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First Aired December 24, 2022 Battle Creek Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Robert Phillips notes the organization’s accomplishments in 2022 as well as a look at what is to come. Episode Resources Battle Creek Habitat websiteBattle Creek Habitat ReStoreBattle Creek Habitat ReStore location ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community …
First Aired December 24, 2022 Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke discusses the new city commission and vice-mayor, now officially sworn in and ready to focus on 2023 priorities. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek websiteBattle Creek Mayor and Commission websiteMayor Mark Behnke website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community …
Battle Creek customers of Summit Pointe visiting the Capital Avenue and Michigan Avenue locations for medical appointments will now go 175 College Street instead. In this episode, Operations Director Jamie Schook discusses how the north end of the College Street building, opposite First Step, is being used. Episode Resources Summit Pointe websiteSummit Pointe First Step Psychiatric Urgent CareAll Summit Pointe podcast …
First Aired December 17, 2022 Battle Creek’s Charitable Union Director Teresa Allen talks about the three ways the organization offers clothing and other essentials to those in need in Battle Creek. She notes that in 2022, there has never been a higher demand for their assistance. Episode Resources Charitable Union websiteDonate to Charitable UnionCharitable Union donation location ABOUT …
First Aired December 17, 2022 Battle Creek Community Foundation President and CEO Brenda Hunt discusses the concept of the “enterprise zone” in the Foundation building in Battle Creek. The entrepreneurial concept paves the way for new social enterprises Episode Resources BCCF website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host …
First Aired December 10, 2022 While The Haven of Rest in Battle Creek has been providing helpful services for the homeless since 1956, Executive Director Daniel Jones tells Community Matters the COVID-19 pandemic helped pave the way to adapt and expand. Click to hear him also provide an understanding for the three general categories of …
First Aired December 10, 2022 Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich discusses First Step, Calhoun County’s behavioral health urgent care center opened in 2021. She also offers input on Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker’s perspectives about societal mental health issues overall. Episode Resources Summit Pointe websiteSummit Pointe podcast series hosted by Richard PietSummit Pointe First Step: 5K Visit in …
In this episode of the GKW Business Solutions podcast, Mike and Will Craig shatter five often-heard myths associated with TPS/Lean Manufacturing. If your small manufacturing business is struggling in the current business climate – even if it is not – click to listen to Mike and Will offer a perspective on these myths you need to …
