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McGilvra Electric Observes 100th Anniversary
(Beloit, WI) Debra Jensen-De Hart, APG McGilvra Electric has always been a family affair. From its inception in Russell McGilvra’s garage in 1924 to the present day when owners Tim and Linda Holcomb continue operations at 1411 Huebbe Parkway, families have been...
Pallet Company Expanding on Cranston Road
(Beloit, WI) Alex Gary, APG Avid Pallet Services, a company created in 2002 by ABC Supply Co. to handle its steadily growing supply of shipping pallets, is having a new office building constructed at its 1416 Cranston Road headquarters. MORE INFO
ABC Supply Launches Another Beloit Buildout
(Beloit, WI) BDN Staff ABC Supply Co., which is continuing its rapid expansion path in 2024, received a $878,243 building permit in June to build out the fourth floor of the NSC2 building. MORE INFO
Kerry Investing in Making Food and Drinks Safer
(Beloit, WI) Alex Gary, APG Kerry Inc., one of the worldwide leaders in adding flavor to food and drinks, is investing in making food safer as well. MORE INFO
NorthStar Pivots, to Begin Adding Workers
(Beloit, WI_ Alex Gary, APG NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes LLC is ready to add to its workforce again after a challenging year. The company began in 2006 to create radioisotopes used in detection of cancer and it broke ground on its Beloit facility in the Gateway...
Former Teacher Wins Beloit Business Pitch Competition
(Beloit, WI) BDN A former School District of Beloit science teacher won a business pitch competition for her idea to create specialized bras for women who’ve had chest trauma. Deana Fahn-Johnson took the top prize of $1,000 in the gALPHA pitch competition at Irontek...
3rd Class Completes Accelerated Industrial Maintenance Program
(Janesville, WI) Seventeen students were recognized today at Blackhawk Technical College for completing their Accelerated Industrial Maintenance (AIM) program, which is in collaboration with the Stateline Manufacturing Alliance and its network of education and...
Milton Approves a Certified Survey Map for Newly Annexed Property
(Milton, WI) Kylie Balk-Yaatenen, Gazette The Milton Common Council approved a certified survey map for a newly annexed property on Sunnyside Drive. MORE INFO
Self-Serve Kayak Company to Start Rentals in Downtown Beloit
(Beloit, WI) Alex Gary, APG The Beloit City Council Monday night approved a contract with a fast-growing Madison-based company to rent one- and two-person kayaks on the Rock River in downtown Beloit. MORE INFO
Business Dreamers to Show Off Ideas at Irontek
(Beloit, WI) Alex Gary, APG gALPHA program entrepreneurs learn how to work a business plan and become successful, thanks to the program at IronTek in Beloit. MORE INFO