Forward Janesville

Please Join us in welcoming Mr. Splash Car Wash as a new member to Forward Janesville! Mr. Splash Car Wash is locally owned and operated and is committed to providing more than just a clean car, but also superior service and exceptional care. They have six locations in southern Wisconsin, including three in Janesville – 1608 Milton Avenue, 2904 Milton Avenue and 101 Center Avenue. Check out their monthly packages, which allow you to wash your car once a day for one low monthly fee. Learn more at https://buff.ly/wMaXL1y

Earlier this week we surprised Clover Family Services LLC/Camp Clover to let them know they were the winners of our Diversity Award, but that’s not all we were there for. We also celebrated the opening of their new location in downtown Janesville with a ribbon cutting ceremony! Clover Family Services aims to support families in Southern Wisconsin who deal with mental health challenges and disabilities along with supervised family visitations and day program services. To learn more about their services, visit https://buff.ly/ksGPyvf

The 2025 spring election sees 6 candidates vying for 3 seats on the Janesville school board. Forward Janesville aims to provide relevant information on local elections so you can make an informed choice while voting. We’ve put together a Q&A with the candidates to provide an opportunity to hear from them on important issues. Check it out here https://buff.ly/uJcZwL8

Please Join us in welcoming We Dig It 1,2,3 as a new member to Forward Janesville! We Dig It provides an array of excavation and landscaping services, allowing you to transform your outdoor space with precision and expertise. Need help excavating shrubs or trees, assistance with grating, or looking to save your back when it comes to transporting rock and dirt? Todd from We Dig It can help. And they provide mowing services, as well. visit their website to learn more https://buff.ly/AyhqajP

Last week the team had the tough job of heading over to Hoffman House and testing possible dishes for our Annual Awards Luncheon. Somehow, we got through it and we picked something we think you’re going to love! Join us on April 9 at the Holiday Inn Express and Janesville Conference Center from 11 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. as we celebrate our award winners! Register by March 27 here https://buff.ly/yzrFIPy

Thank you to these businesses who renewed their Forward Janesville membership for another year in February. We appreciate your investment in our mission to lead private sector economic and community development efforts to ensure the continued health and prosperity of business and industry in Janesville and Rock County! Interested in becoming a member? Join us: https://buff.ly/AEGp0C2 Blackhawk Technical College Budget Blinds & BB Commercial Solutions Beloit Sky Carp - Gateway Professional Baseball, LLC Jacob Homes Corporation JANESVILLE COUNTRY CLUB Keller Williams Realty Signature Loving Life Creatively One Parker Place, LLP ROCK AQUA JAYS WATER SKI CLUB INC Rock County Historical Society Ryan Incorporated Central The Glass Garden, LLC TRICOR Insurance

Today is the start of in person absentee voting for the 2025 spring election. If you live in Janesville the location for in person absentee voting is City Hall. For more information about voting absentee in Janesville, visit https://buff.ly/khO3T4q For more information about voting absentee outside of Janesville, visit https://buff.ly/OT5JTxL

This morning we released the full list of honorees for our 24th Annual Awards Luncheon, presented by . We’re excited to honor: ●Steven Genin (Angus-Young), Emerging Leader Award, sponsored by BMO ●Leadership Development Academy of Rock County , Community Improvement Award, sponsored by Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois ●Greg Phillips (Blackhawk Technical College ), Educator of the Year, sponsored by URock | UW-Whitewater at Rock County | College of Integrated Studies ●Kelsey Paasch (Contour Consulting, LLC), Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by First National Bank and Trust ●Clover Family Services LLC/Camp Clover, Diversity Award, sponsored by Minuteman press ●Lori Johnson (Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau ), Ambassador of the Year, sponsored by Boomerang Home Rentals ●Dave Holterman (First Community Bank, Milton, Wisconsin), Advocacy Award, sponsored by JNB Signs Incorporated ●A Glo Spa & Salon Co., Business of the Year (Fewer than 50 employees), sponsored by Nowlan Law LLP ●Frank Boucher Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, Business of the year (50 or more employees), sponsored by Johnson Financial Group ●Mark Bush, Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by JP Cullen

We were excited to celebrate Clover Family Services, LLC with a Ribbon Cutting for their new space yesterday -- but that wasn't all! It was so fun to surprise the Clover team and let them know they are the winners of our Diversity Award, sponsored by Minuteman Press. This award is given to a business or individual that has shown exemplary contributions in implementing policies, procedures, and/or programs that enhance diversity in the Janesville community. We're excited to celebrate Clover Family Services and our other award winners at our Annual Awards Luncheon, presented by RSM US LLP, on April 9. Celebrate with us by reserving your seat at https://buff.ly/GhHBk3o

Please join us in welcoming COMO Filtration Systems as a new member to Forward Janesville at the Champions Club level! COMO Filtration Systems manufactures filters and filtration equipment that maximizes business productivity and machine uptime through high-precision filtration of industrial fluids. They are ready to solve any filtration challenge, no matter how big or small, with on-demand engineering and industry expertise. A third-generation family-owned business, COMO Filtration Systems is located at 130 Freedom Lane in Janesville. Learn more on their website buff.ly/TGxBzYB