Forward Janesville Events

BreakFAST with BMO: National Level, Local Impact with John Kirchner (Members Only)

BreakFAST with BMO Event with John Kirchner

Alliant Energy, Janesville Operations Center, 3730 Kennedy Rd., Janesville, WI, 53545

11/15/23
7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

While many people feel the impact of local government most, the federal government affects local conditions through policies, programs and legislation, among other things. Join us for a conversation with John Kirchner, Executive Director of Congressional and Public Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He will share more about what is going on at the national level that could have a local impact, especially as we get closer to Nov. 17, the expiration date of the Continuing Resolution that avoided a government shutdown in September of this year.

Sponsored by BMO, this member-exclusive event includes a light breakfast and networking from 7:30-7:55 a.m. The presentation starts at 8 a.m., followed by a Q&A session.

You must be a Forward Janesville member to attend. Registration is required. Please register here.

Remember: When your organization is a member of Forward Janesville, member benefits are extended to all employees.

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!