(Orfordville, WI) Hillary Gavan, Adams Publishing Group Parkview High School is growing its career and technical education offerings. Although the school only has 223 students, it is offering ever-expanding programming to prepare students for the work world and is...

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette A consultant has told the Janesville’s main chamber of commerce the city’s downtown could fit as much as 100,000 square feet of newly built retail space—plus maybe 700 additional apartment units and 150 condos, too. MORE INFO

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, BDN Women showcased their many products, foods and talents as shoppers flocked to the 4th Annual Black Women in Business Expo and Black History Month celebration. Held Saturday at the Eclipse Center, the event featured food, music and...

(Janesville, WI) Sara Myers, Gazette Seven female and nonbinary students from Parker High School were among 137 state high school students who received awards from the National Center for Women and Information Technology. MORE INFO

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette The market for new homes, local public officials and builders say, remains among the hottest in the region. Builders here say momentum which began last year continues. MORE INFO

(Rock County, WI) UW SBDC The Wisconsin Small Business Development (SBDC) Network will help an estimated 500 small businesses start and grow in Rock County, thanks to a five-year commitment. When the Rock County Board of Supervisors designated $5 million in American...

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN The indoor Winter Farmers’ Market in Beloit is in its second year as organizers and vendors agree this season has seen increased attendance and engagement from the community. MORE INFO

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette At the Janesville Ice Arena on Saturday afternoon, local youth hockey dad Matt Jacobson stretched out a long sheaf of red raffle tickets at a table along the narrow concourse between the rink and a warming room. The confined...

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette A Burlington couple plans to bring a renovation—and weddings—to the former U.S. Army National Guard armory in downtown Janesville. Wedding and reception venue operator Wendy Lynch confirmed Thursday that she and her spouse,...

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette If an emerging partnership takes off, a Janesville business incubator and a local business operator would provide Janesville high school students and budding entrepreneurs with commercial “coworking” space in a third-floor loft...