Welcome to the latest edition of Member Connect — our twice-per-month roundup where Forward Janesville member businesses and organizations share events, opportunities and news with one another.

As we close out 2025 and look ahead to the new year, this edition is packed with ways to get involved, celebrate locally, and plan for what’s next.

Have something to share in an upcoming Member Connect? Submit your news and events by Jan. 9.

 
Plan Ahead With Forward Janesville

• Reserve your booth today for the 2026 Rock Regional Business Expo
• Join the community conversation at CivicCon: Making Cities Design Matters — free and open to the public
• Don’t miss the first Business After Five of 2026 at Bodacious
   

Ring in the New Year (Locally!)

• Attend the New Year’s Eve Family Fest for FREE at Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center using code FJNYE

Note: 25 free family packs are reserved for Forward Janesville members. After those are claimed, use code NYE for Buy One, Get One Free admission.

• Celebrate New Year’s Eve with dueling pianos at the Sky Carp NYE Party
• Bowling, gaming, and dancing await at Henry Dorrbaker’s New Year’s Eve celebration

Community, Causes & Connections

• Support and learn more about Leadership Development Academy at Nothing But Net
• Nominate an inspiring leader for the YWCA Rock County Women of Distinction Awards
• Support the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin through their Giving Tree Fundraiser

Member News & Local Highlights

• Celebrate Icon Motors’ new location at their grand opening event
• UW–Whitewater alumni — connect and network at the Alumni Social on January 14 at Bazinga!
• Recycle holiday lights and unwanted electronics with URT

Looking Ahead

• Save the date for Downtown Janesville Restaurant Week, January 19–24
• Flannelfest will be here before you know it — grab your tickets now
   

As always, thank you for staying connected and supporting our local business community. We’ll see you in 2026!