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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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26:44

(Community Matters 97) Targeting Human Trafficking in...

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2024/08/16

Robin Bolz, founder of UnSilenced: Battle Creek Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition, has no reservations sharing her story about abuse when she was a child and adolescent.That story includes resilience and the key involvement of one person who helped her turn her life around.Now, she wants to be that person for others - and wants to show the community how to recognize human trafficking happening in Calhoun County.Episode ResourcesUnSilenced Battle Creek Facebook pageUnSilenced Local Partner: Kal...

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(Community Matters 96) Battle Creek City Staff Bring...

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2024/08/09

Two more "Services on the Go" events are planned for the summer of 2024 in Battle Creek.The events are meant to provide a chance for residents to engage with city staff about any number of issues or subjects, including such things as code enforcement and community policing.The City of Battle Creek spokespersons Jessica Vanderkolk and Eric McClure discuss the August 2024 event in this visit with Community Matters.Episode ResourcesCity of Battle Creek websiteMore info about Services on the GoBC...

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(Community Matters 96) BCCF Invites Everyone to 50th...

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2024/08/09

The Battle Creek Community Foundation is observing its 50th anniversary with a block party outside its offices in downtown Battle Creek.The event is set for August 21, 2024 from 4-6 PM. BCCF President and CEO Mary Muliett and Vice-President Clovis Bordeaux visit Community Matters to invite listeners personally - and talk about the fun planned, as well as some history and the future.Episode ResourcesBCCF websiteBCCF Forever FundABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet ...

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(Oaklawn Health Matters 2) What You Should Know When...

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2024/08/08

It is possible that those around you may recognize some signs of hearing loss before you do. But perhaps you have noticed your own difficulty hearing.In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Audiologist Michael Thompson discusses the typical signs of hearing loss, along with some of the approaches Oaklawn Hospital takes to help folks live successfully with hearing loss.He also discusses support and assistance options to pay for hearing aids.Episode ResourcesOaklawn Hospital websiteMore abou...

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(Community Matters 95) Former McCamly Plaza Hotel...

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2024/08/02

After pre-pandemic plans for a remodeled downtown hotel fell through, then COVID delays, Battle Creek's iconic downtown hotel is set to begin a new life as a DoubleTree by Hilton.Battle Creek Unlimited Chairperson Erick Stewart and Economic Development Associate Heather Ignash join Community Matters to discuss the new project and how it is affecting local development efforts.Episode ResourcesBattle Creek Unlimited websiteSecond Wave: McCamly Plaza Hotel will be place to stay for guests and a ...

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(Community Matters 95) August 9 Mini Golf Outing to...

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2024/08/02

Tune up your short game - or show it off - at the Mini Golf for Good event Friday, August 9, 2024 in Battle Creek.The event, to be held at the Hit-Em-Here mini golf course, will support the programs of the Battle Creek Salvation Army.Registration is requested. Click to hear more details.Episode ResourcesEvent Registration site (active prior to the event)Battle Creek Salvation Army websiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Ma...

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(Community Matters 95) Battle Creek Habitat for...

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2024/08/02

The Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity returns to Community Matters for an update from Executive Director Michael King - including a shift in focus for the organization locally.King tells Community Matters five new Habitat homes going up in Urbandale are a signal of what's to come in the area - which means a shift in focus. Click to hear the details.Episode ResourcesBattle Creek Habitat websiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Co...

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(Community Matters 94) Marshall MotorFest Celebrates...

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2024/07/26

The first-ever Marshall MotorFest planned for August 23, 2024 in Marshall, Michigan will celebrate classic and muscle cars - and even some new ones.Jim Durian with Choose Marshall talks about the intent behind the MotorFest, what cars they wish to participate, along with all the other plans in downtown Marshall around the event.Episode ResourcesChoose Marshall websiteMarshall Events websiteCity of Marshall websiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) re...

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(Community Matters 94) 43rd Annual Red Barns...

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2024/07/26

Among the expansive grounds and red barns of the Gilmore Car Museum on the first Saturday in August is always what's known as the Red Barns Spectacular.For its 43rd year, the RBS expects about 1000 cars to cruise in for the largest car show the museum sees all season.Gary Hawkins is president of the Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club, organizers of the event, and talks about what you can expect to see on August 3, 2024.Episode ResourcesKAARC websiteGilmore Car Museum websiteABOUT COMMUNITY...

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(Community Matters 94) More Road Funding Agreements...

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2024/07/26

In this Calhoun County Board of Commissioners update, Chair Derek King discusses another round of road funding agreements for certain counties.Also, the Calhoun County Veterans Affairs office receives a sizable grant. Click to hear the details.Episode ResourcesCalhoun County Board websiteCalhoun County Road Department websiteCalhoun County Veterans Affairs websiteMore Community Matters: New CM Segment will Focus on VeteransABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet...

