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Livemic Communications Podcast Network

Richard Piet, known to terrestrial radio listeners in Southwest Michigan for years as the genial host of an informative and engaging interview program, founded Livemic Communications in 2021. Livemic helps businesses, non-profits, entrepreneurs share their stories with purposeful podcast engagement tools.As a media interviewer for more than 20 years, Richard brings his skills to clients" episodes and creates a dynamic back-and-forth where interviewees show their expertise, build trust and audiences,

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2:59

(Community Matters 152) Battle Creek's AccessVision...

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2025/09/05

Have an idea for a local TV program? AccessVision - Battle Creek's local community access media center is ready to help. Community Matters stopped by the AccessVision tent during the Battle Creek Community Foundation Annual Meeting and Block Party and chatted with Executive Director Jason Augenstein, discussing how residents can take advantage of the resources they offer. Episode Resources AccessVision ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to h...

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(Community Matters 152) One Year and Counting: DBCZ...

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2025/09/05

The Downtown Battle Creek Zine - founded by former Battle Creek Enquirer reporters Nick Buckley and Annie Kelley - marks a year in existence by announcing new backing from EncourageBC!. Encourage BC! is a unit of the Battle Creek Community Foundation which energizes and facilitates "positive charitable ideas" in the community. Buckley and Kelley return to Community Matters to talk about the backing, as well as the reception the small publication is receiving from locals. Episode Resources Dow...

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12:39

(EOS Episode 15) Accountability is Partnership

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2025/09/03

Traction for Your Workplace Goals continues in episode 15 with EOS implementer Michele Mollard discussing the benefits of accountability. In fact, we learn that when there is accountability, there is partnership. Episode Resources More Information Email Michele EOS-Traction for Your Workplace Goals is a Livemic Communications production.

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14:42

(Creating Dementia Solutions 63) Fall 2025 Events...

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2025/08/29

For more than 60 episodes, the Creating Dementia Solutions podcast has shined the spotlight on practical information for those living with dementia and their loves ones and caregivers. Miles for Memories makes those initiatives and resources happen, in part, through the great support of the community. In this episode, MFM lead volunteer and founder Sherii Sherban talks about the Community Stroll and Unforgettable Gala - two fun ways to support dementia education, caregiving, technology and mo...

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14:50

(EOS Episode 14) Chaos is Expensive

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2025/08/28

EOS implementer Michele Mollard returns to her series EOS - Traction for Your Workplace Goals talking about something no business owner enjoys: Chaos. Not to mention, chaos in your business is costing you. In episode 14, Michele discusses what chaos looks like - and how EOS calms it. Episode Resources More Information Email Michele EOS-Traction for Your Workplace Goals is a Livemic Communications production.

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15:56

(Community Matters 151) Marshall Historic Home Tour...

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2025/08/28

The Marshal Historical Society's annual Historic Home Tour has been happening for 60 years. The chair of the 2025 event, Debbi Benedict, talks about what makes a Marshall home historic, some of the events planned for the 60th year and her own Marshall love story - which goes back for decades. Episode Resources Marshall Historic Home Tour Marshall Historical Society ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an inte...

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(Community Matters 151) Battle Creek's Next Downtown...

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2025/08/28

If you go by the new cooperative Uproot Market and Eatery on Michigan Avenue in downtown Battle Creek, you are likely to hear the sounds of progress. The bustling of the final touches on a long-vacant downtown building, that is. The Cereal City's next downtown grocery was nearly ready to open when Community Matters caught up with Uproot's Prepared Foods Manager Jeremiah Shelton during the BCCF Block Party. Episode Resources Uproot Market and Eatery ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning ...

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(Community Matters 151) Frisbie Talks Michigan Budget...

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2025/08/28

This week, Republican-led Michigan House of Representatives passed a state budget. Just ahead of that, Rep. Steve Frisbie, (R-Pennfield) joined Community Matters, expressing optimism that budget negotiations would begin in earnest soon. Frisbie called the law mandating a state budget by July 1 ineffective, since "there's no teeth to it, no consequences," allowing the deadline to come and go with no budget discussions underway. If Michigan lawmakers can't send a budget to the governor for appr...

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19:03

(Community Matters 150) Back to School: Pennfield...

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2025/08/22

Many school districts - unlike decades of the past - have returned teachers and students to the classroom before Labor Day. Among them, Battle Creek's Pennfield Schools. Superintendent Stephanie Lemmer joins Community Matters grateful for school building improvements voters got behind by approving a bond request. She also echoes her counterparts in other districts by voicing concerns about the lack of a state budget. Episode Resources Pennfield Schools website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former W...

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17:59

(Community Matters 150) Back to School: Lakeview...

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2025/08/22

July 1 has come and gone and MIchigan lawmakers still have not passed a state budget. By law, the budget should be passed by that date, but the law holds no teeth should that not happen. Meanwhile, Michigan public schools are welcoming students back without knowing what their state-funded budget numbers are. Lakeview Schools Superintendent Dr. William Patterson and Board of Education Chair Eric Greene talk about how the district is managing it. As well, they talk about a new cell phone policy...

