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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 May 13, 2023 Established in 1997, the New Holland Brewing Company began in Holland, Michigan. Today, the company is well established as a craft brewer and distiller. With two brewpubs in Holland and Grand Rapids – and tasting rooms in Saugatuck and South Haven – the company chose downtown Battle Creek to open …
First Aired May 13, 2023 Various events at local breweries and a beer tourbus are all part of Battle Creek Beer Week, May 15-20, 2023. Jeremy Andrews of Penetrator Events tells Community Matters about all that is planned. The event is a collaboration between Penetrator Events and the City of Battle Creek Small Business Development Office. …
First Aired April 29, 2023 The Battle Creek Women’s Co-Op discusses their signature fundraising event – the Painted Chair Affair and More. Executive Director Teresa Mominee-Young and event co-chair Richard Schlatter talk about the group’s mission, how artists come up with painted chairs and other artwork attendees can bid on, as well as some of the history …
First Aired April 29, 2023 Michigan 42nd District Representative Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) checks in for a legislative update, and more. In this episode, he discusses his decision to vote in favor of the safe gun storage legislation, as well as working in the role of minority leader – leading Michigan House Republicans in Lansing. Rep. Hall …
First Aired April 15, 2023 The Cereal City Concert Band‘s spring concert, set for April 30, 2023, will feature some familiar pieces from stage and screen. The concert, called Fantastical Features: Music of Stage, Screen and Imagination” promises symphonic dances from “Fiddler on the Roof”, A Disney Spectacular and John Williams’ Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, …
First Aired April 15, 2023 The Wiggly Tail update for April 2023 includes beautiful, fuzzy Great Pyrenees-mix puppies (yep, they will be big dogs!). Jessica Gilbert with the Humane Society of South Central Michigan also shares with Community Matters some thoughts about the craze to give your indoor cats a little taste of the outdoors: The catio. We also …
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. …
