Forward Janesville Events

From our signature events held every year to our monthly Business After Five networking events, at Forward Janesville we pride ourselves on providing meaningful opportunities for our member businesses.

Make new connections, business partners, collaborators, and potential clients that, like you, are working to grow your business. Showcase your business – whether through sponsorship, attendance or participation – to a wide community. Take advantage of business resources and presenters that can help you navigate potential pitfalls. And more!

We hope you’ll join us at our next event and throughout the year!

2026 Rock Regional Business Expo

Woodman's Sports & Convention Center

2/5/26
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Forward Janesville is excited to host the 2026 Rock Regional Business Expo at the Woodman’s Sports & Convention Center!

This year’s event features expanded exhibitor space, larger booth sizes, new engagement opportunities, and a fresh lineup of breakout sessions designed to bring even more value to attendees and participating businesses.

This is the region’s premier business-to-business event—bringing together companies, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for an afternoon of connection, visibility, and growth.

Exhibitor Opportunities
All exhibitor spaces have been upgraded to 12' x 8' booths, offering more room to showcase your products, services, and brand presence.

Booth Pricing:

Standard Booth: $475
Electric Booth: $525
Non-Profit Standard Booth: $325
Non-Profit Electric Booth: $375
Table Linens (Optional): $25
Register early—booths will fill quickly.

Breakout Sessions
Present your expertise, highlight a new product or service, or offer professional development insights through a Breakout Session.

Breakout Session Investment: $300
Sessions take place on the hour at 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, and 6 PM.

Showcase Your Business with a Live Demo!

Take your visibility to the next level by presenting a 15- to 20-minute live demonstration of your products or services! This brand-new opportunity allows your business to dynamically highlight what makes you stand out, engage directly with attendees and create a memorable experience that goes beyond a traditional exhibitor booth. Only 6 demo time slots are available—secure yours early!

Show your services in action with a dedicated, uninterrupted time slot
Engage attendees in a hands-on, interactive format
Affordable opportunity at just $100
Whether you want to launch a new product, offer a how-to session, or give a behind-the-scenes look at your expertise, this is a fantastic way to stand out and drive meaningful connections.

Why Participate in the 2026 Rock Regional Business Expo?

Connect with hundreds of regional business professionals
Increase visibility for your organization
Build meaningful relationships and partnerships
Leverage the largest and most interactive Expo layout we’ve ever offered
Register Today! Members can register directly through this page. Registration closes on Wednesday, January 21.

Exhibitor Opportunities
All exhibitor spaces have been upgraded to 12' x 8' booths, offering more room to showcase your products, services, and brand presence.

Booth Pricing:

Standard Booth: $475
Electric Booth: $525
Non-Profit Standard Booth: $325
Non-Profit Electric Booth: $375
Table Linens (Optional): $25

Breakout Sessions
Present your expertise, highlight a new product or service, or offer professional development insights through a Breakout Session.

Breakout Session Investment: $300
Sessions take place on the hour at 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, and 6 PM.

Showcase Your Business with a Live Demo!

Show your services in action with a dedicated, uninterrupted time slot
Engage attendees in a hands-on, interactive format
Affordable opportunity at just $100
Whether you want to launch a new product, offer a how-to session, or give a behind-the-scenes look at your expertise, this is a fantastic way to stand out and drive meaningful connections.

Why Participate in the 2026 Rock Regional Business Expo?

Connect with hundreds of regional business professionals
Increase visibility for your organization
Build meaningful relationships and partnerships
Leverage the largest and most interactive Expo layout we’ve ever offered

Register Today! Members can register directly through this link. Registration closes on Wednesday, January 21.

SIGNATURE ANNUAL EVENTS

Annual Dinner

Join more than 600 of your fellow business leaders and community champions for the premier business event of the year, featuring networking, dinner and a prominent speaker.

Awards Luncheon

Each spring, we recognize and honor businesses, organizations and individuals that have made a positive impact on our community.

Rock Regional Business Expo

A business favorite from the early 2000s, our business expo returned in 2024 and features more than 70 local businesses showcasing themselves to hundreds of attendees from Rock County and beyond.

Golf Outing

Spend a day with us on the links networking with local businesses, entertaining clients and winning prizes from our members – oh, and playing a little golf, too.

REGULARLY-SCHEDULED EVENTS

Business After Five

Typically the second Thursday of each month, it’s not surprising to see more than 200 attendees at our monthly networking BA5 events. How many of them you meet and create lasting business relationships with is up to you!