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Why Business After Five Should Be on Your Calendar in 2026
Strong communities are built on strong connections — and for Forward Janesville members, there’s no better place to make those connections than at our monthly Business After Five (BA5) networking events.
Posted in: Events on January 09, 2026

New In The FJI Report: Growth, Momentum and What's Next For Janesville
Our latest issue of the quarterly FJI Report magazine centers on a question many in our community are asking: How do local businesses see Janesville’s future—and what will it take to keep our momentum moving forward?
Posted in: News on January 05, 2026

What Is CivicCon? Take A Listen To Learn More
CivicCon is coming to Janesville this week, including an open-to-the-public event on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at JPAC. WCLO's 'Your Talk Show' recently hosted Forward Janesville and CivicCon leaders to talk more about it.
Posted in: Events on January 05, 2026

Local Coverage Highlights CivicCon Community Conversation
We’re excited to share that The Janesville Gazette recently featured Janesville’s first-ever CivicCon event in its local news coverage — underscoring the community’s interest in the conversation ahead.
Posted in: News on January 02, 2026

Member Connect: Year-End Celebrations & New-Year Opportunities
Forward Janesville's Member Connect is your twice-montly, go-to roundup of events, fundraisers, news and more from our Forward Janesville members.
Posted in: Member Connect on December 23, 2025

Forward Thinking: Building a vibrant Janesville through conversation and collaboration
The Dec. 22 edition of The Janesville Gazette featured our most recent Forward Thinking column. These monthly columns help the community learn more about Forward Janesville initiatives. This month, we shared more about the upcoming CivicCon event and the impact it can have on our community.
Posted in: Forward Thinking on December 22, 2025