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First Aired February 4, 2023 Rising energy costs mean more Michiganders are asking for help through various channels to pay their utility bills. In this episode, Bethany Stutzman discusses the United Way Program Assistance Center, which – at the time of the interview – was handing record amounts of applications for assistance. NOTE: After the interview …
First Aired January 28, 2023 Charitable Union CEO Teresa Allen encourages folks to donate unused blue jeans to help meet demand for them in its mission to contribute to human dignity. Charitable Union provides free of charge clothing, personal care items, steel-toed shoes and more. The organization, celebrating 136 years of service, assists Calhoun County residents …
Before you interview a possible business consultant, Mike and Will Craig of GKW Business Solutions recommend asking five specific questions in order to help determine if it is a good fit.This father-and-son business consulting team share these and other insights in the GKW Business Solutions podcast. Episode Resources GKW Business Solutions websiteMore GKW Business Solutions episodes GKW Business Solutions and Richard Piet …
Courtesy Summit Pointe First Aired January 21, 2023 Calhoun County’s behavioral health organization, Summit Pointe, announced in December 2022 it would move its medical services to 175 College Street in Battle Creek – on the opposite side of the First Step urgent care building. In this episode, Operations Director Jamie Schook discusses this change and …
First Aired January 21, 2023 Peter Vogel joined the South Michigan Food Bank four years ago – just in time to face record demands for food assistance over the COVID-19 pandemic. In this discussion he talks about how they managed while demand was doubled. Looking ahead, Vogel sees other challenges, too, but remains energized and upbeat about …
Rick Chambers, founder of Rick Chambers and Associates. Courtesy Facebook and Rick Chambers and Associates It’s true: Business owners and managers have a lot to do to operate their businesses successfully. That means, sometimes, thinks like communications, marketing and public relations are not a primary focus. We asked award-winning PR expert and strategist Rick Chambers …
First Aired January 14, 2023 With the announcement that Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker will retire in early 2023, Deputy Chief Shannon Bagley has been tapped as interim chief. Bagley discusses his law enforcement career and priorities for the BCPD in this episode. Episode Resources Listen: (Community Matters 7) BC Police Chief Speaks Frankly About Effects of …
First Aired January 14, 2023 Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker announced his retirement in late 2022, with his last day on the job January 31, 2023. In this episode, Chief Blocker discusses whether his initial goals for the department have been met, what led to his decision to step down and the handoff to …
