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Franks BBQ Going Mobile in 2024

(Beloit, WI) Rachel Brands, BDN If you detect a hint of the delicious and unmistakable scent of barbecue in Beloit, chances are you’re smelling meat right off Frank Carroll, Jr.’s grill. Carroll is...

Art Infusion fills Downtown Janesville

(Janesville, WI) Katie Garcia, APG Mural artists, a chalk competition, plentiful art exhibits, the farmers market, rock painting, live music, and even a scavenger hunt, spread out through downtown...

Orthopedic Care Expanded in Beloit

(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN Beloit Health System has added a new orthopedic surgeon and formed a partnership with the Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin to offer more specialized medical...

IronTek Completes Third Expansion

(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN IronTek, a business incubator and co-working space in the Ironworks Campus continues to grow with the latest expansion of the facility being unveiled on Thursday. MORE...

WI #8 in Best States 2023 Ranking

U.S. News & World Report released its Best States report, and the Badger State made the Top 10 by scoring the #8 spot. Data from over 70 categories, representing eight topical categories, was...

Milton General Store Opens on Small Business Saturday

(Milton, WI) Pam Beres, Milton Courier When Kelly Whitney opened the door to the Milton General Store for the first time on Nov. 26, it was not a typical opening. As merchants kicked off the holiday...

Macro-Level Conditions Temper (Some) Local Gains

(Rock County, WI) No doubt, the elements of uncertainty and skepticism weaved their way into the economy during the third quarter of this calendar year. Despite those macro-level conditions, the...

Blackhawk Holds Annual Manufacturing Day Event

(Milton, WI) Blackhawk Technical College held its annual Manufacturing Day event on Tuesday, showcasing manufacturing career opportunities to nearly 300 high school students and connecting them with...

Beloit Toy Maker Brings Home National Award

(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN PlayMonster, the game and toy making company based in Beloit, came home this weekend with a national Toy of the Year award in the Specialty Toy category. MORE INFO

Beloit sees Building Projects Advance

(Beloit, WI) Jacob Roushia, BDN Saws are buzzing, hammers are pounding and buildings are going up in downtown Beloit, as several Hendricks Commercial Properties projects are advancing. MORE INFO

Beloit Grocery Store Opens on West Side

(Beloit, WI) Jacob Roushia, BDN Roman’s Supermarket opened its doors on Aug. 31 and brought an independent grocery store to Liberty Avenue. MORE INFO

Report Highlights Growth & Opportunities

(Rock County, WI) Despite rising inflation, as well as stubborn supply chain issues, the Janesville-Beloit MSA economy posted another solid quarter. These details are highlighted in today's release...

Beloit Experiences Growth in 2021

(Beloit, WI) BDN Staff     The City of Beloit experienced growth in residential and business development, and experienced several milestones in the past year, according to the City of Beloit Popular...

Final Step for Beloit Casino, Resort Project Approved

(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved placing 33 acres of land in Beloit into trust for the Ho-Chunk Nation, which is the final step in the process to start...

Roman’s Supermarket to Open in Beloit

(Beloit, WI) Jacob Roushia, BDN A new independent grocery store is set to open later this month in Beloit. Roman’s Supermarket is expected to open its doors May 23. It will be located at 220 Liberty...

Anchors Aweigh: USS Beloit Launched

(Marinette, WI) John Liesveld, APG Saturday morning, only an instant after the four Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) triggermen unleashed Newton’s Laws of Motion, a momentum driven by gravity and...

A Strong Start for 2022

(Rock County, WI) Despite various national and global pressure points, the Janesville-Beloit MSA economy recorded a strong start for the first quarter of 2022. Highlights of these trends are found...

Business Planning Just Got Easier

(Rock County, WI) Rock County and Arrowhead Library System have teamed up to provide small business planning kits, available for checkout at all seven Rock County public libraries. These Small...

USS Beloit to be Christened on May 7

(Marinette, WI) Jacob Roushia, BDN After about two years of waiting, the Navy’s newest ship, the USS Beloit, will be christened during a ceremony on May 7 at Fincantieri Marinette Marine. Because of...

County Seeks Employer and Childcare Provider Input

(Rock County, WI) Rock County, in collaboration with other groups, is requesting input from the Greater Rock County / Stateline Area employers and childcare providers. Since childcare and workforce...

Janesville City Council Authorizes Sears Site Purchase

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Some Janesville City Council members called it a “logical next step” while others said the move “puts the cart before the horse.” Either way, the council voted...

Barrell Aging Facility Planned at G5 Brewing

(Beloit, WI) Jacob Roushia, BDN G5 Brewing in the Gateway Business Park may be expanding soon after action taken at Monday’s Beloit City Council meeting. The Beloit City Council approved the sale of...