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15:29

(Creating Dementia Solutions 62) Have the Caregiver...

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2025/08/22

After a diagnosis of dementia, a lot of feelings and emotions happen. The Miles for Memories' "What's Next" card can help guide families and caregivers as it relates to the next steps during this time (hear more about the "What's Next" card by listening to this previous episode). Another of those steps is to have a conversation about caregiving as early as possible. That's the word from lead Miles for Memories volunteer and founder Sherii Sherban in this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions...

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17:23

(Community Matters 150) Wiggly Tail: Looking for a...

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2025/08/21

Community Matters welcomes back Jessica Gilbert from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan for a Wiggly Tail update. This time, we highlight Scout, a terrier mix ready to find his family. If you're looking for a low-key, loving dog, he may be the one! We also discuss the Canine Training Institute, an affordable training for dogs - as well as how some folks leave a final gift to the Humane Society. Episode Resources Humane Society of South Central Michigan website Richard reads to the k...

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(Community Matters 149) Nominations for Sustained...

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2025/08/14

Know someone who has consistently shown community service toward older adults in Calhoun County? Perhaps they are a professional - or a volunteer. Calhoun County Senior Services encourages you to nominate them for the Joanne Konkle Leadership Award. Accepting nominations until August 21, 2025, Senior Services will reivew nominations and determine a professional and volunteer to receive the honor, named after the former administrator of the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Joanne Ko...

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(Community Matters 149) Jim Haadsma Seeks a Return to...

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2025/08/14

Jim Haadsma was defeated in the November, 2024 election by a narrow margin. Now, after some reflection, the Battle Creek Democrat has decided he wants another shot at representing the Cereal City in the Michigan House of Representatives 44th District. Republican Rep. Steve Frisbie defeated Haadsma by just 79 votes. Haadsma returns to Community Matters to talk about his decision and what motivated it. Episode Resources Haadsma for Michigan Michigan House District 44 ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS For...

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(Community Matters 149) Battle Creek Biggby Stores...

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2025/08/14

They are calling it "Friday Night De'Lights" - a spin on Friday night high school football season - with drinkable treats. Matt Lemmer, a Battle Creek-area Biggby Coffee franchisee, joins Community Matters to talk about the enticements he and fellow franchisee Charles Solano are planning in order to share proceeds from Friday sales with local high school marching bands. Follow Battle Creek Biggby stores on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. Episode Resources Battle Creek Biggby Lo...

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(Oaklawn Health Matters 12) Partnership Bolsters...

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2025/08/14

Sometimes, patients need help with the simpler things, like scheduling appointments with their medical professionals. Other times, they may need assistance with something that is more involved - like accessing home health or medical equipment. In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Oaklawn Medical Group Executive Director Zach Chapman discusses how the CareHarmony partnership helps Oaklawn chronic care patients proactively tend to their health care needs. Episode Resources Oaklawn Care Ma...

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(Community Matters 148) Starr Commonwealth Program to...

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2025/08/07

Back in 2023, Starr Commonwealth President and CEO Elizabeth Carey told Community Matters about a groundbreaking idea for a new program: Target young "opportunity youth" who have had a "failure to launch" - a lack of momentum toward their life goals. In 2025, Carey returns to Community Matters to report back on the progress FOCUS Forward has made in just a couple of years. Episode Resources Starr Commonwealth website Press Release: Starr Commonwealth Receives $300,000 from State of Michigan t...

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(Community Matters 148) SAFE Place Opens Marshall...

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2025/08/07

Calhoun County still remains in the top-five Michigan counties with significant rates of domestic violence - sometimes called intimate partner violence. That's the word from Ellen Lassiter Collier, executive director of Battle Creek's SAFE Place, a 54-bed emergency shelter. The shelter exists for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking. Now, SAFE Place has opened a location in Marshall. Lassiter Collier returns to Community Matters to discuss how the second locati...

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(Community Matters 147) European Concert Finished,...

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2025/08/01

Battle Creek's Cereal City Concert Band, fresh back from performances in Prague, Czech Republic and Schladming, Austria in summer 2025, announced a new conductor: Dr. Doris Doyan. Doyan joins Community Matters for this community introduction, along with longtime CCCB musician Barb Hibiske. The pair also discuss a call for new musicians to join the band. Episode Resources CCCB Website Community Matters: Cereal City Concert Band Invited to Perform in Europe ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK M...

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(Community Matters 147) McCann Calls Huizenga Seat...

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2025/08/01

Kalamazoo Democrat Sean McCann - term limited in the Michigan House of Representatives - wants to unseat Republican U.S. Representative Bill Huizenga of Holland. Huizenga represents Michigan's 4th Congressional House District in Washington, a district redrawn in 2022 to include a portion of Calhoun County including the city of Battle Creek. McCann will need to win a primary challenge first, from Kalamazoo attorney Jessica Swartz - who tried unsuccessfully to unseat Huizenga in 2024. McCann jo...

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