WELCOME NEW FORWARD JANESVILLE MEMBERS!

Assured Staffing

Concordia University - Wisconsin

Kennedy Homes

Perfect Fit Dental Studio

Retirement Plan Advisors

True Laser Hair Removal

Wildwood Acquisitions Corp.

 

Mission Accomplished Forward Janesville, Beloit Chamber Complete Fundraising for UW-Rock Engineering Center
At a press conference January 16, UW-Rock County announced that over $700,000 had been raised to build the UW-Rock County Engineering Center, which will be ready for students this fall.   MORE

Reserve Your Seat Today
For FJI Annual Dinner on March 20

Forward Janesville's Annual Dinner will be held Tuesday, March 20 at the Holiday Inn Express Conference Center.  The keynote speaker will be Dr. Charles Petty (right), a family humorist from Raleigh. The Cocktail (Shaken Not Stirred) Reception is from 5:30-6:30 pm with the dinner meeting at 6:30-8:30 pm.  MORE ON FJI EVENTS

FJI Unveils 2007-08 Legislative Agenda 
On Thursday, January 18, Forward Janesville’s Board of Directors unanimously endorsed the organization’s 2007-2008 Legislative Action Agenda.  This document, which will serve as a guidepost for FJI’s government division in the coming years, contains position statements on many issues affecting Janesville’s business community.   MORE

Board of Directors Nominees Named  The Forward Janesville Board of Directors Nominating Committee has submitted its selections to fill five open seats on the Board of Directors.  MORE

2,500 Transportation Jobs Facing Cuts  
FJI Encourages Members To Contact Congress 

Congress is in the process of finalizing appropriations bills for fiscal year 2006, and may choose to reduce highway funding by $3.8 billion nationwide, costing Wisconsin an estimated $52.6 million and 2,500 jobs.  MORE

More FJI Business Seminars Coming in February
In February, Forward Janesville's members will have the opportunity to learn about branding their business, as well as improving their skills through Dale Carnegie Training or the Supervisory Skills Series.   MORE

 

Participate In Entrepreneurship Week USA  “I encourage everyone interested in teaching or learning more about the role entrepreneurs will play in the future economy of Wisconsin – and the world – to participate in Entrepreneurship Week USA,” says Department of Commerce Secretary Mary P. Burke. “The purpose of the week is to educate the public and promote the entrepreneurial spirit across our country.”  MORE

Business After 5

Thursday, February 15, 5 - 7 p.m.:  Spa at Riverfront and True Laser, 

15 W. Milwaukee Street

March 22: Ahvia Salon and Spa, 500 East Milwaukee Street

April 12: Pontiac Convention Center, 2809 North Pontiac Drive

May 6: Rock County Christian School, 5122 South Driftwood Drive

 

Coming in March in The Report:  

2007-08 Annual Review Issue

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FJI Calendar of Events

Forward Janesville Votes.com

Leadership Development Academy

Think Members First! Member-to-Member Discount Program

State of Wisconsin Small Business Resources 

UW Business Resource Directory

Forward Janesville Home Page

 

E-mail Staff:  

John Beckord,
President
 

Dan Cunningham, VP-Government Relations & Education

Amy Golackson, VP-Membership Development

Kelly Horrell,
Manager of Special Events

Josie Olson,
Receptionist

Ruth Armstrong,
Office Administrator

Christine Moore,
Janesville Design & Development Center

 

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