BC City Connection Podcast

City of Battle Creek, Michigan

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BC City Connection is the official podcast from the City of Battle Creek, Michigan government. Host Richard Piet visits with various city leaders and experts - from administration to small business development and public works - hear engaging and informational discussions from Battle Creek.

Jun 25

Community Resource: Battle Creek Housing Commission

The housing crisis can feel abstract until you look at a waitlist, a fixed income, or a building that needs repairs just to stay livable. This time on the BC City Connection Housing Podcast, Chris Lussier, the new CEO of the Battle Creek Housing Commission, offers a clear view of what affordable housing looks like at street level in Battle Creek and why the pressure is rising across Michigan and the country. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek Website Battle Creek Housing Commission Watch the video of this discussion here or see the episodes on Access Vision in Battle Creek Tuesdays at 6:30 PM on channel 17/917. The BC City Connection Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

16 min
Jun 11

Protected Places: How Advanced Info Sharing with Battle Creek Police Brings Safer Responses

This time on the BC CIty Connection, Battle Creek Police Sgt. Corey Champlin discusses Protected Places, a voluntary program that helps dispatch and officers get better information during emergencies. Sgt. Champlin shares how optional live camera access, up-to-date contacts, and shared floor plans can make responses faster, safer, and more informed. Episode Resources More Info: Battle Creek Police Protected Places Program Watch the video of this discussion here or see the episodes on Access Vision in Battle Creek Tuesdays at 6:30 PM on channel 17/917. BC CIty Connection Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

14 min
May 28

Understanding the Goals of the Fair Housing Center in Southwest Michigan

Housing discrimination isn’t always a slammed door. Sometimes it’s a quieter pattern: one person gets the full tour, another gets brushed off; one gets the helpful phone number, another gets “check the website.” Those small moments can shape who gets access to safe, stable housing, as is discussed with Beth Romeo from the Fair Housing Center of Southwest Michigan and Darcy Schmitt from the City of Battle Creek. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek Website Fair Housing Center of SW Michigan Watch the video of this discussion here or see the episodes on Access Vision in Battle Creek Tuesdays at 6:30 PM on channel 17/917. The BC City Connection Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

24 min
May 14

Community Oversight Board 101

On this episode of BC City Connection, Community Oversight Board (COB) Chair Carey Whitfield and Vice Chair Clare Tanner to explain how Battle Creek’s police complaint review and appeal process works. The Community Oversight Board is a community-based advisory board that serves the City Manager by reviewing appeals of investigations and findings related to community complaints made against the Battle Creek Police Department. The Board also supports transparency, community education, and trust-building between residents and law enforcement by providing community perspective on departmental practices and policies. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek Community Oversight Board Watch the video of this discussion here or see the episodes on Access Vision in Battle Creek Tuesdays at 6:30 PM on channel 17/917. BC CIty Connection Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

17 min
Apr 23

Opening Doors To First-Time Homebuyers Among Underserved Populations

This time on the BC CIty Connection Housing Podcast, REALTOR Talia Champlin joins the city's Darcy Schmitt to discuss what “equitable pathways to homeownership” really means and why the hardest part is often stepping onto the path in the first place. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek website Watch the video of this discussion here or see the episodes on Access Vision in Battle Creek Tuesdays at 6:30 PM on channel 17/917. The BC City Connection Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

20 min
Apr 10

Assistant City Manager Handoff In Battle Creek

In their first interviews since Battle Creek Assistant City Manager Ted Dearing announced his retirement, he and successor Marcie Gilette talk through the priorities, partnerships, and resident input that will guide what comes next. Ted also reflects on his tenure in Battle Creek. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek website Watch the video of this discussion here or see the episodes on Access Vision in Battle Creek Tuesdays at 6:30 PM on channel 17/917. The BC City Connection Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

16 min
Mar 27

How Habitat For Humanity Makes Homeownership Possible In Battle Creek

This time, the BC CIty Connection Housing podcast visits with Executive Director Mike King from Habitat for Humanity in Calhoun County to break down how the program turns renters into homeowners through affordable payments, volunteer labor, and strong local partnerships. Darcy Schmidt from the City of Battle Creek weighs in about why homeownership matters for equity and how the city helps remove barriers so more homes can be built. Episode Resources City of Battle Creek Housing Strategy Calhoun County Habitat for Humanity Watch the video of this discussion here or see the episodes on Access Vision in Battle Creek Tuesdays at 6:30 PM on channel 17/917. BC CIty Connection Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

25 min
Mar 12

Open4BizBC.com: A Step-By-Step Plan for Potential Entrepreneurs

This time on the BC City Connection, John Hart of the Small Business Development Office talks about Open4BizBC.com, a self-serve website that helps entrepreneurs understand what it really takes to open a business in Battle Creek. The discussion breaks down how the seven-step guide reduces surprises around zoning, permits, licensing, and costs so more small businesses can launch and last. Episode Resources OpenforBizBC.com Watch the video of this discussion here or see the episodes on Access Vision in Battle Creek Tuesdays at 6:30 PM on channel 17/917. The BC City Connection Podcast is produced by Livemic Communications.

23 min

BC City Connection is the official podcast from the City of Battle Creek, Michigan government. Host Richard Piet visits with various city leaders and experts - from administration to small business development and public works - hear engaging and informational discussions from Battle Creek.

Creator

City of Battle Creek, Michigan
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

36
Rating

Clean
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