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New Name, New Plans for the Future
(Beloit, WI) Nicole Inman, Beloit Daily News The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator has a new name and new plans for the future. Now called the Beloit Art Center (BAC), the center at 520 E. Grand Ave. is a home for emerging artists, promoting art through classes and events,...
Tech Companies get Foothold in Downtown Janesville
(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette CEOs at three downtown tech companies—SHINE Medical Technologies, N1 Critical Technologies and Foremost Media—talked Wednesday about what it's like to work and grow downtown and the prospects for other high-tech startups there....
SSI Technologies Recognized as Futuremaker Partner
(Janesville, WI) Conor Smyth, WI Technical College System The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and Blackhawk Technical College honored SSI Technologies, Inc. on Tuesday evening for the company’s dedicated engagement with Blackhawk over many years in efforts...
Report Highlights Economic Gains
According to the quarterly release of the 2017 Rock Ready Index, the Janesville-Beloit MSA’s economy continues to gain steam
New Restaurant, Hotel coming to Downtown Beloit
(Beloit, WI) Gazette Staff A developer announced it plans to add a new hotel in downtown Beloit. In a release, Hendricks Commercial Properties announced it's adding the planned Hotel Goodwin and Velvet Buffalo Café space at 500 Public Ave. MORE INFO
$2 Million in Private Donations for Downtown Revitalization Announced in Janesville
(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette A group raising money for downtown revitalization linked to the city's ARISE plan announced Thursday it has curried a set of two $1 million donations. MORE INFO
Evansville Approves Four Commercial and Residential Development Projects
(Evansville, W) Ashley McCallum, Gazette The city plan commission approved four projects this month that the community development director believes will add variety to the city's retail and residential options. MORE INFO
Approvals Clear the way for Janesville BID and TIF Hotel Projects
(Janesville, WI) At this week’s Council meeting, the City approved a downtown Building Improvement District and a pair of Tax Increment Finance District packages to facilitate two hotel projects: a downtown Cobblestone Hotel and a Marriott Town Place Suites Hotel,...
Businesses are Encouraged to Participate in Salary & Benefits Survey
(Rock County, WI) – Businesses of all sizes, industry sectors and ownership structures are encouraged to participate in the 2017 Salary & Benefits Survey. The survey, which is a collaborative project between Rock County 5.0 and the Blackhawk Human Resource...