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First Aired August 5, 2023 In an update on the Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan project, Jim Durian, CEO of the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance (MAEDA) tells Community Matters the unbuilt plant is already attracting allied industies. Durian said a concrete mixing company, Shafer Redi-Mix, intends to buy a space at The Brooks industrial and research park – a move that …
First Aired August 5, 2023 UPDATE: After this story was published, efforts to move the next hearing to later August 2023 did not eventuate. A hearing was heard on August 9, 2023, as originally scheduled. A final written decision from the judge in the case is expected in late August 2023. Opponents of the Ford BlueOval …
Is your business ready for a new customer relationship management (CRM) solution? In this episode, the experts at Hubspot and Skyodin Marketing – a special Hubspot partner – talk about the intent behind Hubspot and how it can help organize several of your company’s functions seamlessly. Episode Resources Skyodin Marketing website ABOUT SKYODIN MARKETINGSkyodin Marketing, based in southwest …
First Aired July 29, 2023 Calhoun County Board of Commissioners Vice-Chair Steve Frisbie returns, this time with Administrator/Controller Kelli Scott. The pair discusses the outcome of the county’s annual audit, as well as the Board’s extension of Scott’s contract. Episode ResourcesCalhoun County websiteCalhoun County Board of Commissioners websiteCalhoun County Administration website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host …
First Aired July 29, 2023 With the expected Ford BlueOval Battery Park Michigan plant in Marshall, some may be wondering: When can I apply for one of the 2500 jobs expected? What type of jobs will they be? What skills would I need? At press time, Ford had not offered insights yet into many of those details. …
First Aired July 22, 2023 A member of the legal team representing the Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance (MAEDA) tells Community Matters he does not believe the Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite will win its lawsuit. Attorney Richard Lindsey believes a written opinion in the case released July 17, 2023 by Judge William Marietti – which shot down an …
First Aired July 22, 2023 In his first interview with Community Matters since a judge ruled against a proposed preliminary injunction meant to stop work at the Marshall (Michigan) Megasite, Glenn Kowalske talks about next steps. A member of the Committee for Marshall – Not the Megasite, Kowalske offers a peek into the committee’s thinking while work continues …
First Aired July 15, 2023 The Charitable Union in Battle Creek is ramping up its annual effort to get new or gently used school clothes to local children in need. Teresa Allen returns to Community Matters to discuss how you can help. Episode ResourcesCharitable Union websiteCommunity Matters: More Charitable Union episodes Back To School Clothing Drive Drop-Off …