Rock County Jumpstart Receives $1 Million Grant

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, BDN Rock County Jumpstart has been awarded a $1 million Diverse Business Assistance grant from the Wisconsin Department of Administration. Its fiscal agent Center for...

Janesville Housing Demand Expected to Skyrocket

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette A Janesville downtown with several hundred new apartment units? Throughout the region, consumers are looking for a sweet spot that rests somewhere between...

New Riverfront Development for Beloit Eyed

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN A long-vacant property along Beloit’s riverfront could be replaced with a mixed-use development that would include a major extension to the city’s waterfront...

United Way earns top Charity Ratings

(Blackhawk Region) – For another consecutive year, United Way Blackhawk Region’s sound fiscal management practices, commitment to accountability and transparency have earned the local nonprofit...

Winter Market Sees Success in 2nd Year

(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...

Report Highlights Quarterly & Year-End Records

(Rock County, WI) Despite another pandemic-impacted year, the Janesville-Beloit MSA economy posted a very strong quarter. As a matter of fact, several new quarterly and year-end records were set....

Beloit Quality of Life Survey to Start this Week

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN Many Beloit residents soon will get phone calls from a polling firm conducting a quality of life study in the greater Beloit area. The study, conducted by Mason...

Welders Supply Co. Buys Old Cub Foods Building

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN Welders Supply Company in Beloit is growing its roots further in the community, with the company announcing plans for a production expansion and new...

Career Accelerator Preps Students for the Future

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, BDN Students in the Beloit College Career Accelerator are not only learning about landing a job, but they also are learning about negotiating and problem solving in the...

ABC Supply Stadium Offers Ice Rink

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN                    Grab your skates and make your way to The Rink at ABC Supply Stadium in Beloit for a unique outdoor experience as the Sky Carp start on the...

Fairbanks Morse Acquires Federal Equipment Company

(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has acquired Federal Equipment Company (FEC), which like Fairbanks has contracts with the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. MORE INFO

Students Get Head Start in Career Fields

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News The School District of Beloit is moving into the next phases of the development and expansion of the Beloit Memorial High School (BMHS) career...

Milton Public Library Receives Multiple Grants

(Milton, WI) Gazette Staff The Milton Public Library has received multiple grants from the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation and Wisconsin Humanities. MORE INFO

Economic Growth Focus of Meeting

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN Regional partnerships and area growth were key topics discussed at the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation’s Annual Investors meeting held Wednesday...

Black Business Owners in Spotlight at Expo

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, BDN The Second Annual Black Business Week expo held Saturday afternoon at Community Action Inc. The event, held in partnership between Rock County Jumpstart and Black...

Sky Carp Flock to Beloit

(Beloit, WI) Josh Flickinger, Beloit Daily News      The baseball team formerly known as the Beloit Snappers finally has a new identity. After a year of speculation, a name submission contest and...

gBETA Hosts Cutting-Edge New Businesses

(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...

Growth Relies on Various Factors

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN Economic development officials in Rock County agree: Supporting regional growth by fostering cooperation between municipalities, coupled with sound private...

Site Work Tied to Final Beloit Casino Design Planned

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN Beloit residents and visitors may see activity on the future site of the Ho-Chunk Nation’s casino-resort entertainment complex with preliminary work related to...

Blackhawk and Regional Manufacturers Establish Alliance

(Janesville, WI) Blackhawk Technical College is excited to announce its partnership with the Stateline Manufacturing Alliance (SMA).  Established in February 2021, the SMA is the result of regional...

Former GM Site Now Being Marketed for Auction

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Commercial real estate broker the Future of Real Estate has listed the collective 250 acres as a “rare industrial infill development opportunity” in an auction...

Beloit College Powerhouse Honored for Energy Efficiency

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN                    The Beloit College Powerhouse redevelopment project was recognized with a statewide energy efficiency award presented by Wisconsin Gov. Tony...

Prestige Dance Company Opens in Morgan Square

(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...

Local Film Buff Creates Film Location Scouting Business

(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...

Local Tourism to Beloit Picks Up in 2021

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN Beloit-area hotels are seeing a return to pre-pandemic revenue and guest numbers, as tourism officials say they are optimistic that visitors will continue to...

Local Trucking Company Set for Gateway Business Park

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN A locally-based family business is poised to start construction on a site in the Gateway Business Park as the move will be the catalyst for employee and...

Carver Aero Acquires Janesville Jet Center

(Janesville, WI) Carver Aero announced today that it has acquired the fixed-base operator Janesville Jet Center at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport in Janesville, Wis. Carver Aero is...

ABC Supply Supports Military Members Through Program

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, BDN U.S. Army representatives visited ABC Supply’s National Support Center on Monday to recognize the company becoming the 1,000th partner in the U.S. Army’s Partnership...

