The Allah – talks about his passion …
First Aired March 4, 2023 In this episode of Community Matters, Dr. Nakia Baylis discusses the intent of Battle Creek’s collective of non-profits called The Village Network. Collaborating to achieve equity among Battle Creek’s communities of color, TVN has three main pillars: economic justice, education justice and social justice. Click to hear more. Episode Resources The Village …
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 …
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 …
