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For some, it might seem a little scary to trust open source software as the basis for a critical program in your business. But, should we really be afraid of it? Hear AE Tech Design’s Roger Ferworn and Richard Piet discuss why it may not be all that frightening. Episode ResourcesAE Tech Design websiteBook an Appointment with …
In this episode of the Summit Pointe series, we sit down with our longtime CEO Jeannie Goodrich. After 29 years at the organization, Jeannie talks about working her way up the ranks, the staff and work that inspires her and how she goes to bed at the end of a weekend excited to get back …
On the job since late 2023, Ford Motor Company BlueOval Battery Park Michigan CEO Scott Davis sat down with Community Matters for his first-ever local media interview. He outlined a wave of giving to various attractions in Calhoun County. Davis also discussed the progress of construction on the plant going up along Michigan Avenue in …
It’s a first for our Wiggly Tail updates from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan: Spotlighting a pet we’ve shared with you before who still hasn’t been adopted. Enter Sid. In September 2023 on Community Matters, we told you about this Austrailian Cattle Dog/Terrier mix who, according to Executive Director Jessica Gilbert, is a …
Former U.S. Representative Mike Rogers from Michigan chaired the House Intelligence Committee from 2011 to 2015. Rogers, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024, talks about how national intelligence is viewed now compared to then, given the cyber threats posed online. Episode ResourcesMike Rogers’ Legislative HistoryNational Security Institute Mike Rogers’ Bio ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer …
In this Summit Pointe episode, our own Mindy Oisten – director of autism services – talks about the newly relocated autism center. Now situated at 155 Garfield Avenue in Battle Creek, the Summit Pointe Autism Center offers added space and new programs – along with some dreams for further expansion. Episode ResourcesMore about the Summit …
Michigan 45th District Rep. Sarah Lightner (R-Springport) returns to Community Matters for an update on legislative activity. In particular, Lightner discusses the beginning of the state budget process. The state must pass a balanced budget by July 1 every year. Lightner serves as the minority vice chair of the Michigan House Appropriations Committee. Lightner also expresses …
Calling all household hazardous waste, old unused electronics, scrap metal and more: Earth Day wants you! Calhoun County’s Earth Day recycling event will happen Monday, April 22, 2024 from noon to 5:30 PM at Bailey Park, 1350 Capital Avenue NE in Battle Creek, near C.O. Brown Stadium. Click to hear Sarah Lundy, Calhoun County solid …