State Pension System 100% Funded

(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN Great news: Wisconsin’s public pension system, administered by the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) with assets managed by the State of Wisconsin Investment...

New Dining Establishment to Open on Liberty Avenue

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN Beloit residents and visitors soon will be able to enjoy fine dining fare at casual dining prices as two longtime business partners prepare to open the Liberty...

Economic Report: Fast Start Fuels Optimism

(Rock County, WI) The Janesville-Beloit MSA economy is off to a brisk start, signaling that 2021 is projected to keep pace with – if not exceed – Rock County’s development and growth profile. These...

Apprenticeships Lead to Careers for Beloit Students

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, BDN There’s more than one way to start life after high school graduation. That’s what First National Bank and Trust teller Jesus “Manny” Jurado, the son of Jorge and...

Beloit Council Approves former Shopko Redevelopment

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN The Beloit City Council on Monday approved a conditional use permit tied to the redevelopment of the former Shopko building into a large, self-storage facility....

New Housing Development coming to Newville

(Newville, WI) Frank Schultz, Gazette Sixty-two homes are planned for the Newville Trails subdivision, located on 39 acres of mostly farm fields just west of the Lake Woods subdivision, according to...

Power Companies Join to Buy New Local Solar Array

(Town of Bradford) Frank Schultz, Gazette Three electric utilities have joined to buy a big solar array that is planned to be built in Walworth and Rock counties starting this fall. MORE INFO

Beloit Casino Project Receives Approval from Evers

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN The Ho-Chunk Nation's Beloit casino and resort project took a major step forward Wednesday as Gov. Tony Evers concurred with a federal decision to move land...

DQ Grill & Chill to Open March 29

(Milton, WI) Rebecca Kanable, Milton Courier Milton residents are in for a treat – a DQ treat. American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ) has announced its new DQ Grill & Chill restaurant is set to...

Now Open: Indigo Salon and Suites

(Milton, WI) Rebecca Kanable, Milton Courier Indigo Salon and Suites recently opened at 711 S. Janesville St. Crystal Wilkins owns the business. MORE INFO

Beloit, Marlins Make Affiliation Official, for 10 Years

(Beloit, WI) Jim Franz, BDN Beloit Baseball and the Miami Marlins made it official on Friday, signing a Professional Development License that locks Beloit in as Miami’s Advanced-A affiliate for 10...

Black Women in Business Expo set for Saturday

(Beloit, WI) Anna Marie Lux, Gazette Paquita Purnell of Blessed Divine Creations looks forward to hosting the third annual Black Women in Business Expo on Saturday along with two other...

Several Milton FBLA Students Advance to State

(Milton, WI) Milton Courier Several Milton High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members competed in a regional event and will advance to the state competition. MORE INFO

Rail Crossing OK’d for Clasen Chocolate Development

(Milton, WI) Rebecca Kanable, Milton Courier Rock County was given approval to establish an at-grade public crossing of the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad tracks with County Highway M in the city...

Strong Finish to Strange Year

(Rock County, WI) Despite the challenging, as well as turbulent, national landscape the Janesville-Beloit MSA economy notched a number of new records and finished the year in an overall strong...

Fairbanks Morse Awarded Coast Guard Contract

(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN Fairbanks Morse was awarded a six-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The agreement, worth approximately $53...

Lincoln Academy Enrollment Opens Feb. 1

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, BDN Enrollment for The Lincoln Academy will run from Feb. 1-28, according to CEO Kristi Cole. The application period will be available online on Feb. 1...

Lincoln Academy Enrollment Opens Feb. 1

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, BDN Enrollment for The Lincoln Academy will run from Feb. 1-28, according to CEO Kristi Cole. The application period will be available online on Feb. 1...

Rock County Medical Isotope Companies Mark Milestones

(Madison, WI) David Wahlberg, WI State Journal NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, one of two Rock County companies developing radioactive isotopes for medical imaging and therapies, said the Food and...

Milton’s Timber Hill Winery to Expand, Add Vineyard

(Milton, WI) Benjamin Pierce, Gazette After a successful first few years in its current location, Timber Hill Winery is pursuing new digs about a mile away that will include its first on-site...

Carl’s Place Moving to a New Place in 2021

(Milton, WI) Rebecca Kanable, Milton Courier Carl’s Place, owned by IHT Investments LLC of Milton, manufacturers projector screens for homes, backyards and large venues and golf simulator impact...

Former School Building to Become Community Center

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan. BDN A 2017 Beloit College graduate is hoping to transform the former Kolak Education Center and Roosevelt Junior High School building at 1633 Keeler Ave. into a...

Snappers Align with Marlins

(Beloit, WI) Josh Flinkinger, BDN The Beloit Snappers had nearly everything a major league organization would look for: a brand new ballpark being built, new ownership with a proven track record and...

