There’s a lot happening across the Forward Janesville membership! From networking and professional development to community fundraisers, live entertainment and local events, here’s the latest news and opportunities shared by our member businesses.
Want to share your news or events? The next Member Connect will be sent Sept. 8. Submit your items by Sept. 4.
Coming Up at Forward Janesville
Annual Dinner Sponsorships Now Available -- Forward Janesville’s Annual Dinner is coming Oct. 22, and sponsorship opportunities are now available.
September BA5 Set to Celebrate 70 Years of Angus-Young -- Join us Sept. 10 for our next Business After Five as Angus-Young celebrates 70 years of serving the Janesville community.
Business & Professional Opportunities
Use Code Forward26 for $100 Discount on EntreCon Midwest 2026 -- Forward Janesville members can use code Forward26 to receive $100 off registration for EntreCon Midwest 2026.
Register for the Beyond Pink Awards Luncheon -- Register by Sept. 11 for early-bird pricing and a full-page ad for the Beyond Pink Awards Luncheon.
Join KleenMark for Fun at the Beloit Sky Carp Game -- KleenMark is inviting area professionals to join them at the Beloit Sky Carp game on Sept. 3.
Take QTI Group’s Human Resources Trends Survey -- Help QTI Group gather insights on the issues and trends shaping human resources by participating in its HR Trends Survey.
Nominate a Local Business for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin -- Know a Wisconsin company making something great? Submit a nomination for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin competition.
Register to Attend WMC Business Day on Oct. 27 -- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce will bring business leaders together for its annual Business Day on Oct. 27.
Give Back & Get Involved
Join Acts Housing for Inaugural Rock County Neighborhood Table Fundraiser -- Support Acts Housing and its work in Rock County through its inaugural Neighborhood Table fundraiser.
Sign Up by Friday for United Way Blackhawk Region’s Day of Caring -- Volunteer registration is open for United Way Blackhawk Region’s Day of Caring.
Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin Hosting ‘Sips & Tails’ Sept. 12 -- Support the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin while enjoying its upcoming Sips & Tails event.
Support GIFTS Men’s Shelter Through Sept. 30 Golf Outing -- Golfers and sponsors can support GIFTS Men’s Shelter through its upcoming golf outing.
Make an Impact Through KANDU’s Harvest Jam -- Support KANDU by sponsoring or attending its upcoming Harvest Jam event.
Rock Aqua Jays Will Host Golf Outing Sept. 11 -- Hit the links while supporting the Rock Aqua Jays at their September golf outing.
Support ECHO Through Mini Golf Championship Oct. 3 -- Support ECHO while enjoying a round of mini golf during its upcoming Mini Golf Championship.
‘Chefs Cookin For A Cause’ Will Support YWCA Rock County -- The masquerade-themed fundraiser will support the work of YWCA Rock County.
Support Rotary Gardens Through Holiday Garden Giveaway -- Rotary Botanical Gardens is offering a Holiday Garden Giveaway raffle package worth more than $3,000.
Events & Entertainment
Attend Pistons & Props Airshow This Weekend -- Pistons & Props returns with a weekend of aviation and automotive attractions.
Travel Through Time With Rock County Historical Society -- “Vintage Voices Through Time” returns Sept. 24, offering an opportunity to experience stories from Rock County’s past.
Faith Community Church Hosting Jason Gray Acoustic Storytime Tour -- Jason Gray brings his Acoustic Storytime Tour to Faith Community Church on Sept. 27.
Art Infusion Returns Downtown Sept. 4-6 -- Art Infusion will once again bring creativity to downtown Janesville over three days in September.
Grab Your Tickets to an Upcoming Event at The Young -- Check out the upcoming lineup of events and entertainment at The Young in Whitewater.
Edgerton Hospital and Health Services Hosting Remember Forward Gala -- Join Edgerton Hospital and Health Services for its upcoming Remember Forward Gala.
Family Services, JPAC and Jim Lyke Partner on “Our Daily Bread” -- Family Services of Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois, Janesville Performing Arts Center and Jim Lyke are partnering to bring “Our Daily Bread” to the stage.
Downtown Janesville Sidewalk Sale Coming Sept. 5 -- Shop local and explore downtown during the upcoming Downtown Janesville Sidewalk Sale.
Hedberg Public Library Hosting 17th Annual Murder Mystery Fundraiser -- The library’s popular Murder Mystery fundraiser returns for its 17th year.
Sip and Shop at Downtown Janesville’s Fall Wine Walk -- Explore downtown businesses while enjoying the return of the Fall Wine Walk.
Member News & Opportunities
British Swim School of Rock County Now Enrolling Swimmers -- British Swim School of Rock County is now accepting enrollment for its swimming programs.
Bank of Brodhead in Milton Offering Electronics Recycling Sept. 26 -- Bank of Brodhead’s Milton location will host an electronics recycling opportunity on Sept. 26.
Forward Janesville Annual Dinner Coming Oct. 22 -- Mark your calendar for one of Forward Janesville’s biggest nights of the year. The 2026 Annual Dinner is set for Thursday, Oct. 22.