New Stateline Businesses Opens Despite the Coronavirus Pandemicby Brittany Karlin, WIFR – May 8, 2020 The stay-at-home order means many people have more time on their hands to dive into news hobbies, pick up a skill or maybe even open their own business.“We wanted to get open by St. Patty’s Day and we did, we Read more…
Many Summer Events Cancelled While Some Hope to Have Offeringsby Hillary Gavan, Beloit Daily News – May 31, 2020 Many area events as well as pool usage this summer are cancelled, although a few events such as Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) Outdoors and the downtown Beloit Farmers Market are still hoping to have some Read more…
Visit Beloit Angel Museum Plans Move Forward Amid COVID-19by Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – April 23, 2020 Visit Beloit’s plan to transform the former Angel Museum and St. Paul’s Catholic Church into offices and a community event space will move forward through the COVID-19 public health crisis, according to Executive Director Celestino Ruffini.Ruffini said Read more…
Hatley’s Pub Brings New Venue Downtownby Brad Allen, Beloit Daily News – April 1, 2020 Gregg Hatley has always wanted to own a bar, and this spring his goal is coming to fruition.Hatley and his wife, RayAnn, plan to open a new restaurant and bar together called Hatley’s Pub, located at 435 E. Grand Ave. Read more…
CheezHead is About Beer and Wisconsinby Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – April 1, 2020 Beloit didn’t have a downtown brewery, until now. Enter CheezHead Brewing owned by Tom Morgan.Morgan opened CheezHead earlier this year and wants to create a space to foster all things Wisconsin at the microbrewery and brewpub. Click here to view Read more…
Riverfront Stadium Plan Gives Snappers New Lifeby Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – April 1, 2020 The Beloit Snappers were down to their final out.But after a major swing in momentum due to a new ownership agreement and downtown stadium plan in 2019, the baseball team is expected to stay in Beloit for years to Read more…
Area Has Had Good Development News Latelyby Beloit Daily News – March 26, 2020 The Greater Beloit area has experienced some great development news in the last year, indicating the community is attractive to business.Some of the development in the area includes:Apartment ComplexSnappers StadiumBeloit College Powerhouse CenterBeloit City Hall Click here to view full article.
Grassroots Support for Local Businesses Shines Through During COVID-19 Disruptionby Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily News – March 24, 2020 Stateline Area residents aren’t waiting for the federal government to act on a coronavirus (COVID-19) stimulus package to help impacted industries, as a local grassroots movement begins to form aimed at supporting local small businesses.Finnegan’s RV Read more…
Ex-powerhouse Transformed into Beloit College Student Centerby Barry Adams, Associated Press – February 22, 2020 Empty coal hoppers with fresh coats of black paint loom above alongwith the worn overhead crane from Pawling & Harnischfeger that was installed decades ago.The circular steel machines used to crush coal into powder have been retrofitted into seating while Read more…
DBA Banquet Draws Crowd, Highlights Business Successby Austin Montgomery, Beloit Daily New – February 21, 2020 There’s no place like downtown Beloit.That was the message as the Downtown Beloit Association celebrated another successful year for the city’s core Thursday night with the annual banquet at La Casa Grande, complete with a Wizard of Oz theme.In Read more…
