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Why Our Members Invest in Forward Janesville: A Perspective from Paddle Up Solutions
False At Forward Janesville, we often hear members talk about the connections, opportunities, and sense of community they gain through their involvement. Recently, Lisa Hurda, Founder of Paddle Up Solutions, shared her own perspective in a blog post.
Posted in: Community Partnerships on June 04, 2026

Building Character, Building Futures: Celebrating the Spring 2026 Craftsman With Character Cohort
False On May 18, students, families, educators and industry leaders gathered at the Blain’s Supply Conference and Training Center to celebrate the graduation of the spring 2026 cohort of the Craftsman With Character program — a moment that represented much more than the completion of a 16-week course.
Posted in: Community Partnerships on May 18, 2026

New Downtown Grant Program Builds on Momentum for Janesville Housing
False A new City of Janesville grant program is helping unlock the potential for downtown housing by removing key redevelopment barriers. Learn how this investment supports Forward Janesville’s housing priorities and connects to the broader community conversation at CivicCon.
Posted in: Community Partnerships on April 21, 2026

The Future of Healthcare Is Right Here in Rock County
False 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
False 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

Forward Janesville Partners With Contour Consulting On Finding Your Purpose Summit
False 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
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