With an economic development organization that is the envy of many communities, Battle Creek is a city building on its food industry roots and the land that makes it the state’s third largest city. For fun, each year the Cereal City, world headquarters to the Kellogg Co., celebrates the significance of the most important meal of the day with the World’s Longest Breakfast table. Bikers, cyclers and joggers take in the parks, forests and streams linked by a 24-mile linear park. Campers and outdoor lovers visit Fort Custer Recreation area for fishing, hiking, cross country skiing and boating. For animal lovers, African creatures, like giraffes, and Asian animals, like snow leopards, make the Binder Park Zoo a must. The Battle Creek Art Center and Battle Creek Symphony stoke the city’s cultural offerings and the new Firekeepers Casino adds to the city’s fun side. B.C’s Math and Science Center is acclaimed and secondary education needs are accommodated by Kellogg Community College, Robert B. Miller College and a branch of Western Michigan University. And Sojourner Truth, who lived here, watches over downtown from the memorial in her honor.
“Realistically, there’s no amount of foundation funding that’s going to make up for what we have lost and will lose,” says Robert Elchert, Executive Director of the SHARE Center. However, partnerships and pivoting have helped with the gap.
The NAACP Battle Creek 90th Annual Freedom Fund Dinner will bring community leaders together to celebrate civil rights achievements, honor local heroes, and inspire immediate action on today’s most pressing social justice issues.
Blending passion with purpose, Martina Reed’s new studio, Dancescape, brings high-energy dance classes to kids and adults in Battle Creek, creating an inclusive space where all ages can move, grow, and groove.
After 30 years behind the chair, Angie English transformed her passion for helping others into Bloom Beauty & Wellness, creating a space where beauty, wellness, and community come together.
Once considered an overlooked option by parents, Minges Brook Elementary has transformed into a nationally recognized leader in student health and trauma-informed education.
The newly renovated Battle Creek Innovation Hub, launched through a partnership between GVSU, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and Battle Creek Unlimited, aims to drive education, entrepreneurship, and community growth in Southwest Michigan.
Battle Creek celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month through vibrant cultural events, educational initiatives, and community advocacy led by the Battle Creek Latin American Heritage Initiative with support from the Battle Creek Community Foundation.
Battle Creek is reimagining housing — with ideas such as ADUs, cottage courts, and zoning reforms — to ensure affordability and inclusion across income levels.
Students at Harper Creek High are launching WHCX 97.1 FM, a low-power radio station to share school and community news.
Thinking outside the bouquet, Elisha Mayes' Plumeria Botanical Boutique in Battle Creek celebrates 10 years and a bold new chapter.
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