FJI Report

The FJI Report is Forward Janesville's quarterly magazine. The publication highlights important news, member businesses and our volunteers that make an impact in Janesville and Rock County.

In our latest edition, Summer 2024, dive deeper into Janesville's thriving dine and drink scene. From locally owned favorites to food trucks to regional and national chains that are locally owned and operated, 65% of Janesville's dining options are uniquely local. The mix of options provides a diverse dining scene that showcases Janesville's resilience and benefits the community economically and aesthetically. You can also learn more about how the Culinary Arts Program at Blackhawk Technical College is playing a role in the Janesville restaurant landscape.

Also in this issue: the first FJI note from new Forward Janesville President/CEO Shar Hermanson; celebrating local excellence at our Annual Awards Luncheon; a shoutout to our Champions Club level investors; learn more about community leaderes who help connect the dots -- ECHO's Jessica Locher (Ambassadors), Mercyhealth's Jennifer Johns (Government Relations Council), and Timber Hill's Amdna Stefl; meet 31 new member businesses who joined Forward Janesville between April and June 2024; and take a closer look at the life and career journey of drafthouse owner Matt Kealy.