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GM Site Redevelopment to Center on Railroad Access
(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Redevelopment plans unveiled Tuesday show Janesville’s former General Motors plant site will rely heavily on an attribute few area industrial sites have: ready-made railroad infrastructure. Actually, under “preliminary” plans...
Hotel Goodwin Opens Its Doors
(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News Beloit's newest downtown hotel is ready and open for business, bringing to life the city's rich downtown history with a splash of modern flair. MORE INFO
State Grant Boosts Education for Health Industry in Beloit
(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News Beloit Health System is moving to train the next generation of health care professionals, and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is taking notice. MORE INFO
Hendricks Company Buys $26.5 Million Worth of Janesville Properties
(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Diane Hendricks’ commercial real estate firm, Hendricks Commercial Properties, recently closed on a $26.5 million purchase of five Janesville industrial and commercial properties. MORE INFO
Hendricks Company Buys $26.5 Million Worth of Janesville Properties
(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Diane Hendricks’ commercial real estate firm, Hendricks Commercial Properties, recently closed on a $26.5 million purchase of five Janesville industrial and commercial properties. MORE INFO
More than 1100 Students to Experience 2018 Manufacturing Days
(Janesville, WI) Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) will celebrate Manufacturing Days, on October 4 and 5, 2018. The event is part of a national effort to inspire students to pursue careers in manufacturing. In addition, Manufacturing Days aim to change perceptions...
Wisconsin Manufacturers Invited to Supply Chain Workshops
(Madison, WI) The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), in collaboration with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity, Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and the state’s regional economic...
Developer Eyes 250 Apartment Units after City Changes Incentives
(Janesville, WI) Jim Dayton, Gazette One real estate developer is optimistic his multifamily housing development plans—which could bring 250 units to a bustling transportation corridor—will now qualify for city incentives after the council approved a modified...
City Considers $18M Residential Project
(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News An effort to add a new multi-family residential project in Beloit's Gateway Business District may be starting to take shape, as the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation's Business Committee discussed an $18...
Report: Janesville Among ‘Hottest’ Housing Markets in U.S.
(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette The Janesville-Beloit area is among the top “hot spots” in the U.S. housing market, according to a market report by the online home sale listing service Realtor.com. MORE INFO