Benefits of Forward Janesville Membership:
To find out more about Forward Janesville and ways we work to help the business community, click the links below.
Your Voice in Government Advocacy and study of Government issues at the city, county, state and federal levels.
Education and Workforce Development Collaboration between business and area educational institutions.
Economic Development Retaining and growing existing industries while diversifying the economic base.
Targeted Advertising Many free or low-cost ways to advertise your business to consumers or areas businesses
Networking Building supportive relationships with other business people in the area.
Business Referral Service: Hundreds of referrals of FJI business members are given to potential customers in response to inquiries from tourists, students and relocations.
Certificates of Origin: FJI can stamp these necessary forms for members who ship their goods and products outside of the United States.
Grand Openings/Ribbon Cuttings: These ceremonies, which increase the visibility of new or expanding businesses, are provided to members only. Forward Janesville provides press releases, and photos of the event are inserted in the newsletter and The Messenger, with distribution of 30,000 providing enormous, free exposure.
Important Updates: Forward Janesville offers regular email and/or fax bulletins to keep members informed of special events and to pass on vital legislative information relevant to business owners.
Internet Exposure: Forward Janesville has a home page that includes a business directory of our members in both alphabetical and categorical order, giving them FREE worldwide exposure. Members receive a FREE hyperlink to their own home page and may take advantage of the banner advertising opportunities. The site receives more than 3,100 visits a month.
Mailing Labels: Members may purchase for $45, a complete set of labels for direct mailing information to the 600 businesses on the Forward Janesville active member mailing list. This allows you to develop a database of business prospects.
Resource Center: Information resources available at the Forward Janesville office include:
- Community Demographics
- Local telephone directories
- List of clubs and organizations
- SBA regulations
- Local maps
- Major employers/Industrial directories
- List of local, area, state and national government contacts
- Business start up kits
- Business Resource Guide
Tax Deductibility: Forward Janesville membership is 95% deductible as a business expense.