Market Provides New Opportunities

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan Everyone’s invited to the Downtown Beloit Association’s (DBA) Indoor Winter Farmers’ Market. The event kicked off on Nov. 7 at the DBA’s new offices at 557 E. Grand Ave....

Lincoln Academy to Start Enrollment Feb. 1

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News Student enrollment is planned to start Feb. 1 and staff hiring and recruitment is underway at The Lincoln Academy charter school. MORE INFO

HCP Introduces Three New Downtown Retailers

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News Three new retailers will soon be in downtown Beloit as Hendricks Commercial Properties announces three tenants at 406 Pleasant St., the space...

Janesville to Get a Chick-fil-A Restaurant, City Says

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Chicken sandwiches are the stars of the menu at the newest chain restaurant planned for the Humes Road-Milton Avenue corridor. Blain’s Farm & Fleet owner...

Economic Gains Reported During the Pandemic

(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...

Economic Gains Reported During the Pandemic

(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...

Friends Tackle New Business Venture Together in Beloit

(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...

Today Proclaimed USS Beloit Day by Governor

(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed today, Oct. 9, as USS Beloit Day in honor of the new U.S. Navy combat ship now under construction. MORE INFO

Willowick Opens Sixth Location with Memory Care

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, BDN Willowick Senior Living is bringing some of the latest approaches in memory care with the opening of its sixth assisted living community, Willowick Beloit Campus at...

‘The Sassy Farm Chicks’ Plan Outdoor Show

(Orfordville, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News Another heavyweight of downtown commerce has joined the village’s ranks. It’s The Sassy Farm Chicks Quilt Company, and it’s bringing in fans from...

The Lincoln Academy Breaks Ground

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, BDN “With all the challenges we are facing today in our world, The Lincoln Academy is a beacon of hope for our children and for our future.”That’s what founding CEO of...

Housing Development Planned for Orfordville

(Orfordville, WI) Clint Wolf, BDN A 36-home development is scheduled to begin soon in the village, and the village board has approved a $250,000 incentive for the project. MORE INFO

Libraries Offer Access to Online Tutoring

(Janesville, WI) Adams Publishing Group Students in grades K-12 and adult learners can get online help with math, reading, writing, science and social studies at Rock County libraries. The county’s...

Amazon Opens in Beloit as Citywide Development Continues

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN       The Amazon fulfillment center in Beloit is now open after just eight months of construction on the 1 million-square-foot facility in the Gateway Business...

DQ coming to Milton

(Milton, WI) Rebecca Kanable, Milton Courier Milton is in for a treat. American Dairy Queen Corporation announced plans to bring a DQ Grill & Chill restaurant to Milton. According to a news...

Amazon to Hire 500 Full-Time Workers in Beloit

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN Those interested in working at the Amazon fulfillment center in Beloit can now look into career options as the company announced plans to hire 500 people. MORE INFO

Janesville Mall changes name to Uptown Janesville

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Don't you dare call it the Janesville Mall. The shopping mall at 2500 Milton Ave. has bee renamed. Its new moniker? Uptown Janesville. MORE INFO

Drive Thru Job Fairs Being Offered in Area on July 15

(Rock County, WI) Gregg Bosak, SWWDB Three free drive-thru job fairs are being offered from noon-4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15 in Janesville, Beloit and Monroe. It is part of a statewide, unified...

Jumpstart Mentors Minority Business Owners

(Beloit, WI) Brad Allen, BDN With community growth in mind, Rock County Jumpstart continues to uplift minority business owners in the Beloit area. MORE INFO

Construction Starts on Downtown Stadium in Beloit

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN Construction is starting on a new downtown stadium for the Beloit Snappers. The construction project is expected to take a year, with the stadium expected to be...

Lease, Development Deal Approved for Stadium

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN The Beloit City Council on Monday approved a 20-year lease and development agreement with the Riverbend Stadium Authority, the entity tasked with facility and...

Milton Residents Bring DiMAX to Sunnyside

(Milton, WI) Kim McDarison, Milton Courier Milton residents Aaron and Rebekah Falk have purchased the former General Case manufacturing building, 201 Sunnyside Dr., and are remodeling the...

Plans shaping up for Lincoln Academy

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, BDN Kids First Beloit announced construction will begin at The Lincoln Academy, 608 Henry St. this month and provided architectural renderings of the soon-to-be-built...

Fairbanks Morse to Build Coast Guard Boat Engines

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News Fairbanks Morse has been awarded a contract by Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) to build and deliver the main propulsion diesel engines (MPDE) for the...

Rock County to Lift Safer-at-Home Order Thursday

(Janesville, WI) Benjamin Pierce, Gazette The safer-at-home order in Rock County will end Thursday. Beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, the order will be replaced with a “phased reopening plan,” county...

