Forward Janesville Events

Where Janesville's Business Community Comes Together

Great business connections don't just happen. They're built through conversations, shared experiences and opportunities to learn from one another.

Forward Janesville brings business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders together throughout the year through some of Rock County's most popular networking opportunities and signature events.

Whether you're looking to meet potential customers, strengthen existing relationships, showcase your business or learn something new, our events help you make connections that move your business — and our community — forward.

Find your next opportunity to connect below!

Upcoming Events

From monthly networking to signature annual gatherings, there's always something happening at Forward Janesville.

Golf Outing - 2022

Janesville Country Club

9/20/22

Forward Janesville is back in the game and will play host to our 22nd Annual Golf Outing on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

Event Sponsors

Forward Janesville is back in the game and will play host to our 22nd Annual Golf Outing on Tuesday, September 20, with an 11am shot-gun start at the Janesville Country Club located at 2615 West Memorial Drive in Janesville. Sponsored by Baker Tilly, this event routinely sells out. Registration is now open. Click here to download the form today.

Check out the fun our golfers had in 2021 (click here to view our event photo album).

A special thanks to everyone who took part in our 2021 Golf Outing from sponsors, to guests, to our host site Prairie Woods Golf Course, to volunteers and more. As we say so many times but genuinely mean, without you, we cannot do the great things we do, and your continued support and confidence provide a platform of trust that ignites our passion which is serving our members and our community. On behalf of the FJI Staff and the Board of Directors

Please patronize our 2021 Sponsors below at every opportunity and share their information with others. Member referrals and member-to-member business exchanges are how we all realize success.

Our Signature Annual Events

Annual Dinner

Our premier annual gathering brings hundreds of business and community leaders together for an evening of connection, inspiration and celebration of Janesville's past, present and future.

Awards Luncheon

Each spring, we celebrate the businesses, organizations and individuals making an extraordinary difference in the Janesville community.

Rock Regional Business Expo

Connect with businesses from across the region, discover products and services, and explore new opportunities for learning, collaboration and growth.

Golf Outing

Build relationships, entertain clients and enjoy a day of networking and friendly competition with business professionals from across the community.

Make Connections All Year Long

Business After Five

One of Forward Janesville's most popular membership benefits, Business After Five brings members and guests together for casual networking at local businesses.

Typically held on the second Thursday of the month, BA5 is a chance to make new connections, reconnect with familiar faces and experience some of the great businesses that make up our membership.

Typically drawing 150-200 business professionals, there's no better way to see the strength of Janesville's business community than to be part of it.

Put Your Business in the Room

Forward Janesville events offer more than opportunities to attend. They're also a chance to introduce your business to new audiences, build brand awareness and demonstrate your commitment to the community.

Interested in sponsoring an event, hosting a networking opportunity or learning more about the benefits of membership?

Let's connect and find the right opportunity for your business.