(Rock County, WI) Even in the midst of the pandemic, the Janesville-Beloit MSA economy managed to post a really strong quarter. These outcomes, as well as trends, are highlighted in the Q3 2020 Rock Ready Index. Despite the unemployment spikes caused by COVID, Rock...

(Rock County, WI) Even in the midst of the pandemic, the Janesville-Beloit MSA economy managed to post a really strong quarter. These outcomes, as well as trends, are highlighted in the Q3 2020 Rock Ready Index. Despite the unemployment spikes caused by COVID, Rock...

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN A prospective property sale in the Gateway Business Park could pave the way for two industrial speculative buildings totaling one million square-feet and represent substantial future job growth, according to the Greater Beloit...

(Milton, WI) Kim Darison, Milton Courier The City of Milton Common Council gave authorization Oct. 20 to City Administrator Al Hulick to execute an offer to purchase approximately 55 acres along Putman Parkway.  MORE INFO

(Beloit, WI) Brad Allen, BDN The latest addition to Beloit’s downtown business scene is intended to feel like home. 5Bar co-owners Levi Andersen and Derrick Wessels opened their brand new bar and lounge on Oct. 16, bringing longtime goals and dreams to fruition. MORE...

(Rock County, WI) Frank Schultz, Gazette Solar power is busting out all over. Alliant Energy said this week it plans to build two new solar farms, one west of Beloit and one north of Brodhead. They would start producing electricity by the end of 2023. MORE INFO

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN A new outpatient orthopedic surgery center could be coming to the Gateway Business Park in Beloit, according to City of Beloit development documents. MORE INFO

(Janesville, WI) Frank Schultz, Gazette Remodeling of an abandoned south-side grocery store is underway, with Rock County Human Services and Job Center offices scheduled to move there in 2022. MORE INFO

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette At dusk Friday in the heart of downtown Janesville, a set of automated lights under the bridge decks flashed brilliant blues, reds and purples off the surface of the Rock River. The city and private stakeholders who for years...

(Janesville, WI) City of Janesville The City of Janesville is celebrating Manufacturing Month by announcing the “Coolest Thing Made in Janesville”! October is designated as Manufacturing Month to celebrate and promote Wisconsin's top industry, manufacturing. With over...