UW Approves Lincoln Academy Charter School

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News The University of Wisconsin, Office of Educational Opportunity (OEO) issued a conditional approval of the charter school application for The Lincoln...

Forward Janesville Creates COVID-19 Recovery Plan

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Forward Janesville is pitching to state officials and area communities a framework to safely restart local economies that have been halted because of the...

Ho-Chunk Beloit Casino Plan Receives Federal Approval

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News The Ho-Chunk Nation’s casino and resort plan in Beloit took a major step forward Thursday, receiving federal approval and moving the project one...

Milton Company Steps Up for Production of Medical Gowns

(Milton, WI) Rebecca Kanable Adams Publishing Group With the increased demand for food and medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic, Charter NEX Films headquartered in Milton has been busy. The...

County Launches Emergency Small Business Fund

(Janesville, WI) – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rock County Board of Supervisors recently approved a $1 million dollar emergency loan program. This fund, known as the Rock County...

Town of Fulton Approves 440-acre Solar Farm

(Town of Fulton, WI) Benjamin Pierce, Gazette A 440-acre solar farm is coming to the town of Fulton after the project was approved unanimously by the town board at its meeting Tuesday. MORE INFO

JPAC: Janesville Arts Hub Booming Under Burkart

(Janesville, W) Frank Schultz, Gazette Nathan Burkart and his twin brother, Alex, were staples in the Janesville children’s theater group, SpotLight on Kids, in the 1990s. Burkart is executive...

Beloit Council Approves BTC Expansion

(Beloit, W) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News Blackhawk Technical College and the Beloit Public Library are growing a partnership that started in 2018. MORE INFO

First Weekend of BIFF Brings out Film Lovers

(Beloit, WI) Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News The first weekend of the Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) was a success as film fans filled the streets of Beloit and film showings were sold out....

The Gathering Place Plans $1 Million Outdoor Venue

(Milton, WI) Rebecca Kanable, Adams Publishing Group Plans are underway to develop a $1 million outdoor venue at The Gathering Place in Milton. “The Gathering Green” would include a new pavilion,...

BTC, Beloit Schools Team to Offer Associate Degrees

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News Thanks to the School District of Beloit’s newly-launched Collegiate Academy, students will have the opportunity to graduate high school with an...

A Year in Review: Strong Fundamentals Fuel 2019

(Rock County, WI) According to the quarterly release of the Rock Ready Index, the economy of the Janesville-Beloit MSA wrapped-up the year in a very strong economic position. Highlights from the Q4...

Snappers Stadium Plan Takes Shape

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News New details regarding the proposed downtown stadium for the Beloit Snappers baseball team have been released, while the sale of the team and project...

Willowick Plans to Build Facility in Town of Beloit

(Town of Beloit) Beloit Daily News Consolidated Construction Co. Inc., a design/build firm headquartered in Appleton, has been selected to build the new Willowick Residential Care Apartment Complex...

Janesville Native Releases Documentary on Life After GM

(Janesville, WI) Ashley McCallum, Gazette “Shift Change” is a 35-minute documentary by Bill Roach that skims the surface of the closure of GM in 2008 and captures reactions from former workers and...

GBEDC Closes on Amazon Property

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN On Thursday, the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) closed on the real estate sale of the 80-acre parcel southeast of the Colley Road-Gateway...

Another Top 25 Ranking for the Janesville-Beloit MSA

(Rock County, WI) According to SmartAsset’s™ fourth annual study on the best places to work in manufacturing, the Janesville-Beloit MSA ranks among the Top 25 metropolitan statistical areas in the...

Apartment Project Targets Late 2020 Completion

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, BDN The Wright and Wagner Lofts project will add a 52-apartment, four-story building at the corner of Fourth Street and Grand Avenue with potential plans for two...

UW-W at Rock County Aims to Expand Engineering Program

(Janesville, WI) Catherine Idzerda, Gazette UW-Whitewater at Rock County has signed an agreement with UW-Platteville to continue a program that has already proved successful. University officials...

Top Reasons to Visit Rock County, Wisconsin in 2020

(Rock County, WI) Robin Raven, Forbes    As you plan your travel for 2020, are you longing for a place with a lot going on that won’t be crowded with tourists? Wisconsin’s Janesville and Beloit are...

Rock County’s Indicators on a Positive Trend

(Janesville, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News Rock County has lots of new real estate development underway, steady unemployment numbers and increased sales tax collections, according to the Rock...

Report Shows Continued Growth and Opportunity

(Rock County, WI) According to the quarterly release of the Rock Ready Index, the economy of the Janesville-Beloit MSA continued its positive growth trends. Highlights from the Q3 2019 report are...

