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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...
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...
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, Wisconsin, welcomes an exciting new addition to its downtown with the opening of Henry Dorrbaker’s, an entertainment venue rooted in local history and designed to bring the community together. Located on the Ironworks Campus, this 20,000-square-foot space by the Geronimo Hospitality Group has already become a hotspot for leisure...
Rock County economy rolling into 2025
Dec 11 2024BELOIT — The Rock County economy was roaring heading into the last few months of 2024 — and the number of new projects in the works may mean the good times will be extended for quite a while.James Otterstein, Rock County economic development manager, compiles a quarterly economic snapshot called...
BELOIT — Hendricks Commercial Properties is converting the upper floors of the 311-319 State Street building into 10 loft-style apartments with the units hopefully becoming available in early 2025.It’s part of a two-phase project for Hendricks Commercial Properties, which plans to upgrade the retail spaces on the street level after...
Join the Historic Commissioning of the USS BeloitMark your calendars for a momentous event in Wisconsin’s history—the commissioning of the USS Beloit on Saturday, November 23, 2024. This event will be held at Veterans Park in Milwaukee, a proud celebration of Beloit’s legacy and commitment to our nation’s defense. The...
Empowering Beloit Manufacturers with Customized Workforce TrainingThe newly opened 45,000-square-foot Innovative Manufacturing Education Center (IMEC) at Blackhawk Technical College offers a significant advantage for manufacturers in the Beloit area. Located on the Beloit-Janesville campus, the IMEC is designed to meet the specialized training needs of local industries. With state-of-the-art technology,...
BELOIT — It took a few weeks longer than expected, but the former Regal Rexnord headquarters on State Street in downtown Beloit has a new owner.The Caldwell Group, a privately-owned company that was founded and has been based in Rockford, Illinois since 1954, paid $1,485,600 for the 115,000-square-foot building. The...
BELOIT — The largest construction project in Beloit history kicked off Friday with a two-hour groundbreaking ceremony that included Native American dances and songs and some defiance. More than 200 people came to Willowbrook Road Friday morning for the official beginning of construction of a Ho-Chunk casino, convention center, and 312-room,...
BELOIT — Geronimo Hospitality Group opened the doors to Henry Dorrbaker’s Pub and Play for an hour Wednesday, giving a glimpse of what the company hopes will becomes a regional draw for both families and late-night celebrants.The glimpse was just that, a glimpse. Corporate Contractors Inc. is in the early...
BELOIT — Where did Geronimo Hospitality Group get its name? What are the current projects for the Beloit-based group? When will the Henry Dorrbaker’s Pub Play venue open?These and other questions were answered by Jesse Seykora, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Geronimo Hospitality Group, during a Society...