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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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(Community Matters 22) Chamber: Love BC Campaign Brings 500 Nominations and 3500 Votes

First Aired March 11, 2023 The Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce “Love Battle Creek” social media campaign brought its greatest participation ever in 2023. The nominating and voting for local businesses in 43 different categories – conducted online – ran from mid-February to early-March. Chamber President Kara Beer brings us up to date in this episode. …

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(Community Matters 22) Info Sessions Planned on Becoming a Battle Creek Homeowner

First Aired March 11, 2023 The Battle Creek Area Association of Realtors plans another in its quarterly Homeowners Workshops on March 14, 2023. Others are planned each quarter for the remainder of 2023. BCAAR CEO Amanda Lankerd discusses the intent behind the workshops, as well as some perspective on the current housing market in Battle Creek and …

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