Forward Janesville Events

Annual Washington, DC Trip - 2022

3/10/20

FJI's 7th Annual Washington, D.C. trip took place on March 10-12, 2020.

Here is an article about the 2020 trip:

Here is some general information about the trip and why we think this is so important.
Why do we go on this trip?
Look around: the actions of government affect almost every aspect of our daily lives. Each and every one of us must operate within Wisconsin's business, tax and regulatory climates, and those who ignore what's going on in Washington are endangering their bottom lines.
Keeping Janesville and Rock County on the radar of federal lawmakers benefits our community in the long run. This trip helps us to establish positive and friendly relationships with Members of Congress and their staffs.
Who should attend?
Anyone interested in visiting Washington should consider joining us. You don't have to be a political expert to participate! Each year, we assemble a diverse coalition of business and civic leaders to participate in our trip. Traveling together allows participants to really get to know each other, which leads to beneficial and lasting relationships once the trip is over.
What will we be talking about?
Our delegation will have no shortage of issues to discuss, as there is much on Congress's plate that is of interest to Rock County. Click here to view our 2020 Federal Legislative Agenda.
What does the trip schedule look like?
While details change from year to year, trip participants fly in to Washington and official trip activities kick off with a reception and dinner that evening. The next day, we spend the majority of the day on Capitol Hill meeting with our Congressional delegation and others. There will be time to see some of the nation's most iconic sites before the group travels back to Rock County on the third day.
Who do I contact if I have questions or want to sign up for the 2021 trip?
Call Dan Cunningham at (608) 757-3160. There are also sponsorship opportunities available for companies that are interested in supporting Forward Janesville's government relations programming.
Click here to see some great trip photos, courtesy of Dennis McDougall!

A photo of the stage and speakers at the 2024 Forward Janesville Annual Dinner.

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!

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!

BreakFAST With BMO

Held six times each year, our BreakFAST With BMO events offer presentations on critical topics that affect business and our local community. They are typically held from 7:30-9 a.m. and feature designated time for morning networking before the featured presentation. Recent topics have included cybersecurity, economic outlook, workforce development, aligning your business’ financial goals with your personal financial goals, and more!