The Benefits of Joining

Ribbon Cuttings provide enormous exposure for new and existing businesses and are provided to members only.  Forward Janesville produces the audience and the event photos which are posted on our Facebook page, on ForwardJanesville.com, in The Report, our quarterly magazine and in our online electronic newsletter "Pulse"  which reaches an audience of 1800+ and growing!

Forward Janesville is a leader in retaining and growing existing industries while diversifying the area economic base.

We offer many free or low-cost ways to advertise your business to consumers or areas businesses.

We help business-people make connections and build relationships with other business people in the area through our networking events, including our Business After Fives and Nothing But Nets.

Our active Government Relations program benefits every business in our area!

We actively promote partnerships between the area business and area education communities.  This mutual awareness benefits everyone, and helps bring our community closer together. 

We refer Forward Janesville members to hundreds of potential customers every year!

Forward Janesville offers regular bulletins to keep members informed of special events and pass on vital information relevant to business owners and the community.

ForwardJanesville.com includes a business directory of members in both alphabetical and categorical order, giving you worldwide exposure. Members receive a free link to their own home page and may take advantage of the banner advertising opportunities. Our website receives thousands of visits each month.

Members may purchase a complete set of labels for direct mailing information to the nearly 500 businesses on the Forward Janesville member mailing list, allowing you to develop a database of business prospects. Call 608.757.3160 for more information.

We have resources available including: The Report (FJI's quarterly magazine), the Community Profile and Membership Directory, local yellow pages directories; area maps; lists of major employers; a list of local, state and federal government contacts to name a few.

We stamp COO forms for members who ship their goods and products outside of the United States.

Forward Janesville membership is usually more than 97% deductible as a business expense (this percentage changes each year).