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 37) Communicating with a...

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2024/07/26

Are there things caregivers and others should keep in mind that might make communicating with a person living with dementia easier?Miles for Memories volunteer Michelle Lennon with Elara Caring tells us there definitely are. Click to hear what they are.Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyElara Caring websiteMore Creating Dementia Solutions episodesABOUT MILES FOR MEMORIESMiles For Memories is a C...

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18:37

(Little Blinking Light 5) Your Cables Should Have...

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2024/07/24

In this episode of Little Blinking Light, AE Tech Design President Roger Ferworn talks about avoiding a rat's nest.A rat's nest of cables, that is.Listen and find out the tech design perspective when it comes to assuring the cabling in your facility is structured.Episode ResourcesAE Tech Design websiteBook an Appointment with AE Tech DesignAE Tech Design, experts in effectively designing technology and managing technology implementation, share that expertise in the Little Blinking Light podca...

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(Vicksburg Visit 13) We Asked These People to Talk...

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2024/07/23

At a gathering in June 2024 in Oswalt Park, we asked five residents of Vicksburg, Michigan and one visitor to talk about the village.We asked them why they are in Vicksburg, about their observations of the village - past and present - as well as what they love about it. In this Vicksburg Visit, we hear what they said.Episode ResourcesVicksburg, Michigan websiteMore Vicksburg Visit episodesVicksburg Visit is a Livemic Communications production.

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(Community Matters 93) Back to School Starts in July...

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2024/07/18

It is one of the busiest times of the year at Battle Creek's Charitable Union - the organization which has been helping local people who need it since 1887.One of those efforts is a drive to get kids into some new clothes by the time school starts. Charitable Union says the kids they focus on are from families facing challenges for various reasons.The preparation to shepherd them through the process begins long before school does. They need a team of people to help - and they need to know who...

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(Community Matters 93) Early Voting Returns for...

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2024/07/18

Calhoun County Clerk/Register Kimberly Hinkley tells Community Matters staff and volunteers are ready for nine days of early voting ahead of the Tuesday, August 6, 2024 primary election.The county has only conducted the early voting a handful of times since voters passed Proposal 22-2. Hinkley discusses the growing confidence she has with putting Election Day on repeat, essentially, in order to help increase turnout.Voters who intend to vote early should know, though, the location for early v...

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(Community Matters 93) Battle Creek Seeks Applicants...

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2024/07/18

The City of Battle Creek is encouraging those interested to apply to be considered for appointment to a new Community Oversight Board.The panel will have seven members and two alternates from the community, with a goal to "reflect a range of the city's demographics for racial and gender identities, ages, skills and lived experiences," according to a COB brochure.Click to listen to City of Battle Creek Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Kimberly Holley and Police Chief Shannon Bagley from...

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(Community Matters 92) Better Understanding BCATS -...

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2024/07/12

How do local stakeholders decide what transportation and public transit goals are best for the area?An overseer in that effort locally is BCATS - the Battle Creek Area Transportation Study. BCATS Executive Director Jeff Franklin joins Community Matters to shed light on how the organization works - and helps stakeholders work together.Episode ResourcesBCATS websiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview progr...

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(Community Matters 92) Wednesdays are Getting Wilder...

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2024/07/12

It is probably true most people know how wild it is at the Binder Park Zoo. Just look around!But, BPZ's Allie Stoddard tells Community Matters how WILD Wednesdays in July are even more so!Episode ResourcesBinder Park Zoo websiteABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays at 8:00 AM and PM Eastern ...

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(Community Matters 92) Wiggly Tail: Saffron is Proof,...

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2024/07/12

Saffron is the sweetest Siamese cat you will ever meet. She is curious about who is coming to see her - and may very well flop over for a belly rub and some loves right away.So why, after being adopted not long ago, is she back at the Humane Society of South Central Michigan?In this Wiggly Tail update, HSSCM Executive Director Jessica Gilbert helps us understand how life's circumstances affect our pets.Episode ResourcesHSSCM websiteRichard reads to the kittens at HSSCMMore Wiggly Tail episode...

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(Creating Dementia Solutions 36) Working Daily with...

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2024/07/12

In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, we asked Amber Duncan - a Miles for Memories volunteer with Northpointe Woods in Battle Creek - to talk about the benefits of respite care.It's about you, caregivers, and making sure you are getting the support you need. Click to listen.Episode ResourcesMiles for Memories websiteMiles for Memories technologySherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technologyNorthpointe Woods Battle Creek websiteMore Creating Dementia Solutions episode...

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