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First Aired May 31, 2023 Economic development entity Southwest Michigan First, focused on Kalamazoo and surrounding area, announced in 2023 confirmation of something that has been discussed for more than 20 years: A downtown Kalamazoo event center. CEO Jonas Peterson talks about that development and how it fits in the region. Peterson also tells Community Matters about …
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 …
First Aired November 5, 2022 On this episode of Community Matters, Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke offers his view on current and upcoming priorities for the city. Click to hear Mayor Behnke discuss safety, housing and more. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek websiteBattle Creek Mayor and Commission websiteMayor Mark Behnke websiteVince Pavone discusses the intent of Community Matters …
