If you’re looking to gain practical skills, fresh ideas and real-world strategies to strengthen your business or career, you won’t want to miss the breakout sessions at our upcoming Rock Regional Business Expo on February 5.

Forward Janesville is excited to open registration to the public for nine high-impact educational sessions designed to deliver tools you can put to work immediately. Whether you’re a business owner, nonprofit leader, marketing professional, curious community member or emerging entrepreneur, these sessions offer valuable insights from experienced local experts.

Thanks to our Admission Sponsor, UW-Whitewater at Rock County, both Expo admission and all breakout sessions are FREE to attend. This year’s Expo is proudly presented by Foremost Media, whose partnership helps make this community-wide learning opportunity possible.

Each session begins at the top of the hour and is limited to just 35 attendees, making early registration strongly recommended.

Breakout Session Schedule

2 p.m.

AI Tools for Business: ChatGPT ... Presented by Kelsey Paasch, Founder & CEO of Contour Consulting, and Jon Ballard, Founder & CEO of Foremost Media ... Register here

10 Best Practices to Maximize Your Website ... Presented by Nathan Gerred, VP-Marketing at Saturn Lounge ... Register here

 
3 p.m.

From Uncertainty to Strategy: Powering Nonprofits with Vision, Boards, Relationships, and AI ... Presented by Lisa Hurda, Consultant & Coach at Contour Consulting ... Register here

Learn How To Target Smarter & Connect Deeper with Modern Marketing ... Presented by Alyssa Salisbury, Senior Digital Solutions Manager at Townsquare Media ... Register here

 
4 p.m.

Why Running Your Business Feels Harder Than It Should Be ... Presented by Ryan Rydell, Founder & President of Phoenix Media Group ... Register here

The Energy of Leadership: How Communication, Connection & Employee Wellbeing Shape Culture ...Presented by Jenny Revels, Workplace Consultant & Alignment/Empowerment Guide ... Register here

5 p.m.

Mastering Digital Marketing for Local Success ... Presented by Ben Childers, Digital Director at Honeybee Media ... Register here

6 p.m.

Future Proof: The Art of Succession Strategy ... Presented by Amy Atherton, Certified Business & Succession Coach at ACTIONCoach ... Register here

Video without the BS – Practical Tips and Simple Gear to Make Your Own Business Videos Without Breaking the Bank ... Presented by Robert Jarzen, Owner of Robert Jarzen LLC ... Register here

Make the Most of Your Expo Experience

The breakout sessions are an excellent way to enhance your time at the Rock Regional Business Expo while learning from knowledgeable professionals and connecting with others who are invested in growth and innovation.

Your registration reserves your seat, so please sign up only for sessions you’re able to attend. We encourage registration by end of day Feb. 4 so we can plan accordingly and determine availability for walk-ins.

CLICK HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS AND REGISTRATION LINKS

We look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of learning, connection, and opportunity at the Rock Regional Business Expo.