The mission of Public Media Network (formerly known as the Community Access Center) is to provide access to electronic media via education, technology, and distribution resources, so that a diversity of local voices can be expressed and heard in the community.

For over 25 years, Public Media Network has provided vital community media services to the greater Kalamazoo area. Public Media Network provides a variety of services and resources to support the development of local, non-commercial radio and cable television programming. Formed in 1981 and serving the communities of Comstock Township, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Township, Oshtemo Township, Parchment and Portage, PMN has evolved into a vibrant community media organization supporting a wide spectrum of viewpoints and interests.

Our services include educational workshops on video production techniques, free use of our television and radio production facilities, and programming distribution on Channels 19, 20, 21, 95 and 99 on the Charter Cable system and WKDS Radio 89.9 FM. We also offer an outstanding internship program that provides valuable work experience for future media professionals.

Please browse this website for detailed information about our services, technology, and programming. We invite you to join us and become an active voice in your community!

Public Media Network provides a variety of services and resources to support the development of local, non-commercial radio and cable television programming. Formed in 1981 and serving the communities of Comstock Township, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Township, Oshtemo Township, Parchment and Portage, PMN has evolved into a vibrant community media organization supporting a wide spectrum of viewpoints and interests.



 

Public Media Network board meetings are open to the public. They are usually held at 4:30 pm on the 4th Thursday of the month in the PMN Conference Room unless posted otherwise.

Upcoming Board Meeting Dates and Times:

10/27/2011 - 4:30 pm
12/15/2011 - 4:30 pm
1/26/2012 - 4:30 pm
2/23/2012 - 4:30 pm
3/22/2012 - 4:30 pm

 

Public Media Network receives the majority of its funding from the following government partners:

 


 




PMN Staff
Meet the People behind the Programs!
Map and Directions
Located in the 3rd Floor of the Epic Center in Downtown Kalamazoo
Historical Highlights
Learn more about the early days of the Public Media Network
Board of Directors
Learn more about your city's or township's representative.


Access 4 All: Public Media Network's Community Media Blog


Channel 19 : Public
Channel 20 : Public
Channel 21 : Government
Channel 95 : Special Programming
Channel 99 : Education


WKDS, 89.9 FM

 

 
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