Battle Creek Unlimited

Class is in session, and collaborating with local schools is an excellent strategy for developing your current and future talent pipeline. There are numerous ways for companies to connect with students, teachers, and the community, including career exploration events, work-based learning opportunities, speaking engagements, and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase available careers right here in Battle Creek. The photo in this post was taken during Manufacturing Day held at Kellogg Community College's RMTC - and features a Duncan Aviation engine that students could explore at the event. Manufacturing Day is held in October every year and is only one of several ways that students connect with companies in various industries. #OurCityYourHomeBC #careerexploration #battlecreek #talentpipeline

It's that time again for the BCU quarterly newsletter! This issue is packed with announcements, info, and celebrations. You don't want to miss it. In This Issue: ● From the President's Desk ● BCU Adopts New Strategic Plan ● W.K. Kellogg Foundation Awards GVSU $10.3 Million Grant ● WMU College of Aviation Launches Drone Certificate Program ● Burma Center Hosts Grant Award Ceremony ● BC TRAIN Program Update ● Jesse Keene Joins BCU ● Battle Creek Welcomes Takasaki Visitor ● Bringing Color to Battle Creek ● Changes to the BCU Board ● Tree Trimming and Planting Coming to the Fort Custer Industrial Park ● CSE Morse Moves into Fort Custer Industrial Park ● Anson Hotel Project Update ● "Our City. Your Home." Campaign Launches ● City of Battle Creek Recognized for Environmental Leadership ● KCC Ranked No.1 Community College in Michigan ● United Federal Credit Union Opens for Business ● DoubleTree by Hilton Update ● MICH-AIR Moving Forward ● New Murals Add Color to Downtown ● BCU Out and About Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/g3nn_DWD #battlecreek #economicdevelopment

Yesterday members of the BCU team attended the ribbon-cutting celebration for United Federal Credit Union 's NEW downtown branch in The Milton. We are excited to have UFCU in our city and they have already started having an impact on all of us with their support of several key projects. Welcome to the neighborhood UFCU! #downtown #battlecreek #downtowndevelopment

BCU commissioned local Battle Creek artist, Jaziel Pugh, to add a little color to a space at the DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek. The mural commemorates the city's history and showcases the key industries that Battle Creek has influenced, both historically and as we look toward the future. We are grateful to Jaziel for turning this vision into reality and eagerly anticipate the community's enjoyment of the artwork in the hotel’s green space and beer garden. #battlecreek #vibrancy #downtown

Color the Creek is in full swing this week and we are fortunate to have several talented artists at work on both the DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek and the former Horrock's building in Downtown Battle Creek. We can't wait to capture and share the final murals when they're complete! Artists bringing their visions to life include: Jaziel Pugh Rose Steinecke Tom Brothers Teaira Gray Garald Barton Destiny Stamper Lanessa Miller Emma Kukuk Kristina Keefer #battlecreek #downtown #artsandculture #vibrancy

Aiming to leverage recent growth and engagement, a team of community members collaborated to develop a fresh narrative and visual campaign that embodies Battle Creek - a place of innovation - with small town grit and big city drive. Battle Creek is Our City - home to all of us who live, work, invest, and thrive here. With vibrancy, persistence, and growth, we are actively shaping the future. The Battle Creek community narrative campaign is meant to be a collaborative exercise, available for all community members, organizations and businesses to participate in, share, evolve and celebrate what makes Battle Creek, Our City. Your Home. BCU is proud to be a part of the campaign and our community. #ourcityyourhomebc

This past week Crain's Grand Rapids Business sat down with Peter D Beukema, CHA, CEO of 6PM Hospitality Partners LLC and Joe Sobieralski, CEO of Battle Creek Unlimited for an update on the progress at the DoubleTree by Hilton Battle Creek. #Hilton #BattleCreek #Hotel #Hospitality #GameChanger #BCU #6PMHospitlity   https://lnkd.in/gqfKr5ip

What a beautiful weekend it was in Battle Creek. From the Breaking Bred Bazaar in Downtown Battle Creek to Leilapalooza - The Leila Arboretum Music Festival, it was a great example of why we love working, living, and investing in our city. We are looking forward to even more exciting days and weeks ahead as we continue to grow. #battlecreek #michigan #downtown

"There is no greater power than a community discovering what it cares about." - Margaret Wheatley. Tha Par chose this quote when delivering opening statements at the Burma Center before handing the mic over to new CEO Christina Khim at an event to celebrate being awarded a $1million Community Center Grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and a $250,000 gift from the Denso North America Foundation towards their Capital Campaign. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist also joined the event to give special remarks, along with other distinguished guests representing local and state government including State Rep Jim Haadsma, Mayor Behnke, and Mayor of Springfield Harry Burdett. The Burma Center plays a critical role in our community, from addressing childcare needs to providing advocacy, support, and services to our Burmese American community. Members of the BCU team were honored to be a part of the event and we congratulate the Burma Center on these awards. We are grateful to be part of a community of businesses, leaders, and organizations that come together and make things happen. DENSO Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) #battlecreek #communitydevelopment

Pardon our dust. Demolition has begun on the former Graphic Packaging Building downtown. Once the building comes down it will make way for a beautiful green space as it awaits the next steps in our transformative river restoration project, which will allow wildlife and our community to flourish. There are times when growth requires a wrecking ball before building something even grander over time. We can't wait for the community to experience what we and our partners have in store with this long-term project. #battlecreek #communitydevelopment #economicdevelopment