Amazon Distribution Center Planned for Beloit

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News Online retail giant Amazon is coming to Beloit, and stakeholders want to see initial construction start next week on an expansive distribution...

Students Get Look at World of Manufacturing

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News Stateline Area high school students from 18 different schools ditched the classroom on Thursday for a chance to peek behind the scenes at the local...

Beloit Snappers Sold, Downtown Stadium Expected

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News The Beloit Snappers baseball team has a new owner, and will be getting a new stadium located in downtown Beloit, according to an announcement made...

NorthStar Expects More Growth in Beloit

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes has grown quickly in the past year and on Thursday the company celebrated completion of its latest expansion while...

BTC Nursing Program Ranked #1 in Wisconsin

(Janesville, WI) Blackhawk Technical College Blackhawk Technical College (BTC) nursing students are among the best in the state based on rankings from RNCareers.org and Wisconsin State Board of...

Rock County Home Prices Continue to Climb

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette The Rock County housing market continues to experience tighter-than-average inventories, and dips earlier this year in federal interest rates and recent...

Thirty-Five Rock Interns Recognized at Graduation Event

(Rock County, WI) – Today, more than 150 individuals gathered at Blackhawk Technical College’s Central Campus to recognize the efforts of the 2019 Rock Internship program. Thirty-five incoming high...

Strong Indicators Continue to Fuel the Local Economy

(Rock County, WI) According to the quarterly release of the Rock Ready Index, the economy of the Janesville-Beloit MSA remained in a strong position. Highlights from the Q2 2019 report are provided...

Millions In Development Projects Ongoing In Beloit

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News Development projects are in full swing in Beloit, as the city prepares to make slight changes to its downtown land use plan. To date this year, the...

Five Things to Know about the Rock County 4-H Fair

(Janesville, WI) Catherine Idzerda, Gazette             The Rock County 4-H Fair will open its gates Tuesday for another year of animal judging, carnival rides, music and other assorted...

NorthStar Expansion Completed

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes announced Tuesday construction on its Beloit production facility expansion is complete. MORE INFO

Enrollment Up, Unemployment Down: BTC Beats the Odds

(Janesville, WI) Catherine Idzerda, Gazette Consider: For every 1% decline in unemployment, community and technical college enrollment drops 2% to 2.5%. It’s a statistic that applies to schools...

Casino Environmental Statement Complete

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News The final environmental impact statement for the Ho-Chunk Nation's Beloit casino-resort proposal has been completed, marking another key step in the...

Council Approves Small Business Loan Program Revisions

(Milton, WI) Kim McDarison, Milton Courier The Milton City Council approved on Tuesday, May 7, revisions for a small business development loan program. A revised application for the program was also...

Economy Begins Year in Strong Position

(Rock County, WI) According to the quarterly release of the Rock Ready Index, the 2019 economy of the Janesville-Beloit MSA is off to a brisk pace. Highlights from the Q1 2019 report are provided...

Economy Begins Year in Strong Position

(Rock County, WI) According to the quarterly release of the Rock Ready Index, the 2019 economy of the Janesville-Beloit MSA is off to a brisk pace. Highlights from the Q1 2019 report are provided...

Beloit Honored with Main Street Awards

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News Downtown Beloit received three awards at the Wisconsin Main Street Awards ceremony held at the Heyde Center in Chippewa Falls on Friday. MORE INFO

100,000 SF Spec Project Approved

(Janesville, WI) Badger Property Investments (BPI) will add another 100,000 SF industrial / warehousing building to the Janesville-Beloit MSA available property inventory. The project, which will be...

Students Get Closer Look at Health Careers

(Janesville, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News                         Around 300 area high schoolers learned about the many careers in healthcare during Health Care Day Tuesday, featuring visits...

Local Food Industry Brings Wave of Manufacturing Jobs

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Since 2009, and more recently, as the manufacturing sector in Rock County has recovered from a major body blow, some areas of the local manufacturing sector...

New Ashley HomeStore to Open in Janesville

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Ashley Furniture plans to open a new, hybrid showroom and outlet store along Humes Road in Janesville that the company says is a new concept of stores it plans...

Beloit Health System Earns Gold Seal of Approval

(Beloit, WI) Beloit Daily News Beloit Health System has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital, Home, Health and Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous...

Generac to Bring 80 Distribution Jobs to Janesville

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Generac Power Systems plans to expand its distribution operations to Janesville in a big way. Generac announced Tuesday in a news release that it plans to open...

Area’s Leaders Look for Growth in 2019

(Beloit, WI) Ryan Silvola, Beloit Daily News Local municipal leaders have their own New Year’s Resolutions, mostly involving growth they want to see in their Stateline Area next year. MORE INFO

Mexican Restaurant Opening in Orfordville

(Orfordville, WI)  Ashley McCallum, Gazette Beloit resident Gustavo Guzman will soon open Orfordville’s sole spot for Mexican cuisine. Taqueria Guzman will open Friday, Jan. 4, at 100 E. Spring St....

