There’s plenty happening across the Forward Janesville membership as we head into fall! From networking and professional development to community fundraisers, local events and opportunities to get involved, here’s the latest news and information shared by our member businesses.
Want to share your news or events? The next Member Connect will be sent Oct. 13. Submit your items by Oct. 9.
Coming Up At Forward Janesville
Register By Oct. 8 For Forward Janesville’s Annual Dinner -- Forward Janesville’s Annual Dinner is coming Oct. 22. Join hundreds of business and community leaders for an evening built around the theme “A Story Worth Telling. A Future Worth Building.” Registration closes Oct. 8.
JP Cullen Hosts Business After Five On Oct. 8 -- Join us from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 8 as JP Cullen, one of the region’s largest employers, hosts our next Business After Five.
Business & Professional Opportunities
Attend The Gazette’s Community Forum On The GM/JATCO Referendum -- The Gazette will host a community forum focused on the upcoming GM/JATCO redevelopment referendum.
JOIN Janesville Young Professionals Hosting Bags With Bankers At Sauk Valley Bank -- Connect with fellow young professionals during Bags With Bankers, hosted by JOIN Janesville at Sauk Valley Bank.
Participate In Beloit College’s Professional Development Program Survey -- Beloit College is seeking input to help inform its professional development programming.
Young Professionals! Attend JOIN Janesville’s Coffee Connections -- JOIN Janesville Young Professionals hosts Coffee Connections on the first Friday of every month, providing another opportunity to meet and connect with fellow young professionals.
Register To Attend WMC Business Day On Oct. 27 -- Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce will bring business leaders together Oct. 27 for its annual Business Day.
Give Back & Get Involved
Support Humane Society Of Southern Wisconsin At “Mutts & Martinis” -- Support the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin during its upcoming Mutts & Martinis event.
Attend Or Sponsor ‘Cauldrons & Cocktails’ To Benefit Rock County Cancer Coalition -- Enjoy an evening out while supporting the Rock County Cancer Coalition through its upcoming Cauldrons & Cocktails fundraiser.
YWCA’s Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Rescheduled To This Saturday -- YWCA Rock County’s Walk A Mile In Her Shoes has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26.
Register For The Ice Age Trail Alliance’s Mammoth Hike Challenge -- Take on the Mammoth Hike Challenge throughout October while exploring and supporting the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
Make A Meaningful Impact Through KANDU’s Harvest Jam -- Support KANDU by sponsoring or attending its upcoming Harvest Jam event.
Events & Entertainment
Celebrate 10 Years Of Timber Hill Winery On 10/10 -- Timber Hill Winery is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special event on Oct. 10.
Award-Winning Musical Hadestown Coming To The Young -- The award-winning musical Hadestown is coming to The Young Performing Arts Center in Whitewater.
The Diamond Center Hosts Its Annual Diamond Event This Weekend -- The Diamond Center’s annual Diamond Event returns Sept. 25-26.
Celebrate Downtown Janesville’s 3rd Annual Halloweekend -- Downtown Janesville’s Halloweekend returns Oct. 24 with another day of Halloween-themed fun.
Rock County Historical Society Celebrating Frances Willard’s Birthday & Mural Dedication -- Join the Rock County Historical Society for a celebration of Frances Willard’s birthday and a mural dedication.
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber Offering Free Registration To Annual Business Conference -- The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce is offering free registration to its annual business conference.
JPAC Hosting “Elephant & Piggie’s We Are In A Play” Oct. 10-11 -- Janesville Performing Arts Center will bring “Elephant & Piggie’s We Are In A Play” to the stage Oct. 10-11.
Join Rock County Historical Society For The American 250 Freedom Run/Walk -- The Rock County Historical Society will host the American 250 Freedom Run/Walk on Oct. 10.
Member News & Opportunities
Join Us Sept. 30 For Queen Dee’s Learning Center’s Ribbon Cutting -- Help us welcome and celebrate Queen Dee’s Learning Center during a ribbon cutting Sept. 30 at Forward Janesville.
Attend The City Of Janesville And GM/JATCO Redevelopment Advisory Board’s Workshop Oct. 14 -- The City of Janesville and GM/JATCO Redevelopment Advisory Board will hold a workshop Oct. 14 related to the redevelopment project.
Become A Corporate Partner Of The Janesville Athletic Club -- Businesses can learn more about corporate wellness opportunities available through the Janesville Athletic Club.