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After Strong 2018 Growth, Beloit Outlook Good for ’19
(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News For the City of Beloit, 2018 was an economic development boon. As the year wraps up, city planning staff are taking stock of the year's work: 1,173 building permits worth $42 million in construction value, as of...
Custom Door Manufacturer Leases 105,000 SF, Expands and Invests in the Janesville-Beloit MSA
(Beloit, WI) Seal-Rite Door is expanding its custom residential entry door design and manufacturing services by relocating, and expanding, its operations to Beloit’s Stateline Industrial Park. The company, which is leasing a 105,000 SF building developed by Hendricks...
SHINE Lands $150 Million Financing Deal for New Janesville Facility
(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette SHINE Medical Technologies has landed a $150 million deal with a New York firm that will fuel construction of its medical radioisotope production facility in Janesville. MORE INFO
Janesville will Purchase 47-acre Site for Future Industrial Development
(Janesville, WI) Jim Dayton, Gazette Janesville’s reserve of vacant industrial land will grow by 47 acres after the city council on Monday night unanimously authorized purchase of a parcel on the city’s east side. MORE INFO
Beloit Students Learn from the Ground Up
(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News Those with the School District of Beloit Student House Build project have listed the newly constructed home in 2261 Trevino Court for sale, with plans to build two additional home on Trevino Court and more throughout the...
JPAC to get $450,000 in Upgrades via Donations to ARISEnow
(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette ARISEnow and the Janesville Performing Arts Center have nearly hit a $500,000 goal in a community fundraising campaign that will fuel improvements to JPAC’s performance and youth education spaces. MORE INFO
Powerhouse Project Wins Architectural Festival Award
(Beloit, WI) Beloit Daily News The architecture firm responsible for designing the Beloit College Powerhouse redevelopment project has been recognized with a top prize at the World Architecture Festival, according to Beloit College officials. MORE INFO
Proving its Value: Scholarship Links Nursing Program and Local Economy
(Janesville, WI) Catherine W. Idzerda, Gazette In the past three testing periods, 100 percent of Blackhawk Technical College’s nursing students passed the nursing boards, more commonly known as the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX. MORE INFO
Feds Take Next Steps on Beloit Casino Plan
(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News The Ho-Chunk Nation's Beloit resort-casino plan is taking a step forward. The proposed $405 million project includes a 300-room hotel, water park, conference center, entertainment space and adjacent retail development....
Making it Easy to Contain Big Dreams
(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News Startup companies and small businesses will have a trendy and unique place to set up shop. In December, shipping containers will be available for rent at Irontek, 635 Third Street. MORE INFO