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, Third Quarter 2025, our members share why they're expanding and investing in Janesville -- and what must improve to unlock the community's full economic potential. Janesville’s economy has come a long way since the loss of its largest employer — and new data shows momentum is building. Forward Janesville’s first Business Retention & Expansion Survey reveals strong employer confidence, expansion plans and continued investment across industries. But it also highlights critical pressure points, from workforce readiness to housing supply. Through the voices of local leaders, employers and developers, this feature explores why businesses are staying, growing and committing to Janesville—and what must happen next to keep that growth moving forward.

Also in this issue:

a look back at the 2025 Forward Janesville Annual Dinner;
reminiscing on all the fun at the Forward Janesville Golf Outing;
"How Did I Get Here?" with Greg Phillips, Dean Emeritus at Blackhawk Technical College and Forward Janesville's new Workforce Development Coordinator;
a "Thank You!" and listing of Forward Janesville's Champions Club-level investors;
learn more about three active Forward Janesville volunteers that champion our community's business growth: BMO's Tanner Voss (Forward Janesville Board of Directors), True North Title's Samantha Freitag (Ambassadors), and ABC Supply Co., Inc.'s John Gackstetter (Government Relations Council);
an infographic on the Key Steps For Community-Centered Economic Development;
and an introduction to 36 new member businesses that recently joined Forward Janesville.