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Forward Janesville (FJI) is a non-profit association of businesses and other non-profit organizations located in Janesville, Wisconsin.  At FJI our mission is to lead private sector economic and community development efforts to ensure the continued health and prosperity of business and industry in Janesville.  At Forward Janesville we are often thought of as a chamber of commerce because the genesis of the organization was the merging of the Janesville Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) and the Janesville Economic Development Corporation (JEDCO) in 1991.  Learn More About Forward Janesville


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8/21/2008 11:30 AM FJI Golf Outing
8/28/2008 5:00 PM BA5
9/18/2008 5:00 PM BA5
10/23/2008 11:30 AM Business Expo
11/13/2008 5:00 PM BA5
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Welcome New Forward Janesville Members

Special Announcements
8th Annual FJI Golf Outing -

Join us at Riverside Golf Course on August 21, 2008 to enjoy 18 holes of golf, great food, fun give-a-ways, a post golf dinner reception and the best networking in town! RSVP to 757-3160 or e-mail forward@forwardjanesville.com.

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Westgate

Leadership Development Academy

Janesville Design and Development Center

  

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Join Forward Janesville Today There are many benefits available to Forward Janesville members. Not all fit every business’ needs but the one major reason to invest is to support Janesville’s economic growth. In the big picture, all people and employers in the Janesville area benefit from the work Forward Janesville does to improve the economic environment through efforts in government relations, economic development, transportation improvements and workforce development, but there are more benefits including:  networking, member-to-member discounts, targeted advertising, health insurance options, local seminars and more!


Local Janesville News Minimize

Congressman Paul is on a top 50 list
Congressman Paul Ryan finds his name on the "Most Beautiful People on Capital Hill" list

Female football player, mother file lawsuit
A former football player at Evansville High School and her mother have filed a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination by coaches and staff.

Advocates push for human services
Money's going to be tight for Rock County service providers, just like it will be for everyone in the near future.

Public record for Aug. 7, 2008


Woman injured in hit-and-run crash
A Brodhead woman was is serious condition this morning at University Hospital, Madison, after a truck that fled the accident scene Wednesday night hit the backend of her car.

Owners of flooded properties must make decisions
Some city residents with flood-damaged properties are "at the ends of their ropes," and a meeting tonight will start the process for those who eventually decide to accept buyouts, a city employee said.

Aqua Jays prepare for nationals
The Rock Aqua Jays have been flooded with challenges this season. The team has skied only one complete show, which was at the Wisconsin State Water Ski Show tournament.

Darien firefighters resign; more could follow
As many as five members of the Darien Fire Department left their gear at the fire station Tuesday night, a move that could signal their resignations.

Committee chooses site for new city hall in Edgerton
The Edgerton Ad-Hoc City Hall Committee at its meeting Wednesday night chose the parking lot at the corner of Albion and Fulton streets, next to the existing municipal building, as the best site to build a new city hall.

Sex offender faces child pornography charges
A registered sex offender living in Whitewater has been charged with first-degree sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography after a search of his residence.

City, YMCA take step to develop park
After nearly two years of discussion, Milton and the YMCA of Northern Rock County took a concrete step Wednesday toward making their dream for Crossridge Park a reality.

Dive training planned
Flood offers valuable lessons

City of Janesville may buy some flooded homes
Flood victims may have buyer for their homes.

Planning for Milton YMCA moves forward
New YMCA for Milton moves forward

GM discloses deal to salaried employees
Salaried GM workers in Janesville see transition package

City continues search for manager
The hiring of Jay Winzenz as interim city manager gives the Janesville City Council time to complete a second search for a new manager, council President Amy Loasching said this morning.

Program highlights how to deal with gypsy moths
Rotary Botanical Gardens and UW Extension are hosting a session on preventing and reducing the damage from gypsy moths on Thursday.

Watch continues for emerald ash borer
The battle against emerald ash borer is best fought with knowledge, not whips or chainsaws, says Mike Maddox, horticulture educator with the UW Extension in Janesville.

Beloit's school board is ready for change
The Oshkosh School Board is scheduled to pick their next superintendent Thursday, and Beloit's Lowell Holtz is a finalist.

Crash leaves Milton man paralyzed, positive
A Milton man who lay paralyzed in the grass along the Interstate after a July 26 motorcycle crash said he hopes to someday walk again.

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