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First National Bank & Trust

Anasazi Day Spa

City Electric Supply

Curves for Women (West)

Rick Huhn's Studio Fitness

Curves for Women (North)

D2 Builders and Remodeling

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

A Better Price

Tim Cullen, Individual

State Farm Insurance-Jaysen Jorgensen

Welcome to 2008

The staff at Forward Janesville would like to wish a Happy New Year to all of our members! We hope that 2008 is a happy, healthy, and prosperous year for you. The new year will bring exciting changes for FJI with our move to a new building this spring, a new seminar series, more educational opportunities, a new program for young professionals in the Rock County area, and more. We will to keep you informed of our exciting new adventures!  REMEMBER...95% OF YOUR FORWARD JANESVILLE MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE DEDUCTIBLE AS A BUSINESS EXPENSE!

Announcing the 2007 Award Recipients!

Forward Janesville is proud to announce the award recipients for the 7th Annual Awards

 

Banquet Sponsored By RSM McGladrey.

 

Community Improvement Award Recipient: The Janesville Farmer’s Market

Sponsored By: TDS Metrocom

 

Diversity Award Recipient: Jose Carrilllo, School District of Janesville

Sponsored By: Minuteman Press

 

Woman of Excellence Award Recipient: Laurel Canan, JPAC

Sponsored By: Mercy Health System

 

Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Award Recipient: Lori Sperry, Johnson Bank

Sponsored By: Evergreen State Bank

 

Forward Janesville Volunteer of the Year Award Recipient: Steve Huth, School District of Janesville

Sponsored By: Affordable Personnel Resources

 

Small Business Person of the Year Award Recipient: James Damrow, Damrow Chiropractic Office

Sponsored By: Angus-Young Associates

 

Business of the Year (50 or less employees) Recipient: Boyd Consulting Group

Sponsored By: Nowlan & Mouat

 

Business of the Year (over 50 employees) Recipient: Freedom Plastics

Sponsored By: The Janesville Gazette

 

Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: Roger Axtell

Sponsored By: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

The Awards Banquet will take place on Thursday, January 24th at the Pontiac Convention Center. FJI Member reservations are $30 for an individual or $290 for a table of eight with preferred table placement. Please call 608-757-3160 for reservations. 

Announcement of Board Nomination

The Forward Janesville Board of Directors Nominating Committee has submitted its selection to fill an open seat on the Board of Directors.  Nominated for the three year term is

Michael Fitzpatrick, Brennan, Steil & Basting, S.C.

As provided in the Forward Janesville bylaws, additional candidates for Director may be nominated by petition bearing the genuine signatures of at least 100 Forward Janesville members.  The petition must be filed with the Nominating Committee by January 16, 2008.  Members of the Board of Directors shall be members of Forward Janesville or employed by firms or corporations who are active members.

In the event there are no alternate petitions filed within the designated period, nominations will close, and the nominated candidate will be declared elected by the Board of Directors at the February board meeting.  In the event there is an alternate nomination petition filed, a ballot showing those nominated will be sent to all members in good standing on or before Feb. 4, 2008.  Returned ballots must be received no later than Feb. 25, 2008.

Forward Janesville suffered a great loss in December with the passing of one of our board members, Ken Hendricks. Ken was an inspiration to everyone and will be greatly missed.

Member Connect

We invite you to email us with special news that you would like to share with fellow FJI members to be published in the Report On-Line.  Please let us know about:

  • Upcoming Events

  • Staff Updates

  • Organization Fundraisers

  • Recognitions and Awards

E-mail Laurie Huml Eckert with a description of 50 words or less by the 25th of the month to be included in the next Report On-Line.

Meet Your FJI Goodwill Ambassador

 

Dan Wilcox-Alzheimer's Support Center Click Here!

 

 

 

Looking for Business Education Opportunities?

Simply click on the following links for more information.

Blackhawk Technical College Success Skills Training

Dale Carnegie Training

2008 Small Business Seminar Series

 

Business Before Five

Forward Janesville’s Small Business Council would like to offer our new members a warm welcome.  Sometimes, it can be difficult or awkward to walk into an event if you don’t know anyone.  Therefore, the Small Business Council suggested hosting a Business Before Five (BB5).

WHEN:  4:00pm before our monthly Business After Five networking events

WHERE:  Forward Janesville Office at 51 South Jackson Street

WHY:  To learn more about the benefits of your FJI membership and to meet FJI Staff Members, FJI Small Business Council Members, FJI Goodwill Ambassadors, and other new FJI Members 

Veteran members who would like an update or have anything to share with new members are welcome to attend, as well.

January Business After Five at the YMCA, 221 Dodge Street, 5-7pm   

R.S.V.P: By Tuesday, Jan.8~ Call Laurie at 757-3160 or email lauriehe@forwardjanesville.com

 

Forward Fitness

Did you know that walking can help reduce stress levels and increase energy that you might be lacking during your work day?

Join us on our weekly 30 minute Friday walks in beautiful Downtown Janesville.

The schedule is as follows:

January 4th - 4pm, Walk with the kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Janesville

January 11th - Noon, Walk with Ruth Armstrong of the Integrated Yoga Studio

January 18th - Noon, Walk with the Doc, from the Naturopathic Family Clinic

January 25th - Noon, Walk and then join us for a healthy lunch at a member restaurant

Please meet us at the Forward Janesville office, 51 South Jackson Street, 5 to 10 minutes before the walk. Make sure to bring a hat and gloves during the cold weather months.

Starting on January 15th, the Forward Fitness newsletter will be available to FJI members filled with healthy tips.

FJI Opposes Mandatory School Leave Bill

On Friday, December 21, Forward Janesville’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to oppose Senate Bill 195, a bill regarding mandated leave for school conferences and activities. 

Under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), an employer employing at least 50 individuals on a permanent basis in Wisconsin must permit an employee to take six weeks of family leave and two weeks of medical leave in a 12-month period.  SB 195 would allow any employee of a qualifying employer to take 16 hours per year for school conferences and activities that cannot be scheduled during nonworking hours. 

While Forward Janesville certainly supports active parental participation in school conferences and activities, we believe that Senate Bill 195 is a solution in search of a problem.  Numerous employers who are subject to FMLA already have mechanisms in place to allow their employees to attend school functions, including (but not limited to) personal time and vacation.  Compliance with this government mandate will create more red tape for Wisconsin businesses, and will likely increase the cost of doing business.

Additionally, the lack of lack of agreement between Wisconsin’s FMLA and the federal FMLA makes the act difficult for employers to administer.  Until broad conformity occurs between Wisconsin’s FMLA and the federal FMLA, Forward Janesville opposes any expansion of the state FMLA.

Area Arts

Beloit International Film Festival Schedules First Janesville Reveal Party

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Arts Impact Day Co-Sponsored by FJI at UW-Whitewater

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Coming in March in The Report:

A New Look for 2008!

Forward Janesville Staff

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