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BELOIT — Bank First Corporation announced it has completed its acquisition of Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of The First National Bank and Trust Company.Effective immediately, Bank First is expanding its services to include trust and wealth management, integrating a skilled team from First National Bank and Trust...
BELOIT — The massive $705 million Ho-Chunk casino, hotel, convention center project understandably has been the biggest construction story of 2025 — but it wasn’t the only story.The Beloit casino project, which will stretch well into 2027, accounted for the four biggest building permits issued in Beloit this year and...
Enabling Greater Beloit to upskill, attract and retain talented workers is wildly important to the growth of our region.Not only does it help our local businesses find skilled workers, it also increases Beloit’s chances of attracting new businesses to the region. With that economic boost comes an overall improvement in...
The countdown to Christmas and the gift giving season has begun. And over the next few weeks, we’ll all be hearing the words “shop local” at least a dozen times.But while shopping locally sounds good, will it really make a difference in Beloit this Holiday Season? The Heartbeat of Beloit’s EconomyThe...
On Oct. 9, Blackhawk Transport, a Hendricks Holding Co. business that specializes in dedicated contract trucking services and private fleet replacement, took out a $30,000 permit for the footings and foundation for a new office building. That’s the first step of a two-part project. Blackhawk plans to build a 10,000-square-foot...
According to a recent survey, while the majority of Americans believe overwhelmingly in the importance of manufacturing, just one in three parents would actually encourage their children to pursue a career in the skilled trades.In Wisconsin and Illinois, the Stateline Manufacturing Alliance (SMA) is working hard to change that.How?By putting...
A publicly- traded New Jersey company is acquiring Beloit-based roofing software company AccuLynx for $2.35 billion in what is likely the largest acquisition of a Beloit company in the city’s history.Verisk, a global data analytics and technology provider to the insurance industry, announced on July 30 that its entered into...
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If the made-from-scratch baked goods lining the aisles of the Downtown Beloit Association’s Farmer’s Market don’t draw you in, chances are the crisp, fresh produce will.Plants, flowers, handcrafted soaps, artisan jewelry… For the past five decades, the market has been enticing visitors from all across the region, proving too good...
In an effort to provide more quality housing to the region, the City of Beloit recently awarded a $1,000,000 New Market Rate Housing Grant to locally-owned Next Generation for the construction of its 42-acre Creek Woods Subdivision project.“We are thrilled to see Next Generation, our newest GBEDC Investor, move forward...
This year marks a milestone: the Beloit Art Center's (BAC) 25th anniversary!Since 2000, our beloved cultural cornerstone has been encouraging area artists to Find Creativity Within, partnering with the community to teach, display, and promote the arts.We hope you’ll join us on July 19th to celebrate. The festivities will kick...
If you’ve been on the road and have seen a gleaming, stainless steel tanker rolling down the highway, chances are it’s not just any trailer, it’s one that’s been built by Stainless Tank and Equipment Company (STE).Rugged stainless steel vessels fabricated by skilled craftsmen that are designed to work harder...
Power of Partnerships Caps Off Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation’s 20th Anniversary
Apr 9 2025When the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) was established in 2005, its mission was to foster investment and job growth in the economy.How? Improve the quality of life for its residents. Improve housing availability. Support the educational framework.And it was this unyielding belief in the power of partnerships to...
The month of March not only marks National Women’s History Month but International Women's Day (8th) as well. To celebrate, the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC) is putting the spotlight on the amazing woman-owned and women-led businesses who enrich our community year-round.“We’re thrilled to see so many women entrepreneurs...
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Invest with the Greater Beloit Economic Development CorporationThe Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle is credited with stating, "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts." A dedication to sound financial practices, innovation and competitive employee wages will further an independent business, yet concerted efforts by numerous business leaders can...