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Kick Off 2026 With Member Connect: Events, Awards & Opportunities
Welcome to our twice-per-month Member Connect — where Forward Janesville member businesses share events, news and opportunities with one another!
Posted in: Member Connect on January 14, 2026

Nominations Now Open for Forward Janesville’s 2026 Awards Luncheon
Nominations are being accepted across a variety of award categories, including Advocacy, Emerging Leader, Community Improvement, Educator of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year (for both small and large employers), Diversity, and Lifetime Achievement.
Posted in: Events on January 12, 2026

Why Business After Five Should Be on Your Calendar in 2026
Strong communities are built on strong connections — and for Forward Janesville members, there’s no better place to make those connections than at our monthly Business After Five (BA5) networking events.
Posted in: Events on January 09, 2026

New In The FJI Report: Growth, Momentum and What's Next For Janesville
Our latest issue of the quarterly FJI Report magazine centers on a question many in our community are asking: How do local businesses see Janesville’s future—and what will it take to keep our momentum moving forward?
Posted in: News on January 05, 2026

What Is CivicCon? Take A Listen To Learn More
CivicCon is coming to Janesville this week, including an open-to-the-public event on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at JPAC. WCLO's 'Your Talk Show' recently hosted Forward Janesville and CivicCon leaders to talk more about it.
Posted in: Events on January 05, 2026

Local Coverage Highlights CivicCon Community Conversation
We’re excited to share that The Janesville Gazette recently featured Janesville’s first-ever CivicCon event in its local news coverage — underscoring the community’s interest in the conversation ahead.
Posted in: News on January 02, 2026