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Economic Report: Fast Start to New Year
(Rock County, WI) Despite some challenging national indicators, the Janesville-Beloit MSA wrapped-up the beginning of 2024 in a solid economic position. These highlights, as well as others, are featured in this week’s release of the Q1 2024 Rock Ready Index....
Blackhawk Technical College Unleashes its ‘talons’ with New Mascot
(Janesville, WI) Gazette Staff Blackhawk Technical College will be known as the “Blackhawk Talons” when its athletic teams hit the courses and courts this fall, as the school steps into collegiate sports for the first time. MORE INFO
Beloit Casino Groundbreaking Planned for this Fall
(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN The long wait for a casino complex in Beloit is nearly over, as Ho Chunk officials have announce they plan a ground-breaking for the complex this fall. Collin Price, consultant for the Ho Chunk Nation, said all elements of the project are...
Beloit College, BTC form Student Housing Partnership
(Janesville, WI) APG Blackhawk Technical College students may reside at Beloit College’s Peet Hall starting in August thanks to a new partnership between the two institutions. MORE INFO
Blackhawk Honors Partners, Alumni, Faculty, Staff at 3rd Annual Golden Brick Awards
(Janesville, WI) Blackhawk Technical College held its 3rd Annual Golden Brick Awards on Thursday afternoon to honor community members, industry partners and Blackhawk alumni and staff who have gone above and beyond in the past year to advance Blackhawk’s mission and...
City of Janesville Forms Development Assistance Group
(Janesville, WI) The City of Janesville has formed the Development Assistance Group (DAG), which is comprised of City staff who are actively involved in the development review process. MORE INFO
Downtown Bound: American Belle Boutique Relocating to West Milwaukee Street
(Janesville, WI) Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Gazette American Belle, a modern chic boutique is about to relocate from the Milton Avenue corridor to downtown Janesville. MORE INFO
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Planned on Humes Road in Janesville
(Janesville, WI) WCLO Janesville motorists could soon have another place to get their oil changed in less time than it takes to eat lunch. A developer submits plans to construct a new Valvoline Instant Oil Change between Carquest and Dollar Tree at 1950 Humes Road....
Beloit to Host Lt. Governor’s Small Business Academy
(Beloit, WI) On April 30th, from 8 AM - Noon, the Beloit Public Library will host an in-person Small Business Academy session. This event is part of a statewide, four-day educational and networking series for entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. Year 2024 is...
Beloit International Film Festival Ends 10-Day Run
(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN “I think everybody involved feels this was a real victory for us.” That was the assessment from Beloit International Film Festival Executive Director Greg Gerard as the festival ended its 19th season on Sunday. MORE INFO