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BELOIT — Summit Park in Beloit has been a center for activity for the Black community for years. Now, the park is named after the first Black woman to hold the office of Beloit City Council president.A ceremony was held Saturday, renaming the park at 1218 Henry Ave., Regina Dunkin...
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently signed Assembly Bill 627 into law as 2023 WI Act 143 to rejuvenate economic growth and bolster competitiveness. This legislative milestone marks a significant overhaul of the state's Business Development Tax Credit (BTC) program, shifting its focus from job creation to capital expenditure. The move...
Strong contributor for the community
Apr 10 2024As dealership changes hands, recognize Tom Finley’s role for Beloit.A chapter in Beloit’s history closed last week with the sale of the Finley GMC dealership. The longtime Beloit business — started in 1950 by Maurice Finley — was sold to the Kunes group, and now becomes Kunes GMC Beloit.For nearly...
BELOIT — Summit Park now will be known as Regina Dunkin Park following a vote by the Beloit City Council Monday, approving the name change.The park, at 1218 Henry Ave., is being named after the current Beloit City Council president to honor her many accomplishments and contributions to the community...
BELOIT — A portion of Riverside Drive in Beloit will be renamed VetsRoll Drive in honor of the war veterans and Rosie the Riveters who have experienced the free trip to Washington, D.C. held annually.A dedication ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at the Harry Moore...
The Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) understands the crucial role that workforce housing plays in fostering a thriving community. Attracting and retaining a skilled workforce is essential for business growth and economic prosperity. As the backbone of a thriving local economy, workforce housing ensures that residents have access to...
Hendricks CareerTek’s 2023 Update
Mar 1 2024BELOIT – After Hendricks CareerTek went through a major renovation in 2023, they’ve been able to provide a unique experience for children while exploring different career paths in their afterschool programs.The organization had a vision to renovate within their location at the Ironworks campus, 625 3rd St. Unit 200 in...
BELOIT — Funding now is available to create additional housing units in downtown Beloit while preserving economic vitality and the historic culture of the community.The Downtown Upper Floor Housing grant program was authorized by the Beloit City Council on Monday, Feb. 19. This program provides funding for downtown property owners...
West Side Vitality Grants offered in Beloit
Feb 20 2024BELOIT — Small businesses and non-profits will have new grant funding opportunities thanks to the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation.The new West Side Vitality Grants will help small businesses pay for exterior improvements such as improvements to signage, landscaping, lighting, fencing and other work, said Beloit Director of Economic Development...
BELOIT — The Eclipse Event Center was decked out in black, green and yellow this weekend for the 6th annual Black Women in Business Expo.The event, dubbed Black Herstory Day by the organizing committee, took place Saturday from 2-6 p.m. The event organizers also wanted to continue the event in...
Greek food truck branches out to Beloit
Feb 5 2024BELOIT — For Bob Christidis, owner of The Olive Branch, 2024 is the year that his long hours of work are set to finally pay off.Bob, his wife Michele, and their hardworking team of close-knit employees have been operating the Greek food truck in the Stateline Area since 2017, and...
BELOIT — Beloit Sky Carp owner Quint Studer will receive the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association Man of the Year recognition at the WBCA February 10 annual banquet in Middleton, Wisconsin.Mark Fuller, Executive Director of the WBCA, said the award was much deserved.“This award is for the Man of the Year,...
2023 Annual Report
Jan 24 20242023 Annual Report
In a significant stride towards community development, the City Council of Beloit approved a visionary Planned Unit Development (PUD) apartment community at 1642 Sixth Street in January 2024. This landmark decision is poised to reshape the urban landscape by offering new residences to catalyze economic growth and a testament to...
Local entrepreneurs pitch business ideas to investors at 6th annual gBETA Beloit Showcase
Dec 11 2023BELOIT — Beloit’s brightest minds will be gathering to pitch their business ideas at the gBETA Beloit Sixth Annual Showcase event, hosted by gener8tor, on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Irontek, 645 3rd St, in Beloit.gBETA is a business startup program that allows five local startup companies to...
Childcare has been a perennial challenge in the United States, but the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amplified its longstanding issues. As federal relief funding dwindles, the childcare crisis intensifies. Families grapple with excessive costs and lengthy waiting lists while providers struggle to sustain operations. Educator shortages persist due to...
BELOIT— The Henry Dorrbakers’s entertainment venue project’s construction is set for the beginning of next year but now it will include outdoor pickleball courts and licensing for outdoor vending.Henry Dorrbaker, the venue’s namesake, owned Beloit’s first bowling alley at 426 State St. starting in 1899. The venue will be located...
Beloit is a place where the spirit of community and the vibrancy of local businesses converge. Beloit's downtown district, managed by the dedicated team at the Downtown Beloit Association, is a testament to the importance of supporting local enterprises. Shauna El-Amin, the Downtown Beloit Association's Executive Director, emphasizes these businesses'...
BELOIT— City Council President Regina Dunkin announced Tuesday after eight years on the council and four years as the president, that she will not be seeking re-election at the end of her term in April.A native of Gary, Indiana, Dunkin grew up in the innercity. Since she moved to Beloit...
BELOIT — As Bill Flanagan accepted the Bridge to the Future Award, honoring him for his efforts to make the Beloit area a better place, he challenged others to work to ensure a bright future for the area.“Everyone in this room can be a bridge to the future,” he said...
Bound for Make48 Nationals
Nov 8 2023The Purple Knights, a team from Beloit, won first place this past summer in an Make48 Competition held in Beloit, for an idea that envisioned a use for solar panels that have reached their life expectancy. Their design aided farmers in their crop drying time rather than sending the panels...
Beloit School District balances 2024 budget
Oct 31 2023BELOIT — The Beloit School District has dug itself out of what may have seemed to be an insurmountable budget gap mere months ago to break even in 2024.At one point, the district had a deficit of nearly $10 million. After reconfiguration, cutting 28 full-time positions, health plan savings, smaller-than-expected...
BELOIT — Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has acquired American Fan, a leader in axial and centrifugal fan technology.Based in Fairfield, Ohio, American Fan’s breakthroughs in aerodynamics, acoustics, vibration control, and motor performance over the past 50 years position the company as a trusted maritime defense supplier and an essential addition...