Economic Development

Quiet Trains in Battle Creek
Quiet Trains in Battle Creek
Quiet Trains in Battle Creek
It might seem like a no-brainer: If you live or work hear a railroad line, you wouldn't want a train to sound its horn at certain hours. Turns out, it's actually more involved than a simple life quality issue, though that certainly comes into play...
BCU: New Businesses Coming
BCU: New Businesses Coming
BCU: New Businesses Coming
In a visit to The Richard Piet Show December 4, Battle Creek Unlimited President and CEO Marie Briganti told WBCK she expects to make announcements in the near future. Those announcements will detail new business - and potentially new jobs - coming to Battle Creek...
Behnke Talks New BCU Deal
Behnke Talks New BCU Deal
Behnke Talks New BCU Deal
Battle Creek city commissioners recently approved a new agreement with Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU). Commissioner Mark Behnke discussed it recently on The Richard Piet Show on WBCK. Behnke said the agreement essentially holds BCU more accountable for its job creation and economic development efforts locally...
‘We’re Not In Each Other’s Way’ [AUDIO]
‘We’re Not In Each Other’s Way’ [AUDIO]
‘We’re Not In Each Other’s Way’ [AUDIO]
Southwest Michigan First Chief Executive Ron Kitchens tells The Richard Piet Show on WBCK his organization can work in tandem with Battle Creek Unlimited to achieve greater economic development goals for Battle Creek and the region - and the two organizations do not impede one another...
Fleury Talks Development [Audio]
Fleury Talks Development [Audio]
Fleury Talks Development [Audio]
Battle Creek City Manager Rebecca Fleury spoke on The Richard Piet Show Friday about economic development efforts in the city. Fleury, who assumed the city manager post in October, has an open mind about potential continued relationships with Battle Creek Unlimited...