(Beloit, WI) Debra Jensen-De Hart, BDN Kimberly Dailey and Courtney Kozlowski became enamored with the art of dance at an early age and still love the art form. That has led the two to open the Prestige Dance Company at 1970 Sutler Ave., Beloit. MORE INFO

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is continuing to grow in Beloit, with the company on the receiving end of a massive influx of federal funding to aid expanding its production capabilities. MORE INFO

(Beloit, WI) Brad Allen, BDN After growing up together in Beloit, childhood friends Tim Champion, Jerrick Hakim and Matt Nemetz have drawn on their own unique strengths to launch a combined business venture. Boppr, a modern digital business card and social networking...

(Milton, WI) Sara Myers, Gazette Mark and Lori Warren of Milton threw a massive party Friday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their business, American Awards & Promotions. MORE INFO

(Beloit, WI) Amanda Reseburg, Beloit Daily News In tiny Mono, Ontario, Canada there’s a non-descript motel called The Hockley. Leagues of visitors descend on the area every year to capture a little TV magic for themselves. Nancy Clark-Mather hopes to bring that same...

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Impact Seven plans to build an approximately 100-unit, six-story “workforce” apartment building, along with 10,000 square feet of anchor tenant space on the ground floor that could house retail space or commercial offices. MORE...

(Orfordville,WI) The Village of Orfordville is receiving a $250,000 state grant to help redevelop a vacant lot located downtown. Project plans include construction of 11 apartments and a 1,300-square-foot storefront on the building’s first level, with completion...

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette In a joint announcement Wednesday at the Lincoln-Tallman Restorations, Blackhawk Community Credit Union officials and the Rock County Historical Society unveiled a new museum concept that is still in its planning stages: Rock...

(Town of Beloit) Brad Allen, BDN A group of students from UW-Milwaukee will work with township officials and interview residents this fall to research possibilities for a town center development. MORE INFO

(Janesville, WI) Gazette Staff The Rock Aqua Jays won their 21st national title Sunday at the 46th Indmar Show National Championships held at Traxler Park. MORE INFO