Mercyhealth Donation Helps BTC with Scholarship Goal

(Janesville, WI) Catherine W. Idzerda, Gazette A significant financial donation Wednesday likely will improve the lives of local nursing students, local hospital patients and, eventually, the...

Student Interns Requested for County Program

(Rock County, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News Rock County students and employers are invited to consider partaking in the Rock Internship Program. Students can begin applying in January at...

ABC Supply Sets 4-Story Expansion

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News ABC Supply Company is expanding in the new year, with the company to set to build a new central office space in Beloit. Demolition and foundation...

Hearing Completes Key Step in Casino Plan

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News             The Ho-Chunk Nation Beloit casino-resort development took another step towards a final ruling following a public hearing hosted Tuesday...

Hearing Completes Key Step in Casino Plan

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News             The Ho-Chunk Nation Beloit casino-resort development took another step towards a final ruling following a public hearing hosted Tuesday...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Report Highlights Strong Economic Activities

(Rock County, WI) According to the quarterly release of the Rock Ready Index, the Janesville-Beloit MSA economic engine is performing very well. The following trends and observations from the Q3...

Combat Ship will be Named after City

(Washington, D.C.) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News The USS Beloit will be named after the city for its contributions to the Navy and advancements in U.S. national security with the ongoing work...

GM Site Redevelopment to Center on Railroad Access

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Redevelopment plans unveiled Tuesday show Janesville’s former General Motors plant site will rely heavily on an attribute few area industrial sites have:...

Hotel Goodwin Opens Its Doors

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News Beloit's newest downtown hotel is ready and open for business, bringing to life the city's rich downtown history with a splash of modern flair. MORE...

City Considers $18M Residential Project

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News An effort to add a new multi-family residential project in Beloit's Gateway Business District may be starting to take shape, as the Greater Beloit...

Two Downtown Restaurants to Open this Summer

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News Downtown Beloit will see two new restaurants move in later this summer with the openings of truk't street tacos, tequila and whiskey and the Blue...

Rock Aqua Jays Win 20th National Title

(Janesville, WI) Gazette Staff The Rock Aqua Jays clinched their 20th national championship at the 44th Indmar Division 1 Show Ski National Championships team competition at Traxler Park in...

Alliant Customers: No Rate Increases Through 2020

(Madison, WI) Beloit Daily News Wisconsin customers of Alliant Energy will see no increase to base electric and natural gas rates through 2020 under a verbal decision by the Public Service...

County’s Economy Remains Robust

(Rock County, WI) According to the quarterly release of the Rock Ready Index, the economy of Janesville-Beloit MSA continues to show strong signs. Highlights from the Q2 report include the...

Camp Invention comes to Clinton High School

(Clinton, WI) Gazette Staff Clinton High School, 112 Milwaukee Road, will hold a week-long Camp Invention program. The program promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics education for...

GM Site Redevelopment Plans Could Come this Summer

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette As the new owner of the former General Motors plant continues the mammoth job of tearing down the massive complex on Janesville’s south side, ideas are...

High School Interns Recognized at Signing Event

(Janesville, WI) – More than 80 individuals attended today’s 2018 Summer Rock Internship Program’s Signing and Orientation event at Blackhawk Technical College’s central campus. Attendees included...

Janesville Airport Lands New Restaurant

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Beloit restaurant group Geronimo Hospitality Group plans this summer to open Bessie’s Diner—a new, aviation-themed breakfast and lunch restaurant in 3,600...

Inspire Report: Career Exploration Activities Advance

(Rock County, WI) A report highlighting the use of the County’s web-based career preparation and readiness platform, which is powered by Career Cruising, was released today. The Spring 2018 Inspire...

150,000 SF Spec Project Approved (Rock County, WI)

(Janesville, WI) Badger Property Investments (BPI) will add another 150,000 SF industrial / warehousing building to the Janesville-Beloit MSA available property inventory. The project, which will be...

Tourism Spending in Rock County Climbs Again

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Spending by tourists in Janesville and Rock County continued to climb over the last year, growing about 4 percent compared to spending in 2016, according to...

Upscale Apartments Set for Former Kerry Site

(Beloit, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News          Downtown Beloit will soon to be home to another upscale residential development. Hendricks Commercial Properties is in the process of...

Fast Start for County’s Economy

(Rock County, WI) According to the quarterly release of the Rock Ready Index, the economy of Janesville-Beloit MSA kicked-off the new year in a positive manner – as the momentum from 2017 definitely...

