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Business Spotlight: Janesville Wastewater Utility & Leadership Development Academy
Tuesday, April 9 | 5-6:30 PM
Janesville Wastewater Utility | 3300 W. Tripp Rd., Janesville
Registration is required - RSVP here

Join us as we learn more about what the Janesville Wastewater Utility does for us and the environment.

• How does the Wastewater plant manage over 16 million gallons of water per day?
• What’s its role in protecting the rivers and lakes in the area?
• Why is Phosphorus removal so important?
• What else should we be thinking about?

Joe Zakovec, Superintendent of the City of Janesville’s Wastewater Utility, will provide a guided tour of the plant. Joe has a Bachelor of Science degree in Water Resources from UW-Stevens Point and has been with the City of Janesville since 1990. He leads the 1970’s era plant in its mission to ensure that environmental resources, economic well-being, and future needs of the Citizens of Janesville and Wisconsin are protected.

We'll also hear from Jamie Karns, Executive Director of the Leadership Development Academy of Rock County.

The Leadership Development Academy was founded in 2003 when a handful of senior leaders from the Janesville area recognized a need for a leadership pipeline focused on the community to make Rock County a better place to work, live, and play. Through 20 years, the curriculum has changed, but the focus remains the same, create an opportunity for emerging leaders to dive into the community, bring awareness to needs, and create a network for these individuals to get involved and find their passion.

Executive Director and facilitator, Jamie Karns, came on board a year and a half ago. With a background in educational leadership and non-profit work, her goal is to empower the next generation of servant leaders in our community. Jamie's job is to cultivate in LDA participants a desire to make a positive change and investment in Rock County. This journey starts with the Leadership Development Academy. It begins as a 9-month commitment, but becomes a lifelong adventure!

Event Agenda:

• 5:00 PM - Check-in and light food & beverage
• 5:20 PM - Networking & a few words from Jamie Karns, Executive Director of LDA
• 5:40 PM - Presentation, guided tour, and Q&A with Wastewater Utility Superintendent, Joe Zakovec
• 6:30 PM - Wrap up

Admission:

• JOIN Janesville Members - FREE
• Non-members - $15

RSVP here.

Business Spotlight: Badger State Maintenance
Tuesday, May 7 | 5-7 p.m.
1126 Gateway Dr., Milton
Registration is required - RSVP here

JOIN us and hear the story of Nate Rogers, owner of Badger State Maintenance, who started his company fresh out of school and has grown it into a respected regional brand.

About Badger State Maintenance:

Badger State Maintenance is a full service landscape design and build firm based out of Milton, WI, specializing in custom outdoor living spaces both commercial and residential. Owner, Nate Rogers, founded the company in 2008. Since then Nate has taken his vision and love for outdoor living design and construction to a new level which continues to rise. In 2018, BSM expanded with the launch of their landscape supply division. Their store is located right in the heart of Nate’s hometown of Milton. This division of BSM remains family owned and operated by owner, Nate Rogers and his wife, Danielle.

With an individualized approach to each project, BSM is known for its ability to create custom spaces that are unique to each client. Whether it be a lush landscape revamp or a backyard oasis boasting a luxurious pool, our team at BSM can guide you through every step of the design & build process. Our passion for design, combined with professional education and field experience, allows us to make your dream outdoor living space a reality.

Event Agenda: 

• 5:00 Arrival & Networking
• 5:30 Welcome
• 5:40 Moderated Q&A
• 6:00 Tour of Facility
• 6:30 Networking

Admission:

• JOIN Janesville Members - FREE
• Non-members - $15

RSVP here.