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BELOIT — More than 300 students from southern Wisconsin bounced around downtown Beloit Tuesday, taking part in hands-on cooking demonstrations at Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint, learning how to make smoothies and coffee at Irontek and touring Henry Dorrbaker’s.It was part of a Pro-Start Career & Industry Expo aimed at...
BELOIT — Sam Karns, who is in his third year as principal of Todd Elementary in the School District of Beloit, was named the elementary school principal of the year Monday in a surprise announcement by the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators.In March, Karns learned that he was one of...
Beloit Farmers Market to enter 50th year
Apr 10 2025BELOIT — Downtown Beloit will be celebrating a half-century of fresh produce, blooming plants, baked goods and friendly vendors as the Downtown Beloit Association Outdoor Farmers Market kicks off May 3.The Outdoor Farmers Market will begin its 50th season on the first Saturday in May, with vendors setting up booths...
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...
BELOIT — Work continues to ramp up this month at the Ho-Chunk Casino site on Willowbrook Road as Neenah-based Miron Construction begins work on the massive parking garage.In March, Miron Construction pulled two building permits for the casino project. One was a $6.6 million permit for the footings and foundation...
SOUTH BELOIT — Now that the dilapidated Garden Hotel has been reduced to a gravel field, South Beloit will get another addition by subtraction — Hendricks Commercial Properties confirmed it plans on tearing down the former Besly Products Corp. building directly north of the Garden Hotel site.Rob Gerbitz, president and...
BELOIT — The Beloit Memorial High School Hall of Fame will be “re-opened” by popular demand on April 17 when former teacher Deb Prowse is inducted.The BMHS Hall of Fame was started in 1994 by Fran Fruzen, who worked as a teacher, assistant principal and district administrator in the district...
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...
BELOIT — Community members got their first glimpse of the Next Steps Family Resilience Center and Community Kids Stepping Stones Academy during an open house Thursday.The new facility is at the former Royce School at 825 Liberty Ave. Family Services of Southern Wisconsin is operating the Next Steps facility, which...
SOUTH BELOIT — An Indiana company continues to grind away — literally — in the cleanup of the former Garden Hotel site on the corner of Gardner Street and Highway 51.The court fights over the property grind on as well.New Chapter Group remains the owner of record of what used...
BELOIT — Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has been awarded a contract by General Dynamics NASSCO to build and deliver the main propulsion diesel engines for the Military Sealift Command’s future USNS Dolores Huerta (T-AO 214).“Fairbanks Morse Defense understands that victory at sea begins in the engine room. Over the years,...
BELOIT — It’s not that Zach Potter was a bad student when he started at Beloit Turner High School in 2021-2022, he was just indifferent.“I really didn’t want to be here, but then I started taking shop classes and I’ve loved it ever since,” Potter said.Potter now is in the...
BELOIT — The Downtown Beloit Association recounted accomplishments, handed out awards and expressed a lot of thanks to member businesses, volunteers and sponsors during its 38th Annual Dinner Thursday night.The theme for the event was S.O.S. (Secret of Our Success), which turned out to be the businesses, volunteers and sponsors...
BELOIT — Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has been awarded several purchase orders for its Ohio-based business unit, American Fan, to provide cooling and ventilation fans for 10 Flight III Arleigh Burke guided-missile destroyers.The equipment will be installed on future destroyers. The equipment installed on the destroyers will include Gas Turbine...
BELOIT — Milwaukee-based Acts Housing has been in Beloit since 2019, but in many ways the organization still feels like a startup.“A big reason they brought me in to Acts Housing was to help the organization build partnerships and become better known,” said former Beloit City Council President Regina Dunkin,...
TOWN OF BELOIT — Area residents were able to amble through the halls and get a first look at the new Town Hall and Fire Station 2 in the Town of Beloit Thursday.Spacious rooms and shiny countertops and new equipment greeted visitors as they made their way through the new...
Blackhawk Technical College has launched its state-of-the-art Innovative Manufacturing Education Center (IMEC) at the Beloit-Janesville Campus, marking a significant milestone in the region's educational landscape. This 45,000-square-foot facility is designed to provide students with hands-on and flexible learning experiences, bridging the gap between education and industry needs. "Touring the Innovative Manufacturing...
Visit Beloit seeking liquor license
Jan 30 2025BELOIT — Visit Beloit is seeking approval to sell beer and wine at events as the tourism bureau nears moving back into its remodeled location at 656 Pleasant St. this spring.In September, the Visit Beloit staff vacated the former St. Paul’s Catholic Church so that Gilbank Construction could rebuild the upper...
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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...
TOWN OF BELOIT — Stateline Area residents will get their first look at the new Town Hall and Fire Station 2 in the Town of Beloit during an open house set for Feb. 13.The new building at 3000 Bartells Drive will welcome guests from 4 — 6 p.m. on Thursday,...
BELOIT — Beloit Health System has raised $3 million toward the Gold Family Care Center project, which is halfway to the health system’s goal of raising $6.2 million for the project at Beloit Clinic.The project aims to remodel the Primary Care department at the Beloit Clinic, providing the community with...
BELOIT — The prices of houses in Beloit remain a relative bargain when compared to the rest of Rock County and Wisconsin.But, according to an analysis of Wisconsin home values by Texas- based Stacker News, Beloit home prices have gained some ground on neighboring communities over the past five years.Stacker...
ABC Supply unveils learning center
Dec 18 2024BELOIT — ABC Supply Co., Inc. is celebrating the grand opening of its ABC Supply Learning Center, at 1300 Prince Hall Drive, Beloit.The newly constructed Learning Center reflects the company’s significant investment in its associates, offering advanced resources to drive professional development and innovation.The ABC Supply Learning Center is intended...
BELOIT — Home building in the city and town of Beloit picked up significantly in 2024, but it still has a ways to go before it meets demand.Through November, home builders in the city and town had taken out permits on 78 new single-family homes, six manufactured homes and 10...