(Community Matters 112) Small Business Saturday: Enticements to Shop Downtown - and Maybe Open a Business

Battle Creek's Small Business Development Office is not something you see in many towns: A local investment to help potential small business owners navigate the sometimes-complicated process of starting a business.That's what we hear in this episode of Community Matters from the overseer of the SBDO John Hart. He also discusses the Small Business Saturday (and all month!) promotions to gain shoppers in downtown Battle Creek.Episode ResourcesSmall Business Development OfficeBattle Creek EventsHoliday ShoptacularABOUT 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, 8:00 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.