(Community Matters 107) Battle Creek's Downtown Landmark Hotel is Back - all Shiny and New!

A bright, sunny October afternoon was the perfect backdrop for something a long-time coming: The official opening of the hotel in downtown Battle Creek.Community Matters visited the ribbon-cutting event on October 18, 2024 where community members, leaders and residents heard speeches marking the occasion - and got a chance to tour the new facility. Even all the way up to the 16th floor where they were greeted by a spectacular view of the city.In this episode, Community Matters visits with Battle Creek Unlimited CEO Joe Sobieralski, the new DoubleTree by Hilton General Manager Kathy George and Sales Manager Anna Rogers who all spoke after the event.Episode ResourcesDoubleTree by Hilton Battle CreekBattle Creek UnlimitedWK Kellogg Foundation6PM HospitalityBattle Creek Enquirer from 2017: Kathy George, FireKeepers’ first woman CEO, puts down rootsABOUT 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, 8-8:30 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.