(Rock County, WI) The Janesville-Beloit MSA economy posted another strong quarter, even in the midst of turbulent global and domestic conditions. A summary of this economic report is highlighted in today’s release of the Q3 2021 Rock Ready Index. The area’s average...

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson The city of Janesville is laying the groundwork for a potential $4.5 million industrial land expansion along its south-side business corridor. If a deal comes to full fruition, the city would secure 129 acres of farmland off County G that...

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson It will likely take upward of a year of work, but the Janesville City Council’s 5-2 vote to move the proposed indoor sports and convention center at Uptown Janesville into its design phase is being viewed as the kick-start for a $25...

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, BDN Four Beloit Memorial High School students were offered youth apprenticeships with Frito-Lay with an official start date of Oct. 5. MORE INFO

(Rock County, WI) Blackhawk Technical College is excited to host Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) in-person this year. The annual event has been a continued success, shining a spotlight on local employers, education pathways, and career opportunities.  This year’s MFG Day...

(Edgerton, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette       A public-private housing project could convert an aging downtown storefront in Edgerton to apartments geared specially for military veterans at risk of homelessness, city officials said. MORE INFO

(Rock County, WI) In response to the ongoing economic challenges caused by the pandemic, particularly for small businesses and non-profits that may have experienced obstacles as it concerns securing critical financial and technical assistance, the County of Rock has...

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, BDN The future is bright for five locally-grown and innovative business startups that will be participating in the fall 2021 gBETA Beloit accelerator cohort, according to Mason Cook, gBETA Beloit Director at gener8tor. MORE INFO

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN Ask Beloit economic development officials and local politicians and they will tell you that Beloit’s Gateway Business Park put the city “on the map.” On Thursday, the business park’s two decades of success was celebrated. MORE...

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN Economic development officials in Rock County agree: Supporting regional growth by fostering cooperation between municipalities, coupled with sound private commercial and residential development strategies, are central to the...