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Forward Thinking: GM/JATCO ideal for community-centered economic development
The Oct. 29 edition of The Janesville Gazette featured our most recent Forward Thinking column. These monthly columns help the community learn more about Forward Janesville initiatives and about our members. This month, we share more about the work of our staff and Government Relations Council when it comes to researching redevelopment of brownfield sites, learning more about data centers, and sharing takeaways and concerns from our research and a survey of our members.
Posted in: Forward Thinking on October 29, 2025

The Future of Healthcare Is Right Here in Rock County
Forward Janesville helped celebrate a milestone moment for local workforce and economic development: the Ribbon Cutting of the new Mercyhealth Medical Sciences Hub at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater at Rock County. This new collaboration between Mercyhealth, Edgewood University, and UW–W at Rock County opens the door for local students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) without leaving Rock County.
Posted in: Community Partnerships on October 29, 2025

Building Tomorrow's Workforce: Attend Youth Apprenticeship Training
The Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board will host a pair of Youth Apprenticeship Mentor Training opportunities in November.
Posted in: Community Partnerships on October 20, 2025

Member Connect: Fall Events, Fundraisers and Frights
Forward Janesville's Member Connect is your twice-monthly go-to roundup of everything happening with our Forward Janesville member businesses. From exciting events and grand openings to nonprofit initiatives and special offers, here's what's going on in our community!
Posted in: Member Connect on October 15, 2025

Lessons from Kenosha: A Glimpse Into What’s Possible for Janesville’s Former GM Site
Members of the Forward Janesville team recently traveled to Kenosha to attend the grand opening of the Kenosha Innovation Center, a project that stands as a powerful example of community redevelopment, collaboration and long-term vision. The center, located on the site of the former Chrysler engine plant, is now the anchor of what’s being called the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood (KIN).
Posted in: Government Relations on October 08, 2025

Forward Janesville Partners With Contour Consulting On Finding Your Purpose Summit
Forward Janesville is partnering with Contour Consulting's Kelsey Paasch, the Entrepreneur of the Year honoree at Forward Janesville's 2025 Annual Awards Luncheon, on the Finding Your Purpose Summit on Oct. 28 at the Janesville Performing Arts Center.
Posted in: Community Partnerships on October 07, 2025