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(Community Matters 23) Goodwill Summer Work Program Seeks Opportunities for BCCHS Students

First Aired March 18, 2023 In this discussion, Keiara Gladney with Goodwill Industries discusses the significant connection the organization plays with Battle Creek Central High School. Specifically, she discusses career readiness and summer work programs which connect students with paid work opportunities at Calhoun County businesses. The program is also seeking more Calhoun County businesses to participate. …

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(Community Matters 23) Less Demo, More Reno and Sales at Calhoun County Land Bank

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 …

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(Community Matters 22) March Wiggly Tail: Sweet Oreo is Ready to Adopt You

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 …

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PR Should Be the Conscience of Your Organization (and Should NOT Include Spin!)

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 …

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Initiative Seeks to Connect Minority-Owned Suppliers with Larger SW Michigan Businesses

Khari Worthy’s company – Worthy Construction of Kalamazoo – has been in business since 2017. Like many entrepreneurs newly in business, Khari’s company met with early success, but was ready for some growth guidance. At the same time, an initiative to assist minority-owned businesses with entrepreneurial growth and support was coming together. Khari was a perfect candidate. …

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(Summit Pointe Ep 8) The Summit Pointe Autism Center

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the rate of Autism Spectrum Disorder has nearly tripled since 2000. That is according to a collaborative report from the CDC and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health released in 2020. Summit Pointe, the behavioral health authority in Calhoun County, Michigan, assists residents with new …

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‘Sir Plows-A-Lot’, ‘Betty Whiteout’: Michigan DOT Has Fun with Motorists’ Names for Snowplows

The Richard Piet Show is a Livemic Communications podcast. Sometimes, you might be surprised by what strikes a chord with people. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) found out when an idea to involve Michiganders in a fun game of “Name That Snowplow”. Thousands of entries were received – and waded through – in order to choose the best …

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