Groups Plan Student Internship Program

(Janesville, WI) Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News Rock County 5.0, Blackhawk Technical College and the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board are offering a new internship program to...

NorthStar to Kick Off Production Phase

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is preparing to ramp up production following federal approval earlier this year, and on Tuesday the company put the...

Paid H.S. Internship Program Kicks-Off Summer 2018

(Rock County, WI) – A paid internship program for (incoming) Rock County high school seniors was announced during last week’s earn-and-learn talent development showcase event. The Rock Internship...

Buckhorn Owner Named Restaurateur of the Year

(Milton, WI) Milton Courier Chico Pope, owner of the Buckhorn Supper Club in Milton, was honored as the Restaurateur of the Year by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. The award is the industry’s...

Janesville School Wins Robotics Award

(Janesville, WI) Gazette Staff        St. William Catholic School's First Lego League team took top prize in one of four categories at the state Lego League championship at Parker High School on...

Another Development Coming to Milton Business Park

(Milton, WI) Jim Dayton, Gazette Vacant, city-owned land in Milton's east-side industrial park is almost gone now that another proposed development has received city council approval. The council...

Local Businesses Win Friends of Education Awards

(Janesville, WI) By Catherine Idzerda, Gazette Six local businesses won the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s inaugural Business Friends of Education award. Fagan Automotive, Blackhawk...

Greenlight for NorthStar’s Next Step

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News NorthStar Medical radioisotopes has been green-lit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to proceed with marketing its patented technology...

Former Pick ‘n Save Sold to Grafft Family

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Janesville broker Commercial Property Group announced Tuesday that the former Pick ‘n Save at 1717 Center Ave. has been acquired by 1717 4GK, a development...

Another Strong Year for County’s Economy

(Rock County, WI) According to the quarterly release of the 2017 Rock Ready Index, the Janesville-Beloit MSA wrapped-up another strong year. Highlights from the Q4 report include the following: For...

Town Sees Economic Growth

(Town of Beloit, WI)  Ryan Silvola, Beloit Daily News Several economic development projects in the Town of Beloit could be coming to fruition this year. MORE INFO

Janesville’s Gander Outdoors to Open in Late May

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette Marcus Lemonis, owner of the former Gander Mountain chain, said the outdoor sporting goods seller — now rebranded as Gander Outdoors — is set to open 11...

Janesville Family Star in Back-to-Wisconsin Video

(Janesville, WI) Frank Schultz, Gazette The state's largest business association chose a Janesville couple for a new video designed to persuade more young people to return to Wisconsin and bolster...

First National Expanding at Ironworks

(Beloit, WI) Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News The Ironworks campus is expanding its overall commercial business office space options, with First National Bank & Trust set to open a new...

Workshop Teaches Edgerton Kids about Coding

(Edgerton, WI) Jim Dayton, Gazette Sessions such as Monday's—one of roughly a dozen elementary students will participate in throughout the school year—will get kids ready for future classes and...

Rock County’s Economy Scores a Top 10 Ranking

(Rock County, WI) The economic resurgence of the Janesville-Beloit MSA has propelled itself into a Top 10 national ranking, according to a recent monthly scorecard produced by Headlight Data. For...

A Beloit Moment in the Spotlight

(Beloit, WI) Editorial, Beloit Daily News Positive outside exposure can give a boost to development. For those who didn't see it, Beloit did a star turn a few days ago produced by the MSNBC cable...

Fairbanks Morse Wins Navy Contract

(Beloit, WI) BDN Staff The engines to power the U.S. Navy's newest Freedom class Littoral Combat Ship, the LCS 27, will be built in Beloit. Fairbanks Morse, an EnPro Industries company, has been...

New Name, New Plans for the Future

(Beloit, WI) Nicole Inman, Beloit Daily News The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator has a new name and new plans for the future. Now called the Beloit Art Center (BAC), the center at 520 E. Grand Ave. is a...

Tech Companies get Foothold in Downtown Janesville

(Janesville, WI) Neil Johnson, Gazette CEOs at three downtown tech companies—SHINE Medical Technologies, N1 Critical Technologies and Foremost Media—talked Wednesday about what it's like to work and...

SSI Technologies Recognized as Futuremaker Partner

(Janesville, WI) Conor Smyth, WI Technical College System The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and Blackhawk Technical College honored SSI Technologies, Inc. on Tuesday evening for the...

Report Highlights Economic Gains

According to the quarterly release of the 2017 Rock Ready Index, the Janesville-Beloit MSA’s economy continues to gain steam

New Restaurant, Hotel coming to Downtown Beloit

(Beloit, WI) Gazette Staff             A developer announced it plans to add a new hotel in downtown Beloit. In a release, Hendricks Commercial Properties announced it's adding the planned Hotel...