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.

Building what's next.

Housing has become one of Janesville's greatest opportunities—and one of its most significant challenges.

In our latest issue of the FJI Report, we examine how housing impacts nearly every aspect of community growth, from workforce attraction and retention to economic development, neighborhood vitality and quality of life. Our cover story explores the City of Janesville's ongoing zoning and subdivision code update and how greater flexibility, housing diversity and mixed-use development could help address housing affordability and availability challenges across the community.

You'll also discover how local organizations, businesses and community leaders are working together to expand housing opportunities, strengthen the construction workforce and help more residents achieve the dream of homeownership.

Also in this issue:

• A look at the newly strengthened partnership between Forward Janesville and JOIN Janesville Young Professionals and how it supports talent attraction and retention.

• Highlights from Forward Janesville's 2026 Annual Awards Luncheon, celebrating the businesses, educators, entrepreneurs and community champions helping move the region forward.

• Coverage of the largest Rock Regional Business Expo in the event's history, bringing together more than 800 attendees and over 90 businesses from across the region.

• An installment of our "How Did I Get Here?" series featuring Greg Piefer, founder and CEO of SHINE Technologies, discussing innovation, entrepreneurship and SHINE's growing impact on Janesville and the nation.

• A recap of CivicCon, Forward Janesville's new community conversation series designed to engage residents around important topics including housing, community design and economic growth.

• Perspectives from local housing advocates, builders, business leaders and community partners on what it takes to build a vibrant and growing Janesville.

As always, you'll also find updates from Forward Janesville, introductions to new member businesses and stories highlighting the people and organizations shaping the future of our community.

Explore the latest issue and learn how local leaders, businesses and community partners are helping build what's next for Janesville.

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