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Forward Janesville Events

Forward Janesville held its 21st Annual Awards Banquet recognition luncheon on Tuesday, March 1 at the Glen Erin Celtic House 1417 W. Airport Road to a sold out crowd!

Awards Banquet - 2022

2020 Annual Award Winners

Photo credits: Megan O'Leary Photograhy


(L to R): Congressman Bryan Steil, Kathy & Steve Dean (Mocha Moment), Skip Bliss (Bliss Communications), Mark Finnegan (VetsRoll), David de Leon (Alliant Energy), Michael Gilbertson (The Developing Edge), Nathan Burkart (Janesville Performing Arts Center), Jennifer White (Data Dimensions), Linda Ross (Leadership Development Academy of Rock County), Kari & Shawn Reents (Velvet & Tulle), David Bagley (RSM US LLP)

Glen Erin Celtic House

3/1/22

Forward Janesville held its
 21st Annual Awards Banquet recognition luncheon 
on Tuesday, March 1 at the
Glen Erin Celtic House 1417 W. Airport Road to a sold out crowd

Event Sponsors

































































John Beckord, Retired, Forward JanesvilleLifetime Achievement of the YearSponsored by: JP Cullen
Ms. Jennifer McCarthy, Baker TillyEmerging Leader of the YearSponsored by: BMO Harris Bank
Ms. Verna Saladino, Briggs Realty GroupAmbassador of the YearSponsored by: Boomerang Home Rentals
Janesville Multicultural Teacher ScholarshipDiversity of the YearSponsored by: Minuteman Press
Hedberg Public LibraryEducator of the YearSponsored by: Blackhawk Bank
Ms. Courtney Perakis, The Sugar ExchangeEntrepreneur of the YearSponsored by: First National Bank & Trust
BattermanCommunity Improvement of the YearSponsored by: Mercycare
City of JanesvilleCommunity Improvement of the YearSponsored by: Mercycare
Frank Silha & Sons Excavating, Inc.Community Improvement of the YearSponsored by: Mercycare
Rock Road Companies, Inc. Community Improvement of the YearSponsored by: Mercycare
Gray Brewing CompanyBusiness of the Year (50 or fewer employees)Sponsored by: Nowlan Law
Blackhawk Technical CollegeBusiness of the Year (50 or more employees)Sponsored by: Johnson Financial Group



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!