The Battle Creek Small Business Loan Fund is a nice boost toward BCVision’s economic development efforts. The locally-designed and locally-supported fund will increase access to capital for Battle Creek entrepreneurs and new businesses for the city.
The BCPS Housing Incentive Program will allow district teachers and administrators to receive up to $10,000 in financial assistance towards buying a new home in the district, and up to $10,000 to improve a home in the district.
The City of Battle Creek says that Hoekstra Roofing will be conducting work on the Heritage Tower Tuesday and Wednesday, as part of the complete restoration the building is undergoing.
According to the Battle Creek City Commission’s agenda, the WK Kellogg Foundation is offering up a Technical Grant to help the City retain the services of two firms for “technical assistance” in the Heritage Tower project.
Deputy Superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education Dr. Venessa Kessler says that Battle Creek's partnership agreement will see the state of Michigan providing "on-demand technical assistance", and support for issues with staffing; as well, the district is currently applying for state financial resources.
The WKKF says in a release Monday that Dr. Russell Mawby died October 20 at the age of 89. Mawby was brought on as CEO and Chair of the Board at the Foundation in 1970, and served in those capacities until 1995; he stayed on the board until 2000.
KCC says Tuesday that the three year, $2.85 million grant from the WK Kellogg Foundation will allow them to create an initiative that aims to train people in various fields, for jobs right here in Battle Creek. KCC is teaming up with Goodwill, Michigan Works!, the Calhoun Area Career Center, the Battle Creek College Access Network and area school districts to help guide unemployed adults as well as high school students towards the path to career readiness.