There’s a lot happening across the Forward Janesville membership this September! 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 Sept. 22. Submit your items by Sept. 18.
Coming Up At Forward Janesville
Register For Forward Janesville’s Annual Dinner -- Join us Oct. 22 for Forward Janesville’s Annual Dinner, featuring an evening built around the theme “A Story Worth Telling. A Future Worth Building.”
Celebrate 70 Years Of Angus-Young At BA5 This Thursday -- Join us Thursday, Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m. as Angus-Young hosts September’s Business After Five and celebrates 70 years of serving the Janesville community.
Register For Our Virtual Town Hall About The Impact Of The GM/JATCO Referendum -- Forward Janesville will host a virtual town hall to provide information and perspective on the potential impact of the GM/JATCO referendum.
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.
Wisconsin SBDC Offering Small Business Clinic Sept. 21 In Elkhorn -- Small business owners and entrepreneurs can connect with experts and resources during an upcoming Wisconsin SBDC Small Business Clinic in Elkhorn.
Take The Next Normal Business Survey By Sept. 22 -- Forward Janesville is partnering with the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce on The Next Normal Business Survey, designed to gather input from employers and help inform strategies supporting economic growth and resilience across the region.
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
Celebrate Boys & Girls Club Of Janesville At Its Sept. 19 Ribbon Cutting And Open House -- Help celebrate the Boys & Girls Club of Janesville during its upcoming ribbon cutting and open house.
Join Acts Housing For Its Inaugural Rock County Neighborhood Table Fundraiser -- Support Acts Housing and its work in Rock County through the inaugural Rock County Neighborhood Table fundraiser.
Purchase A Ticket Or Support YWCA’s Chefs Cookin’ For A Cause -- Support YWCA Rock County through the upcoming Chefs Cookin’ For A Cause event.
Get A Closer Look At Triple H Ranch & Therapeutic Horsemanship -- Learn more about Triple H Ranch & Therapeutic Horsemanship and its work in the community.
Support GIFTS Men’s Shelter Through Its Sept. 30 Golf Outing -- Golfers and sponsors can support GIFTS Men’s Shelter through its upcoming golf outing.
Make A Meaningful Impact Through KANDU’s Harvest Jam -- Support KANDU by sponsoring or attending its upcoming Harvest Jam event.
Support ECHO Through Its Mini Golf Championship Oct. 3 -- Support ECHO while enjoying a round of mini golf during its upcoming Mini Golf Championship.
Make A Difference By Becoming A CASA Volunteer -- CASA of Rock County is seeking volunteers interested in making a difference in the lives of children in the community.
Join Edgerton Hospital And Health Services At Its Remember F orward Gala -- Support Edgerton Hospital and Health Services during its upcoming Remember Forward Gala.
Get Involved With Habitat For Humanity’s Acts Of Courage Event -- Learn how you can participate in and support Habitat for Humanity’s upcoming Acts Of Courage event.
Support Rotary Gardens Through Its Holiday Garden Giveaway -- Rotary Botanical Gardens is offering a Holiday Garden Giveaway raffle package worth more than $3,000.
Events & Entertainment
Register For The Beyond Pink Awards Luncheon By Sept. 18 -- Take advantage of early-bird pricing and a full-page ad opportunity by registering for the Beyond Pink Awards Luncheon by Sept. 18.
The Diamond Center Hosts Its Diamond Event Sept. 25 And 26 -- The Diamond Center will welcome guests for its annual Diamond Event on Sept. 25 and 26.
Travel Through Time At Rock County Historical Society’s ‘Vintage Voices Through Time’ -- “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.
Center Stage At The Young Provides Engaging Experiences For Students -- Learn more about Center Stage at The Young and its education series designed to provide engaging arts experiences for students.
SCWBA Hosts Parade Of Homes Sept. 17-20 -- Explore area homes and the work of local builders during the South Central Wisconsin Builders Association Parade of Homes.
Sip And Shop At Downtown Janesville’s Fall Wine Walk -- Explore downtown businesses while enjoying the return of Downtown Janesville’s Fall Wine Walk.
Member News & Opportunities
Become A Corporate Partner Of The Janesville Athletic Club -- Businesses can learn more about corporate wellness opportunities available through the Janesville Athletic Club.
Celebrate 50 Years Of Minuteman Press At Its Open House This Friday -- Help Minuteman Press celebrate 50 years in business during its upcoming open house.
Connect Your Business To Janesville People With RockBuzz -- Local businesses can learn more about opportunities to connect with Janesville-area audiences through RockBuzz.
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.