First Aired May 27, 2023

Veteran and Battle Creek-area entrepreneur Charles Solano - who owns five Biggby Coffee franchises in Calhoun County - has seen first hand that future leaders often just need some training and development to realize their skills. And some encouragement.

In this episode, Solano talks about how he and business partner Carlos Fontana established a leadership training course through their company Rhodium Leadership. The course has received accolades and attention from the community.

Episode Resources

For more information about the Rhodium Leadership Course:
Call 269-924-8688 or 269-832-4347
Email brasileiro56@gmail.com or csolano@biggby.com

ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS

Former 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 a production of Livemic Communications.